Event Listing

Thursday August 12

Canadian Book Launch of Carjacked

Thursday, August 12, 2010 at 7:00pm

By: For more information, visitBetter Environmentally Sound Transportation (BEST), in partnership with Simon Fraser University City Program, present the Canadian book launch of Carjacked: The Culture of the Automobile and its Effect on our Lives. Authors Catherine Lutz and Anne Lutz Fernandez present their unprecedented, controversial yet hopeful look at car culture, while discussing the complex impact of the automobile and how to develop cheaper and greener relationships with cars. The authors will introduce their book followed by a question and answer session.

Midnight Mass Bike Ride

Thursday, August 12, 2010 at 11:45pm. and roll at midnight

Repeats: Second and Fourth Thursday of every month

By: midnightsimonDo you have a bike and like riding at night? Bring your lights and friends, your exploratory attitude, something warm to drink, and join the ride! The ride happens the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month, so mark your calendars. Tell your bike loving friends, and hope to see you there! www.midnight-mass.blogspot.com More photos at www.flickr.com/photos/midnightmass

Friday August 13

Saturday August 14

Explore Cycling

Saturday, August 14, 2010 at 8:00am

Repeats: Every Saturday

By: It's a leisure ride, no pressure.Weekly Saturday rides, starting out from Cap's Bicycle Shop in Sapperton at 8am sharp. Try to get there early, because the ride leaves right at 8am. If you're taking the skytain, get off at Sapperton Station – it's less of a hill to climb. This ride is to get people out and riding. And is a great way to meet new people.

Valley VeloRiders Weekly Group Ride

Saturday, August 14, 2010, 9:00am - 11:00am. Ride starts at 9:30 AM

Repeats: Every Saturday

By: Richard Edge*Leisure – Easy (15-22 kph)* A leisurely pace and a distance of 20 km. Includes rollers and mild hills (3-4% grade). Re-group at hills and/or for slower riders if group spreads out. No one left behind and children are welcome. We ride from historic Fort Langley, the birthplace of BC, to Derby Reach and back via the Fort to Fort Trail. Mountain bikes or hybrids best suited for this ride. Recumbents are welcome and encouraged.

Vancouver Bicycling Meetup Group, VBMG

Saturday, August 14, 2010, 9:00am - 3:00pm. Ride duration varies.

Repeats: Every Sunday and Saturday

By: CindyWe are recreational cyclists who like to explore Vancouver and the surrounding regions on our bikes. Our focus is on having fun, friendly and safe bike rides. In this group you will find many types of rides offered by our team of volunteer organizers.

Sunday August 15

Vancouver Bicycling Meetup Group, VBMG

Sunday, August 15, 2010, 9:00am - 3:00pm. Ride duration varies.

Repeats: Every Sunday and Saturday

By: CindyWe are recreational cyclists who like to explore Vancouver and the surrounding regions on our bikes. Our focus is on having fun, friendly and safe bike rides. In this group you will find many types of rides offered by our team of volunteer organizers.

Monday August 16

Tuesday August 17

Wednesday August 18

Explore Cycling

Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at 6:00pm. sharp!

Repeats: Every Wednesday

By: CindyWeekly Wednesday rides, starting out from Cap's Bicycle Shop in Sapperton at 6pm sharp. Try to get there early, because the ride leaves right at 6pm. This ride is to get people out and riding. Great way to meet new people. It's a leisure ride, no pressure. Sorry, I have no idea where or how long the ride will be. The ride may be canceled due if heavy rain.

PEDAL Women's Night

Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 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...]