Event Listing – Velopalooza

Saturday June 18

King of the Mountains

Saturday, June 18, 2011, 9:00am - 12:00pm. first come first start

By: DavidA friendly and fun uphill challenge over all three weekends of Velopalooza! A different timed hill climb challenge at a different location on each Saturday. Challenge them all to become King (or Queen) of the Mountains!

VBC Leisure Rides

Saturday, June 18, 2011, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Repeats: Every Saturday

By: Vancouver Bicycle ClubDescription: Weekly leisure ride each Saturday 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 for all VBC rides

Grandview Grand Opening!

Saturday, June 18, 2011, 1:00pm - 1:00am

By: Shannon Frey It's raining today: Bike Polo at Grandview Park may or may not happen later this afternoon. But look for it tomorrow as part of Car Free day on Commercial Drive!

World Naked Bike Ride

Saturday, June 18, 2011 at 1:00pm. Body Painting at 1:00pm, Ride Starts 2:00pm, Picnic after by NIFTY

By: ConradThe World Naked Bike Ride is here again; and this time louder and brighter than ever before. The ride is bare as you dare, so fear you not, ya get to wear as much or as little as ya want. All that is needed is a sprinkle of colorful courage. Together we will spread waves of happiness and contagious smiles across the city. This year is extra special because we will have the incredible zaneousness of the Carnival Band to open the event + the amazing Timothy Wisdom will be going mobile for ya. Wow !!!! So join us for [more...]

Downtown Parks & Gardens

Saturday, June 18, 2011 at 2:00pm

By: Discover With MeFree, fun ride to a number of parks, playgrounds, and community gardens. Great way to find new spots to hop on the swings, have a picnic in the park, and see what's sprouting. There are many hidden green gems downtown. Plus we have a map that you get to keep with other themed rides.

Thirsty Tallbikes

Saturday, June 18, 2011 at 3:00pm

By: StaalRide around seeking and consuming refreshments on tall-bikes. No set route, we'll just argue about it as we go.

Annual Summer Solstice Cruiser Ride

Saturday, June 18, 2011 at 5:00pm

By: VancruisersCruiserKirkham's Annual Solstice Ride! This is THE biggest cruiser ride of the year – always a blast with a ton of people. Meet at the London Pub, usual route is out to Jericho Beach!

Beers, Balls, and Bikes 2-Ride to Empire Stadium

Saturday, June 18, 2011 at 5:00pm

By: ErinMeet at Grandview Park by the polo courts at 5pm. Ride at 5:45pm sharp. We will warm up by lifting beer weights to our mouths and conducting safety meetings and then ride to Empire Stadium to watch the Whitecaps take on Philadelphia. Headbands, short shorts and tube socks highly encouraged. If you want to get advance tickets so we can all sit together, please contact Erin at photosbyemsyahoo.com by Friday June 10th – otherwise you can try to get tickets at the door. Tickets are $20 – $55. We will probably go for the cheap ones.

Jungle Swing Dance

Saturday, June 18, 2011, 8:00pm - 1:00am

By: Jungle Swing ProductionsBike-parking lane has just been installed across the street, so you can check on your bike without leaving the dance! Grandview Legion Auditorium at Commercial and 6th: Experience Swing Dancing, Jungle Swing style. Flash your bike helmet at the door to receive member rates! Grandview Legion Auditorium: Upstairs at 2205 Commercial Drive Cover Charge Velopalooza Special: Just $10.00 if you bring your helmet! Doors: 7:30pm Drop-In Lesson: 8:00pm Dance: 9:00pm to 1:00am

Sunday June 19

Bike to CAP AIDS

Sunday, June 19, 2011, 9:00am - 1:00pm. The ride is at your own pace. Entertainment and refreshments will be offered to all participants following the ride. Stay as long as you like!

By: CAP AIDS Organizing TeamHow will you use your bike? CAP-AIDS partners in East and Southern Africa use their bikes to provide medical care in rural areas. Bike to CAP AIDS is a family-friendly bike-a-thon happening in Vancouver on Sunday, June 19th in support of CAP-AIDS. To register, visit www.capaids.org or contact the Organizing Team at vancouver.bikecapaids.org No registration fee. We encourage you to create your own Team and fabulous Costume! Or simply come as an individual. Fundraising highly encouraged!

Rusty Anchor Medim Ride

Sunday, June 19, 2011, 9:30am - 3:30pm

By: Vancouver Bicycle ClubRide from Commercial and 6th to the Rusty Anchor pub in Ladner via Alex Fraser Bridge and River Road in Delta. Return via bike shuttle to Richmond and on to the Canada Line Bridge. Distance 65 km. Helmets required.

VBC Medium Rides

Sunday, June 19, 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.

Elemental Gardens Urban Garden Ride

Sunday, June 19, 2011, 10:30am - 12:30pm

By: Dave WodchisHosted by Elemental Gardens owner Dave Wodchis and the bicycling gardeners of the Elemental Gardens landscaping crew, this ride will explore a bike friendly route to some of Vancouver's treasured urban gardens as well as a few surprises. Meet at Commercial and William – look for the bike with a trailer full of flowers.

Cambie Cycles Bent Ride

Sunday, June 19, 2011 at 11:00am

By: Jamie OllivierGot a bent machine or recumbent bike? Join the Cambie Cycles Bent Ride! See the most amazing, laid back machines and velomobiles. We all meet behind Cambie Cycles and head out en-masse to Iona beach and back again to explore some car free events on Main Street and commercial drive. It will be fast, fun and areodynamic

Collingwood Community Policing Kids Bike Roadeo

Sunday, June 19, 2011, 11:00am - 1:00pm

By: Collingwood Community Policing CentreBring your bike and helmet down to Main Street and go through the safety course. Meet local volunteers and members of the Vancouver Police Department while learning safety tips. Bikes and helmets will be available if you don't have one. this event is in conjunction with Main Street's Car Free Day.

Bicycle Basket Showcase

Sunday, June 19, 2011 at 12:00pm

By: Crafty CommuterCar Free Day Main Street. Look for Velopalooza, between 16th and 18th. Bring your bike with a kickstand and some work to display in your bike basket. (All the work must be by you.)No tables just your bike with a basket. Cards, illustrations, knitted items and jewelry etc. would be great to display but food is discouraged. 12:00pm

Velopalooza Finale at Car Free Day

Sunday, June 19, 2011, 12:00pm - 6:00pm

By: VelopaloozaCome on out to Car Free Day and celebrate bikes! MAIN ST.: (by Our Community Bikes) Velopalooza will be there with a pedal zoo (come try out some crazy bikes), a bucycle basket bazaar and the Community Policing Office will have a bike rodeo for the kids. COMMERCIAL DR.: (at Graveley) Velopalooza will be there with a pedal zoo (come try out some crazy bikes) and other bike fun TBA. THANKS to our SPONSORS: The Wilder Snail www.thewildersnail.com The Bike Dr. www.thebikedr.com Cambie Cycles www.cambiecycles.com VanCycle http://vancycle.com VanCity www.vancity.com and Yelp.ca www.yelp.ca

Public Art Exploration

Sunday, June 19, 2011 at 2:00pm

By: Discover With MeBike to sculptures, mosaics and more public art scattered around the downtown. Riding along lanes separated from traffic, take a relaxing ride through the City and see the culture and history in its art!

Between Car Free Locations with the BC Clettes

Sunday, June 19, 2011 at 2:45pm

By: VELOPALOOZAJoin Velopalooza and the BC Clettes as we ride from Commercial Drive Car Free Day to check out Main Street Car Free Day. Meet at the Velopalooza banner on Commercial and Graveley.

Ride to the AFTER PARTY @ The Waldorf

Sunday, June 19, 2011 at 8:00pm

By: Velopalooza 2011 and Car Free VancouverJoin Velopalooza and Car Free Volunteers on a ride from Main Street Car Free Day to the after party at the Waldorf. More details to come.

VELOPALOOZA FINALE After Party

Sunday, June 19, 2011, 8:00pm - 1:00am

By: Velopalooza 2011 and Car Free VancouverJoin Velopalooza and Car Free Vancouver for an after party at the Waldorf Hotel. Velopalooza and Car Free Vancouver volunteers get in free – otherwise only $5! Music, prizes, and more fun to be announced soon so stay tuned for details.

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Friday June 24

Pedal Revolutionary Radio Show: Making clean airwaves since 2000

Friday, June 24, 2011, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Repeats: Last Friday of every month

By: Pedal Revolutionary RadioRADIO FOR TODAY'S CYCLIST ~ Listen live at 102.7fm CFRO in Vancouver ~ ~ Streaming via the Internet at http://coopradio.org ~ ~ Visit http://pedalrevolutionary.org to listen to archives or drop by during the show to join the Revolutionary Chat Noir Room ~ Contact us with events, music, actions, news & declarations!

Big June Critical Mass to Close Out Bike Month

Friday, June 24, 2011 at 5:30pm. Meet at 5, ride at 6.

By: Critical MassJoin fellow bicyclists, skaters, and bladers for this leisurely and spirited celebratory ride and roll through the streets of Vancouver. Meet at the Vancouver Art Gallery on the Georgia Street side between 5:00 and 5:30 p.m. — and roll and ride at 6:00 p.m. The ride is on rain, shine, or snow! Decorated bicycles, trailers, signs, flags, noisemakers, gettoblasters, sound systems, drums, and wildly modified bicycles are all highly encouraged!