Event Listing – Velopalooza

Tuesday June 11

Bike Club Free Teen Drop-in

Tuesday, June 11, 2019, 3:30pm - 6:00pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday in May - December

By: Kickstand and Our Community BikesBike Club is a FREE drop-in bicycle mechanics program based out of Kickstand Community Bike Shop for people aged 12-19 years old based in East Van on Unceded Coast Salish Territories. Bike Club is a collaboration between Our Community Bikes ( Pedal Society) and Kickstand. At Bike Club, Teens can: -get FREE support servicing their bicycles -volunteer in exchange for a bike if they do not yet have one -learn bike mechanics skills -hang out in a supportive community atmosphere WOOHOO! Funding provided by the Province of BC and Coast Capital Savings

Purple & Yellow Volunteer Night

Tuesday, June 11, 2019, 6:15pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday

By: AMS Bike Co-op and Bike KitchenCome help us work on our famed Purple and Yellow bike share fleet! From building, maintenance to painting the bikes with their signature colours, its a fun way to get involved and learn about bike mechanics. No experience needed – we'll teach you! There’s no need to sign up beforehand, just drop in. All volunteers are provided with a free pizza dinner.

Kickstand WGQT Night

Tuesday, June 11, 2019, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Repeats: Second and Fourth Tuesday in May - December

By: KickstandWe are inviting people who identify as women, gender queer and trans* to our fun filled bike mechanics nights on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month. Our community is working towards being a radically inclusive space and with that in mind we are excited to host these evenings for individuals who have not traditionally been a dominant part of the bike industry. The nights will be facilitated by bike mechanics and volunteers who are also female or gender variant. We strive to create a safer space where learning, positive vibes and fun happens! On these evenings, SHOP TIME [more...]

Wednesday June 12

Soft Serve Wednesday Bike Polo

Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at 5:30pm. Games usually wrap up at dusk, depending on number and keenness of attendees.

Repeats: Every Wednesday

By: East Van Bike PoloPlease invite all the new & aspiring players ! Soft serve Wednesday (around 6pm) is your chance to take your first steps & get your POLO started. 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! You can use your own bike, or borrow one at the court. Mallets will be provided as well. TV: https://www.btvancouver.ca/videos/learning-to-play-bike-polo/ WEB: www.evbp.ca

Bike Kitchen Women & Queer Night

Wednesday, June 12, 2019, 6:15pm - 9:00pm. Starts about 15 mins after 6:00 pm.

Repeats: Second Wednesday of every month

By: AMS Bike Co-op and Bike KitchenWomen & Queer Night takes place on the second Wednesday of every month. This free event offers a positive space for cis women, trans women, femmes, and all queer folks to take up space in the shop and learn about bike maintenance in a relaxed environment facilitated by women and/or queer-identified mechanics and volunteers. Fix your bike with our tools or just come hang out. Beginners are encouraged to come and ask all of the questions. Oh, and we provide free pizza too!

OCB Members & Volunteer Night

Wednesday, June 12, 2019, 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Repeats: Second and Fourth Wednesday of every month

By: Our Community BikesOn the second and fourth Wednesday night of each month, Our Community Bikes members and volunteers get to use the shop for free! this is a perfect time to get your bike ready for spring and summer riding. Not a member yet? Its easy. The cost is $40 per year. And this gets you access to free shop time on member nights, 10% off used parts, a vote at the OCB AGM, a one time free $5-$15 used part, and the sweet satisfaction of knowing you are helping out your community bike shop!

Thursday June 13

Bike Rides Society (BRS!)

Thursday, June 13, 2019 at 8:00pm. Meet at 8, ride sometime after 8:30.

Repeats: Every Thursday

By: Bike Rides SocietyThis weekly ride will take you places you've never been before in a casual, follow the leader kind of way. All levels welcome, all encouraged; we go as fast as our slowest rider and no one gets left behind! We ride rain or shine, all year round, every Thursday. Anywhere from 6 to 30 riders, BRS is a weekly adventure built for good convo, steady peddling and roads less travelled and/or well loved. Going into it's 7th year, BRS boldly bikes on full of enthusiastic smiles, plenty of laughs and good times. BYO whatever spells a fantastic bike ride for [more...]

Friday June 14

Saturday June 15

Black Community and Friends Bike Day

Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 11:00am

By: sfusocaDon't miss it. Come allies and friends and bike with the SFU Students of Caribbean & African Ancestry around Stanley Park!!! #bikeday #sfusoca #sfunsa #sfussa

West End Car Free Day 2019

Saturday, June 15, 2019, 12:00pm - 7:00pm

By: Car Free Day VancouverLove the West End? Come celebrate our 12th anniversary with us at the West End Car Free Day on Denman Street from Robson to Davie, Saturday June 15th! Want to get involved? Volunteer with us! http://www.carfreevancouver.org/get-involved The West End brings together business owners, community organizations, artists and volunteers to seed the idea of building a better, more livable city. There are music stages and jam sessions to listen to, art being exhibited and created live on the street and plenty of places to grab a bite to eat or something to drink. Come and enjoy an amazing summer experience, car-free! [more...]

Dial-a-doo Wig Ride

Saturday, June 15, 2019, 2:00pm - 7:00pm

By: Terminal City Riders https://terminalcityriders.ca/events/dial-a-doo-wig-ride/ Dress up get ready to have fun – “Wear a Wig, Dress Up OR ELSE!!!” Meet up at Angry Birds, bring your wig and costume!

Sunday June 16

Fast – Zip Code 98281

Sunday, June 16, 2019 at 7:30am. Arrive early, group leaves at 7:30 am sharp!

By: Y. ChartrandGet your passports ready and dust off your aero wheels. We’re heading for Point Roberts. Make sure your bidons are full of water before crossing the border. We don’t want to be chased out like it’s 1973. This is classified as a “fast” ride because of the overall distance 135km and selection of roads. There will be windy segments and we’ll be riding along the South Fraser Perimeter Road. There is generous shoulder for cyclist but trucks go by fast. This is a no drop event. We’ll maintain a “leisurely” pace on city streets and we’ll maintain a steady endurance [more...]

Main Street Car Free Day 2019

Sunday, June 16, 2019, 12:00pm - 7:00pm

By: Car Free Day VancouverMain Street Car Free Day is back and celebrating it's 12th year running! We'll kick things off for the neighbourhood's biggest party on Sunday, June 16th at 12pm on Main Street between Broadway and 30th. The heart of Mount Pleasent, Main Street is a vibrant area featuring food, arts, music, and nightlife. It is known for its’ small independent shops, craft breweries, and youthful residents. Want to get involved? Volunteer with us! http://www.carfreevancouver.org/get-involved The biggest of Vancouver’s Car Free Day festivals spanning 21 blocks, Main Street has 15 stages and mini festivals along the entire street. This is a fun, [more...]

Monday June 17

Pedals for the People Volunteer Night

Monday, June 17, 2019, 6:15pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Every Monday

By: AMS Bike Co-op and Bike KitchenThe Pedals for the People (PftP) program was created by Our Community Bikes with the aim of increasing access to bicycles and bike repair for those who experience barriers to affordable forms of transportation. Through the help of volunteers and donors, we refurbish bikes and give them to low-income and marginalized people for free or for a sliding scale donation. Come to the Bike Kitchen’s Monday night volunteer night to help us build and repair bikes for Pedals for the People. Volunteers also help us build and repair bikes for our Bici Libre program and the Kids Bike Library on [more...]