Event Listing – Velopalooza

Thursday February 10

Midnight Mass Bike Ride

Thursday, February 10, 2011 at 11:45pm. and roll at midnight

Repeats: Second and Fourth Thursday of every month

By: midnightsimonDo you have a bike and like riding at night? Bring your lights and friends, your exploratory attitude, something warm to drink, and join the ride! The ride happens the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month, so mark your calendars. Tell your bike loving friends, and hope to see you there! www.midnight-mass.blogspot.com More photos at www.flickr.com/photos/midnightmass

Friday February 11

Saturday February 12

Explore Cycling

Saturday, February 12, 2011 at 8:00am

Repeats: Every Saturday

By: It's a leisure ride, no pressure.Weekly Saturday rides, starting out from Cap's Bicycle Shop in Sapperton at 8am sharp. Try to get there early, because the ride leaves right at 8am. If you're taking the skytain, get off at Sapperton Station – it's less of a hill to climb. This ride is to get people out and riding. And is a great way to meet new people.

Free Bike Parking: Sharing the Spirit Celebrations

Saturday, February 12, 2011 at 9:00am

By: VACCThe City is celebrating the anniversary of the Olympics and all the public space vitality. Lots of activities, all free, including VAG entrance, skating, street hockey, and a lantern aquarium. Visit the VACC at Hornby and Georgia for free bike parking and prizes!

Valley VeloRiders Weekly Group Ride

Saturday, February 12, 2011, 9:00am - 11:00am. Ride starts at 9:30 AM

Repeats: Every Saturday

By: Richard Edge*Leisure – Easy (15-22 kph)* A leisurely pace and a distance of 20 km. Includes rollers and mild hills (3-4% grade). Re-group at hills and/or for slower riders if group spreads out. No one left behind and children are welcome. We ride from historic Fort Langley, the birthplace of BC, to Derby Reach and back via the Fort to Fort Trail. Mountain bikes or hybrids best suited for this ride. Recumbents are welcome and encouraged.

Vancouver Bicycling Meetup Group, VBMG

Saturday, February 12, 2011, 9:00am - 3:00pm. Ride duration varies.

Repeats: Every Sunday and Saturday

By: CindyWe are recreational cyclists who like to explore Vancouver and the surrounding regions on our bikes. Our focus is on having fun, friendly and safe bike rides. In this group you will find many types of rides offered by our team of volunteer organizers.

Valentine's 2x2 Polo Tournament

Saturday, February 12, 2011, 10:00am - 5:00pm

By: East Van Bike PoloEast Van Bike Polo is hosting a Valentine's day 2×2 tournament on Saturday Feb. 12th. Prizes for best dressed, kiss to make it count rule 🙂

Vancouver's Second Annual Tweed Ride

Saturday, February 12, 2011 at 2:30pm

By: TweedLeisurely cycling for Ladies and Gentlemen alike around the wall of Seas ending at a venue for Tea of upmost nostalgia (location TBA). Rational dress and natural fibres (wool) are encouraged. Tweed riding is sweeping the continent. We invite bicycle lovers, fashionistas, historians, steampunks, environmentalists, and everyone else who enjoys a spirited afternoon of riding and a hot cup of tea to join in on the days adventures in Vancouver.

17th Annual St. Valentine's Day Massacre

Saturday, February 12, 2011 at 3:00pm

By: MassacreCome enjoy the Oldest alley cat in North America $5 and Clothing donation for the homeless(full bag) No bullshit, no sponsors, just str8 up $500 for 1st place Brought to you by Jeff Fucking Curry

Sunday February 13

Vancouver Bicycling Meetup Group, VBMG

Sunday, February 13, 2011, 9:00am - 3:00pm. Ride duration varies.

Repeats: Every Sunday and Saturday

Monday February 14

The 11th annual PEOPLE'S PROM

Monday, February 14, 2011 at 7:00pm. Doors at 7, goes late.

By: RuslValentine's Day Monday Prom wear mandatory Tickets: $10 The People's Prom is the prom you never had in high school: it's a radical, community-oriented, anti-capitalist, queer, cross-dressing, gender bending, bike loving, slow dancing, big dress wearing, good time. It's annual, it's in East Van, and it's a fundraiser for creative resistance and direct action in BC. Advance tickets on sale at People's Coop Books, Our Community Bikes, Sharks and Hammers, and online at ticketweb.com More Info, Volunteers needed http://peoplesprom.resist.ca/

Tuesday February 15

Wednesday February 16

Explore Cycling

Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at 6:00pm. sharp!

Repeats: Every Wednesday

By: CindyWeekly Wednesday rides, starting out from Cap's Bicycle Shop in Sapperton at 6pm sharp. Try to get there early, because the ride leaves right at 6pm. This ride is to get people out and riding. Great way to meet new people. It's a leisure ride, no pressure. Sorry, I have no idea where or how long the ride will be. The ride may be canceled due if heavy rain.

PEDAL Women's Night

Wednesday, February 16, 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...]