Event Listing

Saturday July 20

Agassiz Farms Cycle Tour

Saturday, July 20, 2019, 9:00am - 4:00pm

By: Fraser Valley Farms Cycle TourCome out and join us by bike for this annual self-guided farm cycle tour. Visit local farms, meet friendly animals and farmers, pick up local products. Spend the day slowing down enjoying the countryside. Tickets go on sale June 4, 2019.

Sunday July 21

Monday July 22

Vanier Dirt Jumps - Dig & Ride

Monday, July 22, 2019, 4:00pm - 8:00pm

By: Vancouver Dirt Jump CoalitionJoin Vancouver Dirt Jump Coalition at the Vanier Park bicycle skills park on Whyte Ave (across from the Bard on the Beach tents). Dig together for a bit and ride for a bit. We'll provide tools and BBQ. (Welcome all–you don't need to be Red Bull Joyride material.)

Pedals for the People Volunteer Night

Monday, July 22, 2019, 6:15pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Every Monday

By: AMS Bike Co-op and Bike KitchenThe Pedals for the People (PftP) program was created by Our Community Bikes with the aim of increasing access to bicycles and bike repair for those who experience barriers to affordable forms of transportation. Through the help of volunteers and donors, we refurbish bikes and give them to low-income and marginalized people for free or for a sliding scale donation. Come to the Bike Kitchen’s Monday night volunteer night to help us build and repair bikes for Pedals for the People. Volunteers also help us build and repair bikes for our Bici Libre program and the Kids Bike Library on [more...]

Tuesday July 23

Bike Club Free Teen Drop-in

Tuesday, July 23, 2019, 3:30pm - 6:00pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday in May - December

By: Kickstand and Our Community BikesBike Club is a FREE drop-in bicycle mechanics program based out of Kickstand Community Bike Shop for people aged 12-19 years old based in East Van on Unceded Coast Salish Territories. Bike Club is a collaboration between Our Community Bikes ( Pedal Society) and Kickstand. At Bike Club, Teens can: -get FREE support servicing their bicycles -volunteer in exchange for a bike if they do not yet have one -learn bike mechanics skills -hang out in a supportive community atmosphere WOOHOO! Funding provided by the Province of BC and Coast Capital Savings

Purple & Yellow Volunteer Night

Tuesday, July 23, 2019, 6:15pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday

By: AMS Bike Co-op and Bike KitchenCome help us work on our famed Purple and Yellow bike share fleet! From building, maintenance to painting the bikes with their signature colours, its a fun way to get involved and learn about bike mechanics. No experience needed – we'll teach you! There’s no need to sign up beforehand, just drop in. All volunteers are provided with a free pizza dinner.

Kickstand WGQT Night

Tuesday, July 23, 2019, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Repeats: Second and Fourth Tuesday in May - December

By: KickstandWe are inviting people who identify as women, gender queer and trans* to our fun filled bike mechanics nights on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month. Our community is working towards being a radically inclusive space and with that in mind we are excited to host these evenings for individuals who have not traditionally been a dominant part of the bike industry. The nights will be facilitated by bike mechanics and volunteers who are also female or gender variant. We strive to create a safer space where learning, positive vibes and fun happens! On these evenings, SHOP TIME [more...]

Wednesday July 24

Soft Serve Wednesday Bike Polo

Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at 5:30pm. Games usually wrap up at dusk, depending on number and keenness of attendees.

Repeats: Every Wednesday

By: East Van Bike PoloPlease invite all the new & aspiring players ! Soft serve Wednesday (around 6pm) is your chance to take your first steps & get your POLO started. 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! You can use your own bike, or borrow one at the court. Mallets will be provided as well. TV: https://www.btvancouver.ca/videos/learning-to-play-bike-polo/ WEB: www.evbp.ca

Bike Kitchen LGBTQIA2S+ Night

Wednesday, July 24, 2019, 6:15pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Fourth Wednesday of every month

By: AMS Bike Co-op and Bike KitchenLGBTQ2I+ Night takes place on the fourth Wednesday of every month at the shop, from 6:15pm – 9:00pm. This event provides a positive space for anyone in LGBTQ2I+ community to use our shop resources for free in a relaxed environment facilitated by queer mechanics and volunteers. Bring your own bike and fix it with our tools, come with questions and ask away, or just come hang out with other community members and eat some free pizza. Beginners are always welcome! Gender and sexuality will not be policed at this event. We ask those who do not identify as part of [more...]

OCB Members & Volunteer Night

Wednesday, July 24, 2019, 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Repeats: Second and Fourth Wednesday of every month

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

Thursday July 25

Bike Rides Society (BRS!)

Thursday, July 25, 2019 at 8:00pm. Meet at 8, ride sometime after 8:30.

Repeats: Every Thursday

By: Bike Rides SocietyThis weekly ride will take you places you've never been before in a casual, follow the leader kind of way. All levels welcome, all encouraged; we go as fast as our slowest rider and no one gets left behind! We ride rain or shine, all year round, every Thursday. Anywhere from 6 to 30 riders, BRS is a weekly adventure built for good convo, steady peddling and roads less travelled and/or well loved. Going into it's 7th year, BRS boldly bikes on full of enthusiastic smiles, plenty of laughs and good times. BYO whatever spells a fantastic bike ride for [more...]

Friday July 26

July Critical Mass

Friday, July 26, 2019, 5:30pm - 8:30pm. Meet at 5:30pm, ride at 6:00pm

By: Critical Mass VancouverThe world doesn't need more cars, gas, or oil pipelines. Come join Critical Mass to show your support for greener alternatives and bicycles! Meet at the Vancouver Art Gallery on the Georgia Street side starting at 5:30 and roll and ride at 6:00 p.m. The ride is on rain or shine! Decorated bicycles and costumes, trailers, signs, flags, noisemakers, gettoblasters, sound systems, drums, and wildly modified bicycles are all highly encouraged! Invite your friends! If it's really nice, we'll end up at a beach! What's Critical Mass and how do I participate? Celebrated around the world, Critical Mass is a [more...]