Event Listing

Wednesday May 18

Explore Cycling

Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 6:00pm. sharp!

Repeats: Every Wednesday

By: CindyWeekly Wednesday rides, starting out from Cap's Bicycle Shop in Sapperton at 6pm sharp. Try to get there early, because the ride leaves right at 6pm. This ride is to get people out and riding. Great way to meet new people. It's a leisure ride, no pressure. Sorry, I have no idea where or how long the ride will be. The ride may be canceled due if heavy rain.

PEDAL Women's Night

Wednesday, May 18, 2011, 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...]

Ride of Silence - Vancouver

Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 6:30pm

By: UBC Bike Co-opJoin us for Vancouver's first Ride of Silence. Meet at 6:30pm on Wednesday, May 18th, at 33rd and Ontario. We will begin the ride at 7pm and will end up in Stanley Park around 8pm. …Guidelines: – This ride is a somber memorial to all those killed or injured in cycling accidents. We ask that you remain silent during the ride out of respect. – Please wear your helmets, bring your bike lights, and anything else you need to feel safe. – Please be respectful of other traffic and follow the directions of the leaders of the ride.

Thursday May 19

Bike travel slideshow + cocktails with Mitey Miss

Thursday, May 19, 2011, 8:00pm - 11:00pm. film starts at 9-ish

By: Ulrike RodriguesCycle-tour 5 countries in 10 minutes – with a cocktail in your hand! Enjoy from-the-bike-seat images of Goa (India), Cuba, Belize, New Zealand and the Rocky Mountains with music by Dee-Lite, Polo Montanez and Raha Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. Sip a chilled Pinot Gris. Savour a chef-created canape. Come mingle with fellow cycle and travel lovers and nibble on delectable treats created by Francois in this Montreal-style gallery lounge. No cover charge, food and beverages on menu.

Friday May 20

Saturday May 21

Valley VeloRiders Weekly Group Ride

Saturday, May 21, 2011, 9:00am - 11:00am. Ride starts at 9:30 AM

Repeats: Every Saturday

By: Richard Edge*Leisure – Easy (15-22 kph)* A leisurely pace and a distance of 20 km. Includes rollers and mild hills (3-4% grade). Re-group at hills and/or for slower riders if group spreads out. No one left behind and children are welcome. We ride from historic Fort Langley, the birthplace of BC, to Derby Reach and back via the Fort to Fort Trail. Mountain bikes or hybrids best suited for this ride. Recumbents are welcome and encouraged.

Vancouver Bicycling Meetup Group, VBMG

Saturday, May 21, 2011, 9:00am - 3:00pm. Ride duration varies.

Repeats: Every Sunday and Saturday

By: CindyWe are recreational cyclists who like to explore Vancouver and the surrounding regions on our bikes. Our focus is on having fun, friendly and safe bike rides. In this group you will find many types of rides offered by our team of volunteer organizers.

Kilometres for Communication

Saturday, May 21, 2011, 10:00am - 12:00pm. Ride from HS Bay to Vancouver City Hall

By: Jeff Riley and Gail Fisher-TaylorSkye Wattie, inspired by his brother, Kerr, who uses a wheelchair and speaks with blinks and a communication device will dip his bike into the Pacific Ocean, launching his coast-to-coast cycling journey. Skye and his family are on a journey to empower the voices of people with limited or no speech, and to make accessibility and inclusion a national priority. This national cycling-based fund-raiser is Kilometres for Communication. Full info at http://kilometresforcommunication.com/ Join them as they cycle through Vancouver May 21 & 22, 2011

Streetwise Cycling Course

Saturday, May 21, 2011 at 12:00pm

By: Vancouver Area Cycling CoalitionThis fun, practical and hands-on course is for anyone who’d like to be more comfortable riding in traffic. Through classroom and on-road training you'll learn about the safest place on the road to ride, how to maneuver your bike effectively, communicate with other road users, handle riding at night and in the rain, and more. You’ll gain the skills and confidence you need to enjoy riding in the city! Course fee: $45 Register at: http://streetwisecycling.eventbrite.com/

Sunday May 22

Vancouver Bicycling Meetup Group, VBMG

Sunday, May 22, 2011, 9:00am - 3:00pm. Ride duration varies.

Repeats: Every Sunday and Saturday

By: CindyWe are recreational cyclists who like to explore Vancouver and the surrounding regions on our bikes. Our focus is on having fun, friendly and safe bike rides. In this group you will find many types of rides offered by our team of volunteer organizers.

VBC Medium Rides

Sunday, May 22, 2011 at 9:30am. Meeting times vary between 9 and 10 am.

Repeats: Every Sunday

By: Vancouver Bicycle ClubRoad rides of medium pace and distances between 60 to 100km for experienced cyclists. We stop for lunch at the half way point, often at a pub. Helmets are required for all VBC rides.

Monday May 23

Tuesday May 24

Bicycle Lubrication and Chain Maintenance

Tuesday, May 24, 2011, 6:30pm - 9:30pm

By: Jukka Vuorma, Recreation ProgrammerOne of the most important yet most neglected areas of maintenance is that of the chain. The chain is almost always under stress and will not only wear out prematurely but also affect how your bike will perform. In this 3 hour, hands-on module, you will learn how to clean, lubricate and maintain the chain before it wears out much more expensive parts of the drive train. You will also learn how to clean, lubricate and adjust the derailleurs. Bring your own functioning bike to the workshop to perform these maintenance services and leave with it running much better. Tues [more...]