Event Listing – Velopalooza

Doughnut Dive (Business Edition)

Wednesday, June 20, 2012, 6:15am - 9:15am. Meet by 6:30, we ride at 6:30 sharp!

By: MeghanThe early bird gets the worm. Start your day right with a ride to Honey Doughnuts & Goodies in Deep Cove via Iron Workers Bridge and the Dollarton Hwy. Approximately 30k round trip from starting point with some hills. This ride will be lead at a moderate pace so that we can ride, get caffeinated, and ride some more, all before the work day begins. Bring $$ for doughnuts.

Morning Mass

Wednesday, June 20, 2012, 6:30am - 7:30am. Meet at 6:15am, ride at 6:30am

Repeats: June 15 - July 2

By: Saw-monCome join us for an early morning fresh bike ride. This leisurely morning ride would set you up for a productive work/study/… day. We will go for a ride every morning during the velopalooza festival and might continue the event even after the festival. Destination would be a surprise 🙂 Refreshments + snacks to share with other happy riders is highly recommended. meeting point map: http://goo.gl/maps/RP8W RSVP at the facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/334924146581105/

Bike Camps

Wednesday, June 20, 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.

Vancouver Farmer's Market Ride

Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at 11:45am. Rain or shine. Leave at 12:00 noon sharp!

Repeats: June 20 and 27

By: Johnny AppleseedYou are what you eat. Prepare to meet your maker! From the ocean to the orchard, a picturesque meander along False Creek, English Bay and downtown waterfront, ending 3pm as Main Street farmer's market begins at Thornton Park, Station Street by the VIA Rail Station, Pacific Central. Bring pannier, bag or basket and as much cash as you want to spend on fresh locally grown organic produce. Route is almost entirely on greenway or separated bike lanes. Free gift for riders who complete the ride. Vancouver Farmer's Market info: www.eatlocal.org CASH ONLY at the market.

VBC Wednesday Night Pie Rides

Wednesday, June 20, 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, June 20, 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, June 20, 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...]

Beers, Balls, and Bikes

Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at 6:45pm. Meet at 6:45pm, ride at 7pm

By: SlogoCome drink some beers and ride some bikes to the Whitecaps game. Meet at Grandview Park at 6:45pm and ride at 7pm. If you want to come, message me for tickets, so we can all sit together. Game starts at 8pm. Tickets start at $20.

Ride till the Crows Come Home.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at 7:00pm. BBQ at 7pm Ride starts 20minutes before dusk

By: devoThis ride will start at Clark Park at 14th & Woodland starting with a BBQ(Hopefully the Bike BBQ) and then go east on 14th to Lakewood turn North to the Central Valley Greenway then head East to Still Creek in Burnaby. The BBQ will happen around 7pm and then the ride will begin 20minutes before dusk. The Crows coming to Still Creek in Burnaby is truely an amazing phenomenon. Riders should bring food for the BBQ and possibly something to share.

Morning Mass

Thursday, June 21, 2012, 6:30am - 7:30am. Meet at 6:15am, ride at 6:30am

Repeats: June 15 - July 2

Bike Camps

Thursday, June 21, 2012 at 9:00am

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

Bike!Bike! Conference

Thursday, June 21, 2012 at 9:00am

Repeats: June 21 - 24

By: Bike!Bike! 2012The folks at PEDAL and the Bike Kitchen are excited to host Bike!Bike! in Vancouver. Bike!Bike! is an international annual conference organized by and for not-for-profit community bicycle projects and initiatives. It is an opportunity for people across North America to come together to learn, network, share, affirm, and explore. Each year Bike!Bike! is hosted by a different bike project, bringing folks to new cities to teach and learn how bikes can better their communities. Within the past eight years it has touched New Orleans, Tucson, Milwaukee, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, Minneapolis, Toronto, and San Marcos. By hosting in Vancouver we [more...]

Velo Village - Salt Spring Island

Thursday, June 21, 2012 at 9:00am

Repeats: June 21 - 23

By: Velo VillageWant to spend solstice weekend in the country on your bike? Salt Spring is holding a rural cycling festival from Thurs June 21st to Sat June 23rd. The big events are: – A Gala Auction of bike-part-art for World Bicycle Relief on Friday Night – And a Bike Only Ferry from Swartz Bay to Salt Spring on Saturday (see http://www.straight.com/article-708991/vancouver/cyclists-sail-salt-spring). Velo Village – Connecting City Cyclists with their Country Cousins!

Come Fly With Me !

Thursday, June 21, 2012 at 5:45pm

By: Ron RichingsThe airport and north Richmond have mostly unknown charms to entice an adventurous cyclist. Mostly flat, easy ride to various fun and interesting highlights of this mysterious land. Will include a stop at the new south airport viewing platform. Pedal or hop the Canada Line to the starting point. You will be glad that you came.

Courting Guilty Pleasures - An Alley Cat

Thursday, June 21, 2012, 7:30pm - 12:30am. Meet at 7:30pm, race starts 8pm Sharp!

By: Lisa MoffattAn alley cat race exploring the history of bike polo and the courts it is/has been played on in Vancouver. This is followed by a fundraiser in support of the Ladies Army and Crazy Canucks polo which will include gold sprints, raffle, DJ, dancing, and cheap beer. Entry: $5 (which also gets you into the fundraiser afterwards) Start: meet 7:30 at 1 E. Hastings (Interurban Gallery), race starts at 8pm sharp Prize: first place, free beer all night at the fundraiser and a jersey *Please bring a device to take a photograph* PLEASE SHARE THIS INVITATION WITH YOUR FRIENDS This [more...]

Guilty Pleasures DANCE PARTY (Crazy Canucks + Ladies Army 4 Fundraiser)

Thursday, June 21, 2012 at 9:00pm

By: ShannonBIKES. BEER. DANCING. ROLLER SPRINTS & PRIZES!!! Come join some of East Van Bike Polo's finest for a night of fun! Remember that mix tape you made back in high school? That song you would blast whenever your parents left the house? The CD that never left your discman? What about the song that's currently labelled "Bon Iver- B sides" on your ipod, but is actually Rihanna? Come dance the evening away to your favourite guilty pleasures from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s. Proceeds are going to support East Van Bike Polo's The Crazy Canucks- the reigning [more...]

Morning Mass

Friday, June 22, 2012, 6:30am - 7:30am. Meet at 6:15am, ride at 6:30am

Repeats: June 15 - July 2

Bike!Bike! Conference

Friday, June 22, 2012 at 9:00am

Repeats: June 21 - 24

Velo Village - Salt Spring Island

Friday, June 22, 2012 at 9:00am

Repeats: June 21 - 23

5th Community Bike Fair

Friday, June 22, 2012, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

By: T OzeroWith over 300 people in the crowd last year, the excitement again will be generated by all of the FREE activities offered: obstacle course, challenge race, live band, bike and helmet safety checks, bike decorating station, RCMP riding their bikes, minor bike repairs, live band and much more. Attendees will be encouraged to pick up cycling maps, safety brochures, bicycle stickers and tattoos at our information station and learn about various bicycle pathways in our community. The biggest attraction will be the Trials Stars show performed by Jeff and Steve. The crowd will “ooh and ahh” as both of them [more...]

Bike Smut: The Orgasm Trail

Friday, June 22, 2012 at 7:45pm

By: reverend philThe final screening of the now world famous collection of erotic bicycle movies. This is a choose your own bike porn experience where the audience will be guided through options on The Orgasm Trail! For five years we have strived to share brilliant ideas about sex and transportation. This is a community event for adults to claim their right to good sexuality. Moreover it is likely the most ethical porn on earth. Don't believe me? Find someone doing it better. There are no DVDs for sale, it will not be online. The only way to see it is when it [more...]

Morning Mass

Saturday, June 23, 2012, 6:30am - 7:30am. Meet at 6:15am, ride at 6:30am

Repeats: June 15 - July 2

Bike!Bike! Conference

Saturday, June 23, 2012 at 9:00am

Repeats: June 21 - 24

Velo Village - Salt Spring Island

Saturday, June 23, 2012 at 9:00am

Repeats: June 21 - 23

Point Grey Fiesta

Saturday, June 23, 2012, 9:30am - 12:30pm

By: Ole (the Bull)First: Be part of the Pedalheads Bike Decorating contest – decorate your bike and then ride in the Saturday Fiesta parade. Assembly: Tolmie & 10th Avenue at 09:30am. Free bike decorating on Friday. http://www.pointgreyfiesta.org/parade/decorated-bikes/ Second: Bring your bike to the Kids and Dads bike race sponsored by The Bike Gallery. Assembly: 11:15am at 10TH Avenue & Trimble. Dads must ride Kids bikes – provided at the race site. Both events are free. Then come to Trimble Park for live stage, wading pool, Carnival Rides and more fun. http://www.pointgreyfiesta.org/parade/kids-and-dads-race/

MEC Bikefest Vancouver

Saturday, June 23, 2012, 10:00am - 3:00pm

By: Mountain Equipment Co-OpMEC Bikefest Vancouver is a daylong community celebration of all things bicycle related. It features clinics, entertainment, bike demos, a marketplace and a bike swap. With events and fun for both kids and adults it is a great way to celebrate the wonders of cycling and share them with the community of Vancouver. Registration for clinics is now open! Clinics are only five dollars and include a free chocolate bar!

Elemental Gardens Garden Ride #1 - Streetside Gardens plus

Saturday, June 23, 2012, 11:30am - 1:00pm. We will wait about ten minutes for latecomers

By: Dave WodchisElemental Gardens Garden Ride #1 will be a revision of the 2011 ride and take in some of our favorite streetside gardens in East Vancouver and Strathcona. Ride time 1.5 – 2 hours. Ride difficulty – easy. Complimentary snack and beverage or ice cream depending on weather. Hosted by Elemental Gardens owner and designer Dave Wodchis

Water Gun Bike Wars

Saturday, June 23, 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/

2nd Annual Kiddiepalooza

Saturday, June 23, 2012 at 1:00pm. Bike Maintenance starts at 1pm, we ride around 2pm.

By: MelissaJoin us for the round two of Kiddiepalooza! This year we will do a quick Bike Maintenance seminar to show our youngsters how easy it is to keep your bike clean and running smoothly. Bike Maintenance will be followed by a kid friendly ride for all ages in the city: Short route – http://goo.gl/maps/yeBW; Long route – http://goo.gl/maps/KhP1. Bring out your bikes, trailers, trail-a-bikes, run-bikes and help foster and encourage the next generation of cycling enthusiasts!

South Fraser Protection Ride #2

Saturday, June 23, 2012 at 2:00pm. Meet at 1:30 leave at 2:00

By: Bernadette No Trucking Freeway KeenanWe will ride east along the the South Fraser Waterfront as much as possible to experience the natural beauty of the river and see first hand the destruction of the South Fraser Freeway. Bring a snack and good walking shoes as there is a slight chance some portions may be more hiking than biking.

Elemental Gardens Garden Ride #2 - exploring Vancouver's public urban gardens

Saturday, June 23, 2012, 2:30pm - 4:30pm. Meet 2:30, leave 2:45

By: Dave WodchisElemental Garden Garden Ride #2 will explore some of Vancouver's public garden spaces, greenways and landscape architecture as well as a visit to one of Vancouver's green roofs and walls atop a low rise downtown building. Ride time – approx. 2 hours. Ride difficulty – moderate. Complimentary snack and beverage during ride or beer at ride's end. Possible cyclobus ride tba. Hosted by Elemental Gardens owner and designer Dave Wodchis with special guest, urban planner, former councilor and long time cyclist Gordon Price.

Malenkost Midsummer Mayhem

Saturday, June 23, 2012 at 3:00pm

By: dead baby bikes vancouverDead Baby Bikes Vancouver hosts a bunch of crazy bike things involving craziness and bikes and things <3 Tall bike joust.. A screwed up race.. Rad prizes… and more!

Mystery Ride!

Saturday, June 23, 2012 at 6:30pm

By: monkey wrenchmeet at the commons! from there who knows? rumored activities include: unplanned revelry of all kinds bring yer own balloons, pots, pans, jump ropes, chalk, freak bikes, and sound bikes http://www.facebook.com/events/254921467942814/

Morning Mass

Sunday, June 24, 2012, 6:30am - 7:30am. Meet at 6:15am, ride at 6:30am

Repeats: June 15 - July 2

CMHA 4th Annual Community Bike Ride

Sunday, June 24, 2012, 8:30am - 1:30pm. meet at 8:30AM for pre-ride coffee and breakfast, 50K leaves the park at 9:30AM and 20K at 10:00AM. All riders are invitied back to the park for post ride activities and prize draw.

By: GraceA friendly community bike ride to raise awareness and acceptance of those living with mental illness. You can choose a 20K or a 50K ride, starting from Burnaby Central Park goes along scenic bike routes in Vancouver and returning to Central Park for post ride entertainments and lunch. Early bird registration before June 10th is $30. Registration includes a Stromtech dry-fit shirt, breakfast, lunch, goodie bag and music by a live band.

Bike!Bike! Conference

Sunday, June 24, 2012 at 9:00am

Repeats: June 21 - 24

A Half Century of Change, from the West End to the Olympic Village

Sunday, June 24, 2012, 10:00am - 12:30pm

By: Gordon PriceSee how Vancouver has evolved, from the perspective of the Seaside Bikeway. This tour starts in the West End, transformed by highrises in the 1950s, and ends with the city's most current megaproject. In between, five decades worth of city planning – and the ideas that led to the Livable City and Vancouverism.

VBC Sunday Leisure Ride

Sunday, June 24, 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.

The Sunday Shortstack Casual

Sunday, June 24, 2012, 11:30am - 2:00pm. We leave at 2pm

By: GermainWhat's better than a leisurely Sunday bike ride? A PANCAKE bike ride!! Come eat a plate of delicious pancakes while drawing on placemats and listening to your friends play folk music. Gluten-free and vegan options, all organic, tasty homemade toppings (like yogurt, blueberry jam, apple butter – mm!). Make sure to come early as we will only take the first 40 orders we get this Sunday, whether those folks are Velopalooza riders or not. It's a small operation and that's all we can handle! Also know that coming right at the beginning doesn't guarantee you'll eat quickly – we'll do [more...]

Boardwalk Bicycle & Vegan Pop Up Picnic

Sunday, June 24, 2012, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

By: Melissa BalfourThe Westminster Pier Park in New Westminster is opening up mid June so it's time we celebrate! I propose we meet at the end of the boardwalk near 1009 Rialto Court (Quayside Drive) and cycle the length of the boardwalk into Westminster Pier Park! Bring a vegan dish, plate, and fork and we can all share a picnic in the park. If you need some ideas for vegan recipes let me know and I'll email you some links. Please register on the links below and leave a comment with what dish you would like to bring so we don't all [more...]

Hastings Park Family Bike Fest

Sunday, June 24, 2012, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

By: Hastings Sunrise Bike Fest CommitteeFamily bike festival at Hastings Park (Italian Gardens). Come and decorate your bike and choose one of two rides (easier or longer). *VanCycle Mobile Bike Shop will be there to do minor tuneups and safety checks *say "hi" to members of the Vancouver Police Department bike squad and community policing volunteers *face painting *snacks *prizes! Thanks to the following supporters: Hastings North Community Partners Group and the Neighbourhood Small Grants program, VanCycle Mobile Bike Shop, Hastings Sunrise Community Policing Centre (especially Constable Dujmovic), Seasons of Food, the PNE (especially Kate Huffman), Laughing Bean, Luna Marula (face painter), and Natures Path. [more...]

Winery Tour

Sunday, June 24, 2012 at 1:00pm

By: NathanRide to Lulu Island Winery, Sanduz Estate Wines, and Isabella Winery in Richmond for free wine tasting. Approximately 40km round trip. We'll head there via the Knight Street Bridge and return via the Canada Line bridge. You'll have the option of catching the Canada Line on the way home if you don't want to ride up the hill from the Fraser River. http://www.luluislandwinery.com/ http://www.sanduzwines.com/ http://isabellawinery.com/

Cargo Bike/Trike/Trailer and Friends Ride

Sunday, June 24, 2012 at 1:30pm

By: Ron RichingsShow the world your cargo bikes, trikes, and trailers. A new route this year where lots of people can see us. Long bikes, bakfiets, cargo trikes, mothers with kids in trailers, cargo trailers — all are welcome. Mostly flat terrain. Very moderate pace. Don't have a Cargo Bike? Ride along with us anyhow. The more the merrier.

Club Crawl (Railway, ANZA, WISE)

Sunday, June 24, 2012 at 2:00pm. Meet at the Railway at 2pm for lunch and beverages then leave at 4pm for the next club

By: Club CrawlJoin us for a bike ride touring Vancouver's favorite social clubs, The Railway, The ANZA & the WISE! Celebrate Velopalooza Bike Fun in Vancouver and Bike Month. Lunch, specials, riding the streets, dinner & Karaoke! The ride will meet at the Railway Club at 2pm for lunch & a social, and will depart for the ANZA Club at 4pm. We should arrive at the ANZA by 4:30 pm and will visit for a social. We will be leaving the ANZA at 6:30pm and arriving at the WISE at 7:00pm. There will be food trucks at the WISE for dinner, and [more...]

Muma ride - East Side Murals

Sunday, June 24, 2012 at 4:00pm. Meet at 4pm. Please be on time.

By: Rohit and JaniceThere are over 120 murals in the city of Vancouver. These narrative and expressive works that line the walls of our community have persisted and evolved through the life of our city and have represented seeds for social change, community engagement and symbols of unity and solidarity. Mumbai to Manila as well as the city of Vancouver are a strong supporter of community Murals. Come join us on a laid back Sunday afternoon cycling through the east side of our city checking out numerous murals that adorn and paint the artistic landscape of one of the most livable cities in [more...]

Riding High

Sunday, June 24, 2012 at 6:00pm

By: Staal (rhymes with tall)A tall-bike only ride around Vancouver. Tall bike and tall cans are a must. Ironic moustaches optional. !! Moved to the following weekend due to weather !!

Monday June 25

Morning Mass

Monday, June 25, 2012, 6:30am - 7:30am. Meet at 6:15am, ride at 6:30am

Repeats: June 15 - July 2

Velo-Talk/ HUB/ East Van Neighbourhood Ride

Monday, June 25, 2012 at 10:00am. Meet at 10, Ride at 10:15.

By: HUB. (led by Lori Kessler & Darcy McCord)Meet up with bike advocates from both Vancouver & around the world who are participating in the afternoon's Velo-Talk conference, hosted by HUB (formerly Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition). We'll check out the best bike routes and infrastructure in East Van, head to the east part of the False Creek seawall, and finish up at Grandview Park in time for lunch on the Drive before the conference. Free, open to all. Great time to meet other bike-lovers from all over, & show off a bit of Vancouver's finest. 🙂 Satellite Event of Velo-City 2012. Bikes on the Drive is sponsoring [more...]

Velo-Talk Advocacy Workshop

Monday, June 25, 2012, 1:00pm - 5:00pm. with free morning ride

By: HUB (was Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition)Morning ride will finish at the workshop location. Riffing off of the international Velo-city conference coming to town, this advocacy workshop (a Velo-city satellite event) and optional a.m. ride will bring people together from around the world to talk specifically about moving bicycling for transportation into the mainstream. Registration $30 http://bikehub.ca/civicrm/event/register?id=48&reset=1 Social afterwards, at 5pm, at Zawa's on 920 Commercial Drive, open to all. Drink and Meal specials.

Gears & Queers

Monday, June 25, 2012 at 6:30pm. Meet at 6:30, ride at 7

Repeats: Last Monday of every month

By: the generalThink that bikes and queer culture are rad? Well, then this might be the ride for you! Wear your queerliciousest (whatever that means to you) and be ready for a gay 'ol time. *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.

Tuesday June 26

Morning Mass

Tuesday, June 26, 2012, 6:30am - 7:30am. Meet at 6:15am, ride at 6:30am

Repeats: June 15 - July 2

Velo-City Conference

Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 8:00am

Repeats: June 26 - 29

By: Velo-city GlobalVelo-city Global is the world's premier international cycling planning conference. The four day event offers delegates from around the world a chance to share best practices for creating and sustaining cycling-friendly cities, where bicycles are valued as part of daily transport and recreation. In 2011 this conference is being held in Vancouver! A conference fee is involved. $ Register now at: http://www.velo-city2012.com/registration/register-online http://www.velo-city2012blog.com http://www.facebook.com/velocityconference

3rd Annual Folding Bike Ride with Mitey Miss

Tuesday, June 26, 2012, 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Meet at 6, ride at 6:45-ish.

By: Ulrike RodriguesDo you ride a Brompton, Bike Friday, Bazooka, Birdy, or other style of collapsible bike? Meet other foldies and join Ulrike Rodrigues (author of the Folding Bikes chapter in the book "On Bicycles: 50 ways the new bicycle culture can change your life") and her vintage Auto-Mini on a fun and friendly cruise on Vancouver's car-free seawall bike path. We'll stop along the way to compare collapses, then socialize over refreshments at an agreed-upon spot. Future foldie owners and curious onlookers welcome to gawk as we mass and fold. FREE. Weather permitting.

Purple & Yellow Volunteer Night

Tuesday, June 26, 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...]

Sing & Pedal

Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 7:00pm. Let's Meet at 6.45pm

By: ToreyIf you like to sing as your ride, or think you might… join for an experiment in communal song and pedaling. Without much training to teach songs, or being an especially talented singer: I hope for a ride full of smiles, melodies, voice squeaks, laughter and alike. Part of a community choir, I value all voices and hope you will bring yours to celebrate Velopalooza! The plan is to meet up, learn and share songs and fill some bike friendly roads with our voices. Dress up, dress down. Being colourful could be fun. Find out more on Facebook