Event Listing – Velopalooza

Tuesday September 4

Purple & Yellow Volunteer Night

Tuesday, September 4, 2012, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday

By: UBC Bike CoopVolunteering with us is the easiest way to become involved in the co-op! Come to the Bike Kitchen on Tuesday from 6-9pm and help us out by working on our bikeshare fleet or performing other essential tasks. Our volunteer night happens every week (except for holidays and reading week) and it’s a great way to start to learn about bike mechanics and the Bike Co-op. Absolutely no experience necessary and everyone is welcome! Volunteer nights are a great way to meet other people who are interested in cycling and to learn about fun cycling events happening at UBC or in [more...]

Wednesday September 5

VBC Wednesday Night Pie Rides

Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at 5:30pm

Repeats: Every Wednesday

By: Henry HVancouver Bicycle Club (VBC) members zip around the edges of Vancouver. Starting from Canada Place we climb to Prospect Point in Stanley Park, then along Beach to Science World, across to Kits, and out to UBC and back home along the bike routes of Kits. A fast, but friendly ride with several stops to collect everyone. The distance traveled is about 20 to 50 km, depending on how far you ride. Helmets are required on all VBC rides and tours.

Art Wheelers

Wednesday, September 5, 2012, 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Rain or shine. Tours will leave promptly at 6 pm so we recommend all riders arrive 15 minutes in advance.

Repeats: Every Wednesday in June 20 - 30, every Wednesday in July - September 1 - 19

By: Art WheelersThe Art Wheelers are guided bicycle led art tours that explore Vancouver’s vibrant collection of public art along the city’s dedicated bike lanes. Join us and take in works of public art from Vancouver City's Public Art Program and the Vancouver Biennale that are installed along the seawall. Summer 2012 tours run from Coal Harbour to Olympic Village every Wednesday evening from 6-8pm from June 20- September 19. The cost is $20 per person and registration for each week is limited. You can make a reservation at http://www.artwheelers.com/p/reservations_11.html

PEDAL Women's Night

Wednesday, September 5, 2012, 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Repeats: First and Third Wednesday of every month

By: Pedal DepotLadies fix your bike night at The Pedal Depot. Come learn to fix your bike with a bunch of great ladies. 1st and 3rd Wednesday each month. $6 to $18 dollars per hour. This is a trans-inclusive space. Hosted at Our Community Bikes or Pedal Depot:. Call to confirm location: 604-708-4992 Why create a women only space? – Because Feminism is not a dirty word and sexism is a problem based on power – Because there is power in the hierarchy of knowledge and sexism is a problem based on power – Because the knowledge of mechanics has been historically [more...]

Thursday September 6

PEDAL Introduction to Mechanics/Maintenance Workshop

Thursday, September 6, 2012, 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Repeats: First Thursday of every month

By: PEDALOffered by PEDAL (Pedal Energy Development Alternatives), an organization that develops and promotes the use of pedal powered technology, the workshop is for individuals interested in learning in a more structured, classroom like way. The course covers drivetrain maintenance, brake and gear adjustment and flat tire repair. Courses are held at Our Community Bikes, 3283 Main Street near 17th Avenue, on the first Thursday of every month from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. We generally believe that a class of 6 people is the ideal size for effective hands-on learning with a qualified mechanic. The cost is $40 per person which must [more...]

Friday September 7

Saturday September 8

The BC Lung Association’s Bicycle Trek for Life and Breath

Saturday, September 8, 2012 at 8:30am

Repeats: September 8 - 9

By: BC Lung AssociationWhat: 2 Days. 200km White Rock to Cultus Lake When: Saturday, September 8 to Sunday September 9, 2012 Who: 350+ riders of all ages! Summary: Twenty-eight years ago a handful of cycling enthusiasts came together to ride in support of lung health and clean air with no idea of the tradition they were about to start! Today, the BC Lung Association’s Bicycle Trek for Life and Breath continues to thrive, uniting riders from across BC to take part in an incredible two day, fully supported 200 km ride through BC’s picturesque Fraser Valley. Trek is a weekend getaway where outdoor [more...]

Faeries' Ball 2

Saturday, September 8, 2012 at 8:00pm

By: In the house festivalThe funnest night in Faerie Land is back! Join us for a night of ribald fun where faeries and goblins, imps and trolls, dwarfs and pixies party it up like it’s going out of style! Strap on your hottest wings, show off those sexy pointed ears, and put on your best cap. You want to look your best for your fellow magical creatures! Oh – and bring an ample supply of pixie dust and brush up on your faerie spells – you may need them as you enter the fantastical land of Faerieworld. It'll be a night full of incredible [more...]

Sunday September 9

The BC Lung Association’s Bicycle Trek for Life and Breath

Sunday, September 9, 2012 at 8:30am

Repeats: September 8 - 9

VBC Sunday Leisure Ride

Sunday, September 9, 2012, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Repeats: Every Sunday

By: VBCVancouver Bicycle Club (VBC) weekly leisure ride each Sunday morning at 10. We’ll average 15-20km per hour following bike routes around Vancouver, going to Iona Island or crossing to the North Shore. The ride will go 30-50 km with a coffee break somewhere in the middle. Helmets are required on all VBC rides and tours.

Monday September 10

Bike Art Night

Monday, September 10, 2012, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Second Monday of every month

By: The Bike DepotPEDAL (Pedal Energy Development ALternatives) is opening up recycling and bringing some inspiration, the second Monday of every month. This is another artsy evening at the PEDAL Depot: Bring your ideas and projects to work on in the space or just spend the time rooting through the recycling to pick out interesting objects and reusable pieces. Shop time/tool use will be by donation! Of course we'd like to make everything free, but we have overhead and the tools get worn, so throw us what you can so we can keep hosting this night. This night is inspired in a large [more...]