Event Listing – Velopalooza

Wednesday July 18

Bike Camps

Wednesday, July 18, 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, July 18, 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, July 18, 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, July 18, 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 July 19

Bike Camps

Thursday, July 19, 2012 at 9:00am

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

Friday July 20

Bike Camps

Friday, July 20, 2012 at 9:00am

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

Saturday July 21

Bike Camps

Saturday, July 21, 2012 at 9:00am

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

Water Gun Bike Wars

Saturday, July 21, 2012 at 11:45am. Meet at 11:45am, Ride at 12:15pm

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/

Illuminares

Saturday, July 21, 2012, 6:00pm - 11:00pm. Goes to 10:30pm

By: Public DreamsPublic Dreams’ Illuminares Lantern Festival is returning to its original home, Trout Lake and John Hendry Park! This year, Illuminares is a celebration of the light within us – of togetherness and creativity, sustainability and artistic expression, of rebirth and new beginnings. Illuminares is about you and your community. As participants, you are integral in making this beloved community event happen and our hope is that Public Dreams inspires you to create, to imagine and to participate. For 24 years, you’ve been the true architects and creators of Illuminares, and we’re once again creating a platform for you to showcase [more...]

Sunday July 22

VBC Sunday Leisure Ride

Sunday, July 22, 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.

Monday July 23

Bike Camps

Monday, July 23, 2012 at 9:00am

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

Tuesday July 24

Bike Camps

Tuesday, July 24, 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, July 24, 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...]