Event Listing

By: Henry HVancouver Bicycle Club (VBC) members zip around the edges of Vancouver. Starting from Canada Place we climb to Prospect Point in Stanley Park, then along Beach to Science World, across to Kits, and out to UBC and back home along the bike routes of Kits. A fast, but friendly ride with several stops to collect everyone. The distance traveled is about 20 to 50 km, depending on how far you ride. Helmets are required on all VBC rides and tours.

By: The Bike Co-opNext sermon is on Wednesday June 13th at 18h00 and the topic will be Parking Issues. As usual, people are invited to bring their bikes (for the communal oiling & inflating) and snacks. RSVP at the facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/234535469982486/ our website post: http://bikecoop.ca/2012/06/bike-church-june-13th/ Have you been seeking out a monthly event to help you learn how to maintain your bike? And have you also been seeking a community of bike nerds to debate the merits of helmet laws? And do you have a burning question about left hand turns or a list of infrastructural changes around UBC you have [more...]

By: Saw-monCome join us for an early morning fresh bike ride. This leisurely morning ride would set you up for a productive work/study/… day. We will go for a ride every morning during the velopalooza festival and might continue the event even after the festival. Destination would be a surprise 🙂 Refreshments + snacks to share with other happy riders is highly recommended. meeting point map: http://goo.gl/maps/RP8W RSVP at the facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/334924146581105/

By: Eric DohertyLearn about Vancouver’s successful freeway revolt of the 60s and early 70s from transportation planner Eric Doherty. As we head east we also move from the walking city in Strathcona / Chinatown to streetcar suburbs and discuss how citizen action, public transit, walking and cycling has shaped our city. The tour will end near the site of the present day Highway 1 freeway widening, one of the key locations in the present day freeway revolt against the Gateway freeway megaproject. Beer and climate justice discussion after is a possibility.

By: StaalWhy hello there all you sexy bike ravers. We here at Bike Rave would like to share with you our plans for this super mega awesome bike ride. There’s some important info in here. Please take a few minutes to read through! THE COVER-OUR-ASS-DISCLAIMER We are not responsible for your safety; YOU ARE! We have done our best to ensure that the route is well lit and wide, but it does involve a little riding on the road. We should attempt to obey all traffic laws. If we get split up, we can rejoin at one of the several stopping [more...]

By: Saw-monCome join us for an early morning fresh bike ride. This leisurely morning ride would set you up for a productive work/study/… day. We will go for a ride every morning during the velopalooza festival and might continue the event even after the festival. Destination would be a surprise 🙂 Refreshments + snacks to share with other happy riders is highly recommended. meeting point map: http://goo.gl/maps/RP8W RSVP at the facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/334924146581105/

By: Travis PawlakThe Pedal Foundation is running 3 consecutive bike camps for 8-13 year olds. The camp is run by nationally certified bike instructors from July 16th – Aug 3rd. Anyone interested in registering, please contact: bikecamppedalpower.org.

By: Meagan Bevis, Event CoordinatorPresented by Cystic Fibrosis Canada, GearUp4CF is a fundraising bike ride from Vancouver to Banff dedicated to raising money for Cystic Fibrosis Canada. Choose between three distances and enjoy a beautiful fully supported ride through the Lower Mainland and help us breath life into the future of those living with cystic fibrosis.

By: Skull SkatesBicycle enthusiasts circle the calendar for the first Bike Swap hosted by Skull Skates and PD’s Hot Shop in their new location at 3734 West 10th ave near Alma street in Vancouver. Vintage and collectable bikes, components and accessories plus skateboards, clothing, treasures and junk. Buyers and sellers welcome.

By: Jimmy ZA rolling adventure through the suburbs to La Charcuterie Delicatessen. Where huge sub sandwiches and a guest of humor await. Road POP's apply. Ride from Vancouver is approximately 40km out and 40km back, 5-6 hours.

By: Saw-monGet on your bike, load your weapons with a clear transparent H2O solution and head to the Olympic village for an hour of deadly bike ride. meeting point map: http://goo.gl/maps/fVRK RSVP at the facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/422764217754188/ For each event, we meet at 11:45am and ride at 12:15pm Also you could RSVP for each individual weekly event at [June 16] WGBW I https://www.facebook.com/events/300617500029631/ [June 23] WGBW II https://www.facebook.com/events/476069402407217/ [June 30] WGBW III https://www.facebook.com/events/303849333036461/

By: Kits CarfreeKitsilano is doing something different for Car Free Day. Instead of closing off a major street, people throughout Kits are hosting individual block parties with their neighbours on both Saturday June 16th and Sunday June 17th (Father’s Day) The festival runs from Noon to 6:00pm and the blocks are closed from 10:00am to 8:00pm Kitsilano, Vancouver To find out more and view the locations map, visit http://www.carfreevancouver.org/locations/kitsilano

By: NathanRide to Lulu Island Winery, Sanduz Estate Wines, and Isabella Winery in Richmond for free wine tasting. Approximately 40km round trip. We'll head there via the Knight Street Bridge and return via the Canada Line bridge. You'll have the option of catching the Canada Line on the way home if you don't want to ride up the hill from the Fraser River. http://www.luluislandwinery.com/ http://www.sanduzwines.com/ http://isabellawinery.com/

By: JeffCasual bike polo in some of East Van's finest parks. Come chase a ball around a tennis court, heckle from the sidelines, or sit in the grass and enjoy an adult beverage or two. Newbies and chilled-out vets welcome. Aggro folks need not apply. Loaner mallets available. Bring a bike. The games begin at Robson Park and will proceed to other locations such as Strathcona Park as desired/necessary. The ride will wind up at the world's first purpose-built bike polo court in Grandview park, where some of the world's finest polo players will be throwing down. This ride is dry-weather [more...]

By: Staal (rhymes with tall)A tall-bike only ride around Vancouver. Tall bike and tall cans are a must. Ironic moustaches optional. !! Moved to the following weekend due to weather !!

By: Saw-monCome join us for an early morning fresh bike ride. This leisurely morning ride would set you up for a productive work/study/… day. We will go for a ride every morning during the velopalooza festival and might continue the event even after the festival. Destination would be a surprise 🙂 Refreshments + snacks to share with other happy riders is highly recommended. meeting point map: http://goo.gl/maps/RP8W RSVP at the facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/334924146581105/

By: UBC Bike Coop1st Meetup: 08h00 at 10th & Heather 1st Meetup map: http://goo.gl/maps/8jEo 2nd Meetup: On board the 10h05 ferry for Bowen Island from Horseshoe Bay (people can bus to Horseshoe Bay) 2nd Meetup map: http://goo.gl/maps/efJq RSVP at the facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/431250976905219/ The Hike: Mount Gardner (optional, people can bike with the group and hang out on Bowen instead of hiking). Mount Gardner is a 17km (!) hike, but the elevation gain is small. Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/ubcbike Forum: http://bikecoop.ca/phpBB-bi/ Calendar:  http://bikecoop.ca/calendar/ Chat: http://bikecoop.ca/chat/ Tumblr: http://ubcbikecoop.tumblr.com/

By: Travis PawlakThe Pedal Foundation is running 3 consecutive bike camps for 8-13 year olds. The camp is run by nationally certified bike instructors from July 16th – Aug 3rd. Anyone interested in registering, please contact: bikecamppedalpower.org.

By: UBC Bike Co-opCome to Kits Farmers Market 10am-2pm + Visit our Cycling Resource Centre tent Tune-ups by DONATION !!! CRC ( Cycling Resource Centre ) : http://bikecoop.ca/programs/cycling-resource-centre/ Kits Farmers Market Location: 2690 Larch Street at 10th Avenue, Parking Lot of Kitsilano Community Centre google map : http://g.co/maps/fnd95 === The Bike Co-op === Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/ubcbike Forum: http://bikecoop.ca/phpBB-bi/ Calendar:  http://bikecoop.ca/calendar/ Chat: http://bikecoop.ca/chat/ Tumblr: http://ubcbikecoop.tumblr.com/

By: VBCVancouver Bicycle Club (VBC) weekly leisure ride each Sunday 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 on all VBC rides and tours.

By: GermainWhat's better than a leisurely Sunday bike ride? A PANCAKE bike ride!! Come eat a plate of delicious pancakes while drawing on placemats and listening to your friends play folk music. Gluten-free and vegan options, all organic, tasty homemade toppings (like yogurt, blueberry jam, apple butter – mm!). Make sure to come early as we will only take the first 40 orders we get this Sunday, whether those folks are Velopalooza riders or not. It's a small operation and that's all we can handle! Also know that coming right at the beginning doesn't guarantee you'll eat quickly – we'll do [more...]

By: Car Free Vancouver Society2012 celebrates Vancouver's 8th annual politically and fun charged Car Free Day on father's Day. Bring your family, friends, skipping ropes and visions to one of our community festivals. Come by bus, bike, foot or skateboard, just don't bring any fossil fuel burning machines. The festival runs 12 Noon to 6:00pm in Kitsilano, the West End and on Commercial Drive, and runs 12 Noon to 8:00pm on Main Street. http://www.facebook.com/events/247171855382579/ http://www.facebook.com/carfreevancouver

By: John 'The Mechanic' HarrisCoquitlam – We depart from the 'Four Corners' at Pinetree and Guildford, proceed through Town Centre and then on the East Bank of the Coquitlam River (Traboulay PoCo Trail).   Then East along Lincon Ave and Hyde Creek Trail to the Pitt River. South on Pitt River to the Coquitlam River.  North on the Coquitlam River to Ozada Avenue, then West on Guildford back to the starting point.    (easy transit access and vehicle parking) There will be a stop on the Pitt River Trail for brews and picnic-ing.  Be aware that consumption of alcohol in a public place is [more...]

By: GwendalSunday June 23rd 2013 This is a slow ride, that celebrates the golden age of cycling in the Gallic style. Dressing up in your best french outfit is 'de rigueur' think: congés 1936 (summer vacation in 1936).  Or Jour de Fête (Jaque Tati 1949) Think bleu marine, stripped shirts, béret, baguettes, short shorts, suspenders, Tintin Please check out the original Paris ride for inspiration: http://www.beret-baguette.fr/blog/ The flickr pool: http://www.flickr.com/groups/ride_beret_baguette/ The 2012 video: http://vimeo.com/24158918 and the 2013 video: http://vimeo.com/68216509 Be prepared for a picnic with suitable french supplies. Nothing complicated. Saucisson, paté, fromage, baguette, croissant, pain au chocolat une bouteille et [more...]

By: The Bike Heist TeamJoin The Bike Heist Team as we don balaclavas at Hillcrest Park and ride together in all our Heistian glory to the Whip on Main and 6th for celebratory beers rain or shine!! We're recreating a scene from the movie! Unfortunately we won't be screening the film due to the weather forecast, however fun shall be had by all, this is a guarantee! Bring water resistant clothing, a few bucks for beers and don't forget your balaclava's. tell your friends sincerely, the Heist crew

By: Saw-monCome join us for an early morning fresh bike ride. This leisurely morning ride would set you up for a productive work/study/… day. We will go for a ride every morning during the velopalooza festival and might continue the event even after the festival. Destination would be a surprise 🙂 Refreshments + snacks to share with other happy riders is highly recommended. meeting point map: http://goo.gl/maps/RP8W RSVP at the facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/334924146581105/

By: Travis PawlakThe Pedal Foundation is running 3 consecutive bike camps for 8-13 year olds. The camp is run by nationally certified bike instructors from July 16th – Aug 3rd. Anyone interested in registering, please contact: bikecamppedalpower.org.

By: Saw-mon2012 has been recognized as the International Year of Co-operatives by the United Nations. So what is better than getting to know some of our local cooperative & non-cooperative organizations by hoping from one to the other on our bikes. RSVP at the facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/198561613599793/ ——————=[organizations]=——————– [tour][visit][name][tour guide] [x][x][Vancouver Hack Space][Dallas] [_][x][Vancouver Community Laboratory][_] [_][_][Free Geek][_] [_][x][Pedal Power][_] [_][x][Purple Thistle][_] [_][x][KickStand][_] [_][x][EatArt][_] [x][x][The Bike Co-op][Saw-mon] [x][x][Shift Urban Cargo Delivery][_] [_][x][CITR][_] [x][x][Vancouver Co-op Radio][Ifny] [_][x][The Vancouver Tool Library][_] [x][x][East-End Food Co-op][Doug] [_][_][Circle Craft][_] [x][x][Terminal City Glass Co-op][Holly] ——————-=[timetable]=———————- [08:30-09:00] initial meeting [09:00-09:30] Shift Urban Cargo Delivery [10:00-10:30] Vancouver Hack [more...]

By: UBC Bike Co-opPull out the fanciest items in your wardrobe and come on a leisurely bike ride with us around Vancouver! Music is welcome, and the more extravagant the outfit the better! We will end at a beautiful spot to sit and share some delicious treats, tea, and punch and watch the sunset. Bring your own treats, tea and punch, and friends! Meet by the giant bird statues at the Olympic Village at 7 pm.

By: GermainBring your bike and come play kickball at Robson Park! Junktion kickball is a non competitive, FREE drop in league (we don't even keep score!). We meet every monday in summer at Robson park. This is our fifth year, and it keeps getting bigger. Beverage friendly ;). Be prepared to get your socks blown off with FUN!! After, at dusk we are going ride to Third beach for a campfire (with maybe a stop or two along the way). Bring your friends!

By: Saw-monCome join us for an early morning fresh bike ride. This leisurely morning ride would set you up for a productive work/study/… day. We will go for a ride every morning during the velopalooza festival and might continue the event even after the festival. Destination would be a surprise 🙂 Refreshments + snacks to share with other happy riders is highly recommended. meeting point map: http://goo.gl/maps/RP8W RSVP at the facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/334924146581105/

By: Travis PawlakThe Pedal Foundation is running 3 consecutive bike camps for 8-13 year olds. The camp is run by nationally certified bike instructors from July 16th – Aug 3rd. Anyone interested in registering, please contact: bikecamppedalpower.org.

By: Paul Bogaertcelebrate your hang-ups! BYO-hammock and bring snacks and beverages. We will be setting up at TWO different hammocking spots throughout the evening…if you have a favorite place already, email us and maybe we will include it on the tour! Hammocks are a light, practical, and super relaxing addition to any bike tourist/day trippers' pannier. Experience not required. Hammock- curious then join in and change your life.

By: Jimmy zle mystery ride

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...]