Event Listing

Thursday August 11

Friday August 12

Saturday August 13

VBC Leisure Rides

Saturday, August 13, 2011, 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

East Side Cruiser Ride

Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 12:00pm

By: Vancruisers.caCome tour East Van!! The route will be one we've done on some of our Friday rides, taking us by a few East Van landmarks like the East Van sign, Mountain View Cemetery, Trout Lake and more, will finish out the night at The Waldorf! Plan on rolling out by 1:00 SHARP! Some MINOR climbing, but nothing you can't handle!! 😀 Improved route over last year…

Bike Ride From Outer Space

Saturday, August 13, 2011, 9:00pm - 12:00am

By: StaalQ: What has two wheels, looks like a flying saucer, sounds likes like a 50’s sci-fi soundtrack and carries a really cool person dressed like a creature from outer space? A: Your bike, at the BIKE RIDE FROM OUTER SPAAAAAAACE! Decorate your bike like a Buck Rogers wet dream and whip out the green face paint and mylar pants, we’re gonna beam this shit up! A ride soundtrack will be provided in advance, so bring a sound system. If you have any space related song suggestions, please post them on the wall or contact me to arrange a file transfer [more...]

Sunday August 14

VBC Medium Rides

Sunday, August 14, 2011 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.

Monday August 15

Tuesday August 16

Wednesday August 17

Art Wheelers: Bicycle Tours of Public Art

Wednesday, August 17, 2011, 6:00pm - 8:00pm. (Also on Saturday afternoons)

Repeats: First and Third Wednesday in July and August

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.

PEDAL Women's Night

Wednesday, August 17, 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...]