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Wednesday May 5

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Saturday May 8

Explore Cycling

Saturday, May 8, 2010 at 8:00am

Repeats: Every Saturday

By: It's a leisure ride, no pressure.Weekly Saturday rides, starting out from Cap's Bicycle Shop in Sapperton at 8am sharp. Try to get there early, because the ride leaves right at 8am. If you're taking the skytain, get off at Sapperton Station – it's less of a hill to climb. This ride is to get people out and riding. And is a great way to meet new people.

The Wailin' Jennies and Jeremy Fisher - A Concert

Saturday, May 8, 2010 at 8:00pm

By: For more information visit:The Chan Centre at UBC and Capilano Performing Arts Theatre proudly present the Wailin' Jenny's and biking king, former Vancouver-resident, and roots hottie, Jeremy Fisher. Not only is this going to be a great night of Canadian roots music, Fisher is intensely involved in the biking/green movement as he continues to launch cross-country tours -– fuelled by music — on his bike.

Sunday May 9

Barnston Island Ramble

Sunday, May 9, 2010 at 11:30am. 9:00am if you'd like a longer ride

By: For more information, visit:Come join other cyclists on this ride to and around Barnston Island in Surrey. Meet at King George Station at 11:30am near the bike lockers. Half of the ride to Barnston is on the Wiggley Purple Line Bike Path through Green Timbers Urban Forest. The rest of the route is on roads or bike lanes. Barnston Island is very very flat. Getting there is mainly downhill; returning to KGS is mainly uphill. This is an easy no-drop ride; we will be content with 17-18 km/hr. Riders who want a longer ride will meet at Starbucks on the corner of Cambie [more...]

Freak-Bike Fix Em Up Work Party -- Help Needed

Sunday, May 9, 2010, 12:00pm - 10:00pm. Drop by anytime, today (Saturday) even, if you feel it like. A tarp will be setup if it's rainy.

By: For more information, contact DonaldPedal's freak-bikes, used in the Pedaling Zoo, need some love. Brush off the rust, spread a little oil, pump up some tires, and they'll be ready for summer. Test riders also needed. 😉 Omnivore, vegetarian food, and home-brew provided.

Monday May 10

Velopalooza Events Meeting

Monday, May 10, 2010 at 7:30pm

By: To join this committee or attend, contact Maureen CameronVelopalooza kicks off with a party on June 4 at the WISE Hall, then there's a week of scheduled, guided rides and events, and wraps up on June 13 with a full day of bikes, bike polo, music, food, and other bikey stuff in Strathcona Park! Come to this meeting to plan the WISE Hall party and Strathcona Park festival.

Tuesday May 11

VACC Newsletter and Momentum Magazine Launch Party

Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at 7:00pm

By: For more information visitMomentum and the Urbane Cyclist invite you to celebrate our two publications, both on their issue #45, and both now distributed together! Meet at Science World and have a leisurely ride about town until arriving at the party destination: 121 Studios, 121 Heatly, at approximately 8:30pm (please do not show up early as they have a class booked until 8pm) for music, dancing, and fun. At 121 Studios, mingle, socialize and listen to the fabulous 45 record collection of DJ K-Tel, http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=61540078974