Event Listing

Saturday February 9

Sunday February 10

VBC Sunday Leisure Ride

Sunday, February 10, 2013, 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.

Monday February 11

Bike Art Night

Monday, February 11, 2013, 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 February 12

Purple & Yellow Volunteer Night

Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 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 February 13

VBC Wednesday Night Pie Rides

Wednesday, February 13, 2013 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.

Thursday February 14

Friday February 15

Bike Camps

Friday, February 15, 2013 at 9:00am

Repeats: July 16 - 20, July 23 - 27, July and August 30, third week of of every month

By: Travis PawlakThe Pedal Foundation is running 3 consecutive bike camps for 8-13 year olds. The camp is run by nationally certified bike instructors from July 16th – Aug 3rd. Anyone interested in registering, please contact: bikecamppedalpower.org.

Bike Touring 101

Friday, February 15, 2013, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Repeats: February 15, March 15

By: KickstandLet Kickstand inspire and encourage you to travel and explore using cycling as a method of transportation. Are you interested in bike touring? Come to one of our three info sessions to hear stories from those who have been on tour. Presenters will have insights on what to take, how to pack, where to sleep eat and go! Snacks will be provided by presenters. We will be accepting donations for the shop. January 18 – The West Coast by Travis Pawlak February 15 – Alaska by Molly Clarkson March 15 – Gear Test/ride by Travis Clyne If you have facebook, [more...]