Event Listing

Saturday June 22

Streetwise Cycling Course

Saturday, June 22, 2013, 12:00pm - 5:00pm

By: HUB: Your Cycling ConnectionThis fun, practical and hands-on course is for anyone who’d like to be more comfortable riding in traffic. Through classroom and on-road training you'll learn about the safest place on the road to ride, how to maneuver your bike effectively, communicate with other road users, handle riding at night and in the rain, and more. You’ll gain the skills & confidence you need to enjoy riding in the city! Courses are suitable to those 16 & up. $45 for HUB members/$50 for non-members. Register online at https://bikehub.ca/streetwise.

Sunday June 23

Shoppers Drug Mart Ride Don't Hide Greater Vancouver Ride

Sunday, June 23, 2013 at 8:30am. Meet at 830 for breakfast and morning festivities. Ride starts at 930AM

By: Grace KwokThe Canadian Mental Health Association is hosting its annual community bike ride, Shoppers Drug Mart Ride Don’t Hide, on Sunday June 23rd, 2013. The event is a provincial campaign, taking place in 13 cities throughout British Columbia. The goal of the ride is to build awareness and acceptance of those living with mental illness, as well as raise funds to support the programs and services for women and their families. The Greater Vancouver ride will be taking place at 8:30am at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby. Participants can choose to ride a route length of either 10km, 20km or 60km. After [more...]

VBC Sunday Leisure Ride

Sunday, June 23, 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.

The Second Vancouver Béret-Baguette ride, l'age d'or du vélo a la francaise

Sunday, June 23, 2013, 12:30pm - 3:30pm

By: GwendalSunday June 23rd 2013 This is a slow ride, that celebrates the golden age of cycling in the Gallic style. Dressing up in your best french outfit is 'de rigueur' think: congés 1936 (summer vacation in 1936). Or Jour de Fête (Jaque Tati 1949) Think bleu marine, stripped shirts, béret, baguettes, short shorts, suspenders, Tintin Please check out the original Paris ride for inspiration: http://www.beret-baguette.fr/blog/ The flickr pool: http://www.flickr.com/groups/ride_beret_baguette/ The 2012 video: http://vimeo.com/24158918 and the 2013 video: http://vimeo.com/68216509 Be prepared for a picnic with suitable french supplies. Nothing complicated. Saucisson, paté, fromage, baguette, croissant, pain au chocolat une bouteille et [more...]

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Friday June 28

Bike Art Crafternoon: Space Babe Edition

Friday, June 28, 2013, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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

Bike Art Crafternoon: Space Babe Edition

Friday, June 28, 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

June is the BIKE month <3

Friday, June 28, 2013 at 5:30pm. Meet at 5:30pm, Ride at 6pm

By: Saw-monster & Monkey WrenchHave you already taken your bike for a ride ?! Didn't you know June is the bike month. You've got to ride your bicycle starting now till infinity !!! Meet at us at the art gallery for an adventure of life time and let the city know we exist. Ride starts a bit after 6 pm. Update Update: The ride is going to have a stop at Kickstand at 8pm. There are more pedal-heads waiting for us there. ? Shortly after, we will all ride to a magical land full of surprises ? ? Bring warm blankets and snacks to [more...]