Event Listing

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.

By: Jamie OllivierIn honor of Celebrate Mount Pleasant Days, this ride will start at the Solar Bike Tree at Science World. Basically circumnavigating Mount Pleasant, we arrive on 8th Avenue at Celebrate Mount Pleasant Days happening at the new community center on Kingsway and 1st. Riders are invited to be a part of my Cycleback Art Outreach Mandala workshop happening at the south end of the Mount Pleasant community center. Riders can also learn about Cycleback, the new program for educating homeless & marginalized people to become bike mechanics.. cool

By: Richard Edge*Leisure – Easy (15-22 kph)* A leisurely pace and a distance of 20 km. Includes rollers and mild hills (3-4% grade). Re-group at hills and/or for slower riders if group spreads out. No one left behind and children are welcome. We ride from historic Fort Langley, the birthplace of BC, to Derby Reach and back via the Fort to Fort Trail. Mountain bikes or hybrids best suited for this ride. Recumbents are welcome and encouraged.

By: CindyWe are recreational cyclists who like to explore Vancouver and the surrounding regions on our bikes. Our focus is on having fun, friendly and safe bike rides. In this group you will find many types of rides offered by our team of volunteer organizers.

By: sharonThe Vancouver Bike Club  (VBC.BC.CA)is a grpoup of cycling enthusiasts who meet every Sat. (Leisure Ride) and Sun. (further and faster-paced). The leisure ride meets at the Arbutus Coffee Shop at 6th and Arbutus @ 10 a.m. and we follow designated bike routes in and around Vancouver. The rides are generally 30-40 km. at 15-20 km./hr. and last until about 1 p.m.with a coffee stop along the way.The Sun. rides generally may be a bit longer in time and distance is about 60 km., pace 20-30 km./hr.Please see vbc_forumyahoogroups.com .

By: Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition STREETWISE CYCLING COURSE WANT TO RIDE MORE? Learn how to ride safely and confidently in the city with a Streetwise Cycling course. This fun, practical and hands-on course is for anyone who’d like to be more comfortable riding in traffic.  Through classroom and on-road training you'll learn about the safest place on the road to ride, how to maneuver your bike effectively, communicate with other road users, handle riding at night and in the rain, and more.

By: Ron RichingsShow the world what cargo bikes and trailers can carry.  Load up (mostly empty Rubbermaid type bins are great)and we will do a tour where lots of people can see us. Long bikes, bakfiets, cargo trikes, mothers with kids in trailers, cargo trailers — all are welcome. We will try to avoid steep hills.  Very moderate pace.  If you have promo material for cargo bikes to hand out, bring it along.  We will go slowly enough that you can give it to interested people.

By: EricCalling all Superheroes, it's time to patrol our city and strike fear into the hearts of evil-doers!  Dress up as your favourite existing Superhero (or heck, Supervillain) and Bif! Bam! Pow! your way around town. This is a no-fee event, with regular stops to make sure no one is left behind.  Route to be based on the average riding level of attendees, will be BMX and cruiser friendly.  Expect road riding. Sign up to the Facebook Event to stay linked in with any ride updates!

By: ShuDead Baby Bikes presents ToonieCat, a courier-style alleycat race. Bring your bike, bag, and lock, one toonie and one tall can for registration. Be ready for an hour of cross-town non-stop hi-speed competition with no fixed course and few (if any) rules. Meet at Strathcona Park, 4PM. Prizes and refreshments @ the finish. For more details email shutrackbike.com.

By: shuTallbikes and Lances provided, you bring a helmet, some guts, and sick bikehandling skills. in conjuction with the DBB Twooniecat Race – meet @ strathcona park immediately following the race (6ish)

By: @velopalooza@Velopalooza followers unite! Everyone on twitter we are going to organize the biggest twitter ride ever. Meet at Science World and ride out to Spanish Banks for Sunset. Meet at 5:30 so we can all get out tweetphotos in and then we ride at 6 pm

By: Dave40's and 50's balloon tires, 70's muscle bikes, 80's BMX and vintage racing, lots of parts and bikes to choose from! Vintage skateboards and skateboard parts are now included in the swap and show. Many unique vintage bicycles and parts on display and for sale. $2 Admission. http://vancruisers.ca/calendar/posters/VancouverBikeSwapShow2010.jpg

By: CindyWe are recreational cyclists who like to explore Vancouver and the surrounding regions on our bikes. Our focus is on having fun, friendly and safe bike rides. In this group you will find many types of rides offered by our team of volunteer organizers.

By: ChristineJoin the Vancouver Yelp crew for a Sunday morning tour of Vancouver's Seaside bike route, followed by brunch. We'll follow the flat, easy, scenic seaside bike route along Coal Harbour, Stanley Park Seawall, English Bay, Burrard Bridge and Vanier/Kits Point. Brunch location (in Kits) TDB. The pace will be leisurely and you're encouraged to dress in your bike-appropriate Sunday best.

By: Joan CaravanCelebrate cycling and Richmond’s island nature by joining the 10th annual Island City, by Bike tour hosted by the City of Richmond and the Richmond Community Cycling Committee. Island City, by Bike is a free, annual event that takes advantage of Richmond’s on- and off-street cycling network to raise awareness of the benefits of cycling for fitness and fun. This year will feature 20 km and 7.5 km rides with both groups reconvening for refreshments and a raffle prize draw. Helmets required.

By: Norm Conradfree and open to everyone! weekly – every Sunday beginning at 10:00am choosing a different direction each week. going to #3 and Cambie (Tim Hortons) or alternatively the other direction – Tim Horton's at Ironwood Mall

By: Gordon PriceA tour and discussion of development around Vancouver's False Creek with noted urban planning guru, and former City Councilor, Gordon Price. NOTE – Participation in this ride is limitted to the first 15 riders.  Please register in advance via email to pricetagsshaw.ca

By: ElaineLet's ride out to Steveston for some fish and chips from Pajo's!  approx. 50km return trip, moderate pace.  Bring $ for food. facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=340412127748

By: Paul BogaertFamily-Friendly: Ride with your animal costume on; ride with your favourite animal; or maybe even ride ON your favourite animal! Decorate yourself and/or your bike, and bring along your stuffies. Ride will be about 4 km.

By: Danielle Blackwood and Allyson GobiStarting at Banyen Books, we shall embark on a magical mystery ride into the enchanted realm of the UBC Endowment Lands, where we shall stop at the fabled Faery Meadow, and have a vegan potluck picnic.   So as not to frighten the fae folk who inhabit this World Between the Worlds, riders are encouraged to wear wings, face paint, and any and all manner of Faery/Elvish garb you can imagine Wild creativity is welcome!!

By: FleurieJoin us for a kid-friendly Alley Cat Race in East Vancouver! Using a map of the city bike routes, each team must find a list of check-points scattered throughout the neighbourhood. For kids ages 8-12. Sign-up as an adult-kid team, or as an individual (and we will set you up with a partner!). Pre-registration recommended. Suggested donation of $10 per team, including a BBQ dinner and oodles of draw prizes! Presented by Trips For Kids Vancouver & P.E.D.A.L.'s After School Bikes

By: Maureen3pm Garden Park – meet here, bring your favorite game to play. 5pm Clark Park – 14th and Commercial – bring your tennis rackets, croquet set, water balloons, whatever you like . . . 630pm Trout Lake NW Baseball Diamond to cheer on The Wise Hall's team Beer and Loathing. Bring food to BBQ, food to share, and BYOB and a cup to put it in. Possibly ride somewhere else afterwards.

By: Jamie OllivierBoth strange and wonderful, join recumbent riders, velomobiles, trikes, flevoracers and fared freaks for this ride that celebrates being the laid back type. All are welcome to join in this excursion around Stanley Park & out to UBC. Meet in between the Pan Pacific and the Convention Center we will blast past the seawall and onto the road really fast around Stanley Park. We continue over the Burrard Bridge and down Cornwall out to UBC. Fast fun and awkwardly aerodynamic!

By: ReflectorA place to go on your bike.  A time to gaze and relect.  Bring smiles and leave the sour puss at home.

By: CindyWe are recreational cyclists who like to explore Vancouver and the surrounding regions on our bikes. Our focus is on having fun, friendly and safe bike rides. In this group you will find many types of rides offered by our team of volunteer organizers.

By: Jacs SpenceThats right. It is time to indulge in the most guilty of pleasures…the 80's. Time to get out your stirrup pants and Wayfarers, Michael Jackson t's and Ghetto Blasters. Let the wind blow through your new wave hair as you take to your Schwinn on the ride of your life. Let a wave of Neon take over the city to the legendary beats of Rick Astley. Leave the comfort of your Rob Lowe postered home and get out and ride. Its going to be totally tubular and awesome. If you can't make it gag me with a spoon. Cowabunga!

By: John AtkinA ride from Shaughnessy to Mountain View Cemetery. We'll be looking at history and architecture in the former municpalities of Point Grey and South Vancouver. We'll end up at the city's only cemetery, one of the oldest places in the city and with recent construction, one of the newest. Our ride will be at a moderate pace.

By: B:C:ClettesTake back the streets as bicycle lanes and as dance floors. Join the B:C:Clettes, Vancouver's own bicycle-inspired performance troupe, on a rolling dance party.  Ride through the city accompanied by rocking beats. Each rider is part of the show – wear red, black and shiny colours, and bring your dance moves! Anyone who believes in pedaling towards a better world – please come out! New riders welcome.

By: MeghanStart the day right with a great ride to a tasty treat! Gotta go to work? Get in a little late with doughnuts for your coworkers and you'll be their hero! An early morning and beautiful ride to Honey Doughnuts & Goodies in Deep Cove via Iron Workers Bridge and the Dollarton Hwy. Approximately 30k round trip from starting point and some moderate hills. Bring $$ for doughnuts.

By: CindyWe are recreational cyclists who like to explore Vancouver and the surrounding regions on our bikes. Our focus is on having fun, friendly and safe bike rides. In this group you will find many types of rides offered by our team of volunteer organizers.

By: ali sparrorI think quick release skewers suck! I will guide you in hacking your existing quick release skewers. This shouldnt take more than fifteen minutes to do, and you will cycle off with far less thieveable wheels and seatpost. This is a non-consumption alternative to buying allen key or other market-led security devices. No equipment or skills necessary, 50c fee towards each serrated washer that I supply. http://www.participatoryspectacle.info/velo/

By: BengA slow, scenic ride from UBC along the seashore to New India Restaurant (805 W. Broadway) for a sumptuous all-you-can-eat Indian buffet (www.newindiabuffet.com). Cost of dinner is ~$16. Please RSVP by June 8th, 10am.

By: Ulrike Rodrigues (a/k/a Mitey Miss)Folding Bike Ride with Mitey Miss moved this ride to Thurs. June 10

By: Bernadette KeenanA free ride through Surrey's historic Bridgeview, past the wasteland of preload sand for the South Fraser Freeway that threatens this community today.  Check out some more sand at hidden beachs along the scenic, little known waterfront.  After the ride and all that sand, enjoy amazingly reasonably priced refreshments at Brownsville Pub.

By: Larissa PrairieThis fundraiser is to help Larissa Prairie, participant of the 2010 The Ride to Conquer Cancer (a 250km, 2 day bike ride to Seattle), and her team reach their fundraising goal of $10,000.00. The night will feature an Eco-Urban fashion show and exceptional sounds with a silent auction promoting healthy and fun living. The event will take place at POP OPERA, on the night of JUNE 9th – WEDNESDAY, 2010. Doors will open at 9:00 pm with showtime at 11:00 pm. Tickets are $15, includes a free drink and is available online for purchase: http://www.clubzone.com/events/Vancouver/196993/Runway-to-conqu

By: Jamie From Science world in Vancouver to Iona Beach, just north of the Airport. This bike street based excursion will head up and over the new Translink bridge and to the island YVR is located on. Traveling along the road that skirts the Airport, and out to Iona beach, we will ride all the way out to the end of the Iona spit which is about 5km out into the Georgia Straight. Fun for all, especially if you like airplanes and the beach!

By: Jamie OllivierBob Geldof worked as a music journalist for the Georgia Straight in the 1970s before he returned to England and joined the Boomtown Rats. This is the premise of this ride, we are trying to reclaim our roots and find Bob Geldof. Okay, so maybe people who LOOK like Bob Geldof will do. The Ride starts on Pine street just next to the new Georgia Straight headquarters. After a brief history of the Paper, we will ride down Pine street to the seawall where we will cruise around false creek, ending up in Gastown for Irish beer. Just before we [more...]

By: VACCPlease join the Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition to celebrate your successes from Bike to Work Week and cycling in general. Workplace awards will be presented, along with the prize bike for the Team Leader who recruited the most teammates this season. Tickets are $20 and include a drink, appetizers and entertainment. http://www.biketoworkmetrovan.ca/buyticket Come and meet people from the most progressive, green and healthy organizations in Metro Vancouver, and share your common Bike to Work successes.

By: Ulrike Rodrigues (a/k/a Mitey Miss)[NOTE – this is the NEW date for this ride as I have a class Wed. night – UR] Do you ride a Brompton, Bike Friday, Bazooka, Birdy, or other style of collapsible bike? Meet other foldies and join Mitey Miss (Momentum Magazine columnist Ulrike Rodrigues) and her Dahon Speed TR on a fun and friendly cruise on Vancouver's car-free seawall bike path. We'll stop along the way to compare collapses, then socialize over refreshments at an agreed-upon spot. Future foldie owners and curious onlookers welcome to gawk as we mass and fold. Yes, you can ride your S&S bike [more...]

By: EvanSorry, but this ride is now full. (In addition to the limited food, there's also a limit to the number of people who can meaningfully participate in the discussion.) This won't be the last bike-fun-related study I do for grad school. If you want to be invited to the next study, send me an e-mail.

By: midnightsimonDo you have a bike and like riding at night? Bring your lights and friends, your exploratory attitude, something warm to drink, and join the ride! The ride happens the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month, so mark your calendars. Tell your bike loving friends, and hope to see you there! www.midnight-mass.blogspot.com More photos at www.flickr.com/photos/midnightmass

By: Ron RichingsWho can resist the seductive call of excellent ice cream on a warm evening?  Not me.  Nor the people who come on this ride.  A low-effort, but satisfying ride to close out the work week.  Bring money for your favourite Gelato at several locations.

By: Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition For more experienced cyclists who would like to take their skills and safety training to the next level, or for people who use their bike in a professional capacity, we are now offering CAN-BIKE 2 training. CAN-BIKE 2 is Canada’s only nationally recognized safe cycling certification for people who need to ride their bike to perform work duties. We also offer Can Bike II privately to businesses wanted train employees to conduct their job by bicycle. This is a 3 day, weekend course. http://www.vacc.bc.ca/cycling/cycling.php?pageID=42

By: EricLike to party all night?  Like riding your bike?  Put the two together!  With a mobile sound system and bumpin' tunes, come ride to one of Vancouver's best secret party spots. Get your bike decorated up with every flashing, blinking thing you can, stock up on party supplies wink, and get ready for a super fun night. We'll set an easy pace that stays on bike routes, with several stops to allow stragglers to catch up.  Dress like you're going to be outside at night for 6 hours near the water.

By: ShannonKnife fight night! Knife fights are 1 x 1 bike polo in a small, enclosed, space. It’s fast and it’s crashy.  Come out and watch, place friendly bets on your favourite player, if you are feeling brave, give it a try.  It’s a party atmosphere, so bring beverages.