Event Listing – Velopalooza

Wednesday July 15

Wednesday Night Pie Rides

Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at 5:30pm

Repeats: Every Wednesday in May - August

By: Henry HWe 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. Distance is about 20 to 50 km, depending on how far you ride. Helmets are required.

MEC North Van Meet-up Road Ride

Wednesday, July 15, 2015, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Repeats: Every Wednesday

By: North Van OCLike to ride? So do we! Come join us Wednesday evenings for a free group ride. Rides are open to all cyclists with road bikes who can maintain a minimum speed of 20km/hr and are comfortable riding in traffic. Typical rides will be 1-2 hrs. No-drop rides = No rider left behind.

Thursday July 16

Bike Maintenance 101

Thursday, July 16, 2015, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Repeats: Every Thursday in May - July

By: NicolaJoin us for our weekly Bike Maintenance 101 clinic! These clinics are best suited to beginners who are new to bike maintenance. In our session you will learn about bike parts and their functions, how to diagnose problems and perform basic maintenance, how to fix a flat tire, and when to bring your bike in for more major repairs. Furthermore these sessions are the perfect foundation for our Bike Maintenance 201 clinics. These are $20 each and continue with more in depth information and advanced tuning skills. You DO NOT need to bring your bike.

Bike Maintenance 201 - Brakes

Thursday, July 16, 2015, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Repeats: Third Thursday in May - July

By: MEC LangleyBike Maintenance 201 is designed for the more advanced cyclist who wants to learn how to work on their own bike. The 201 clinics are hands-on clinics led by one of our trained mechanics, giving you a small class size to really get involved and learn a new skill. The focus of this clinic will be on cantileaver and v-brakes. This course does not adjust disk brakes and costs $20.00. Bike Maintenance 101 is a suggested prerequisite to this intermediate clinic.

Bike Rides Society

Thursday, July 16, 2015 at 8:00pm. Leave at 8:30pm.

Repeats: Every Thursday

By: Bike Rides SocietyA weekly follow the leader adventure ride where the leader changes like the weather, but we ride regardless; all year round. Casual ride and no one gets left behind. BYO~whatever means fun times for you.

Friday July 17

Saturday July 18

Sunday July 19

MEC North Van Meet-up Road Ride

Sunday, July 19, 2015, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Repeats: Every Sunday

By: NicolaLike to ride? So do we! Come join us Sunday mornings for a free group ride. Rides are open to all cyclists with road bikes who can maintain a minimum speed of 20km/hr and are comfortable riding in traffic. Typical rides will be 2-3 hrs. No-drop rides = No rider left behind.

MEC Langely Meet-up Ride

Sunday, July 19, 2015, 9:30am - 10:30am

Repeats: Every Sunday

By: MEC LangleyLike to ride? So do we! Join us every Sunday for our free meet-up road ride. Rides are open to all cyclists with road bikes who can maintain a minimum speed of 20km/hr and are comfortable riding in traffic. Typical rides will be 90 minutes. No-drop rides = No rider left behind.

MEC Vancouver Meet-up Ride

Sunday, July 19, 2015 at 9:30am

Repeats: Every Sunday

By: MEC VancouverCome join us for a fun and free ride through Vancouver! Each week we will take you on a tour through some of the best road-riding the city has to offer. Rides will be tailored to suit the abilities and comfort levels of those in attendance. Bring a friend or come out to make a friend who loves riding as much as you do! We started offering rides for beginners as well as intermediate riders, ranging from 20-60km. Please note, you must bring your own bike and all related cycling gear to the meet-up ride! Please come prepared with the [more...]

Mount Pleasant Family Biking Festival

Sunday, July 19, 2015, 10:00am - 2:00pm

By: Lisa CorriveauA celebration of family cycling, this festival is a great opportunity for parents wanting to start riding with their kids to explore the options for carrying kids on bikes by meeting other parents who ride with babies & kids. There will be a show & shine to showcase baby seats, trailers, trailabikes & cargo bikes, from well-loved Craigslist finds to shiny top of the line models. Kids can try out the bike safety circuit, get their faces painted, have a snack & decorate their bikes or even win prizes!

Sunday Cycling in Burnaby

Sunday, July 19, 2015, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Repeats: Second and Third Sunday in May - August

By: Burnaby HUB CommitteeHave you ever wanted to learn more about – and ride – some of Burnaby's most popular bike paths? Join Burnaby HUB Committee members for any of a series of five, free 90-minute bike tours around north and south Burnaby, including protected bike paths and shared bike/vehicle routes. These rides are fair-weather only, and are suitable for ages 10 years and up; parental or guardian supervision required for anyone under 16 years old. Riders must wear helmets and have a bell on their bike, water and snack. Participation is limited! May 17 – CVG to Commercial Drive June 14 – [more...]

East Van Bike Polo presents Soft Serve Sunday

Sunday, July 19, 2015 at 1:00pm. Games usually wrap up in the late afternoon/early evening, depending on number and keenness of attendees.

Repeats: Every Sunday

By: JeffSoft 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 20

CANCELED: Maintenance Mondays

Was: Monday, July 20, 2015, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Repeats: Every Monday

By: Bike KitchenJoin us on on sunny Mondays in front of the Bike Kitchen for our weekly maintenance night! We'll be listening to some sweet tunes and maybe even blending some beverages. See you there! P.S. If it's raining, Maintenance Mondays will be cancelled.

Tuesday July 21

East Van Bike Polo: Women and Gender Queer Night

Tuesday, July 21, 2015, 6:00pm - 9:00pm. (or until dark)

Repeats: Third Tuesday of every month

By: JackieWe're always looking for new people to try bike polo and maybe, just maybe, fall in love with it like we did and join us more regularly (but let’s not get ahead of ourselves, here…) This is part of our monthly Women and Gender Queer Night, to provide a positive space for any new players who are women (trans and cis) and/or gender queer-identified (non-binary individuals who identify with women's community). If you are even the least bit curious about bike polo, this is the night to try it and meet some great people. You're also welcome to come watch. [more...]

MEC Langely Meet-up Ride

Tuesday, July 21, 2015, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday

By: MEC LangleyLike to ride? So do we! Join us every Tuesday for our free meet-up road ride. Rides are open to all cyclists with road bikes who can maintain a minimum speed of 20km/hr and are comfortable riding in traffic. Typical rides will be 1 hr -90 min. No-drop rides = No rider left behind.

Purple and Yellow Volunteer Night

Tuesday, July 21, 2015, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday

By: Bike KitchenCome help us work on our famed Purple and Yellow bike share fleet! From building, maintenance to painting the bikes with their signature colours, its a fun way to get involved and learn about bike mechanics. No experience needed – we'll teach you! All volunteers are provided with a free pizza dinner. Rad!