Event Listing – Velopalooza

Friday September 6

Climate Solutions Tour

Friday, September 6, 2019 at 10:45am

By: Wilderness CommitteeJoin us for our annual Climate Solutions Tour in Vancouver! This year we'll be visiting the SE False Creek Neighbourhood Energy Utility, which provides waste heat from sewage to local buildings, the Mountain Equipment Co-op headquarters, a green building with many features to lower its carbon footprint, and Sole Food Farms, an urban farming operation that shows food can be grown even in a major city. But first we'll start with a briefing from the City of Vancouver's Climate Policy manager to show us the policy context in which all these wonderful initiatives are possible. We'll meet at 10:45 a.m. [more...]

Saturday September 7

BC Lung Association's Annual Bicycle Trek

Saturday, September 7, 2019 at 8:00am. Meet at 8am!

Repeats: September 7 - 8

By: BC Lung AssociationPart fundraiser, part weekend getaway, Bicycle Trek is a fully-supported, 2-day, 200km ride from Fort Langley to Cultus Lake and back – and one unforgettable experience. In exchange for your support, we deliver 2 days too good to miss. You do the distance. We take care of the rest.

Bike the Night

Saturday, September 7, 2019 at 6:00pm

By: HUB CyclingOn Saturday, September 7th, join 5000 other people on bikes as we form a luminous parade through Vancouver's city streets. Pedal on car-free roads, explore some of the city's most iconic roads, and take in the sights after dusk. Join by June 8th and you'll save 50% off our regular rate, have a shot at winning a $500 gift card to MEC and be entered to win a Two Wheel Gear Bag! Prices and Contests – Youth 16 and under ride free – Save 50% off our regular rate – $10 until June 8th – Register before June 8th and [more...]

Bike the Night presented by MEC

Saturday, September 7, 2019, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

By: MadeleineOn Saturday, September 7th, join 5000 other people on bikes as we form a luminous parade through Vancouver's city streets. This family-friendly event kicks off at 6pm at Sunset Beach with a festival featuring live music, food trucks, free snacks and tune-ups, games and tons of giveaways and prizes. Deck out your bike in your brightest lights because when the sun goes down you’ll be joining 5000 cyclists on a car-free ride through city streets. Grab a group and let’s light up Vancouver by bike. Youth 16 and under ride free! Register today at BikeTheNight.ca and be entered to win [more...]

Cowboy Birthday Ride

Saturday, September 7, 2019, 7:00pm - 11:00pm

By: Terminal City RidersLet's ride into the sunset.

Sunday September 8

BC Lung Association's Annual Bicycle Trek

Sunday, September 8, 2019 at 8:00am. Meet at 8am!

Repeats: September 7 - 8

Soulcycle Charity Pride Ride

Sunday, September 8, 2019, 2:15pm - 3:15pm

Repeats: Every Sunday

By: Celebrities NightclubWe welcome you to join us on Sunday, July 28th for SoulCycle's Charity Pride Ride w/ DJ Carolina Campos and host Venus ????????? Grab your tickets via – bit.ly/soulcycleprideride This class is raising money and awareness for Positive Living BC w/ live DJ Carolina Campos spinning for the duration of the class. Fine print for class: Please arrive 15 minutes early prior to class. If you have not ridden at SOULCycle before you will need to sign a waiver before your ride. There are lockers and full amenities available for all riders. SOULCycle is an inclusive community that welcomes and [more...]

Monday September 9

Pedals for the People Volunteer Night

Monday, September 9, 2019, 6:15pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Every Monday

By: AMS Bike Co-op and Bike KitchenThe Pedals for the People (PftP) program was created by Our Community Bikes with the aim of increasing access to bicycles and bike repair for those who experience barriers to affordable forms of transportation. Through the help of volunteers and donors, we refurbish bikes and give them to low-income and marginalized people for free or for a sliding scale donation. Come to the Bike Kitchen’s Monday night volunteer night to help us build and repair bikes for Pedals for the People. Volunteers also help us build and repair bikes for our Bici Libre program and the Kids Bike Library on [more...]

Tuesday September 10

Bike Club Free Teen Drop-in

Tuesday, September 10, 2019, 3:30pm - 6:00pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday in May - December

By: Kickstand and Our Community BikesBike Club is a FREE drop-in bicycle mechanics program based out of Kickstand Community Bike Shop for people aged 12-19 years old based in East Van on Unceded Coast Salish Territories. Bike Club is a collaboration between Our Community Bikes ( Pedal Society) and Kickstand. At Bike Club, Teens can: -get FREE support servicing their bicycles -volunteer in exchange for a bike if they do not yet have one -learn bike mechanics skills -hang out in a supportive community atmosphere WOOHOO! Funding provided by the Province of BC and Coast Capital Savings

Purple & Yellow Volunteer Night

Tuesday, September 10, 2019, 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.

Kickstand WGQT Night

Tuesday, September 10, 2019, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Repeats: Second and Fourth Tuesday in May - December

By: KickstandWe are inviting people who identify as women, gender queer and trans* to our fun filled bike mechanics nights on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month. Our community is working towards being a radically inclusive space and with that in mind we are excited to host these evenings for individuals who have not traditionally been a dominant part of the bike industry. The nights will be facilitated by bike mechanics and volunteers who are also female or gender variant. We strive to create a safer space where learning, positive vibes and fun happens! On these evenings, SHOP TIME [more...]

Wednesday September 11

Soft Serve Wednesday Bike Polo

Wednesday, September 11, 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

Bike Kitchen Women & Queer Night

Wednesday, September 11, 2019, 6:15pm - 9:00pm. Starts about 15 mins after 6:00 pm.

Repeats: Second Wednesday of every month

By: AMS Bike Co-op and Bike KitchenWomen & Queer Night takes place on the second Wednesday of every month. This free event offers a positive space for cis women, trans women, femmes, and all queer folks to take up space in the shop and learn about bike maintenance in a relaxed environment facilitated by women and/or queer-identified mechanics and volunteers. Fix your bike with our tools or just come hang out. Beginners are encouraged to come and ask all of the questions. Oh, and we provide free pizza too!

OCB Members & Volunteer Night

Wednesday, September 11, 2019, 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Repeats: Second and Fourth Wednesday of every month

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

Thursday September 12

Bike Rides Society (BRS!)

Thursday, September 12, 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...]