Event Listing – Velopalooza

Saturday August 23

West Point Cycles - Group Training Ride

Saturday, August 23, 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, August 23, 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 August 24

MEC Vancouver Summer Century Ride

Sunday, August 24, 2014, 8:00am - 4:00pm

By: Nick Hastie - Century Ride DirectorMEC Vancouver are hosting the second of two inexpensive organised group rides that tour through the beautiful Lower Mainland areas of Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge. The route is an open road loop that starts and ends at the event village located at Pinetree Community Centre in Coquitlam. The ride has two route options of 50km (elevation of 634m) and 100km (elevation of 1867m). Entry to the Century Ride will cost $35.00 and includes 4 aid stations (offering water, electrolyte, bananas and mechanical assistance), mobile first aid and MEC mechanics will be on hand to address any issues you may [more...]

West Point Cycles - Social Ride

Sunday, August 24, 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, August 24, 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, August 24, 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, August 24, 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, August 24, 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>

Monday August 25

Tuesday August 26

Wednesday August 27

West Point Cycles - Beginners Ride

Wednesday, August 27, 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...]

Thursday August 28

Bike Rides Society

Thursday, August 28, 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

Friday August 29

Critical Mass

Friday, August 29, 2014 at 5:30pm. Meet at 5:30, Ride a bit after 6

Repeats: Last Friday of every month

By: Critical Mass VancouverA celebratory ride and roll through the streets of Vancouver. Meet friends, renew acquaintances, and enjoy the safe space we create. Every last Friday of the month. Vancouver Art Gallery. Meet at 5/5:30pm. Ride at 6pm. Invite your friends! FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/criticalmassvancouver/ The ride is on rain, shine, or snow! Costumes and decorated bicycles, trailers, signs, flags, noisemakers, gettoblasters, sound systems, drums, and wildly modified bicycles are all highly encouraged! Themed rides: May – Pirate ride June – Big Bike Month ride October – Halloween costume ride December – Winder Solstice ride For more information: http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/criticalmass/images/d/de/Welcome.jpg http://vancouvercm.blogspot.com/ Worldwide details may [more...]