Event Listing – Velopalooza

Friday May 23

Saturday May 24

West Point Cycles - Group Training Ride

Saturday, May 24, 2014 at 8:00am

Repeats: Every Saturday

By: AndreaLead by veteran West Point Cycles staffer, Andrea Taylor, we offer 3 different rides each week. We have rides on Wednesday evening, Saturday morning and Sunday morning. Saturday morning is our group training ride starting at West Point Multisport (3780 West 10th. Ave. – South Side of the Street) at 8am. If you are planning to ride a Fondo, a charity ride or just looking to keep up with the group, this ride offers a faster pace and longer distance. Its a great way to ride into shape or improve your fitness with a group of people with similar goals. [more...]

Vancouver Farmers Market, Saturdays at Trout Lake

Saturday, May 24, 2014, 9:00am - 2:00pm. You pick your time. Market is open from 9am to 2pm.

Repeats: Every Saturday in May - October

By: El RocoYou guide yourself to the market at Trout Lake park Saturdays, May 10 – October 18, 2014 9am – 2pm each week. Here is a map of the location: <https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&client=safari&ie=UTF-8&q=john+hendry+park+vancouver&split=1&z=14&t=m>>

Sunday May 25

West Point Cycles - Social Ride

Sunday, May 25, 2014 at 8:00am

Repeats: Every Sunday

By: AndreaLead by veteran West Point Cycles staffer, Andrea Taylor, we offer 3 different rides each week. We have rides on Wednesday evening, Saturday morning and Sunday morning. Sunday mornings ride is our social ride starting at West Point Multisport (3780 West 10th. Ave. – South Side of the Street) at 8am. This ride is great for anyone looking for a good time on the road and non-competitive atmosphere. The ride travels at a “conversational pace” that is generally flat or rolling and the pace is approx. 25km/hour. The duration is approx. 3 1/2 hours. If you are interested in any [more...]

MEC NVAN Meet-up Road Ride

Sunday, May 25, 2014, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Repeats: Every Sunday

By: MECLike to ride? So do we! Come join us Sunday mornings for a free group ride. Rides are open to all cyclists with road bikes who can maintain a minimum speed of 20km/hr and are comfortable riding in traffic. Typical rides will be 2-3 hrs. No-drop rides = No rider left behind. Rider Gear Requirements: Approved helmet Front and rear lights Spare tube or patch kit Pump or CO2 inflator Multitool or allen key set Water bottle/Snack Appropriate clothing for the weather If you have any questions please contact Nicola at nicola.gildersleevemec.ca or call 604-990-4417

MEC Advanced Meet-up Road Ride

Sunday, May 25, 2014, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Repeats: Every Sunday

By: MECCOME RIDE WITH MEC VANCOUVER! Join us Sunday mornings for a free advanced group ride around our beautiful city! This ride is open to all road cyclists who are in training for the big cycling events and want a challenging ride every week. This ride is all about hill climbing, power development and increasing your ride pace! All rides start and end at the Vancouver store Gear check available All rides are led by two advanced road-riding MEC staff members Must be an intermediate/advanced road cyclist(no commuters or other type of bikes) Please note, you must bring your own bike [more...]

MEC Touring Meet-up Ride

Sunday, May 25, 2014, 9:30am - 11:30am

Repeats: Every Sunday

By: MECCOME RIDE WITH MEC VANCOUVER! Join us Sunday mornings for a free touring group ride around our beautiful city! This ride is open to all types of riding levels who want a challenging workout but are not a competitive road cyclist. This ride is all about a scenic ride around the city that will give you a good Sunday morning workout. All rides start and end at the Vancouver store Gear check available All rides are led by one cyclist MEC staff member For beginner cyclists(commuters or other type of bikes welcome) Please note, you must bring your own bike [more...]

Vancouver Farmers Market, Sundays at Kitsilano Community Centre

Sunday, May 25, 2014, 10:00am - 2:00pm. You pick your time. Market is open from 10am to 2pm.

Repeats: Every Sunday in May - October

By: El RocoKitsilano Farmers Market Sundays, May 11 – October 19, 2014 10am – 2pm each week 2690 Larch Street at 10th Avenue, Parking Lot of Kitsilano Community Centre. Here's a map link: <http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=10th+avenue+and+larch+street,+vancouver,+bc+canada&sll=49.281744,-123.129126&sspn=0.010078,0.025384&ie=UTF8&z=16&iwloc=addr>

Rod Rocks Ride

Sunday, May 25, 2014 at 1:00pm

By: VancruisersY'all may have heard that Rod Kirkham – founder of the cruiser rides in Vancouver – has officially retired this year. Well even if Rod isn't riding with us all of our various cruiser clubs are continuing his birthday ride in his honor as a celebration of all that is Rod!

Monday May 26

Tuesday May 27

Wednesday May 28

VBC Wednesday Night Pie Rides

Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at 5:30pm

Repeats: Every Wednesday

By: VBCVancouver 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. Distance: About 20 to 50 km, depending on how far you ride. Pace: Multi-paced – please wait at pre-determined spots for others. Helmets are required on all VBC rides and tours.

West Point Cycles - Beginners Ride

Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at 6:00pm

Repeats: Every Wednesday

By: AndreaLead by veteran West Point Cycles staffer, Andrea Taylor, we offer 3 different rides each week. We have rides on Wednesday evening, Saturday morning and Sunday morning. Wednesday evening is our beginners ride starting at West Point Multisport (3780 West 10th. Ave. – South Side of the Street) at 6pm. This ride is a great ride for beginners to learn the skills required to ride in a group, get comfortable on their bike and simply have fun. The pace is approx. 20km/hour and the ride is a no-drop ride so no one is left behind. If you are interested in [more...]

Bike to the Bolt

Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at 6:30pm. Meet at 6:30, ride at 6:45; Friday May 30 meet at 6:00, ride at 6:15

Repeats: May 28 - 31

By: Sarah MooreBike to the Bolt for Theatre Replacement’s Kate Bowie Organized group rides & Exclusive Offer for Cyclists Cycle to Kate Bowie at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts (6450 Deer Lake Park, Burnaby) in an organized group ride. Cyclists get $15 tickets (regular $32/$27) with the bike2bolt discount code online or over the phone, or by showing your bike helmet at the box office. In 1981, Kate Bush and David Bowie rented a mansion in a remote part of England to work on an album together. Thirty years later, Maiko Yamamoto and James Long of Theatre Replacement spent a month [more...]

Thursday May 29

Bike to the Bolt

Thursday, May 29, 2014 at 6:30pm. Meet at 6:30, ride at 6:45; Friday May 30 meet at 6:00, ride at 6:15

Repeats: May 28 - 31

Bike Rides Society

Thursday, May 29, 2014 at 8:00pm. Meet at 8, ride at 8:20

Repeats: Every Thursday

By: friends of BRSBike Rides Society is about having a great time. We're in Vancouver to get people together to ride bikes and have some fun. Join us!! fb group (most active): http://www.facebook.com/groups/BikeRidesSociety/ fb