Event Listing – Velopalooza

Friday June 9

BC Commuter Challenge

Friday, June 9, 2017, 6:00am - 6:00pm

Repeats: June 4 - 10

By: BESTThe 2017 BC Commuter Challenge will take place this year from June 4-10, during Canada's National Environment Week. This popular event encourages Canadians to leave their cars at home and rewards walking, cycling, carpooling/ride-sharing, taking transit and telecommuting. It’s free to join, and ALL participants are eligible to win one of the great prizes donated by our generous sponsors! If you're interested in learning more, check out the Website, like the BEST Facebook page, and follow us on Twitter! You're also welcome to send us a message.

Kickstand's Annual FUNraiser Concert

Friday, June 9, 2017, 8:00pm - 1:00am

By: Kickstand Community BikesJoin us on June 9th for Kickstand's annual FUN-raising concert, featuring live music, DJs, mini-bike circus, games, cash bar, and prizes! Doors 8pm $5-10 donation at the door (sliding scale, no one is turned away for lack of funds) Featuring the sounds of: The Spokespeople Parlour Panther Advanced Cyclotron Neighbour All proceeds go to supporting Kickstand, your volunteer-run community bike shop! Help us make 2017 our best year yet! Facebook Event Page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/292077131249661/

Saturday June 10

BC Commuter Challenge

Saturday, June 10, 2017, 6:00am - 6:00pm

Repeats: June 4 - 10

Main Street Bike Expo

Saturday, June 10, 2017, 11:00am - 6:00pm

By: MSBEThe Main Street Bike Expo offers an exciting way to get you rolling into bike season with style. Offering first time access to multiple cycling and lifestyle brands under one roof, there will be plenty of activities and entertainment for all ages.

PUP Ride #1 Season 3

Saturday, June 10, 2017 at 8:00pm. Will end in the vicinity of the evening's Bike Rave.

By: ThomNow on Saturdays for your viewing pleasure. An evening of Pop Up Performance and Biking through Vancouver. The ride will have 3 performers from a variety of disciplines showcase their artistic creations at unique pop up locations. The concept is simple; everyone gathers at a central location at 8pm, we'll depart for our first pop up outdoor location at 8:30pm. After this we'll all mount-up and ride to the second location and performance, repeat for the third. Expect to see; dancers, fire spinners, visual artists, musicians, burlesque or something similar. Routes will be chosen with intention to minimize interaction with [more...]

Bike Rave!

Saturday, June 10, 2017 at 9:00pm

By: Bike Rave*** Location Announced *** Like to party all night? Like riding your bike? Put the two together! 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 night. Got a bike that pumps out bumpin' tunes – bring that! We'll set an easy pace that stays on bike routes, with several stops to enjoy the tunes and allow stragglers to catch up. Dress like you're going to be [more...]

Sunday June 11

Velopalooza Bike Wash & BBQ

Sunday, June 11, 2017 at 12:00pm

By: FarrbottBiking season is upon us! And, Velopalooza is at it again with our annual Bike Wash. After a hugly sucessful 2016 Bike Wash The Landyachtz Factory Store are kindly hosting our fundraising Bike Wash again this year. We'll have some of our loveliest volunteers on hand to clean away the winter mud and muck, while the Landyachtz mechanics take care of those squeaks and creaks and give away discounted tune-ups! The Landyachtz chefs will also be grilling up a storm, so enjoy a bite while you wait. Come on down, and get your bike ready to look and run [more...]

Soft Serve Sundays Bike Polo

Sunday, June 11, 2017 at 1:00pm. Games usually wrap up in the late afternoon/early evening, depending on number and keenness of attendees.

Repeats: Every Sunday

By: East Van Bike PoloSoft Serve Sundays is East Van Bike Polo's program for newer and casual players, held at Grandview Park on Sundays from 1 PM onwards, weather permitting. 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! To start playing, you should be able to ride a bike with one hand. You can use your own bike, or borrow one at the court. Mallets will be provided [more...]

Monday June 12

Tuesday June 13

Ride to the Drum Circle on Third Beach (Stanley Park) from Crab Park

Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at 6:00pm

By: Pillar HeightsMeet at 6 or sooner and depart at 6:15 from Crab Park Beach. We'll ride towards Stanley Park along W Waterfront Road under Canada Place and then on the bike path along Coal Harbour. At the entrance of Stanley Park we'll break into two groups the short cutters and the long haulers and all meet up at Third Beach, enjoy the sights and sounds, and snack and drink on what ever you bring for your self. Questions? pillarheightsgmail.com

Purple & Yellow Night

Tuesday, June 13, 2017, 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday

By: AMS Bike Co-op and Bike KitchenEvery Tuesday (except holidays – check our calendar for shop closures), we run Purple and Yellow Volunteer Night from 6pm to 9pm at the Bike Kitchen. Simply drop in (no registration required!) and help us fix up injured P&Y bikes, build new members of the fleet, and paint the bikes their signature hues. No experience necessary – we have senior program leaders at every P&Y Volunteer Night to help you learn. People of all ages are welcome!

Wednesday June 14

Kids Bike Library

Wednesday, June 14, 2017, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Repeats: Every Wednesday

By: Cynthia WilliamsOn Wednesdays, the Kids Bike Library (KBL) runs out of The Bike Kitchen on Wednesdays from 10am – 6pm with free tune-ups for kids bikes from 4pm – 6pm. The KBL is similar to a regular library, but with bikes! On Wednesdays from 10am – 6pm at The Bike Kitchen, kids and youth can come trade a bike they have outgrown for one their size (includes bikes with 20” wheels or smaller). Unlike a regular library, you can keep the bike for as long as you need it without having to worry about renewing. Access to the Kids Bike Library [more...]

Practical City Cycling

Wednesday, June 14, 2017, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

By: HUBThis is a fun, practical, and hands-on course for anyone who’d like to be more comfortable riding in traffic. Through 1 hour of classroom and 1 hour of on-road training, you'll learn about the safest place on the road to ride, how to maneuver your bike effectively, communicate with other road users, handle riding at night and in the rain, and more. You’ll gain the skills and confidence you need to enjoy riding in the city! Course suitable to those 16 and up. Cost (includes tax) is $10.00 To register, visit https://bikehub.ca/civicrm/event/register?id=521&reset=1

Women & Queer Night

Wednesday, June 14, 2017, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: every 2nd wednesday

By: CynthiaLearn how to tune up your bike in a positive space for trans women, cis women, queer and genderqueer folks in a relaxed environment led by female and/or LGBTQ2I identified mechanics and volunteers. This is a great way to introduce yourself to the wonderful world of bike mechanics while eating pizza and listening to some great tunes. Bring your bike and some questions! All experience levels welcome. //Location// Never been to The Bike Kitchen? We've moved and are now located at 1896 East Mall, in front of Brock Hall and IKB Library. Follow our signs to get there! This event [more...]

6th Annual Hammock Ride

Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at 6:30pm. Meet at 6:30, ride shortly after

By: KeltieBike riding and hammocking go together like beer and chips! BYO-Hammock and come with us as we explore some of the best hanging spots in Vancouver. Snacks to share are welcome. Ride distance less than 10 km, easy pace. To be honest, this ride is heavy on the hammock, light on the riding 🙂

Outdoor Coached Workout

Wednesday, June 14, 2017, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

By: Cyklus VancouverDrop in outdoor ride workouts. $15 per session. Meet at Cyklus Vancouver.

Thursday June 15

CANCELED: Bicycle Beach Crawl

Moved to June 22 due to rain forcast

Was: Thursday, June 15, 2017, 5:30pm - 9:30pm

By: Party4HealthGet ready for a highlight of Summer: The Beach Crawl ?, on bikes! Where there are no bouncers, except the beach lifeguards, and no cover. We’re cruising along the Spanish Banks with music and bikes ?, making pit stops at only the best beaches of Vancouver. Each stop, there’s a different happening. Volleyball, frisbee, botchi ball, horseshoes, slacklining. All the classic beach shindigs. This is the beach day you’ve been dreaming of. Mount your fine cruiser bike or road bike or unicycle or tandem, and get over to the Bicycle Beach Crawl ? #Spanisheast #Spanishwest #Locarno #Jericho #Kits RAIN PLAN [more...]

Bike Rides Society

Thursday, June 15, 2017 at 8:00pm. Meet at 8, Ride at 8:30.

Repeats: Every Thursday

By: The PrigA weekly follow the leader adventure through all the streets you never knew existed. All levels welcome, all riders desired; no one gets left behind! BYO-whatever you need for a night on two wheels.