Event Listing

By: David*** NOTICE NEW LOCATION *** A friendly and fun uphill challenge over all three weekends of Velopalooza! A different timed hill climb challenge at a different location on each Saturday. Challenge them all to become King (or Queen) of the Mountains! Details and results at link provided.

By: Henry NorrisBALLS IN THE CITY is a bike polo tournament held in conjunction with the Victoria International Cycling Festival on June 11+12. If you are a polo player, registration is through leagueofbikepolo.com. If you are a spectator, come on down! The event will be free to the public, and is taking place at the same time as JumpShip, one of 7 stops in North America for the Freeride World Tour. Mountain bike jumping, bike polo, trials demos, beer gardens, vendors… all in Victoria's picturesque Inner Harbour. For more information, please visit ballsinthecity.com

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

By: Heather BJoin us for a family friendly bike ride through Mount Pleasant! Meet at 10:30 AM at Robson Park for prizes, songs and fun. We'll depart at 11 AM on a short ride (approx 30 minutes) and return to the park for a brown bag lunch (so be sure to pack one!). Donations will be accepted for the Mount Pleasant Family Place, so bring your toonies!

By: BryanThis tour takes in some of Vancouver's newest and some of its older (i.e., mid-90's) public art.  Beginning at Brockton Oval (by the totems) we will work our way through Coal Harbour/Down Town and then around False Creek to the Birds (at Olympic Village).  Bryan Newson has overseen the City of Vancouver's public art program for many years.

By: New West Cycle Enjoy a nice ride from Science World Vancouver to New Westminster via the Central Valley Greenway. Ride starts at 11am sharp and ends at New West Cycle, 47 Sixth St. New West where complimentary refreshments will be served.

By: Vancouver Area Cycling CoalitionThis fun, practical and hands-on course is for anyone who’d like to be more comfortable riding in traffic. Through classroom and 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 fee: $45 Register at: http://streetwisecycling.eventbrite.com/

By: EvanCome explore one of Vancouver's under-appreciated parks. The ride out is 7k, and the hills are gentle. Then we'll go on an easy walk through the park. Enjoy the views & foliage, and meet some friendly dogs (and their humans). Bring water, snacks, and walking shoes that can get muddy. If you get pooped, there's an option for taking transit back.

By: Jukka VuormaThis fun, family orientated course is for parents who would like to show their children how to ride effectively on the road. Through classroom and on-road training, your kids will learn about the basics of safe riding and gain skills and confidence. As a parent, you'll gain the ability to ride safely alongside your kids, learn how to effectively teach them as their skills improve and how to interact with your children on the road as they grow. Children must be 8+ and must be able to ride a bike. Cost: $40/$50. Register: familystreetwise.eventbrite.com Questions? call 604.878-8222

By: Art WheelersArt Wheelers offers bicycle-led guided tours of Vancouver’s public art. A variety of tour themes will be offered, each telling a unique story about Vancouver’s identity and history through its public art. The changing bike routes offer Vancouver’s citizens and visitors the opportunity to explore the city in new and exciting ways, while educating participants about the city’s Public Art program and the international and local artists engaged. Cost: $5-10 (sliding scale). Register online.

By: Discover With MeGroup ride mainly along the new separated bike lanes through downtown Vancouver. Discover the cafe's, restaurants, shops and other businesses that are now more easily accessible by bicycle. Share your favorite locations with other riders.

By: Max SavageIts back to the 80's for round two of last years successful ride!! It is time to indulge in the most guilty of pleasures. Time to get out your stirrup pants and Wayfarers, Michael Jackson t's and Ghetto Blasters. Let the wind blow through your new wave hair as you take to your Schwinn on the ride of your life. Let a wave of Neon glow take over the city to the legendary beats of Rick Astley. Leave the comfort of your Rob Lowe postered home and get out and ride.Its going to be totally tubular and awesome. If you [more...]

By: Jungle Swing ProductionsBike-parking lane has just been installed across the street, so you can check on your bike without leaving the dance! Grandview Legion Auditorium at Commercial and 6th: Experience Swing Dancing, Jungle Swing style.  Flash your bike helmet at the door to receive member rates! Grandview Legion Auditorium: Upstairs at 2205 Commercial Drive Cover Charge Velopalooza Special: Just $10.00 if you bring your helmet! Doors: 7:30pm Drop-In Lesson: 8:00pm Dance: 9:00pm to 1:00am

By: BikesexualJoin a fun ride through Vancouver in your funky bike wear, bikesexual wear, sexy evening wear, or fetish wear on the Bikesexual Fetish Ride. We hit the streets and cycle around showing everyone our fine assets to all those smelly cars. The ride winds up at Club 23 West where you can then join us to dance the night away at the SinCity Fetish Night. For SinCity, you need to dress fetish, sexually daring, or in costume. Fetish wear includes: pleather, lace, costume, cross-dress, latex, body paint, etc… (if you have any questions about an outfit, just contact us)

By: Joan CaravanFree, family-oriented guided rides exploring some of Richmond's on-street and off-street bike routes.  Bike check at 9:30 am.  Long ride (22 km) leaves at 10:30 am.  Short ride (6.2 km) leaves at 11:00 am.  Reconvene for refreshments and raffle prize draw.

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.

By: Henry NorrisBALLS IN THE CITY is a bike polo tournament held in conjunction with the Victoria International Cycling Festival on June 11+12. If you are a polo player, registration is through leagueofbikepolo.com. If you are a spectator, come on down! The event will be free to the public, and is taking place at the same time as JumpShip, one of 7 stops in North America for the Freeride World Tour. Mountain bike jumping, bike polo, trials demos, beer gardens, vendors… all in Victoria's picturesque Inner Harbour. For more information, please visit ballsinthecity.com

By: Ron RichingsShow the world what cargo bikes and trailers can carry.  We will do a tour where lots of people can see us. Long bikes, bakfiets, cargo trikes, mothers with kids in trailers, cargo trailers — all are welcome. We will  avoid steep hills.  Very moderate pace.  Don't have a Cargo Bike? Ride along with us anyhow.  The more the merrier

By: ElaineLet's ride out to Steveston for some fish'n'chips and maybe some mushy peas!  approx. 50km+ return trip, moderate pace.  Bring $ for food.

By: Vancouver Area Cycling CoalitionThis fun, practical and hands-on course is for anyone who’d like to be more comfortable riding in traffic. Through classroom and 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 fee: $45 Register at: http://streetwisecycling.eventbrite.com/

By: Clark NikolaiA leisurely ride in Victorian, Edwardian, steampunk and flapper era retro fashions, ending in a picnic. Moustaches (real or fake) welcome. Genderbending appreciated. Retro bikes are nice too. Start at Second Beach in Stanley Park, riding along the Seawall East to Carrall street, then North on Carrall to the Gassy Jack's stature in Gastown to hang out for a bit and take pictures with old architecture, then back South on Carrall ending with a BYOF picnic in Andy Livingstone park in Chinatown. (Taylor and Keefer.) Bring your own picnic food and drink or buy something at T&T or the mall.

By: VancruisersDress up get ready to have fun. Starts at the Yaletown Brewpub, downtown Vancouver then around Stanley Park seawall and over to the Morrissey where you can eat, drink and be merry. Wear a Wig, Dress Up OR ELSE!!!

By: City of Vancouver Womens Advisory CouncilThe Women's Advisory Committee, Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition (VACC), and the Bicycle Advisory Committee present WOMEN'S BIKE RIDE. Please join us at 1pm at the North side of City Hall at 453 W12th Ave. and Cambie St. Explore Vancouver's new downtown separated bike lanes on  7km or 18km routes. The routes are almost entirely separate from traffic.

By: MelissaCome and join us for a ride along one of the kid-friendly bike routes/paths throughout East Vancouver!  Starting at the North parking lot at Trout Lake, we will cycle along the easy trails throughout the area.  And for a bit of extra fun, everyone will have the opportunity to participate in a small scavenger hunt with prizes at the end, donated by various local businesses including Dilly Dally toys on the Drive. Encourage your little pedal pushers to get out on their bikes and discover Vancouver on two wheels.  Route details will be confirmed at the ride.  Good for riders [more...]

By: Discover With MeFree fun ride including stops at Science World, Seawall, along the separated lanes and over to the Aquarium and Stanley Park. Super family friendly. Great map to take home and re-use with all sorts of fun stops along safe lanes.

By: AMS Bike Co-opThe AMS Bike Co-op presents Bicycles 101 – an event that will provide you with the tools you need to buy a bicycle, ride it safely and perform basic maintenance. Come to our interactive workshop lead by cycling experts to get the tools you need to explore Vancouver by bike. This event is part of the Velopalooza Festival and includes live music and a community discussion. $1-5 by donation. Free entry for children/youth under 18. No one turned away for lack of funds. Rhizome Cafe will be open for you to purchase delicious snacks, meals, and drinks.

By: stefanieEarly morning seawall ride around Stanley Park. Its a great chance to enjoy the sunshine (hopefully), nature, and the seawall without crowds. Meet at Crab Park at 8:00 AM. Bring some tea or coffee for a rest stop at Third Beach. All the way around the seawall and back to science world!

By: EvanWho can resist the seductive call of excellent ice cream on a warm evening?  Not me.  Nor the people who come on this ride.  A low-effort, but satisfying ride.  Bring money for your favourite Gelato at several locations.

By: Bernadette KeenanA free ride trailblazing a hiking, biking route (off pavement where possible) West along the South Fraser Waterfront towards the Alex Fraser Bridge.  View freeway clear cut destruction and verdant forest ravines. Side trips could include Tannery Park, Gundersen Slough, McAdam Creek Salmon Stream, Protection Camp Site, Delta Nature Reserve, Glenrose First Nations Archeological site – time & interest permitting.  Choice of pubs Boomers at Planet Ice or across the bridge to Tugboat Annies (in Richmond).  Then on to 22nd Steet Skytrain Station.  Mountain bikes, locks & hiking boots maybe useful.

By: Tall polCome celebrate the 2 month countdown to pol + keltie's wedding (or your own!). Dress as a bridesmaid, groom, priest, bride, flowergirl, drunken wedding guest, etc. Ride will likely end up at a beach.

By: DonaldBring a junker bicycle, ride home on a sweet chopper, tall-bike, swing-bike, or ??? First come first served, but contacting of organizer strongly recommended. Food and labour provided, by donation. At the end of the day we can ride to QE-park to watch the sunset.

By: Chinatown HustleWe're running a fun group ride/race/scavenger hunt. We're partnering up with I Crunk East Van, a night of music and fun with Tpick, some bands and Djs. Five bucks to enter, which includes free entry into I Crunk at Fortune Sound Club. There will be bonus points for costumes, quickest team, more enthusiasm and other mystery tasks.

By: Ron RichingsA leisurely, mostly flat or downhill ride over and along the Fraser River, to the Airport.  With a diversion to a couple of fun stops in Richmond, then through BURKEVILLE (yes it really exists)and lesser known parts of the airport.  Arriving at our final destination of the newish airport observation area for an elevated view of sunset over the runway.  Bring a little money if you want coffee or munchies at YVR.  Return by cycling (bring lights!), or the Canada Line/Skytrain.  Bring transit tix to avoid the Airport levy.

By: MetroVan CycleMusic, Food, Drinks, Prizes, and Awards. $5 to get in Ride your bike and get FREE BICYCLE VALET SERVICE @16th Ave. & Sophia St.

By: tpickCome out to the Chinatown Hustle after party, I Crunk East Van. http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=218463781514169 Presale tix: $6 at Zulu, Redcat and online: http://icrunkeastvan.eventbrite.com/ Live funk, hip hop and DJ's. DJ Dustin Bromley, Moonshine Express, tpick, DJ's Wood N Soo Tickets are $8 at the Door but,Chinatown Hustle riders get in for free with their entry fee.

By: JohnYou are what you eat.  Prepare to meet your maker!  From the ocean to the orchard, a picturesque waterfront meander ending at 3pm as the market begins Wednesday in Thornton Park, Station Street (Pacific Central, VIA Rail Station).  Bring as much cash as you want to spend at market on fresh locally grown organic produce.  Bring pannier, bag or basket to carry your swag home.

By: Eddie RothschildWe will be riding from Kits Beach to the Capilano River – riding over the Burrard Bridge, through Stanley Park and over the Lion's Gate to Ambleside Park, where we will meet members of the Vancouver Kayak Club. We will ride up to the hatchery, where new boaters that have already practiced rolling can work on their moving-water skills (VKC membership required) while experienced boaters have the choice of helping out with training or running the river and non-paddlers can watch the entry rapids, tour the hatchery and walk along the riverside trails. Extra boats and gear may be available.

By: ShaneWhether you are a CouchSurfer or want to know what CouchSurfing is (or just want a nice evening by the beach) come with us for a casual ride from Vanier Park (see detailed meeting location) to Spanish Banks along the beautiful Vancouver beach for a picnic. Since we sleep on others' couches, we will ride in pajamas! Travellers and locals are all welcome. Bring your own picnic food and plate/cutlery (and maybe more to share, entertainment?!) It's a full moon night as well, hopefully the weather cooperates so we can enjoy the sunset and full moon.

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...]

By: StaalYou know how sometimes you get off work and you just want to get some takeout and kick back? Let's do that. Grab takeout from your favourite local takeout joint and ride over to Trout Lake. Bonus points for sourcing from a place that uses recyclable containers. After we've eaten and digested we can go for a bike ride somewhere, like 3rd Beach or something similar.

By: Max SavageOn November 30th 1979 Pink Floyd released an album called 'The Wall'. On June 16th, 2011 a group of elevated individuals will bike the Sea Wall during the entirety of the album which is 1 hour and 21 minutes.   It will be a full moon this night but all sorts of trippy lights are appreciated to keep everyone comfortably numb.Is there anybody out there who wants to come? I will bring the boys back home or we will all be waiting for the worms.

By: DonaldBring a junker bicycle,(or any bicycle you want to cut up)  ride home on a sweet chopper, tall-bike, swing-bike, or ??? First come first served, but contacting of organizer strongly recommended. Food and labour provided, by donation. At the end of the day we can ride to QE-park (or a beach?) to watch the sunset.

By: John LeungWhat bikeway is turning 16 years old this year? Hint 1: It will be along a north/south bikeway. Post your guess on bike vancouver Facebook and be entered to win a bike and other prizes. More hints to follow….

By: DavidAnother paper cup, another plastic lid. Everyday hundreds, thousands of disposable, single-use coffee cups leave stores all around the city and beyond, yet most of these cups have a functional service life of less than an hour! Many of these cups end up littering our streets and parks. We invite you to a civic-minded ride for awareness, documentation and remediation.   Suggested implements may include a digital camera, rubber gloves, recycled plastic bags, community spirit. Everyone welcome. Thanks to the VACC for loan of trailer and an e-bike to pull it with.

By: The Toast CollectiveBIKE FIX! -early edition- From 6pm to 8:30pm we will be hosting workshops to get your bike and your fixin skills up to par. Come by the Toast to get some help with whatever ails the steed. Feel free to bring beer and music, but if you fail to do so, rest assured that we will have those in stock. The reason this Bike Fix! session is early is because we are also hosting the RACE THE SUN TO THE OCEAN ride. ATTENTION: We are not a full service bike shop, that means that there are some things we can't [more...]

By: ShaneWhether you are a CouchSurfer or want to know what CouchSurfing is (or just want a nice evening by the beach) come with us for a casual ride from Vanier Park (see detailed meeting location) to Spanish Banks along the beautiful Vancouver beach for a picnic. Since we sleep on others' couches, we will ride in pajamas! Travellers and locals are all welcome. Bring your own picnic food and plate/cutlery (and maybe more to share, entertainment?!) It's a full moon night as well, hopefully the weather cooperates so we can enjoy the sunset and full moon.

By: Max SavageOn November 30th 1979 Pink Floyd released an album called 'The Wall'. On June 16th, 2011 a group of elevated individuals will bike the Sea Wall during the entirety of the album which is 1 hour and 21 minutes.   It will be a full moon this night but all sorts of trippy lights are appreciated to keep everyone comfortably numb.Is there anybody out there who wants to come? I will bring the boys back home or we will all be waiting for the worms.

By: The Toast CollectiveRACE THE SUN TO THE OCEAN 1.Sunset is at 9:20 pm 2.Googlemaps says Third beach in an hour away. 3.Lets prove google wrong! Leave the Toast Collective at 8:35pm and try to beat the sun to the Ocean. An epic race pitting the almighty sun to scrawny humans on metal steeds. After a quick dip in the Pacific, we can share some brews, treats and stories on the beach.

By: John LeungThe City of Vancouver's Active Transportation Branch will be holding its annual 'bike vancouver' event downtown. Come out and see what new bike and greenways have been added to the cycling network. For more details visit: http://vancouver.ca/engsvcs/transport/cycling/

By: ErinMeet at 5pm at Trout Lake gravel field (sw side of the lake), ride at 6pm sharp. We will warm up by lifting our hands (with beer weights) to our mouths and conducting safety meetings and then ride  to Nat Bailey Stadium to watch the Vancouver Canadians play and drink beer. If you want to get advance tickets so we can all sit together, please contact Erin at photosbyemsyahoo.com by Friday June 10th – otherwise you can try to get tickets at the door. Tickets are about $12.50

By: Community Bike FairAt 5:00 pm, on June 17th, 2011 the excitement of the 4th Annual Community Bike Fair starts.Our FREE event offers:obstacle course,challenge race,live band,bike and helmet safety checks,decorate your bike station & more. Raffle draws will take place until 8 pm where the FINAL PRIZE will be drawn—a BRAND NEW BIKE!!! Trials Stars will again WOW the crowd with their stunts!!! Donate your old bike and we will make it into a Christmas Present! This event is a FUN FREE evening for everyone—come join the FUN!  Helmets are required.

By: Ron RichingsEver wondered what goes on in the wilds of Marpole and why people live there? This tour will visit some lesser known parks and attractions.  A little history, and a little about the changes coming to the real 'South Granville' area.

By: Amy Walker, Professor Prawns & Count SnackyPrepare to share and blare if you dare… An easy evening cruise by the water. Featuring stops at acoustically hot spots for DIY Bicycle Sound System Show and Tell. + Freestyling jam session with the Freestyle Focus Group (FFG). All DIY bike sound systems welcome! To keep things tight we'll plan sets so please contact organizers by June 15 to get on the list! Radio transmitter in the works so we can tune into one sound track on the ride – so get your radio component dialed! Don't have a bike sound system? Come out and be inspired. Listeners – [more...]