Event Listing – Velopalooza

Wednesday August 15

Bike Camps

Wednesday, August 15, 2012 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.

VBC Wednesday Night Pie Rides

Wednesday, August 15, 2012 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.

Art Wheelers

Wednesday, August 15, 2012, 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Rain or shine. Tours will leave promptly at 6 pm so we recommend all riders arrive 15 minutes in advance.

Repeats: Every Wednesday in June 20 - 30, every Wednesday in July - September 1 - 19

By: Art WheelersThe Art Wheelers are guided bicycle led art tours that explore Vancouver’s vibrant collection of public art along the city’s dedicated bike lanes. Join us and take in works of public art from Vancouver City's Public Art Program and the Vancouver Biennale that are installed along the seawall. Summer 2012 tours run from Coal Harbour to Olympic Village every Wednesday evening from 6-8pm from June 20- September 19. The cost is $20 per person and registration for each week is limited. You can make a reservation at http://www.artwheelers.com/p/reservations_11.html

PEDAL Women's Night

Wednesday, August 15, 2012, 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 August 16

Bike Camps

Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 9:00am

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

Friday August 17

Bike Camps

Friday, August 17, 2012 at 9:00am

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

Saturday August 18

Bike Camps

Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 9:00am

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

Sunday August 19

Vancouver Tour De Biennale

Sunday, August 19, 2012, 7:00am - 1:00pm. Meet at 7:00 am leave at 7:15 am

By: Vancouver Tour de BiennaleThe Vancouver Tour de Biennale brings Italian cycling culture to the most beautiful city in the world. Join us on a 60 km, 110 km self-paced urban ride or a 125 km challenge ride that will take you from Vancouver to Steveston, through parkland and glass tower from seashore to mountain top to fishing village, before a triumphant finish at the hightest elevation in the city at the top of Queen Elizabeth Park •You will help raise money for community charities. •We are partnering the arts with Vancouver's outdoor lifestyle. •Your registration fee is a charitable donation with a tax [more...]

Bike Camps

Sunday, August 19, 2012 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, August 19, 2012, 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.

Ride for Our Future Info Session/Training Ride

Sunday, August 19, 2012 at 11:00am

By: Kids for Climate ActionCome gear up for Ride for Our Future…. Join us for our Training Ride! On August 19th we’ll bike around Vancouver to practice for the Ride the next weekend (August 25th). Meet at Cambie and Broadway Canada Line Station at 11 am. We'll bike for about 3 hours, until we finish the route. Don't worry about your speed or agility, we'll be taking it easy! Here's the map of the route: http://tinyurl.com/9j4nvcf Don’t miss out! It’ll be a great way to: A. Meet your friendly, fellow riders B. Get FIT, get PUMPED C. Get the scoop on our petition campaign [more...]

Monday August 20

Bike Camps

Monday, August 20, 2012 at 9:00am

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

Tuesday August 21

Bike Camps

Tuesday, August 21, 2012 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, August 21, 2012, 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...]