Event Listing – Velopalooza

Wednesday June 6

OCB WTQ Night

Wednesday, June 6, 2018, 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.

Thursday June 7

BRS Weekly Social Ride

Thursday, June 7, 2018 at 8:00pm. We meet around 8PM and ride around 8:30PM

Repeats: Every Thursday

By: CraigoLike your Bike? So do we 😉 Come ride with us We meet every Thursday around 8PM at Dude Chilling Park All riders and levels welcome!

Friday June 8

Saturday June 9

Vancouver Bicycle Club

Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 9:00am. 9AM

By: teresaThis ride ventures into sleepy but charming Dundarave in West Vancouver where we turn around to go back to Ambleside for coffee at Crema. This place is pretty packed, so we can take our goodies to the water for noshing. There’s one hill in Stanley Park and the bridge to overcome, otherwise it’s pretty level. This will be a no-drop ride. Please keep an eye on the Vancouver Bicycle Club website (www.vbc.bc.ca) Saturday morning for possible cancellation in the event of rain. All riders are expected to wear helmets, have basic tools/supplies to repair flats and know how to use [more...]

Bici Libre Bike Building Party

Saturday, June 9, 2018, 10:00am - 3:00pm

By: KickstandCalling all bike mechanics! Whether you are a pro or an amateur looking to get better, we need help building bikes for an awesome program – Bici Libre! We'll be hosting this event on a regular basis, but the first of the season will be held on Saturday Feb 3rd, from 10am – 4pm at Kickstand. There will be snacks, drink, fun, and plenty of mechanical support for those who need guidance. >> About Bici Libre << Bici Libre is a project of the AMS Bicycle Co-op and Bike Kitchen. The initiative rebuilds used bikes for the use of migrant [more...]

Explore the Seawall Bike Ride (Guided Group Tour)

Saturday, June 9, 2018, 10:00am - 12:00pm

By: Mobi by Shaw GoJoin us on a free guided tour to explore the seawall to Kitsilano Beach! We have hand-picked the best route to enjoy the amazing ocean views on our way to Kitsilano. We will start at the Mobi station at Ontario St & Seawall and we will end at Kitsilano Beach Park. Mobi by Shaw Go will provide the bikes for everyone, so all you have to bring is yourself and your camera. The ride is designed for beginner to moderate riders. However, more experienced riders are of course more than welcome to join. You will also be given a free [more...]

North Shore Brewery Tour

Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 12:00pm

By: Vancouver Wheelmen Vintage Bicycle ClubLet's celebrate our love for riding bikes and drinking locally made beers by touring North Vancouver's finest craft breweries! It’s our 4th annual! So come join us for a fun cruise of the ever improving Spirit Trail to sample the best the Shore has to offer.

Bike Rave

Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 8:00pm. Gather at 8:00pm, ride at dusk.

By: Bike RaveCalling all sound bikes. And people that love bike raves! With mobile sound systems and bumpin' tunes, the bike rave returns to the Velopalooza festival and rides to Vancouver's best party spots. Get your bike decorated up with every flashing, blinking, thing you can – and get ready for a super fun spring night. Got a bike that pumps out bumpin' tunes – bring that! The pace will be easy and will stay on bike routes where we can, with several stops to enjoy the tunes and allow stragglers to catch up. Dress like you're going to be outside at [more...]

Sunday June 10

Island City by Bike Tour

Sunday, June 10, 2018, 9:30am - 12:30pm

By: City of RichmondJoin the City of Richmond's Island City by Bike Tour! And tour north west Richmond and Sea Island. The RCMP Bike Registry will be on hand. There will be a bus bike rack demo. And you can win cool bike stuff. Register online using Course Code #2250742.

Recumbent and friends

Sunday, June 10, 2018, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

By: ColinA gentle 9.2km ride (each way), on designated bike routes, along the waterfront from Science World to Jericho Beach concession. There are few hills and a minimum of traffic, along the route. It should take about an hour to get to Jericho Beach, we'll hang out under the trees (washrooms and concession food available) to talk 'bent, then take our time returning to Science World. Science World is just across the street from the Main Street SkyTrain station and there are both ground level parking and parkades in the area. Recumbent cyclists, recumbent interested and friends are welcome. Route info [more...]

Monday June 11

Vanier Bike Park - Dig Day

Monday, June 11, 2018, 3:00pm - 9:00pm. bbq at 6-ish

By: Vancouver Dirt Jump CoalitionVanier Bike Park – Dig Day Come check out Vancouver's only dirt jumps. – Ride the pump track! (All skill levels) – Larger jump lines are also open for riding. – We are working on improvements to the beginner jump line. – We have tools, etc., just bring your bike! https://www.facebook.com/events/2412771092070039/

CANCELED: Roll The Dice Ride

Moved to June 19

Was: Monday, June 11, 2018 at 7:00pm. Ride will leave at 7:20

By: MikeA ride led by chance. Big dice are rolled to determine how many blocks to ride, and which direction to turn once we get there (ie: Odd total = Turn right, Even = left). Previous years' rides have roamed both East Van and Mount Pleasant. Pleasant surprises have included ice cream, jungle gyms, and mostly unnoticed public art. What adventures will Lady Luck find for us this time? Since dice don't understand the concept of designated bike routes, riders should be pretty comfortable on city streets. Pace will be casual with short stops at anything interesting we come across. A [more...]

Tuesday June 12

Hub Cycling Burnaby Committee

Tuesday, June 12, 2018, 6:15pm - 8:15pm

Repeats: Second Tuesday of every month

By: Cathy GriffinDo you ride your bike in Burnaby? Are you interested in local cycling action and advocacy for improved infrastructure? Attend your local HUB Cycling committee meeting to see what's happening. All are welcome – no experience required! More details at: https://bikehub.ca/burnaby Email Cathy Griffin, the Chair of the Burnaby Committee, to find out more about the committee, at burnabybikehub.ca

Purple & Yellow Volunteer Night

Tuesday, June 12, 2018, 6:15pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday

By: AMS Bike Co-op and Bike KitchenCome help us work on our famed Purple and Yellow bike share fleet! From building, maintenance to painting the bikes with their signature colours, its a fun way to get involved and learn about bike mechanics. No experience needed – we'll teach you! There’s no need to sign up beforehand, just drop in. All volunteers are provided with a free pizza dinner.