Event Listing – Velopalooza

Monday June 16

Monkeys on Bikes

Monday, June 16, 2014 at 7:00pm

By: SkyeRide some bikes then climb some things. Cycle between three climbable locations and stop at each one for a beverage before cycling on to the next. BYOB. Monkey business is strongly encouraged.

CANCELED: Pink Floyd the Sea Wall (4th Annual!)

Moved to June 22

Was: Monday, June 16, 2014 at 8:30pm. Meet at 8:30 pm, ride at 9 pm sharp!

By: Jacs ApolloOn November 30th 1979 Pink Floyd released an album called "The Wall". 35 years later on June 22nd, 2014 a group of elevated individuals will bike the Sea Wall during the entirety of the album which is 1 hour and 21 minutes. This ride will meet at the big birds in the Olympic Village at 8:30 pm, ride at 9pm sharp and will end at 3rd beach (END AT THE BEACH). At 3rd beach we shall enjoy music and beverages until you feel like leaving. We will ride under the moon this night but all sorts of trippy lights are [more...]

Tuesday June 17

Hot and Spicy Ride

Tuesday, June 17, 2014, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

By: NathanRide to try and find the spiciest food in Vancouver. We'll call ahead and order takeout from a few places and share their spiciest dish. BYOF (bring your own fork) and $ for food You may want to put milk in your water bottle…

SoulTrain on bikes!

Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at 7:00pm. Leave at 7h30pm

By: Teresa PradoLets get down and groovy with some sweet soul music! for a little taste of what will be on the playlist: https://soundcloud.com/soulsisterradio

Wednesday June 18

VBC Wednesday Night Pie Rides

Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at 5:30pm

Repeats: Every Wednesday

By: VBCVancouver 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. Distance: About 20 to 50 km, depending on how far you ride. Pace: Multi-paced – please wait at pre-determined spots for others. Helmets are required on all VBC rides and tours.

West Point Cycles - Beginners Ride

Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at 6:00pm

Repeats: Every Wednesday

By: AndreaLead by veteran West Point Cycles staffer, Andrea Taylor, we offer 3 different rides each week. We have rides on Wednesday evening, Saturday morning and Sunday morning. Wednesday evening is our beginners ride starting at West Point Multisport (3780 West 10th. Ave. – South Side of the Street) at 6pm. This ride is a great ride for beginners to learn the skills required to ride in a group, get comfortable on their bike and simply have fun. The pace is approx. 20km/hour and the ride is a no-drop ride so no one is left behind. If you are interested in [more...]

3rd Annual Hammock Ride

Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at 7:00pm. Meet at 7, Ride at 7:15

By: KeltieBike riding and hammocking go together like beer and chips! BYO-Hammock and come with us as we explore some of the best hanging spots in Vancouver. Snacks to share are welcome. Ride distance less than 10 km, easy pace

Thursday June 19

Gears & Queers

Thursday, June 19, 2014, 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Meet at 7pm. Ride at 7:30pm.

By: LiseThink that bikes and queer culture are rad? Well, then this might be the ride for you! Dress your best and bring your friends. The ride will be approx 1hour and we will end up at Crab Park for some music, games & beverages. Ride Starts @ Kickstand (1739 Venables Street) Meet at 7:00pm Ride at 7:30pm People of all orientations and genders are welcome to Gears & Queers. Gears & Queers is a positive, safe space. Sexism, racism, ableism, homophobia, heterosexism, biphobia, transphobia, classism, and cis-sexism are not part of the cultural norms of this group.

The Pillar Powered Pedal

Thursday, June 19, 2014, 7:30pm - 9:00pm. Meet at 7:15 - Ride at 7:30

By: Moksha Yoga BurnabyCome along for an evening bicycle ride in the Hasting Heights area with Moksha Yoga Burnaby! This short evening ride is open to all experience levels, and will include 7 stops along the way for fun group activities based on Moksha Yoga’s 7 Pillars: Be Healthy – Be Accessible – Live Green – Community Support – Live to Learn – Reach Out – Be Peace. *We are offering a special $10 drop-in rate to join in for the Live Music class at 9:30pm.

Bike Rides Society

Thursday, June 19, 2014 at 8:00pm. Meet at 8, ride at 8:20

Repeats: Every Thursday

By: friends of BRSBike Rides Society is about having a great time. We're in Vancouver to get people together to ride bikes and have some fun. Join us!! fb group (most active): http://www.facebook.com/groups/BikeRidesSociety/ fb

Friday June 20

Seawall Summer Cycles

Friday, June 20, 2014, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Repeats: First and Third Friday and Saturday of every month

By: Rudy PospisilI am a Firefighter cycling around the globe for charity. I train weekends cycling and love to cycle with or introduce cyclists to the sport of cycling on our Stanley Park Seawall. Its 1st and 3rd Fridays and Saturdays each month through the summer staring June 13 . Meeting at 10 AM at the rowing club on the seawall. Helmet and bike required easy rides good for beginners as well. Aprox 2 hours. Email to confirm attendance rudypospisil75hotmail.com www.firefightercycle.com is my website

Carnival Candy Ride & Picnic [Weather Permitting]

Friday, June 20, 2014 at 6:45pm. Meet at 6:45, Ride at 7:45~

By: Anika VictoriaElectro-Swing, Circus themed ride! Crawl through downtown to English Bay, for a potluck style picnic and groovy dance party on the grass above the beach. All wheels welcome. Route directions posted on facebook event page Text or email Anika for all other details and info.

Saturday June 21

Ride2Survive from Kelowna to Metro Vancouver

Saturday, June 21, 2014 at 3:00am

By: Gladys We150 riders. One-day 400km bicycle ride from Kelowna to Delta to raise funds for cancer research. (100% of donations go to research, there is no money for admin/marketing/overhead costs.) Riders liveblog at: http://www.ride2survive.ca/other-info/blog There's also a "Yellow Mile" at the end of the ride (around 10:30 pm), along Scott Road in Surrey. People are encouraged to wear yellow and make signs. There's also a party with the Delta Police Pipe Band at the end.

West Point Cycles - Group Training Ride

Saturday, June 21, 2014 at 8:00am

Repeats: Every Saturday

By: AndreaLead by veteran West Point Cycles staffer, Andrea Taylor, we offer 3 different rides each week. We have rides on Wednesday evening, Saturday morning and Sunday morning. Saturday morning is our group training ride starting at West Point Multisport (3780 West 10th. Ave. – South Side of the Street) at 8am. If you are planning to ride a Fondo, a charity ride or just looking to keep up with the group, this ride offers a faster pace and longer distance. Its a great way to ride into shape or improve your fitness with a group of people with similar goals. [more...]

Vancouver Farmers Market, Saturdays at Trout Lake

Saturday, June 21, 2014, 9:00am - 2:00pm. You pick your time. Market is open from 9am to 2pm.

Repeats: Every Saturday in May - October

By: El RocoYou guide yourself to the market at Trout Lake park Saturdays, May 10 – October 18, 2014 9am – 2pm each week. Here is a map of the location: <https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&client=safari&ie=UTF-8&q=john+hendry+park+vancouver&split=1&z=14&t=m>>

Point Grey Fiesta

Saturday, June 21, 2014, 9:30am - 11:00am

By: Point Grey FiestaStep 1: Decorate your bike on Friday – it’s free! Date: Friday afternoon Time: 4:30-6:00 pm Where: Jericho Hill Centre, 4196 West 4th Avenue How: Pedalheads™ instructors will help you decorate your bike for the big parade on Saturday. All decorating materials are provided free of charge. Register by calling (604) 874-6464 or email infopedalheads.ca Step 2: Be part of the Saturday parade! Date: Saturday morning Time: 9:30 – 11:00 am Where: Meet at 9:30 am in the marshalling area on West 10th and Tolmie on the south side beside the BC Hydro sub station. How: The contest and awards [more...]

Seawall Summer Cycles

Saturday, June 21, 2014, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Repeats: First and Third Friday and Saturday of every month

HUB Cycling - President's Ride

Saturday, June 21, 2014, 11:30am - 1:00pm. departing at 11:45am sharp

By: HUB CyclingHUB Cycling is holding their 17th Annual General Meeting in Richmond. HUB 's President will lead the ride from Vancouver's Nat Bailey Stadium to the BCIT Aerospace Technology Campus. HUB Cycling is Metro Vancouver's cycling action group – encouraging better bike infrastructure, policy and education. Come for the ride, and consider staying for the meeting. It's free, fun, and makes a big difference in making biking better.

World Naked Bike Ride - Vancouver

Saturday, June 21, 2014 at 12:00pm. Meet at noon, ride at 2pm

By: World Naked Bike Ride - Vancouver, BCDue to the weather not being cooperative last Saturday, the event is rerunning Saturday, June 21. Join tens of thousands of happy naked cyclists in the greatest celebration of human powered happiness the world has ever seen. Dress code: Bare as you dare. Body painting and performances will take place before the ride. Arrive between 12 Noon and 2:00pm to catch some of the action and some of the paint! A picnic following the ride will be hosted by niftynude.org. The ride, pre and post-ride activities are all free. FB event: http://www.facebook.com/events/561854150529148 FB page: http://www.facebook.com/YVR.WNBR Meet at Sunset Beach: http://goo.gl/maps/l0ea2

Bowtie Brewery Tour

Saturday, June 21, 2014 at 2:00pm

By: NathanGet yourself a dope-ass bowtie to wear and let's go sample some beer. https://mapsengine.google.com/map/edit?mid=zxcP6gpMB4mM.k1loU8rXv7Tc

Dark Diablos Solstice Grill n Ride

Saturday, June 21, 2014 at 3:00pm. Meet at 3:00pm, Ride at 4:00pm

By: PetrBring a bike and come ride then grill with us. Burgers by donation.

A Summer Solstice Ride

Saturday, June 21, 2014 at 5:00pm

By: JonathanStart off from Pat's Pub and then roll westwards towards Spanish Banks on this 'Longest Day Of The Year' (approximately) ride!

Sunday June 22

Ride Don't Hide

Sunday, June 22, 2014, 8:00am - 3:00pm. 60K starts at 8 am, 10K and 20K start at 10 am. All open one hour in advance.

By: Catherine ShawThis is a community bike ride hosted by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), with the goal of strengthening and supporting the mental health of women and their families. CMHA rides will be hosted in four provinces in 20 communities with the aim to engage over 3,600 participants and raise $800,000. Each community event is a ride, not a race, for riders of all ages and abilities—from novice rider to the advanced cyclist. Regardless of distance, cyclists will travel a route supported from start to finish with rest stops, water to fuel the journey, and fans to cheer them on! [more...]

West Point Cycles - Social Ride

Sunday, June 22, 2014 at 8:00am

Repeats: Every Sunday

By: AndreaLead by veteran West Point Cycles staffer, Andrea Taylor, we offer 3 different rides each week. We have rides on Wednesday evening, Saturday morning and Sunday morning. Sunday mornings ride is our social ride starting at West Point Multisport (3780 West 10th. Ave. – South Side of the Street) at 8am. This ride is great for anyone looking for a good time on the road and non-competitive atmosphere. The ride travels at a “conversational pace” that is generally flat or rolling and the pace is approx. 25km/hour. The duration is approx. 3 1/2 hours. If you are interested in any [more...]

MEC NVAN Meet-up Road Ride

Sunday, June 22, 2014, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Repeats: Every Sunday

By: MECLike 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. Rider Gear Requirements: Approved helmet Front and rear lights Spare tube or patch kit Pump or CO2 inflator Multitool or allen key set Water bottle/Snack Appropriate clothing for the weather If you have any questions please contact Nicola at nicola.gildersleevemec.ca or call 604-990-4417

MEC Advanced Meet-up Road Ride

Sunday, June 22, 2014, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Repeats: Every Sunday

By: MECCOME RIDE WITH MEC VANCOUVER! Join us Sunday mornings for a free advanced group ride around our beautiful city! This ride is open to all road cyclists who are in training for the big cycling events and want a challenging ride every week. This ride is all about hill climbing, power development and increasing your ride pace! All rides start and end at the Vancouver store Gear check available All rides are led by two advanced road-riding MEC staff members Must be an intermediate/advanced road cyclist(no commuters or other type of bikes) Please note, you must bring your own bike [more...]

MEC Touring Meet-up Ride

Sunday, June 22, 2014, 9:30am - 11:30am

Repeats: Every Sunday

By: MECCOME RIDE WITH MEC VANCOUVER! Join us Sunday mornings for a free touring group ride around our beautiful city! This ride is open to all types of riding levels who want a challenging workout but are not a competitive road cyclist. This ride is all about a scenic ride around the city that will give you a good Sunday morning workout. All rides start and end at the Vancouver store Gear check available All rides are led by one cyclist MEC staff member For beginner cyclists(commuters or other type of bikes welcome) Please note, you must bring your own bike [more...]

Vancouver Farmers Market, Sundays at Kitsilano Community Centre

Sunday, June 22, 2014, 10:00am - 2:00pm. You pick your time. Market is open from 10am to 2pm.

Repeats: Every Sunday in May - October

By: El RocoKitsilano Farmers Market Sundays, May 11 – October 19, 2014 10am – 2pm each week 2690 Larch Street at 10th Avenue, Parking Lot of Kitsilano Community Centre. Here's a map link: <http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=10th+avenue+and+larch+street,+vancouver,+bc+canada&sll=49.281744,-123.129126&sspn=0.010078,0.025384&ie=UTF8&z=16&iwloc=addr>

The Sunday Shuffle

Sunday, June 22, 2014, 12:00pm - 2:00pm. Event is 2 hours long; won't start on time.

By: v2kA bike challenge. Show up Sunday for when we split the deck. Teams of around 3, 5 checkpoints, 2 hours, tasks and challenges etc. No poker skills required. $5 per person for entry! Spoke card included.

Urban Herbs & Edibles Ride

Sunday, June 22, 2014, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

By: Alethea, the Urban HuntressJoin me, the Urban Huntress, for an interactive and educational ride where you’ll get to meet some local edible and medicinal plants. This is an easy, all-ages ride along False Creek and designated cycle routes. We will start with a herb walk at Southeast False Creek Park before riding round False Creek, through Strathcona to Cottonwood Gardens. Then we can get ice cream after!

Pink Floyd the Sea Wall (4th Annual!)

Sunday, June 22, 2014 at 8:30pm. Meet at 8:30 pm, ride at 9 pm sharp!