Event Listing – Velopalooza

Wednesday June 21

Kids Bike Library

Wednesday, June 21, 2017, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Repeats: Every Wednesday

By: Cynthia WilliamsOn Wednesdays, the Kids Bike Library (KBL) runs out of The Bike Kitchen on Wednesdays from 10am – 6pm with free tune-ups for kids bikes from 4pm – 6pm. The KBL is similar to a regular library, but with bikes! On Wednesdays from 10am – 6pm at The Bike Kitchen, kids and youth can come trade a bike they have outgrown for one their size (includes bikes with 20” wheels or smaller). Unlike a regular library, you can keep the bike for as long as you need it without having to worry about renewing. Access to the Kids Bike Library [more...]

Outdoor Coached Workout

Wednesday, June 21, 2017, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

By: Cyklus VancouverDrop in outdoor ride workouts. $15 per session. Meet at Cyklus Vancouver.

Thursday June 22

Bicycle Beach Crawl

Thursday, June 22, 2017, 5:30pm - 9:30pm

By: Party4HealthGet ready for a highlight of Summer: The Beach Crawl ?, on bikes! Where there are no bouncers, except the beach lifeguards, and no cover. We’re cruising along the Spanish Banks with music and bikes ?, making pit stops at only the best beaches of Vancouver. Each stop, there’s a different happening. Volleyball, frisbee, botchi ball, horseshoes, slacklining. All the classic beach shindigs. This is the beach day you’ve been dreaming of. Mount your fine cruiser bike or road bike or unicycle or tandem, and get over to the Bicycle Beach Crawl ? #Spanisheast #Spanishwest #Locarno #Jericho #Kits RAIN PLAN [more...]

Bike Rides Society

Thursday, June 22, 2017 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 23

Hollywood North Bike Ride

Friday, June 23, 2017, 5:30pm - 8:30pm. Leave at 5:45 sharp

By: MikeSee scenes from your favorite movies and TV shows while enjoying a casual urban bike ride in and around downtown Vancouver! Vancouver is known for its spectacular setting, livability, urban planning, and green transportation. However, in the world of cinema, Vancouver has long been a stand-in for cities around the world: New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle, Mumbai. Even future cities, cities on planets in far off galaxies and the paranormal have been portrayed in Vancouver. Major film productions have turned the city into one of the largest film production centres in North America earning it the nickname [more...]

7th Annual Pink Floyd the Sea Wall

Friday, June 23, 2017, 8:30pm - 3:30am. Meet at 8:30 pm and ride at 9 pm sharp

By: Jacs ApolloThe 7th annual Pink Floyd the Sea Wall! On November 30th 1979 Pink Floyd released an album called "The Wall". 37 years later on June 23rd, 2015 a group of elevated individuals will ride the Sea Wall during the entirety of the album which is 1 hour and 21 minutes. We will ride under the moon this night but all sorts of trippy lights are appreciated to keep everyone comfortably numb. Is there anybody out there who wants to come? I will bring the boys back home or we will all be waiting for the worms. FYI if it’s your [more...]

Saturday June 24

Kids Bike Tune Up Day

Saturday, June 24, 2017, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

By: Jesse Pilkington and Fenton FongDoes your kid ride a bike? Don't have time to do a simple tune up? Need some help pumping the tires or getting the brakes adjusted? Don't know where to start and don't have time to bring it to the bike store? Bring your child's bike THIS Saturday, June 24, 12 to 4pm, and we'll do some minor adjustments to get your kids wheeling into the summer. We will be dealing with basics only. If unsafe bikes are found, we will refer them to the local bike shop. As local dads, we have been noticing a lot of kids in [more...]

Both Bridges Brewery Tour v5

Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 1:30pm. we ride at 2

By: Farrbott… Bikes 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 Hearthstone, Black Kettle, Bridge and Deep Cove Brewing. Then ride 2nd Narrows to Storm and end at East Side Brewing. (Subject to change as 2 new breweries are opening soon). 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 [more...]

The Summer Solstice Ride

Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 5:00pm. Meet at 5PM, depart at 6:00 sharp!

By: Terminal City RidersThis is the big one kids! This ride dates back decades… Come join us on a big group ride with plenty of party stops heading out towards the far end of Spanish Banks. Celebrate the (nearly) longest day of the year!

Sunday June 25

Ride Don't Hide

Sunday, June 25, 2017, 7:00am - 12:00pm

By: CMHAA community bike ride to create awareness about the importance of mental health and to raise funds for programs helping those who are dealing with mental illness. The Greater Vancouver starts and finishes with celebration activities at Swangard Stadium, 3883 Imperial Street, Burnaby (south east corner of Kingsway and Boundary). The ride has four different routes, it is suitable for riders of all ages and all skill levels. The routes start in Burnaby, travel through the streets of Vancouver and Richmond (60KM and 100KM) and return back to Burnaby. Your registration fees includes: A 2017 technical Ride Don’t Hide t-shirt, [more...]

Riding Basics - Learn to Ride Series

Sunday, June 25, 2017, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Repeats: June 25, and July 23

By: Escape Velocity Cycling ClubLearn the foundation of road riding with "Riding Basics" class passes, part of the "Learn to Ride" clinic series hosted by Escape Velocity Cycling Club. If you are brand new to road riding, we recommend you start with this clinic. Be confident on your ride with bike handling skills for the new rider. Know your gears, when and how to shift. Learn to brake and corner. Position yourself on the bike for best balance and pedaling, for climbing and descending. Enjoy riding with your friends or for participating in fondo’s with group riding know how. Coach Barb Z Morris shares [more...]

Superheroes & Villains Ride

Sunday, June 25, 2017, 12:00pm - 3:00pm. Meet at Noon, ride at 1pm

By: VelopaloozaPSA: Please note the change of start location to Trout Lake Community Center. Move was necessary to accommodate the Dragon Boat Festival at False Creek. Calling all Superheroes, Villains, and not! Save the world. Rule the world. Just you… and your bike. And your friends. This is themed ride where you are encouraged to don a cape — or dress as a superhero or villain. Not required, but always more fun! Velopalooza will have a number of (bike-appropriate, half-length) capes to hand out at the beginning the ride, so come early to get your cape! We'll ride around the city [more...]

Soft Serve Sundays Bike Polo

Sunday, June 25, 2017 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...]

Velopalooza Wrap-up Picinic & BBQ

Sunday, June 25, 2017 at 3:00pm

By: FarrbottAfter 'two weeks of bike fun' lets jump on our bikes and have a Wrap-up Picinic together at Crab Park with it's beach and views of the mountains. A perfect finish to the festival, and the perfect destination for the end of the Super Hero Ride. We will have 'bike bowling' and 'riding skills' events there to entertain and amuse you. Bring your own picinic, blanket, seats, drinks, what ever you need. We also have a small BBQ grill available for you to cook on if that's what you prefer. Thanks to all the sponsors and helpers that made Velopalooza [more...]

Riding Skills

Sunday, June 25, 2017 at 3:15pm

By: FarrbottAs part of the 'Velopalooza Wrap-up Picinic & BBQ' Mark will be running a Riding Skills event suitable for even the most novice rider. If you are an experience rider, let's see how good you really are 😉 No exact time is planned so why not bring a picinic and join in 'as-and-when' the time is announced.

Monday June 26

Tuesday June 27

Purple & Yellow Night

Tuesday, June 27, 2017, 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday

By: AMS Bike Co-op and Bike KitchenEvery Tuesday (except holidays – check our calendar for shop closures), we run Purple and Yellow Volunteer Night from 6pm to 9pm at the Bike Kitchen. Simply drop in (no registration required!) and help us fix up injured P&Y bikes, build new members of the fleet, and paint the bikes their signature hues. No experience necessary – we have senior program leaders at every P&Y Volunteer Night to help you learn. People of all ages are welcome!