Event Listing

Friday May 11

Saturday May 12

Mama Ride on mother's day weekend!

Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 10:00am. Meet at 10, Ride at 10:30, end at a farmers market.

By: Rohit Chokhani and Janice ValdezThe first of a series of cycle events throughout this spring and summer in the lower mainland. On this mother day weekend, let's show our Mother of all Mamas (Mother Nature) that we appreciate her magnificence and unconditional generosity. Or do it for your Mother, or Aunties or Feminine Energy, in general…it's your meaning to make as you push the pedals. For members who are not in Vancouver, you can still be part of it by getting on your bicycle, and posting a photo here. Starting with this ride, we are going to log our collective kilometers and see how [more...]

VBC Leisure Rides

Saturday, May 12, 2012, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Repeats: Every Saturday

By: Vancouver Bicycle ClubDescription: Weekly leisure ride each Saturday 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 for all VBC rides

Sunday May 13

VBC Medium Rides

Sunday, May 13, 2012 at 9:30am. Meeting times vary between 9 and 10 am.

Repeats: Every Sunday

By: Vancouver Bicycle ClubRoad rides of medium pace and distances between 60 to 100km for experienced cyclists. We stop for lunch at the half way point, often at a pub. Helmets are required for all VBC rides.

Richmond Dyke Loop & Steveston

Sunday, May 13, 2012 at 10:00am. meet at 10am

By: UBC Bike CoopThe plan would be to ride down Shell Road all the way to the south arm of the Fraser river, then turn west to end up in Steveston by lunchtime (http://tinyurl.com/6oznuna ). After that we’d lazyly make our way back up the Richmond Dyke to the north arm, eventually ending up at the Cambie Street bike bridge. People could meet us at Bridgeport SkyTrain if they don’t want to ride all the way there, and they could take the SkyTrain back if too tired. At Steveston is an interesting market, including fishing boats where you can buy frozen-at-sea fish and [more...]

Magnificent Marpole Mothers and Others Ride

Sunday, May 13, 2012 at 1:30pm

By: Ron RichingsAn easy-going, sociable ride past some high points of Marpole, then across the river to exotic and mysterious Richmond. Destination: South Airport viewing platform or Terra Nova Park. Everyone welcome. Mothers with kids in tow get special kudos.

Monday May 14

Tuesday May 15

Purple & Yellow Volunteer Night

Tuesday, May 15, 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 May 16

PEDAL Women's Night

Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 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...]

Ride of Silence

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 7:00pm. Meet at 7pm

By: UBC Bike Coop"On May 16, 2012 at 7:00 PM, the Ride of Silence will begin in North America and roll across the globe. Cyclists will take to the roads in a silent procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways." For those who don't know what The Ride of Silence is: http://www.rideofsilence.org/main.php We will be meeting at 33rd and Ontario, in the grass of Queen Elizabeth park. Location Map : http://g.co/maps/5epk8 RSVP @ the Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/344318905635309/ The Bike Co-op ============= Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/ubcbike Forum: http://bikecoop.ca/phpBB-bi/ Calendar: http://bikecoop.ca/calendar/ Chat: http://bikecoop.ca/chat/ Tumblr: http://ubcbikecoop.tumblr.com/

Thursday May 17