Event Listing

Wednesday July 13

Women & Queer Night

Wednesday, July 13, 2016, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Second Wednesday of every month

By: AMS Bike Co-op and Bike KitchenLearn how to tune up your bike in a positive space for anyone who identifies as female and/or queer to learn about bike maintenance in a relaxed environment led by female and/or LGBTQ identified mechanics and volunteers. This is a great way to introduce yourself to the wonderful world of bike mechanics while eating pizza and listening to some great tunes. Bring your bike and some questions! All experience levels welcome.

OCB Members Night

Wednesday, July 13, 2016, 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Repeats: Second and Fourth Wednesday of every month

By: OCBThe second and fourth Wednesday night of each month, from 630 – 930 pm, Our Community Bikes members and volunteers get to use the shop for free! Perfect time to get your bike ready for spring and summer riding. Not a member yet? Its easy. The cost is $40. This gets you access to free shop time on member nights, 10% off used parts, a vote at our 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 14

Bike Rides Society

Thursday, July 14, 2016 at 8:00pm. Meet at 8, Ride at 8:30.

Repeats: Every Thursday

By: The PrigA weekly follow the leader adventure through all the streets you never knew existed. All levels welcome, all riders desired; no one gets left behind! BYO-whatever you need for a night on two wheels.

Friday July 15

Saturday July 16

Lucha Libre '8'. The mask continues to ride.

Saturday, July 16, 2016 at 4:00pm

By: Lucha Libre 8On July 16, 2016 grab your Lucha Libre mask, your costume, your bike (any one will do), and meet your friendly Flying Monkeys at Crab Park at 4pm.

Sunday July 17

Soft Serve Sundays Bike Polo

Sunday, July 17, 2016 at 1:00pm. Games usually wrap up in the late afternoon/early evening, depending on number and keenness of attendees.

Repeats: Every Sunday

By: East Van Bike PoloSoft Serve Sundays is East Van Bike Polo's program for newer and casual players, held at Grandview Park on Sundays from 1 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...]

Monday July 18

BikeOUT

Monday, July 18, 2016, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Repeats: July 18 - 22

By: BikeoutBikeOUT is a five-day summer bicycle camp designed to empower girls, trans*, and queer-identified youth to fix their own bicycles, ride city streets with confidence, and engage creatively with Vancouver’s vibrant bicycle cultures and communities. From fixing flats, to group rides, to bicycle polo, to bicycle arts (and much more!) BikeOUT seeks to make cycling accessible, safe, creative, and most importantly, fun! BikeOUT is facilitated entirely by experienced bicycle mechanics instructors, artists, and athletes who are women, trans, and/or queer-identified. **No mechanical experience necessary** Cost: $250-$500, sliding scale Suggested Age Range: 12-15 Requirements: Bicycle, helmet, and closed-toed shoes. Bicycles and [more...]

Tuesday July 19

BikeOUT

Tuesday, July 19, 2016, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Repeats: July 18 - 22

By: BikeoutBikeOUT is a five-day summer bicycle camp designed to empower girls, trans*, and queer-identified youth to fix their own bicycles, ride city streets with confidence, and engage creatively with Vancouver’s vibrant bicycle cultures and communities. From fixing flats, to group rides, to bicycle polo, to bicycle arts (and much more!) BikeOUT seeks to make cycling accessible, safe, creative, and most importantly, fun! BikeOUT is facilitated entirely by experienced bicycle mechanics instructors, artists, and athletes who are women, trans, and/or queer-identified. **No mechanical experience necessary** Cost: $250-$500, sliding scale Suggested Age Range: 12-15 Requirements: Bicycle, helmet, and closed-toed shoes. Bicycles and [more...]

Purple & Yellow Night

Tuesday, July 19, 2016, 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday

By: AMS Bike Co-op and Bike KitchenEvery Tuesday (except holidays – check our calendar for shop closures), we run Purple and Yellow Volunteer Night from 6pm to 9pm at the Bike Kitchen. Simply drop in (no registration required!) and help us fix up injured P&Y bikes, build new members of the fleet, and paint the bikes their signature hues. No experience necessary – we have senior program leaders at every P&Y Volunteer Night to help you learn. People of all ages are welcome!