Event Listing – Velopalooza

Monday June 6

BC Commuter Challenge

Monday, June 6, 2016, 6:00am - 6:00pm

Repeats: June 5 - 11

By: SteveThe 2016 BC Commuter Challenge will take place this year from June 5-11, during Canada's National Environment Week. This popular event encourages Canadians to leave their cars at home and rewards walking, cycling, carpooling/ride-sharing, taking transit and telecommuting. It’s free to join, and ALL participants are eligible to win one of the great prizes donated by our generous sponsors! If you're interested in learning more, check out the Website, like the BEST Facebook page, and follow us on Twitter! You're also welcome to send us a message.

Tuesday June 7

BC Commuter Challenge

Tuesday, June 7, 2016, 6:00am - 6:00pm

Repeats: June 5 - 11

Wednesday June 8

BC Commuter Challenge

Wednesday, June 8, 2016, 6:00am - 6:00pm

Repeats: June 5 - 11

Women & Queer Night

Wednesday, June 8, 2016, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Second Wednesday of every month

By: AMS Bike Co-op and Bike KitchenLearn how to tune up your bike in a positive space for anyone who identifies as female and/or queer to learn about bike maintenance in a relaxed environment led by female and/or LGBTQ identified mechanics and volunteers. This is a great way to introduce yourself to the wonderful world of bike mechanics while eating pizza and listening to some great tunes. Bring your bike and some questions! All experience levels welcome.

OCB Members Night

Wednesday, June 8, 2016, 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Repeats: Second and Fourth Wednesday of every month

By: OCBThe second and fourth Wednesday night of each month, from 630 – 930 pm, Our Community Bikes members and volunteers get to use the shop for free! Perfect time to get your bike ready for spring and summer riding. Not a member yet? Its easy. The cost is $40. This gets you access to free shop time on member nights, 10% off used parts, a vote at our AGM, a one time free $5-$15 used part and the sweet satisfaction of knowing you are helping out your community bike shop!

Thursday June 9

BC Commuter Challenge

Thursday, June 9, 2016, 6:00am - 6:00pm

Repeats: June 5 - 11

Bike Rides Society

Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 8:00pm. Meet at 8, Ride at 8:30.

Repeats: Every Thursday

By: The PrigA weekly follow the leader adventure through all the streets you never knew existed. All levels welcome, all riders desired; no one gets left behind! BYO-whatever you need for a night on two wheels.

Friday June 10

BC Commuter Challenge

Friday, June 10, 2016, 6:00am - 6:00pm

Repeats: June 5 - 11

Velopalooza Kickoff Ride

Friday, June 10, 2016 at 7:45pm. Meet at 7:45, roll out around 8:15

By: The Night OwlsKick off Velopalooza with the Night Owls! Say goodbye to the work week and hello to the weekend – come join our unruly bunch. Meet up at the Angry Birds (Olympic Village Plaza); conveniently located right next to Legacy Liquor Store. Our routes are variable but it'll be something reasonably easy with a moderate pace.

Saturday June 11

BC Commuter Challenge

Saturday, June 11, 2016, 6:00am - 6:00pm

Repeats: June 5 - 11

Vancouver City Limits - A 200 km Brevet

Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 8:00am. Ride day registration and check in opens at 7 a.m.

By: Eric FergussonThis is 200 km brevet organized by BC Randonneurs that doesn't leave Vancouver City limits. There are 28 question controls so it's a bit like a treasure hunt that explores Vancouver's many excellent public paths and bike routes. There is 13h30min time limit, so you can't doddle too much. Recommended for experienced cyclists. The ride ends at BierCraft (Cambie) so if you're under 19 you can enter, but you can't take full advantage of the finishing location. The ride is limited to the first 100 people who register (there is a pre-reg on the web site.) Cost $15 entry + [more...]

3rd Annual "Logan's Run" Scavenger Hunt Ride

Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 12:00pm. Meet at noon, depart at 1PM

By: Logan @ Terminal City RidersMeet up at Patterson Skytrain Station at noon, ride departs at 1PM. You can do this solo or with a team of up to 3 people. You'll get a scavenger hunt sheet at the meetup; there's numerous stops where we have activities scheduled (we've previously had bike kickball, a bike rodeo, racing on kid's bikes, lots of great fun!). Points are awarded for winning events as well as collecting scavenger hunt answers along the way. This isn't a race; we all need to be at the meetup points at the same time.

World Naked Bike Ride - Vancouver

Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 12:00pm

By: WNBR VancouverJoin tens of thousands of happy naked cyclists in the greatest celebration of human powered happiness the world has ever seen! Dress code: Bare as you dare. Body painting and performances will take place before the ride. Arrive between 12 Noon and 2:00pm to catch some of the action and some of the paint! The ride and pre-ride activities are all free. Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1451676951795426 Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/YVR.WNBR Meet at Sunset Beach: http://goo.gl/maps/l0ea2

Ride the Road

Saturday, June 11, 2016, 1:00pm - 6:00pm. Course runs 1:00 - 5:30

By: Scout GrayThis fun, practical and hands-on course is for anyone who can already ride a bike, and would like to get comfortable riding on city streets. Through classroom and on-road training, you'll learn about the safest place on the road to ride, how to maneuver your bike effectively, how to communicate with other road users, safety tips, and more. You’ll gain the skills & confidence you need to enjoy riding in the city! $60 cost for a 4.5 hour course, pre-registration required. Sign up at bikehub.ca/bike-education. Discounts for HUB members!

The ABCs of Family Biking

Saturday, June 11, 2016, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Repeats: June 11, June 26

By: SpokesmamaWant to start biking with your wee one? Join us for a FREE informative workshop on the basics of biking with babies, toddlers, & little kids. We'll do a presentation covering the most common issues related to family biking, with photos showcasing a variety of family biking setups. We'll have plenty of time for discussion & questions, then a half hour outside to try out some bikes with trailers & seats. Topics we will cover include: *All the options for riding with your children from infancy to elementary school age *How to choose the best biking gear for your family [more...]

CANCELED: Recess Ride

Moved to June 18

Was: Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 1:30pm. Meet at 1:30pm, ride at 2pm.

By: Jennifer BraydenJoin me on a beautiful seaside tour de playground. Perfect for adults, kids and kids at heart; sure to be a highlight of the Velopalooza festival. We'll ride the seawall from and back to the playground at Science World, enjoying all the playgrounds with the best views in the city. We'll take an easy pace and most of the riding will be on separated paths, perfect for the novice rider.

Sunday June 12

Island City By Bike Tour

Sunday, June 12, 2016, 9:30am - 1:30pm

By: City of RichmondThe City of Richmond and the Richmond Community Cycling Committee jointly stage the 16th Annual Richmond "Island City, By Bike" tour — a free community event that offers guided cycling tours of some of Richmond City's bike routes. To participate, register on-line at http://www.richmond.ca/parksrec/about/registration.htm using Course Code #1302869.

Soft Serve Sundays Bike Polo

Sunday, June 12, 2016 at 1:00pm. Games usually wrap up in the late afternoon/early evening, depending on number and keenness of attendees.

Repeats: Every Sunday

By: East Van Bike PoloSoft Serve Sundays is East Van Bike Polo's program for newer and casual players, held at Grandview Park on Sundays from 1 PM onwards, weather permitting. 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! To start playing, you should be able to ride a bike with one hand. You can use your own bike, or borrow one at the court. Mallets will be provided [more...]

Bicycle Karaoke

Sunday, June 12, 2016 at 4:00pm

By: NathanAre you bored with chewing gum and walking at the same time? Want to step up to the next level of doing two things at once? Come try Bicycle Karaoke! With plenty of songs to choose from and two wireless mics we're ready for karaoke on the go. We can queue up a few tracks in the park at the start and have a few drinks of liquid courage. The route will be fairly flat and slow.