Event Listing – Velopalooza

Wednesday July 11

Kids Bike Library

Wednesday, July 11, 2018, 10:00am - 6:00pm. Free kids bike tune-ups from 4pm - 6pm.

Repeats: Every Wednesday in May - September

By: AMS Bike Co-op and Bike KitchenThe Kids Bike Library (KBL) is similar to a regular library, but with bikes! During the summer on Wednesdays from 10:00am – 6:00pm, 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. Don’t have a bike? No problem! We also provide bikes to children and youth by-donation, even if you don’t have one to swap. From 4:00pm – 6:00pm on KBL Wednesdays, we also offer [more...]

Soft Serve Wednesday Bike Polo

Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at 6:00pm. Games usually wrap up at dusk, depending on number and keenness of attendees.

Repeats: Every Wednesday

By: East Van Bike PoloSoft Serve Wednesdays is East Van Bike Polo's program for newer and casual players, held at Grandview Park on Sundays from 6 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...]

CANCELED: Bike Kitchen Women & Queer Night

Was: Wednesday, July 11, 2018, 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, July 11, 2018, 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 July 12

Hub Cycling North Shore Committee

Thursday, July 12, 2018, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Repeats: Second Thursday of every month

By: Tony ValenteDo you ride your bike in North Vancouver or West Vancouver? Are you interested in local cycling action and advocacy for improved infrastructure? Attend your local HUB Cycling committee meeting to see what's happening. All are welcome – no experience required! More details at: https://bikehub.ca/north-shore-north-vancouver-west-vancouver Email Tony Valente, the Chair of the North Shore – North Vancouver & West Vancouver Committee, to find out more about the committee, at northshorebikehub.ca

BRS Weekly Social Ride

Thursday, July 12, 2018 at 8:00pm. We meet around 8PM and ride around 8:30PM

Repeats: Every Thursday

By: CraigoLike your Bike? So do we 😉 Come ride with us We meet every Thursday around 8PM at Dude Chilling Park All riders and levels welcome!

Friday July 13

Saturday July 14

Art, Bike, Beer! Crawl Brewery Tour & Fundraiser

Saturday, July 14, 2018, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

By: Eastside Culture CrawlABC – ART, BIKE, BEER, CRAWL! Join us for the Eastside Culture Crawl's third annual Art, Bike, and Beer Crawl + Fundraiser and explore East Vancouver's craft breweries in support of the ECCS and its programming. Guests will be taken to four different craft breweries (tba). The Beer Crawl will culminate with a wrap-up tour at the Crawl's official beer sponsor Strange Fellows Brewing. Included in ticket price: tasting flights at each location, tours/brewer education chats and special art exhibits at certain locations, and light food served at Strange Fellows wrap-up tour. Cycle or walk, rain or shine. Attendants must [more...]

Sugar Skulls Ride

Saturday, July 14, 2018, 4:30pm - 11:30pm. Roll out at 5:30pm

By: Terminal City RidersSaludos, damas y caballeros. Bienvenido a Sugar Skulls Ride. Welcome All Freedom Riders , …This is the Sugar Skulls Ride. Dress & Doll yourselves up to the Sweetest attire… Lucha Wrestlers encouraged. Mexican themed of all sorts…Prize for best dressed. Meet at Crab Park 4:30 ..roll out at 5:30. estar listo para andar

Sunday July 15

Monday July 16

Fun rides, Free! Sundays June - September

Monday, July 16, 2018, 10:00am - 12:30pm. Leave at 10-ish. Suitable for 12-15 years and up.

Repeats: Every Sunday in June 24, July 16, August 16 and 26

By: cathy griffinHi I am a member of HUB Burnaby and have been taking people out on bike rides around the lower mainland for a few years. I am wondering if you can post my rides with your members. thank you Cathy Griffin Here is my schedule June – September Sunday, June 24th, 10-12 noon. Start at McGill Public Library in Burnaby ride to Deep Cove. Suitable for 15 years and up. Wear a helmet, bring water and sunscreen. Will discuss riding etiquette etc., Free. Ride led by Cathy Griffin, HUB Burnaby member. Sunday July 16th Start at Burnaby Fraser Foreshore Park, [more...]

Tuesday July 17

CANCELED: Purple & Yellow Volunteer Night

Was: Tuesday, July 17, 2018, 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.

Hub Cycling Vancouver/UBC Committee

Tuesday, July 17, 2018, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Repeats: Third Tuesday of every month except August and December

By: Jeff LeighDo you ride your bike in Vancouver or UBC/University Endowment Lands? Are you interested in local cycling action and advocacy for improved infrastructure? Attend your local HUB Cycling committee meeting to see what's happening. All are welcome – no experience required! More details at: https://bikehub.ca/vancouver-ubc Email Jeff Leigh, the Chair of the Vancouver Committee, to find out more about the committee, at vancouverbikehub.ca