Event Listing – Velopalooza

Friday March 15

Bike Camps

Friday, March 15, 2013 at 9:00am

Repeats: July 16 - 20, July 23 - 27, July and August 30, third week of of every month

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.

Bike Touring 101

Friday, March 15, 2013, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Repeats: February 15, March 15

By: KickstandLet Kickstand inspire and encourage you to travel and explore using cycling as a method of transportation. Are you interested in bike touring? Come to one of our three info sessions to hear stories from those who have been on tour. Presenters will have insights on what to take, how to pack, where to sleep eat and go! Snacks will be provided by presenters. We will be accepting donations for the shop. January 18 – The West Coast by Travis Pawlak February 15 – Alaska by Molly Clarkson March 15 – Gear Test/ride by Travis Clyne If you have facebook, [more...]

Saturday March 16

Bike Camps

Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 9:00am

Repeats: July 16 - 20, July 23 - 27, July and August 30, third week of of every month

Sunday March 17

Bike Camps

Sunday, March 17, 2013 at 9:00am

Repeats: July 16 - 20, July 23 - 27, July and August 30, third week of of every month

VBC Sunday Leisure Ride

Sunday, March 17, 2013, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Repeats: Every Sunday

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.

Monday March 18

Bike Camps

Monday, March 18, 2013 at 9:00am

Repeats: July 16 - 20, July 23 - 27, July and August 30, third week of of every month

Tuesday March 19

Bike Camps

Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 9:00am

Repeats: July 16 - 20, July 23 - 27, July and August 30, third week of of every month

Purple & Yellow Volunteer Night

Tuesday, March 19, 2013, 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 March 20

Bike Camps

Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 9:00am

Repeats: July 16 - 20, July 23 - 27, July and August 30, third week of of every month

VBC Wednesday Night Pie Rides

Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 5:30pm

Repeats: Every Wednesday

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.

PEDAL Women's Night

Wednesday, March 20, 2013, 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...]

Thursday March 21

Bike Camps

Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 9:00am

Repeats: July 16 - 20, July 23 - 27, July and August 30, third week of of every month