Event Listing

Wednesday July 6

Young Women's Cycling Camp

Wednesday, July 6, 2011, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Repeats: Every Monday and Wednesday in July

By: Lisa HowardYoung Women's Cycling Camp 2011 Escape Velocity Cycling Club is proud to present its 2011 Young Women’s Cycling Camp, July 4-27. Ages 15-25 Cost: $150 All program participants will receive * Certification to ride the Burnaby Velodrome * Cycling BC Citizen Licence for club races * Personalized instruction from certified coaches * Information about dEVo – Escape Velocity’s Youth Development Team

Art Wheelers: Bicycle Tours of Public Art

Wednesday, July 6, 2011, 6:00pm - 8:00pm. (Also on Saturday afternoons)

Repeats: First and Third Wednesday in July and August

By: Art WheelersArt Wheelers offers bicycle-led guided tours of Vancouver’s public art. A variety of tour themes will be offered, each telling a unique story about Vancouver’s identity and history through its public art. The changing bike routes offer Vancouver’s citizens and visitors the opportunity to explore the city in new and exciting ways, while educating participants about the city’s Public Art program and the international and local artists engaged. Cost: $5-10 (sliding scale). Register online.

PEDAL Women's Night

Wednesday, July 6, 2011, 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Repeats: First and Third Wednesday of every month

By: Pedal DepotLadies fix your bike night at The Pedal Depot. Come learn to fix your bike with a bunch of great ladies. 1st and 3rd Wednesday each month. $6 to $18 dollars per hour. This is a trans-inclusive space. Hosted at Our Community Bikes or Pedal Depot:. Call to confirm location: 604-708-4992 Why create a women only space? – Because Feminism is not a dirty word and sexism is a problem based on power – Because there is power in the hierarchy of knowledge and sexism is a problem based on power – Because the knowledge of mechanics has been historically [more...]

Thursday July 7

PEDAL Introduction to Mechanics/Maintenance Workshop

Thursday, July 7, 2011, 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Repeats: First Thursday of every month

By: PEDALOffered by PEDAL (Pedal Energy Development Alternatives), an organization that develops and promotes the use of pedal powered technology, the workshop is for individuals interested in learning in a more structured, classroom like way. The course covers drivetrain maintenance, brake and gear adjustment and flat tire repair. Courses are held at Our Community Bikes, 3283 Main Street near 17th Avenue, on the first Thursday of every month from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. We generally believe that a class of 6 people is the ideal size for effective hands-on learning with a qualified mechanic. The cost is $40 per person which must [more...]

Friday July 8

Saturday July 9

Discovery Day at Mountain View Cemetery

Saturday, July 9, 2011 at 10:00am

By: Mountain View CemeteryJoin us for a day of walking tours, and even a bicycle tour! Explore the history, people and events that have shaped Mountain View Cemetery as we celebrate our 125th birthday. Hear about the intrigue of our supposed first burial and what really happened to Simon Hirschberg… Bring a picnic and enjoy our 106 acres of green space and spectacular views of the city and mountains. Event is from 10am to 2pm Bike Tour is at 12:15pm vancouver.ca/cemetery http://vancouver.ca/commsvcs/NONMARKETOPERATIONS/MOUNTAINVIEW/poster%202011web.pdf

VBC Leisure Rides

Saturday, July 9, 2011, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Repeats: Every Saturday

By: Vancouver Bicycle ClubDescription: Weekly leisure ride each Saturday morning at 10. We’ll average 15-20km per hour following bike routes around Vancouver, going to Iona Island or crossing to the North Shore. The ride will go 30-50 km with a coffee break somewhere in the middle. Helmets are required for all VBC rides

Ride to Summer Live!

Saturday, July 9, 2011 at 11:00am

By: Happy WheelsThe City is celebrating its birthday year with free fun entertainment in Stanley Park this weekend. Great musicians, activities and fun for the whole family. July 8, 9, 10, 2011 from 12 noon through 11pm Brockton Point, Stanley Park More information and maps here Bikes are welcome and a free bike valet is offered. We will be leading rides from the east and south. Meet us at 11:00 and 2:00 Saturday and Sunday at Seaforth Peace Park (Burrard and Cornwall-1st Ave) or the park just east of Main and Union. We'll be taking separated bike lanes through downtown and over [more...]

3rd Annual Royal City Cruiser Ride

Saturday, July 9, 2011 at 12:00pm

By: Vancruisers.caEvery year New West holds the Royal City Show'n'Shine – all of Columbia street is closed and lined with gorgeous cars from the turn of the century on through all the classic car eras. We're meeting up at Patterson SkyTrain station and then riding down in to New West along the 7-11 trail that follows the SkyTrain. At the end of the day we can take the bikes on SkyTrain at Columbia station and head back up to Patterson – easy peasy!

Sunday July 10

VBC Medium Rides

Sunday, July 10, 2011 at 9:30am. Meeting times vary between 9 and 10 am.

Repeats: Every Sunday

By: Vancouver Bicycle ClubRoad rides of medium pace and distances between 60 to 100km for experienced cyclists. We stop for lunch at the half way point, often at a pub. Helmets are required for all VBC rides.

Ride to Summer Live!

Sunday, July 10, 2011 at 11:00am

By: Happy WheelsThe City is celebrating its birthday year with free fun entertainment in Stanley Park this weekend. Great musicians, activities and fun for the whole family. July 8, 9, 10, 2011 from 12 noon through 11pm Brockton Point, Stanley Park More information and maps here Bikes are welcome and a free bike valet is offered. We will be leading rides from the east and south. Meet us at 11:00 and 2:00 Saturday and Sunday at Seaforth Peace Park (Burrard and Cornwall-1st Ave) or the park just east of Main and Union. We'll be taking separated bike lanes through downtown and over [more...]

Monday July 11

Young Women's Cycling Camp

Monday, July 11, 2011, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Repeats: Every Monday and Wednesday in July

By: Lisa HowardYoung Women's Cycling Camp 2011 Escape Velocity Cycling Club is proud to present its 2011 Young Women’s Cycling Camp, July 4-27. Ages 15-25 Cost: $150 All program participants will receive * Certification to ride the Burnaby Velodrome * Cycling BC Citizen Licence for club races * Personalized instruction from certified coaches * Information about dEVo – Escape Velocity’s Youth Development Team

Tuesday July 12