Event Listing

BC Commuter Challenge

Wednesday, June 5, 2019, 12:00am - 12:00am

Repeats: June 2 - 8

By: BESTThe Commuter Challenge is a fun, friendly competition between individuals and workplaces that takes place during national environment week, June 2-8, 2019. Participants take transit, rideshare, carshare, walk, cycle or even skateboard to work. By tracking commutes online, participants see the amount CO2 emissions avoided, kilometers traveled, fuel saved, and calories burned. Stats will be compared to others in BC and Canada. Our goal is to encourage healthy, safe and green communities along the coast and across BC by promoting sustainable commutes. Subscribe at https://commuterchallengebc.ca/ for email updates and your guide to the challenge!

Soft Serve Wednesday Bike Polo

Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at 5:30pm. Games usually wrap up at dusk, depending on number and keenness of attendees.

Repeats: Every Wednesday

By: East Van Bike PoloPlease invite all the new & aspiring players ! Soft serve Wednesday (around 6pm) is your chance to take your first steps & get your POLO started. Court time for new players is prioritized, although regulars will be on hand to provide loaner gear and nerd out about polo. You can play a few non-competitive games of pick-up, or just to say hi and check things out. Bring your friends, too! You can use your own bike, or borrow one at the court. Mallets will be provided as well. TV: https://www.btvancouver.ca/videos/learning-to-play-bike-polo/ WEB: www.evbp.ca

OCB WTQ Night

Wednesday, June 5, 2019, 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Repeats: First and Third Wednesday of every month

By: Our Community BikesTwice a month Our Community Bikes (OCB) open our doors after hours to women, trans and queer identifying people to use the shop. It’s a welcoming space for people who may feel less comfortable in the male dominated realms of cycling and mechanics. At WTQ night tool and stand rental are free! Just bring your bike down and our mechanics will be on hand to support you with your repair.

BC Commuter Challenge

Thursday, June 6, 2019, 12:00am - 12:00am

Repeats: June 2 - 8

Bike Rides Society (BRS!)

Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 8:00pm. Meet at 8, ride sometime after 8:30.

Repeats: Every Thursday

By: Bike Rides SocietyThis weekly ride will take you places you've never been before in a casual, follow the leader kind of way. All levels welcome, all encouraged; we go as fast as our slowest rider and no one gets left behind! We ride rain or shine, all year round, every Thursday. Anywhere from 6 to 30 riders, BRS is a weekly adventure built for good convo, steady peddling and roads less travelled and/or well loved. Going into it's 7th year, BRS boldly bikes on full of enthusiastic smiles, plenty of laughs and good times. BYO whatever spells a fantastic bike ride for [more...]

BC Commuter Challenge

Friday, June 7, 2019, 12:00am - 12:00am

Repeats: June 2 - 8

Kickstand Second Annual 24hour Bike Build-a-Thon!

Friday, June 7, 2019, 6:00pm - 6:00am. 24-hour Build-a-Thon!

By: KickstandCalling all bicycle mechanics, nerds, enthusiasts, lovers, and people who don't know what a bicycle is!! We're hosting our Second Annual 24 Hour Build a Thon! Springtime is here and we need to build more bikes to sell at affordable prices to our community and to keep our shop running! We've got a challenge: Let's see how many bikes can we build in 24 hours. We are inviting YOU to come join us and find out. Our goal is to get minimum 35 bicycles fully finished,checked and and ready to tag to beat our 34 from last year! That's right! [more...]

BC Commuter Challenge

Saturday, June 8, 2019, 12:00am - 12:00am

Repeats: June 2 - 8

Circular Cycle Tour

Saturday, June 8, 2019, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

By: Open Source Circular Economy VancouverJoin us for a bike tour of Vancouver and meet the change makers of the city! This is the third time GOAL12 has organized this event and it is always a popular one. There are details coming but please save the date 🙂 It will be an easy ride and stay within the East Van/ Mount Pleasant area. Bikes are not provided, please dress for the weather and bring your own containers for yummy snacks along the way. If you don’t have a bike have a look at Mobi bikes day pass. _____________________________________________________ In September 2015, the United Nations adopted [more...]

Bike Build Party

Saturday, June 8, 2019, 6:30pm - 9:30pm

By: Our Community BikesOur Community Bikes is calling for volunteers for an evening of bike building and community building in support of the Pedals for the People program. Come practice and develop your bike mechanics skills in a fun and supportive environment. All skill levels are welcome and encouraged to attend; we will have instructors attending to support all volunteers. There will be enough food, drinks, tunes, and grease for everyone to have a fun time! To sign up, please email pedalsforthepeoplepedalpower.org The Pedals for the People program aims to increase access to complete bicycles, parts, accessories and service for those who experience [more...]

19th Annual Island City, By Bike Tour

Sunday, June 9, 2019, 9:30am - 1:00pm

By: Richmond Active Transportation CommitteeJoin this guided bike tour to check out recent improvements to the Middle Arm Trail and venture over the No. 2 Road Bridge to Sea Island in Richmond. Includes a pre-ride safety check, refreshments, and raffle prizes. 6-8 km for 8+ years and 20-22 km route for 10+ years. Registration required. For more information, see https://www.richmond.ca/__shared/assets/2019_Island_City__by_Bike_Tour_Poster53327.pdf

Church of Bike Sunday Formal Ride

Sunday, June 9, 2019, 1:00pm - 7:00pm

By: Terminal City Riders https://terminalcityriders.ca/events/night-owls-formal-ride/ Dress up in your fancy duds, your stylish sensational and come join the Night Owls for a daylight appearance! Show off your finest frills, your dapper deluxe, the best you can be! There will be prizes for best dressed (voted on by all) and a toast to Bikes!