Event Listing – Velopalooza

Saturday June 24

Community Bike Day

Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 11:00am

By: New Westminster Parks and RecreationDrop by Moody Park to celebrate cycling as a fun activity, a mode of transportation, something to do with your family, a way to get exercise, and to connect with others who love cycling and want to share with the community! Find details for the day, and more cycling activities taking place throughout the month at newwestcity.ca/bike-month

Vancouver World Naked Bike Ride 2023

Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 12:00pm

By: ReposterJoin tens of thousands of happy naked cyclists in the greatest celebration of human powered happiness the world has ever seen. Dress code: Bare as you dare. Support for human-powered transportation, safe streets and body positivity. noon – 3pm | Body painting and performances 3pm | ride starts meeting spot: Sunset Beach Park Body painting and performances will take place before the ride. Arrive between 12 Noon and 3:00pm to catch some of the action and some of the paint! The ride and pre-ride activities are all free. The event is a celebration of creativity and a protest against car [more...]

Summer Solstice Ride

Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 5:00pm

By: BrynOne of our biggest events of the year! Come on out for this ‘Longest Day’ ride. Meet up at Crab Park around 5pm, roll out at 6. Parade route through Gastown, Olympic Village and on our way out towards Kits. Continue on through to Jericho for a final sunset at the far end of Spanish Banks. Route Map: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1I70LbOl8WTTUdz8Vb2kO1N63CdkRcaNM

Sunday June 25

Trek Maple Ridge Pride Ride

Sunday, June 25, 2023, 10:00am - 12:00pm

By: Trek BicyclesLet’s get together and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community with a casual cruise followed by tasty snacks and refreshments. Everyone is welcome on this casual cruise — so bring your family, coworkers, neighbors, and friends. Plus, we'll be handing out lots of tasty snacks, drinks, and free goodies for you and your bike (while supplies last) — so don’t miss out! Helmets are required, and lights and hydration are recommended.

Trek Port Coquitlam Pride Ride

Sunday, June 25, 2023, 10:00am - 12:00pm

"Stanley Park For All - Not Just Cars" Ride

Sunday, June 25, 2023 at 1:00pm

Repeats: Every Sunday

By: Stanley Park LoverPlease come out to join us on Sundays in Stanley Park – kids, grandparents, cargo bikes, e-bikes, e-scooters, e-assist bikes and one-wheel e-bikes – all are welcome! It's a fun, friendly ride for everyone! Put a sign on your bike, decorate your bike and wear colourful, fun clothing to spell out we want to keep the bike lane and we want safety and access for everyone not driving in a car in this city – go for it! Our motto for the ride is "STANLEY PARK FOR ALL – NOT JUST CARS". We take the car lane as [more...]

Field Notes: Gamelan Bike Bike

Sunday, June 25, 2023, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

By: Gamelan Bike BikeGamelan Bike Bike will give a free outdoor concert in Hadden Park, showcasing new works by the ensemble under the direction of guest teacher Ryan Swaryandana, plus an opening set of ‘gendér wayang’, traditional music from the Balinese art of shadow puppetry ‘wayang kulit’.

Monday June 26

The Engine Inside - Vancouver Premiere

Monday, June 26, 2023, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

By: HUB CyclingJoin us for a special Premiere screening of The Engine Inside—a new feature-length documentary from Anthill Films narrated by Phil Liggett—hosted by HUB Cycling on June 26, 2023. Doors 6:00 pm | Movie 6:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Donations and partial proceeds from this event to benefit HUB Cycle Vancouver. HUB Cycling is a charitable not-for-profit organization celebrating 25 years of removing barriers to cycling in Metro Vancouver while cultivating the health, environmental, and economic benefits that active transportation can bring. HUB has educated thousands of people, motivated thousands more, and championed improvements to [more...]

Tuesday June 27

Wednesday June 28

Soft Serve Wednesday Bike Polo

Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 5:00pm. Games usually start at 5:30-6pm and wrap up at dusk, depending on number and keenness of attendees.

Repeats: Every Wednesday

By: East Van Bike PoloEast Van Bike Polo presents Soft Serve Wednesday. Please invite all the new & aspiring players ! This 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 loaner bikes. Loaner mallets will be provided as well.

Pride Access Night at the Bike Kitchen

Wednesday, June 28, 2023, 6:15pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Fourth Wednesday of every month

By: the Bike KitchenPride Night is a monthly Access Night that provides a positive space for anyone in LGBTQ2S+ community to use our shop resources for free in a relaxed environment facilitated by queer mechanics and volunteers. Bring your own bike, come with questions and ask away, play games or just come hang out with other community members. Beginners are always welcome! Gender and sexuality will not be policed at this event. We ask those who do not identify as part of the LGBTQ2I+ community to come by for DIY repairs any time during our normal open hours. A staff mechanic and volunteer [more...]

Thursday June 29

Bike Ride Society

Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 8:15pm. Meet after 8PM, Ride after 8:30PM

Repeats: Every Thursday

By: CraigOEvery Thursday, Rain or Shine, Dude Chilling Park, 8PM(ish) Vancouver's Longest Running Everyone Welcome Social Ride A weekly follow-the-leader bike adventure All weather/All riders – no one gets left behind Meet at about 8PM at Dude Chilling Park, Ride about 8:30PM https://www.instagram.com/bikeridesociety/

Friday June 30

Vancouver Critical Mass

Friday, June 30, 2023 at 6:00pm. Meet at 6:00pm and ride at 6:30pm

Repeats: Last Friday of every month

By: Vancouver Critical MassA 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 6:00pm. Ride at 6:30pm. Invite your friends! 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!

The Sober Bike Rave

Friday, June 30, 2023 at 9:00pm

By: The Party ScientistIt's back. At last. Back to my roots. To find out where, visit bit.ly/vanbikerave — Jacques