Event Listing

Friday May 14

Saturday May 15

Explore Cycling

Saturday, May 15, 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.

Bikewash III

Saturday, May 15, 2010, 11:00am - 5:00pm

By: VelopaloozaIs your bike covered in muck and mud? Got squeaks and creaks? Want someone else to deal with it? Come on out to the Velopalooza bike wash and let us give your velo some love. We'll wash and lube your bike, plus give it a thorough mechanical inspection. If you're really feeling generous, we can take care of minor tune-ups as well. There will also be baked goodies and refreshments!

Streetwise Cycling Course

Saturday, May 15, 2010, 12:00pm - 4:00pm. The course usually goes to 4:30pm

By: VACCWANT TO RIDE MORE? Learn how to ride safely and confidently in the city with a Streetwise Cycling course. This fun, practical and hands-on course is for anyone who’d like to be more comfortable riding in traffic. Through classroom and on-road training you'll learn about the safest place on the road to ride, how to maneuver your bike effectively, communicate with other road users, handle riding at night and in the rain, and more. You’ll gain the skills and confidence you need to enjoy riding in the city! Register now with your Community Centre! Questions? Call the VACC at 604-878-8222

Sunday May 16

Streetwise Cycling Course

Sunday, May 16, 2010, 12:00pm - 4:00pm. Usually our courses go to 4:30pm

By: VACCWANT TO RIDE MORE? Learn how to ride safely and confidently in the city with a Streetwise Cycling course. This fun, practical and hands-on course is for anyone who’d like to be more comfortable riding in traffic. Through classroom and on-road training you'll learn about the safest place on the road to ride, how to maneuver your bike effectively, communicate with other road users, handle riding at night and in the rain, and more. You’ll gain the skills and confidence you need to enjoy riding in the city! Register now with your Community Centre! Questions? Call the VACC at 604-878-8222

Vacc Assessment Ride

Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 1:00pm. ride at 1:30 pm

By: TerryThe VACC (Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition) in Vancouver occasionally hosts assessment rides of the local bicycle network and provides input to the city. With your help, the VACC assesses cycling conditions and provides the city with constructive feedback from a cyclist’s perspective. The next VACC assessment ride continues on Ontario Street south of 29th Avenue. These rides are quite slow and chatty, and open to all.

Scavanger Scramble

Sunday, May 16, 2010, 1:30pm - 6:30pm. After party, draw, and raffle aprox to begin at 6:30 PM

By: Justis MorginnThis is the second annual Scavanger Scramble! Similar to a Scavenger Hunt, but instead you take Photos of yourself with your bike at Secret Locations around Vancouver. We will reveal the secret locations at 1:30 PM. Each legitimate photo enters you into a draw to WIN PRIZES and SWAG! Enter to WIN a new Electra Bicycle (worth $700 +) Tickets $10 each or 3 for $25. Draws start at 6pm. $15 entrance fee includes 1 ticket for the Electra bicycle draw. All proceeds from this CHARITY RIDE are donated to HARO PARK CENTER for SENIORS. Rain or Shine! Bring all [more...]

Monday May 17

Tuesday May 18

Wednesday May 19

PEDAL Women's Night

Wednesday, May 19, 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...]

Velopalooza Planning Meeting

Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at 7:30pm

By: For more information, emailBicycle activists have been working to put together a fun event similar to and inspired by Portland's Pedalpalooza. Velopalooza, the Vancouver event, is set for Friday, June 4 to Sunday, June 13, 2010, during Bike Month. The steering committee is meeting every two weeks up until the event it self.

Thursday May 20