Event Listing – Velopalooza

Monday June 20

All-Fired-Up Kid friendly ride, potluck, and parade

Monday, June 20, 2016, 3:00pm - 8:00pm. Meet at Grandview Park at 3:30 to decorate your bike or come with your bike already decorated and ready to leave the park at 4 pm so we avoid rush hour with small children as much as possible

By: DJ MacKinnonCommemorate the 130th anniversary of the 1886 Great Fire of Vancouver by decorating your bike in a fire-raging theme and coming out to ride. We'll start at Grandview Park and ride to the S.E. corner of Trout Lake to play and do more bike decorating. Potluck dinner from 6-7:30 pm with a finale parade around the park at 7:30 Wear red, orange, and yellow! Noise-makers and period costume also encouraged

A Mindfulness Natural Senses Ride

Monday, June 20, 2016 at 6:00pm. Meet 6.00pm, depart 6.15pm sharp

By: LinziFor everyone who deals with mind-fullness a ride where we can check into being mindful of where we are riding through and take a few short stops with guided mindfulness relaxation meditations. A calm start to the week. It's north van so a few steeper bits but we'll take them slowly and mindfully. Visiting some gardens and natural spaces along the route to stop and 'be' for a while. Bring a cushion and/or something to sit on for comfort for when we stop. Around 8.7/9 kms. Meet 6.00pm, depart 6.15pm sharp. Free. Let me know if you're running late cell [more...]

Roll The Dice Ride

Monday, June 20, 2016 at 7:30pm. Ride will roll at 8pm

By: MikeA ride led by chance. Big dice are rolled to determine how many blocks to ride, and which direction to turn once we get there (ie: Odd total = Turn right, Even = left). Last year's ride roamed East Vancouver and happened upon ice cream and jungle gyms. This year the ride moves to a new part of town. What adventures will Lady Luck find for us this time? Since dice don't understand the concept of designated bike routes, riders should be pretty comfortable on city streets. Pace will be casual with short stops at anything interesting we come across.

Tuesday June 21

Musqueam Bike Co-op Launch

Tuesday, June 21, 2016, 10:30am - 3:30pm

By: MBCThe 2016 Musqueam Bike Co-op (MBC) is launching for the summer on Aboriginal Day, June 21! We'll be playing games, giving away prizes and MBC memberships, and we are raffling off two adult bikes! Come by and get a membership, sign up to volunteer, and get raffle tickets! We will not be doing repairs or tune-ups for the launch. See you at the Aboriginal Day celebrations! The Musqueam Bike Co-op is a volunteer-run organization that helps community members obtain and maintain bikes! Volunteer mechanics help community members fix, maintain, and build bikes! Join this group for updates, to ask questions, [more...]

Dark Diablos Solstice Grill n Ride

Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 3:00pm. Meet at 3:00pm, Ride at 4:00pm

By: PetrBring a bike and come ride then grill with us. Burgers by donation.

DIY Sound Bike Ride

Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 7:30pm

By: Amy Biker WalkerFFG* hosts it's 5th annual DIY sound Bike Ride. A leisurely musical ride with scenic stops along the way for interactive freestyling and DIY soundbike show-and-tell. Get on the mic at our for interactive freestyling sessions. Bring your home-made bicycle sound systems for show and tell. *Freestyle Focus Group

Wednesday June 22

Knit 'n Sew Ride

Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at 6:00pm. Leave at 6.10pm

By: LinziWho likes to knit, crochet and sew? Who likes to ride? Who likes to have a chat? Combining all of the above in an easy ride on the North Shore. We'll have a couple of stops along the ride to do your making thing and have a chat. Bring your latest project along to continue with it, or maybe you have wanted to try your hand at knitting, crochet or sewing but feel you need a bit of hand holding? Then bring your materials along and there will be someone who'll help you get started in our wonderful community of [more...]

LGBTQ2I Night @ The Bike Kitchen

Wednesday, June 22, 2016, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Fourth Wednesday of every month

By: AMS Bike Co-op and Bike KitchenLGBTQ2I Night provides a safe and positive space for anyone who identifies as LGBTQ2I to learn about bike maintenance in a relaxed environment led by a queer mechanics and volunteers. Bring your own bikes and fix them with our tools, come with questions and ask away, or learn by watching other folks work on their bikes. Beginners are always welcome! This event takes place on the fourth Wednesday of the month and is entirely FREE to attend and there will be FREE pizza.

5th Annual Hammock Ride

Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at 6:15pm. Meet 6:15, leave at 6:30

By: KeltieBike riding and hammocking go together like beer and chips! BYO-Hammock and come with us as we explore some of the best hanging spots in Vancouver. Snacks to share are welcome. Ride distance less than 10 km, easy pace. To be honest, this ride is heavy on the hammock, light on the riding 🙂

CANCELED: Bicycle Beach Crawl

Moved to June 26

Was: Wednesday, June 22, 2016, 6:30pm - 10:30pm. Leave 3rd beach at 630PM, subject to change on weather

By: JacquesUPDATE: EVENT POSTPONED – CHECK FACEBOOK START BEACH; 3rd Beach, we ride at ~630PM. END BEACH: Spanish Banks point, with music. Get ready for a highlight of Velopalooza: Vancouver’s first and only free BEACH CRAWL, on bikes! You’ve been to a Club Crawl or Pub Crawl?…they are not for everyone. For one, these venues do not have Bike Valet, nor do they allow a lit up pimpin' bicyclette onto the dance floor. What’s with that?! Shame on them. For this purpose, we’re taking the idea of a CRAWL to the beach, where there are no bouncers, except the beach lifeguards, [more...]

Cycle and Sketch

Wednesday, June 22, 2016, 6:30pm - 8:30pm. We will be sketching in MacLean Park first, to give people running late a chance to catch up

By: Lea & EkaterinaGet your bicycles and sketchbooks ready for Cycle and Sketch volume 2! Cycle and sketch is exactly what it sounds like–a fun ride through the city with numerous 20-minute stops to capture the views by putting them on paper. Cycling gives the freedom to make sketches of several neighbourhoods in one go: from heritage Strathcona streets to urban views of Downtown, from the deep green of Stanley park to the warm colours of the sunset in English Bay. Along the way, we hope you will meet new friends, find inspiration in the work of others, and enjoy an evening of [more...]

OCB Members Night

Wednesday, June 22, 2016, 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Repeats: Second and Fourth Wednesday of every month

By: OCBThe second and fourth Wednesday night of each month, from 630 – 930 pm, Our Community Bikes members and volunteers get to use the shop for free! Perfect time to get your bike ready for spring and summer riding. Not a member yet? Its easy. The cost is $40. This gets you access to free shop time on member nights, 10% off used parts, a vote at our AGM, a one time free $5-$15 used part and the sweet satisfaction of knowing you are helping out your community bike shop!

Thursday June 23

Practical City Cycling course

Thursday, June 23, 2016, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

By: Scout GrayThis fun and course is for anyone who’d like to increase their knowledge about riding in the city. Through classroom and on-road training you'll learn tips and guidance about rules of the road for bikes, how to communicate clearly with other road users, and discuss route planning and bikes on transit. Increase your skills and confidence for riding on the road. Be sure to bring your bike for the short neighbourhood ride that wraps up the course. Participants must register beforehand at bikehub.ca/ridetheroad. Cost is only $10! HUB has other free courses, as well as some longer courses available as [more...]

Bike Rides Society

Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 8:00pm. Meet at 8, Ride at 8:30.

Repeats: Every Thursday

By: The PrigA weekly follow the leader adventure through all the streets you never knew existed. All levels welcome, all riders desired; no one gets left behind! BYO-whatever you need for a night on two wheels.

Friday June 24

Critical Mass - Velopalooza Edition

Friday, June 24, 2016 at 5:30pm. Meet at 5, ride at 6

By: Critical Mass VancouverJoin 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 or shine! Costumes and decorated bicycles, trailers, signs, flags, noisemakers, gettoblasters, sound systems, drums, and wildly modified bicycles are all highly encouraged! What's Critical Mass and how do I participate? Celebrated around the world, Critical Mass is a grassroots reclamation of public space — on the last Friday of the month [more...]

CycleHack Vancouver

Friday, June 24, 2016 at 6:30pm. Friday 6:30 - 9:30pm, Saturday 9am - 9pm, Sunday 9am - 6pm

Repeats: Friday, June 24, Saturday, June 25 Sunday, June 26

By: Lizzie BrotherstonCycleHack is a global movement that is tooling up citizens to take a proactive DIY approach to reducing the barriers to cycling. Vancouver is one of 30+ cities around the world hosting a CycleHack event on June 24th – 26th, so get involved here at the HiVE! Hear from an exciting range of speakers, prototype ideas, and design new ways to improve the experience of cycling for all types of road users here in Vancouver and around the world — all within 48 hours! Weekend Tickets: $20 Come and CycleHack with us all weekend and make cycling more accessible, safe [more...]

Saturday June 25

Seymour Triple G

Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 8:00am. Registration @ 7:30am

By: John CarinhaA 12 km ride up Mount Seymour in support of ACT – Autism Community Training. Team of 6+ riders $56ea Individual $70 Hot Breakfast, drink, desserts at the top!

Both Bridges Brewery Tour

Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 1:30pm. Meet at 1.30, ride at 2.00 sharp

By: FarrbottBikes and Beer, it's just right isn't it? This is a tour of the breweries on my 'both bridges' route. This will be a tastetastic afternoon of beer sampling. We will ride Lions Gate Bridge then hit Black Kettle, Greenleaf, Bridge and Deep Cove Brewing. Then ride 2nd Narrows to Storm and end at Callister. Only drink within your limit to ensure your safety on the road and the safety of the group. As always, it's your decision, you ride at your own risk. I'm not your mom 😉 Approximately a 27km 'slow ride'. This is a 'Vancouver Slow Bicycle' [more...]

Bike Dr 25th Anniversary "Newbie" ride

Saturday, June 25, 2016, 6:00pm - 8:30pm. Meet at 6, roll out at 6:15

By: Paul BogaertBring a "new to city cycling" friend for this fun and easy ride celebrating 25 years of city cycling with Bike Doctor. We will be exploring some favourite and not-so-well-known city bike routes. Did you know the original Bike Doctor store opened in 1991, the year before the City's first bike route – Adanac – was created? The ride will be a little over two hours with a bathroom break and many stops at points of interest along the way for socializing. Bring snacks to share and Bike Doctor will bring some too. Ride will end at Jonathan Rogers Park [more...]

CycleHack Vancouver

Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 6:30pm. Friday 6:30 - 9:30pm, Saturday 9am - 9pm, Sunday 9am - 6pm

Repeats: Friday, June 24, Saturday, June 25 Sunday, June 26

Pink Floyd the Sea Wall

Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 8:30pm. Meet at 8:30 pm. Ride leaves at 9 pm sharp!

By: JacsThe 6th Annual "Pink Floyd the Sea Wall"! On November 30th 1979 Pink Floyd released an album called "The Wall". On June 25th, 2016 a group of elevated individuals will bike the Sea Wall during the entirety of the album which is 1 hour and 21 minutes. This ride will meet at the park next to Science World at 8:30 pm, ride at 9pm sharp and will end at 3rd beach. At 3rd beach we shall enjoy music and beverages until you feel like leaving. The ride ends at Third Beach! It will be a waning gibbous moon this night [more...]

Sunday June 26

CMHA Ride Don't Hide

Sunday, June 26, 2016, 7:00am - 2:00pm

By: Canadian Mental Health AssociationRide Don’t Hide is a community bike ride hosted by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), with the goal to raise awareness and help break the stigma surrounding mental health while raising essential funds to support mental health programs. CMHA rides will be hosted in four provinces in over 32 communities with the aim to engage over 8,000 participants and raise $1.5 million. The community event is a ride, not a race, with 10K, 20K, and 60K routes designed for riders of all ages and abilities—from novice rider to the advanced cyclist. Regardless of distance, you will travel a route [more...]

Soft Serve Sundays Bike Polo

Sunday, June 26, 2016 at 1:00pm. Games usually wrap up in the late afternoon/early evening, depending on number and keenness of attendees.

Repeats: Every Sunday

By: East Van Bike PoloSoft Serve Sundays is East Van Bike Polo's program for newer and casual players, held at Grandview Park on Sundays from 1 PM onwards, weather permitting. Court time for new players is prioritized, although regulars will be on hand to provide loaner gear and nerd out about polo. You can play a few non-competitive games of pick-up, or just to say hi and check things out. Bring your friends, too! To start playing, you should be able to ride a bike with one hand. You can use your own bike, or borrow one at the court. Mallets will be provided [more...]

The ABCs of Family Biking

Sunday, June 26, 2016, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Repeats: June 11, June 26

By: SpokesmamaWant to start biking with your wee one? Join us for a FREE informative workshop on the basics of biking with babies, toddlers, & little kids. We'll do a presentation covering the most common issues related to family biking, with photos showcasing a variety of family biking setups. We'll have plenty of time for discussion & questions, then a half hour outside to try out some bikes with trailers & seats. Topics we will cover include: *All the options for riding with your children from infancy to elementary school age *How to choose the best biking gear for your family [more...]

Hendry to Stanley Recumbent Ride

Sunday, June 26, 2016 at 1:15pm. Leave about 1:30pm

By: ColinA recumbent ride from John Hendry Park (Trout Lake), for a snack at Stanley's Bar & Grill (Stanley Park) and return. Google map says 12km (1 hour), one way. https://goo.gl/maps/G39w7g8ukY72 Bring a few dollars, for a drink and/or snack.

Velopalooza Wrap Up BBQ

Sunday, June 26, 2016, 3:00pm - 7:00pm

By: VelopaloozaCelebrate the end of Velopalooza at our wrap up BBQ! We're having a feast! This ain't no "frozen burgers and hot dogs" event; come sample some of Velopalooza's very own BBQ master's smoked deliciousness. Chicken? Ribs? Baked Mac'n'Cheese? Baked Potatoes? Vegie options too! We've got it all, by donation. BBQ starts at 3PM; we'll be serving till the food runs out or 7PM, whichever comes first. Velopalooza would like to thank the sponsors that helped make this year's festival possible: CCEC Credit Union, the Bike Doctor, the Georgia Straight, Union Street Cycle, and Reckless Bike Stores.

Bicycle Beach Crawl

Sunday, June 26, 2016, 6:30pm - 10:30pm. Leave 3rd beach at 630PM, subject to change on weather

CycleHack Vancouver

Sunday, June 26, 2016 at 6:30pm. Friday 6:30 - 9:30pm, Saturday 9am - 9pm, Sunday 9am - 6pm

Repeats: Friday, June 24, Saturday, June 25 Sunday, June 26