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By: Saw-monCome join us for an early morning fresh bike ride. This leisurely morning ride would set you up for a productive work/study/… day. We will go for a ride every morning during the velopalooza festival and might continue the event even after the festival. Destination would be a surprise 🙂 Refreshments + snacks to share with other happy riders is highly recommended. meeting point map: http://goo.gl/maps/RP8W RSVP at the facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/334924146581105/

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.

By: Meagan Bevis, Event CoordinatorPresented by Cystic Fibrosis Canada, GearUp4CF is a fundraising bike ride from Vancouver to Banff dedicated to raising money for Cystic Fibrosis Canada. Choose between three distances and enjoy a beautiful fully supported ride through the Lower Mainland and help us breath life into the future of those living with cystic fibrosis.

By: Skull SkatesBicycle enthusiasts circle the calendar for the first Bike Swap hosted by Skull Skates and PD’s Hot Shop in their new location at 3734 West 10th ave near Alma street in Vancouver. Vintage and collectable bikes, components and accessories plus skateboards, clothing, treasures and junk. Buyers and sellers welcome.

By: Jimmy ZA rolling adventure through the suburbs to La Charcuterie Delicatessen. Where huge sub sandwiches and a guest of humor await. Road POP's apply. Ride from Vancouver is approximately 40km out and 40km back, 5-6 hours.

By: Saw-monGet on your bike, load your weapons with a clear transparent H2O solution and head to the Olympic village for an hour of deadly bike ride. meeting point map: http://goo.gl/maps/fVRK RSVP at the facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/422764217754188/ For each event, we meet at 11:45am and ride at 12:15pm Also you could RSVP for each individual weekly event at [June 16] WGBW I https://www.facebook.com/events/300617500029631/ [June 23] WGBW II https://www.facebook.com/events/476069402407217/ [June 30] WGBW III https://www.facebook.com/events/303849333036461/

By: Kits CarfreeKitsilano is doing something different for Car Free Day. Instead of closing off a major street, people throughout Kits are hosting individual block parties with their neighbours on both Saturday June 16th and Sunday June 17th (Father’s Day) The festival runs from Noon to 6:00pm and the blocks are closed from 10:00am to 8:00pm Kitsilano, Vancouver To find out more and view the locations map, visit http://www.carfreevancouver.org/locations/kitsilano

By: NathanRide to Lulu Island Winery, Sanduz Estate Wines, and Isabella Winery in Richmond for free wine tasting. Approximately 40km round trip. We'll head there via the Knight Street Bridge and return via the Canada Line bridge. You'll have the option of catching the Canada Line on the way home if you don't want to ride up the hill from the Fraser River. http://www.luluislandwinery.com/ http://www.sanduzwines.com/ http://isabellawinery.com/

By: JeffCasual bike polo in some of East Van's finest parks. Come chase a ball around a tennis court, heckle from the sidelines, or sit in the grass and enjoy an adult beverage or two. Newbies and chilled-out vets welcome. Aggro folks need not apply. Loaner mallets available. Bring a bike. The games begin at Robson Park and will proceed to other locations such as Strathcona Park as desired/necessary. The ride will wind up at the world's first purpose-built bike polo court in Grandview park, where some of the world's finest polo players will be throwing down. This ride is dry-weather [more...]

By: Staal (rhymes with tall)A tall-bike only ride around Vancouver. Tall bike and tall cans are a must. Ironic moustaches optional. !! Moved to the following weekend due to weather !!

By: Saw-monCome join us for an early morning fresh bike ride. This leisurely morning ride would set you up for a productive work/study/… day. We will go for a ride every morning during the velopalooza festival and might continue the event even after the festival. Destination would be a surprise 🙂 Refreshments + snacks to share with other happy riders is highly recommended. meeting point map: http://goo.gl/maps/RP8W RSVP at the facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/334924146581105/

By: UBC Bike Coop1st Meetup: 08h00 at 10th & Heather 1st Meetup map: http://goo.gl/maps/8jEo 2nd Meetup: On board the 10h05 ferry for Bowen Island from Horseshoe Bay (people can bus to Horseshoe Bay) 2nd Meetup map: http://goo.gl/maps/efJq RSVP at the facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/431250976905219/ The Hike: Mount Gardner (optional, people can bike with the group and hang out on Bowen instead of hiking). Mount Gardner is a 17km (!) hike, but the elevation gain is small. Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/ubcbike Forum: http://bikecoop.ca/phpBB-bi/ Calendar:  http://bikecoop.ca/calendar/ Chat: http://bikecoop.ca/chat/ Tumblr: http://ubcbikecoop.tumblr.com/

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.

By: UBC Bike Co-opCome to Kits Farmers Market 10am-2pm + Visit our Cycling Resource Centre tent Tune-ups by DONATION !!! CRC ( Cycling Resource Centre ) : http://bikecoop.ca/programs/cycling-resource-centre/ Kits Farmers Market Location: 2690 Larch Street at 10th Avenue, Parking Lot of Kitsilano Community Centre google map : http://g.co/maps/fnd95 === The Bike Co-op === Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/ubcbike Forum: http://bikecoop.ca/phpBB-bi/ Calendar:  http://bikecoop.ca/calendar/ Chat: http://bikecoop.ca/chat/ Tumblr: http://ubcbikecoop.tumblr.com/

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.

By: GermainWhat's better than a leisurely Sunday bike ride? A PANCAKE bike ride!! Come eat a plate of delicious pancakes while drawing on placemats and listening to your friends play folk music. Gluten-free and vegan options, all organic, tasty homemade toppings (like yogurt, blueberry jam, apple butter – mm!). Make sure to come early as we will only take the first 40 orders we get this Sunday, whether those folks are Velopalooza riders or not. It's a small operation and that's all we can handle! Also know that coming right at the beginning doesn't guarantee you'll eat quickly – we'll do [more...]

By: Car Free Vancouver Society2012 celebrates Vancouver's 8th annual politically and fun charged Car Free Day on father's Day. Bring your family, friends, skipping ropes and visions to one of our community festivals. Come by bus, bike, foot or skateboard, just don't bring any fossil fuel burning machines. The festival runs 12 Noon to 6:00pm in Kitsilano, the West End and on Commercial Drive, and runs 12 Noon to 8:00pm on Main Street. http://www.facebook.com/events/247171855382579/ http://www.facebook.com/carfreevancouver

By: John 'The Mechanic' HarrisCoquitlam – We depart from the 'Four Corners' at Pinetree and Guildford, proceed through Town Centre and then on the East Bank of the Coquitlam River (Traboulay PoCo Trail).   Then East along Lincon Ave and Hyde Creek Trail to the Pitt River. South on Pitt River to the Coquitlam River.  North on the Coquitlam River to Ozada Avenue, then West on Guildford back to the starting point.    (easy transit access and vehicle parking) There will be a stop on the Pitt River Trail for brews and picnic-ing.  Be aware that consumption of alcohol in a public place is [more...]

By: GwendalSunday June 23rd 2013 This is a slow ride, that celebrates the golden age of cycling in the Gallic style. Dressing up in your best french outfit is 'de rigueur' think: congés 1936 (summer vacation in 1936).  Or Jour de Fête (Jaque Tati 1949) Think bleu marine, stripped shirts, béret, baguettes, short shorts, suspenders, Tintin Please check out the original Paris ride for inspiration: http://www.beret-baguette.fr/blog/ The flickr pool: http://www.flickr.com/groups/ride_beret_baguette/ The 2012 video: http://vimeo.com/24158918 and the 2013 video: http://vimeo.com/68216509 Be prepared for a picnic with suitable french supplies. Nothing complicated. Saucisson, paté, fromage, baguette, croissant, pain au chocolat une bouteille et [more...]

By: The Bike Heist TeamJoin The Bike Heist Team as we don balaclavas at Hillcrest Park and ride together in all our Heistian glory to the Whip on Main and 6th for celebratory beers rain or shine!! We're recreating a scene from the movie! Unfortunately we won't be screening the film due to the weather forecast, however fun shall be had by all, this is a guarantee! Bring water resistant clothing, a few bucks for beers and don't forget your balaclava's. tell your friends sincerely, the Heist crew

By: Saw-monCome join us for an early morning fresh bike ride. This leisurely morning ride would set you up for a productive work/study/… day. We will go for a ride every morning during the velopalooza festival and might continue the event even after the festival. Destination would be a surprise 🙂 Refreshments + snacks to share with other happy riders is highly recommended. meeting point map: http://goo.gl/maps/RP8W RSVP at the facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/334924146581105/

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.

By: Saw-mon2012 has been recognized as the International Year of Co-operatives by the United Nations. So what is better than getting to know some of our local cooperative & non-cooperative organizations by hoping from one to the other on our bikes. RSVP at the facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/198561613599793/ ——————=[organizations]=——————– [tour][visit][name][tour guide] [x][x][Vancouver Hack Space][Dallas] [_][x][Vancouver Community Laboratory][_] [_][_][Free Geek][_] [_][x][Pedal Power][_] [_][x][Purple Thistle][_] [_][x][KickStand][_] [_][x][EatArt][_] [x][x][The Bike Co-op][Saw-mon] [x][x][Shift Urban Cargo Delivery][_] [_][x][CITR][_] [x][x][Vancouver Co-op Radio][Ifny] [_][x][The Vancouver Tool Library][_] [x][x][East-End Food Co-op][Doug] [_][_][Circle Craft][_] [x][x][Terminal City Glass Co-op][Holly] ——————-=[timetable]=———————- [08:30-09:00] initial meeting [09:00-09:30] Shift Urban Cargo Delivery [10:00-10:30] Vancouver Hack [more...]

By: UBC Bike Co-opPull out the fanciest items in your wardrobe and come on a leisurely bike ride with us around Vancouver! Music is welcome, and the more extravagant the outfit the better! We will end at a beautiful spot to sit and share some delicious treats, tea, and punch and watch the sunset. Bring your own treats, tea and punch, and friends! Meet by the giant bird statues at the Olympic Village at 7 pm.

By: GermainBring your bike and come play kickball at Robson Park! Junktion kickball is a non competitive, FREE drop in league (we don't even keep score!). We meet every monday in summer at Robson park. This is our fifth year, and it keeps getting bigger. Beverage friendly ;). Be prepared to get your socks blown off with FUN!! After, at dusk we are going ride to Third beach for a campfire (with maybe a stop or two along the way). Bring your friends!

By: Saw-monCome join us for an early morning fresh bike ride. This leisurely morning ride would set you up for a productive work/study/… day. We will go for a ride every morning during the velopalooza festival and might continue the event even after the festival. Destination would be a surprise 🙂 Refreshments + snacks to share with other happy riders is highly recommended. meeting point map: http://goo.gl/maps/RP8W RSVP at the facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/334924146581105/

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.

By: Paul Bogaertcelebrate your hang-ups! BYO-hammock and bring snacks and beverages. We will be setting up at TWO different hammocking spots throughout the evening…if you have a favorite place already, email us and maybe we will include it on the tour! Hammocks are a light, practical, and super relaxing addition to any bike tourist/day trippers' pannier. Experience not required. Hammock- curious then join in and change your life.

By: Jimmy zle mystery ride

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...]

By: MeghanThe early bird gets the worm. Start your day right with a ride to Honey Doughnuts & Goodies in Deep Cove via Iron Workers Bridge and the Dollarton Hwy. Approximately 30k round trip from starting point with some hills. This ride will be lead at a moderate pace so that we can ride, get caffeinated, and ride some more, all before the work day begins. Bring $$ for doughnuts.

By: Saw-monCome join us for an early morning fresh bike ride. This leisurely morning ride would set you up for a productive work/study/… day. We will go for a ride every morning during the velopalooza festival and might continue the event even after the festival. Destination would be a surprise 🙂 Refreshments + snacks to share with other happy riders is highly recommended. meeting point map: http://goo.gl/maps/RP8W RSVP at the facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/334924146581105/

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.

By: Johnny AppleseedYou are what you eat.  Prepare to meet your maker!  From the ocean to the orchard, a picturesque meander along False Creek, English Bay and downtown waterfront, ending 3pm as Main Street farmer's market begins at Thornton Park, Station Street by the VIA Rail Station, Pacific Central.  Bring pannier, bag or basket and as much cash as you want to spend on fresh locally grown organic produce.  Route is almost entirely on greenway or separated bike lanes.  Free gift for riders who complete the ride.   Vancouver Farmer's Market info: www.eatlocal.org CASH ONLY at the market.

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.

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

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...]

By: SlogoCome drink some beers and ride some bikes to the Whitecaps game. Meet at Grandview Park at 6:45pm and ride at 7pm. If you want to come, message me for tickets, so we can all sit together. Game starts at 8pm. Tickets start at $20.

By: devoThis ride will start at Clark Park at 14th & Woodland starting with a BBQ(Hopefully the Bike BBQ) and then go east on 14th to Lakewood turn North to the Central Valley Greenway then head East to Still Creek in Burnaby. The BBQ will happen around 7pm and then the ride will begin 20minutes before dusk. The Crows coming to Still Creek in Burnaby is truely an amazing phenomenon. Riders should bring food for the BBQ and possibly something to share.

By: Saw-monCome join us for an early morning fresh bike ride. This leisurely morning ride would set you up for a productive work/study/… day. We will go for a ride every morning during the velopalooza festival and might continue the event even after the festival. Destination would be a surprise 🙂 Refreshments + snacks to share with other happy riders is highly recommended. meeting point map: http://goo.gl/maps/RP8W RSVP at the facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/334924146581105/

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.

By: Bike!Bike! 2012The folks at PEDAL and the Bike Kitchen are excited to host Bike!Bike! in Vancouver. Bike!Bike! is an international annual conference organized by and for not-for-profit community bicycle projects and initiatives. It is an opportunity for people across North America to come together to learn, network, share, affirm, and explore. Each year Bike!Bike! is hosted by a different bike project, bringing folks to new cities to teach and learn how bikes can better their communities. Within the past eight years it has touched New Orleans, Tucson, Milwaukee, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, Minneapolis, Toronto, and San Marcos. By hosting in Vancouver we [more...]

By: Velo VillageWant to spend solstice weekend in the country on your bike? Salt Spring is holding a rural cycling festival from Thurs June 21st to Sat June 23rd. The big events are: – A Gala Auction of bike-part-art for World Bicycle Relief on Friday Night – And a Bike Only Ferry from Swartz Bay to Salt Spring on Saturday (see http://www.straight.com/article-708991/vancouver/cyclists-sail-salt-spring). Velo Village – Connecting City Cyclists with their Country Cousins!

By: Ron RichingsThe airport and north Richmond have mostly unknown charms to entice an adventurous cyclist.  Mostly flat, easy ride to various fun and interesting highlights of this mysterious land. Will include a stop at the new south airport viewing platform. Pedal or hop the Canada Line to the starting point.  You will be glad that you came.

By: Lisa MoffattAn alley cat race exploring the history of bike polo and the courts it is/has been played on in Vancouver. This is followed by a fundraiser in support of the Ladies Army and Crazy Canucks polo which will include gold sprints, raffle, DJ, dancing, and cheap beer. Entry: $5 (which also gets you into the fundraiser afterwards) Start: meet 7:30 at 1 E. Hastings (Interurban Gallery), race starts at 8pm sharp Prize: first place, free beer all night at the fundraiser and a jersey *Please bring a device to take a photograph* PLEASE SHARE THIS INVITATION WITH YOUR FRIENDS This [more...]

By: ShannonBIKES. BEER. DANCING. ROLLER SPRINTS & PRIZES!!!  Come join some of East Van Bike Polo's finest for a night of fun!   Remember that mix tape you made back in high school?  That song you would blast whenever your parents left the house? The CD that never left your discman? What about the song that's currently labelled "Bon Iver- B sides" on your ipod, but is actually Rihanna?   Come dance the evening away to your favourite guilty pleasures from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s.   Proceeds are going to support East Van Bike Polo's The Crazy Canucks- the reigning [more...]

By: Saw-monCome join us for an early morning fresh bike ride. This leisurely morning ride would set you up for a productive work/study/… day. We will go for a ride every morning during the velopalooza festival and might continue the event even after the festival. Destination would be a surprise 🙂 Refreshments + snacks to share with other happy riders is highly recommended. meeting point map: http://goo.gl/maps/RP8W RSVP at the facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/334924146581105/

By: Bike!Bike! 2012The folks at PEDAL and the Bike Kitchen are excited to host Bike!Bike! in Vancouver. Bike!Bike! is an international annual conference organized by and for not-for-profit community bicycle projects and initiatives. It is an opportunity for people across North America to come together to learn, network, share, affirm, and explore. Each year Bike!Bike! is hosted by a different bike project, bringing folks to new cities to teach and learn how bikes can better their communities. Within the past eight years it has touched New Orleans, Tucson, Milwaukee, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, Minneapolis, Toronto, and San Marcos. By hosting in Vancouver we [more...]

By: Velo VillageWant to spend solstice weekend in the country on your bike? Salt Spring is holding a rural cycling festival from Thurs June 21st to Sat June 23rd. The big events are: – A Gala Auction of bike-part-art for World Bicycle Relief on Friday Night – And a Bike Only Ferry from Swartz Bay to Salt Spring on Saturday (see http://www.straight.com/article-708991/vancouver/cyclists-sail-salt-spring). Velo Village – Connecting City Cyclists with their Country Cousins!

By: T OzeroWith over 300 people in the crowd last year, the excitement again will be generated by all of the FREE activities offered:  obstacle course, challenge race, live band, bike and helmet safety checks, bike decorating station, RCMP riding their bikes, minor bike repairs, live band and much more. Attendees will be encouraged to pick up cycling maps, safety brochures, bicycle stickers and tattoos at our information station and learn about various bicycle pathways in our community. The biggest attraction will be the Trials Stars show performed by Jeff and Steve.  The crowd will “ooh and ahh” as both of them [more...]

By: reverend philThe final screening of the now world famous collection of erotic bicycle movies. This is a choose your own bike porn experience where the audience will be guided through options on The Orgasm Trail! For five years we have strived to share brilliant ideas about sex and transportation. This is a community event for adults to claim their right to good sexuality. Moreover it is likely the most ethical porn on earth. Don't believe me? Find someone doing it better. There are no DVDs for sale, it will not be online. The only way to see it is when it [more...]