Event Listing – Velopalooza

Thursday June 7

PEDAL Introduction to Mechanics/Maintenance Workshop

Thursday, June 7, 2012, 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 June 8

MEC Bikefest North Shore

Friday, June 8, 2012, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Repeats: June 8 - 10

By: MECThe MEC Bikefest North Shore at Inter River Park is a three-day-long community celebration of all things bicycle related. The Goal is to bring together North Vancouver's bicycle community and those new to bikes, to celebrate the wonders of cycling. Come join in and make it the best bicycle bash in North Vancouver! This is a Free event — No registration is required. Bike Valet and Bike Wash onsite.

Saturday June 9

Cypress Mountain Hill Climb

Saturday, June 9, 2012 at 8:00am

By: North Shore RescueJoin the Rotary Club of West Vancouver Sunrise and Cypress Mountain Resort for the second annual Rotary Ride for Rescue on Saturday, June 9th, for a 15km bike ride up Cypress. Sign-in starts at 8:00 am at Mulgrave School, the ride at 9:30am, and the festivities at Cypress Lodge at 10. The route includes three rest stops. Presented by Save On Foods and PriceSmart Foods, the funds raised will support North Shore Rescue and Rotary projects benefiting North Shore residents. http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=390311994343384

MEC Bikefest North Shore

Saturday, June 9, 2012, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Repeats: June 8 - 10

Muma ride - Morning calm

Saturday, June 9, 2012, 10:00am - 2:00pm. Meet at 10. Please be on time.

By: Rohit and JaniceJoin us for the third Muma ride – Morning calm. We'll meet at 10am at English bay by the laughing statues and leisurely cycle all around the Stanley park by the sea wall with a stop or two on our way towards the ending point which will be the west end farmers market at Nelson park. We will have a picnic at nelson park for the rest of the afternoon. Bring snacks/ lunch for yourself and something to share if you wish Or Bring cash if you would like to buy the organic and super healthy goodies from your local [more...]

The Great Pedalheads Treasure Hunt

Saturday, June 9, 2012, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Repeats: May 27, June 2, June 9, June 10

By: Pedalheads Bike CampsWHEN AND WHERE? The Great Pedalheads™ Treasure Hunt will be held from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. You don’t have to be there right at 10:00am. It will take about an hour to complete the hunt, so anytime before 12:00pm is great! Pt. Grey, Jericho Beach, May 27 Coquitlam, Blue Mountain Park, June 2 North Vancouver, Princess Park, June 9 Langley, Alex Hope Elementary, June 10 WHAT? There will be lots of riding, activities and prizes for all ages. The hunt will take approximately one hour so bring your bikes and your helmet (trikes, training wheels and run bikes welcome [more...]

Bike Workshop with the Vancouver Tool Library

Saturday, June 9, 2012, 11:00am - 2:00pm

By: The Vancouver Tool Library*Advance registration is required for this workshop! Sign up at: http://vancouvertoollibrary.com/?p=1859 Join the Vancouver Tool Library and workshop host Bruce Haines in one of our Bike Maintenance Workshops to get your bike ready for all these great Velopalooza events!! Get familiar with bike tools, learn to maintain your bike (brakes, derailleurs, and more), and change/upgrade parts. Bring your bike to this hands on workshop in which you’ll be led through the basics of bike maintenance and have some time to work on your own bike with supervision and assistance. Feel free to bring any new bike parts you’d like to [more...]

Elemental Bike Ride

Saturday, June 9, 2012 at 11:00am

By: StorytellerAs part of the the 19th Vancouver International Storytelling Festival, JOIN US as we ride from park to park hearing ELEMENTAL stories by a whole host of tellers. Sam Bob will tell us the story of the West Wind at Crab Park on the false creek flats we'll open a frozen story of hand weaving community connection up and over the big hill that is Vancouver, after a stop at Robson Park and some fishy tales, we'll end up at Moberly Arts and Cultural Center for firey tales by a kids ensemble. See the website for the times we'll be [more...]

Sunday June 10

Westside Cycling Classic

Sunday, June 10, 2012, 7:00am - 2:00pm

By: Westside Cycling ClassicReturning to the scenic route surrounding Pacific Spirit Park near the University of British Columbia, the race will again be set against a spectacular backdrop of the Pacific Ocean and the Coastal Mountains and will attract racers from around the Pacific Northwest and Canada anxious to compete in one of Canada's premier cycling events. The first race starts at 7:30am with races going until 2:00pm There will also be an Expo from 9:00am to 2:00pm The Start/Finish line and Expo is on the southside of 16th Avenue, east of Discovery, in front of Camosun Park. http://www.facebook.com/WestsideCyclingClassic

MEC Bikefest North Shore

Sunday, June 10, 2012, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Repeats: June 8 - 10

The Great Pedalheads Treasure Hunt

Sunday, June 10, 2012, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Repeats: May 27, June 2, June 9, June 10

VBC Sunday Leisure Ride

Sunday, June 10, 2012, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Repeats: Every Sunday

By: VBCVancouver Bicycle Club (VBC) weekly leisure ride each Sunday 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 on all VBC rides and tours.

Vintage Only Cruiser Ride

Sunday, June 10, 2012 at 12:00pm

By: Vancouver WheelmenThis is the 5th Annual Vancouver Wheelmen Vintage Only Cruiser Ride! Your bike must be 1969 or older, or prepare to be chased off! Meet up at the Cambie Pub, 300 Cambie Street around Noon, and ride out at 1:00pm over to the Strathcona Park Oval for a regroup. Then off through east Vancouver to New Brighton Park and finish at the Waldorf Hotel, 1489 east Hastings Street Rain or Shine! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Vancouver-Wheelmen/117016031688189 Poster: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=400764579964792

Femmes on Bikes

Sunday, June 10, 2012 at 12:30pm. ride out at 1:00pm

By: Shamona LandBeaverI know you're out there. I know I'm not the only femme in this city who wears dresses and loves to ride my bike, high heels and all. I say it's high time we get together and go for a ride! I WANT TO SEE YOU! Calling all Femmes, High Femmes, Kind-of-femmes, Girlie Girls, Fags, Ladies, and their appreciators! This is a welcoming space to all folks of all shades of genders. No one will be turned away! Meet starting at 12:30, we start riding at 1. LOADS of time to put on your liquid eyeliner and your favorite outfit. [more...]

Monday June 11

Bike Art Night

Monday, June 11, 2012, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Second Monday of every month

By: The Bike DepotPEDAL (Pedal Energy Development ALternatives) is opening up recycling and bringing some inspiration, the second Monday of every month. This is another artsy evening at the PEDAL Depot: Bring your ideas and projects to work on in the space or just spend the time rooting through the recycling to pick out interesting objects and reusable pieces. Shop time/tool use will be by donation! Of course we'd like to make everything free, but we have overhead and the tools get worn, so throw us what you can so we can keep hosting this night. This night is inspired in a large [more...]

Tuesday June 12

Purple & Yellow Volunteer Night

Tuesday, June 12, 2012, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday

By: UBC Bike CoopVolunteering with us is the easiest way to become involved in the co-op! Come to the Bike Kitchen on Tuesday from 6-9pm and help us out by working on our bikeshare fleet or performing other essential tasks. Our volunteer night happens every week (except for holidays and reading week) and it’s a great way to start to learn about bike mechanics and the Bike Co-op. Absolutely no experience necessary and everyone is welcome! Volunteer nights are a great way to meet other people who are interested in cycling and to learn about fun cycling events happening at UBC or in [more...]

Wednesday June 13

VBC Wednesday Night Pie Rides

Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 5:30pm

Repeats: Every Wednesday

By: Henry HVancouver Bicycle Club (VBC) members zip around the edges of Vancouver. Starting from Canada Place we climb to Prospect Point in Stanley Park, then along Beach to Science World, across to Kits, and out to UBC and back home along the bike routes of Kits. A fast, but friendly ride with several stops to collect everyone. The distance traveled is about 20 to 50 km, depending on how far you ride. Helmets are required on all VBC rides and tours.

Bike Church

Wednesday, June 13, 2012, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

By: The Bike Co-opNext sermon is on Wednesday June 13th at 18h00 and the topic will be Parking Issues. As usual, people are invited to bring their bikes (for the communal oiling & inflating) and snacks. RSVP at the facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/234535469982486/ our website post: http://bikecoop.ca/2012/06/bike-church-june-13th/ Have you been seeking out a monthly event to help you learn how to maintain your bike? And have you also been seeking a community of bike nerds to debate the merits of helmet laws? And do you have a burning question about left hand turns or a list of infrastructural changes around UBC you have [more...]