Event Listing

Thursday April 12

The Enlightened Cyclist

Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 5:45pm. Meet 5:45, ride 6:15, book signing at 7:00

By: Raincoast BooksThe Ride: We'll meet up at 137 W Broadway at Bike Doctor at 5:45 for a 45 minute ride starting at 6:15pm around town. Finish off at Chapters on Broadway/Granville for a chat with Eben at 7. The Event: 7PM – Chapters – 2505 Granville Street Bike Snob NYC (a.k.a. Eben Weiss) is the blogger behind the immensely popular cycling blog, bikesnobnyc.blogspot.com. Join us at Chapters as he signs his new book, The Enlighten

Friday April 13

Saturday April 14

VBC Leisure Rides

Saturday, April 14, 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

Nocturnal Sun Ritual

Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 11:59pm. Meet at midnight, ride at 12:30AM

By: Super ChampionThis race will follow the route of the Vancouver Sun Run but with a bit of a twist. Entry fee as stated on the poster is $10 and a tall can, the loot will be divided to the top finishers. Meet at the Vancouver Art Gallery at Midnight and the race will commence a half hour after that. All kinds of bikes are welcome and helmets are strongly encouraged. Ravage the streets!

Sunday April 15

VBC Medium Rides

Sunday, April 15, 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.

Monday April 16

Tuesday April 17

Purple & Yellow Volunteer Night

Tuesday, April 17, 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 April 18

PEDAL Women's Night

Wednesday, April 18, 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...]