Event Listing

Monday August 19

Our Community Bikes Summer Camp

Monday, August 19, 2013 at 9:00am. 9am - 3:30pm

Repeats: July 2, July 8, July 15, July 22, August 2, August 12, August 19

By: Travis PawlakSummer Bike Camp aims to inspire a love of cycling in young people and to create a wider interest in and awareness of safe cycling and active transportation in our neighbourhoods and schools. Bike Camps are about the autonomy of an adventure on two wheels. In-City Bike Camps are day-long cycling camps. Our home base will be Kickstand Cycling Resource Centre on Commercial Dr. http://eastvankickstand.org/. Participants are invited to immerse themselves in cycling culture and fully develop their bike handling and navigational skills. Once participants have completed the bike safety rodeo we will have fun cycling to different parks and [more...]

Tuesday August 20

Wednesday August 21

Main Street Farmers Market Wednesday afternoon

Wednesday, August 21, 2013, 3:00pm - 7:00pm. You guide yourself to the market at the time that suits you

Repeats: Every Wednesday in July - October

By: The RockYou guide yourself to the market at Main Street Station (Central Pacific) at Thornton Park Wednesdays, June 5 – October 2, 2013 3pm – 7pm each week. Here is a map of the location <https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&client=safari&ie=UTF-8&q=thornton+park+vancouver&split=1&z=14&t=m>

VBC Wednesday Night Pie Rides

Wednesday, August 21, 2013 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.

Thursday August 22

Friday August 23

Bike Art Crafternoon: Space Babe Edition

Friday, August 23, 2013, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Repeats: Every Friday in June - October

By: Space Babe & Saw-monsterGet down and dirty with some bike grease, paint, and glitter every Friday afternoon in front of the UBC Student Union Building. Hang out with Space Babe and other members of the Bike Co-op as we make bike art and get a chance to flaunt your own masterpiece at the upcoming Bike Art Show. Join our FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2375141800/ Meeting spot: http://goo.gl/maps/rSnQ2

Saturday August 24

Trout Lake Farmers Market Saturday morning

Saturday, August 24, 2013, 9:00am - 2:00pm. You guide yourself to the market at the time that suits you

Repeats: Every Saturday in July - October

By: The rockYou guide yourself to the market at Trout Lake park Saturdays, May 11 – October 19, 2013 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>

Sunday August 25

Cycling Resource Centre

Sunday, August 25, 2013, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Repeats: May 26, June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, August 11, August 25, September 8, September 22, October 6, October 20

By: AMS Bike Co-opThe AMS Bike Co-op is holding a Cycling Resource Center at the Kitsilano Winter Market every second week throughout the market season! Come by to grab a free Vancouver and Greater Vancouver bike map, get a *free tune-up* for your bike, learn about upcoming cycling events and rides, read local cycling resources, and ask any questions you have about cycling! 10am-2pm, rain or shine.

VBC Sunday Leisure Ride

Sunday, August 25, 2013, 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.