Event Listing – Velopalooza

Saturday July 24

Explore Cycling

Saturday, July 24, 2010 at 8:00am

Repeats: Every Saturday

By: It's a leisure ride, no pressure.Weekly Saturday rides, starting out from Cap's Bicycle Shop in Sapperton at 8am sharp. Try to get there early, because the ride leaves right at 8am. If you're taking the skytain, get off at Sapperton Station – it's less of a hill to climb. This ride is to get people out and riding. And is a great way to meet new people.

Valley VeloRiders Weekly Group Ride

Saturday, July 24, 2010, 9:00am - 11:00am. Ride starts at 9:30 AM

Repeats: Every Saturday

By: Richard Edge*Leisure – Easy (15-22 kph)* A leisurely pace and a distance of 20 km. Includes rollers and mild hills (3-4% grade). Re-group at hills and/or for slower riders if group spreads out. No one left behind and children are welcome. We ride from historic Fort Langley, the birthplace of BC, to Derby Reach and back via the Fort to Fort Trail. Mountain bikes or hybrids best suited for this ride. Recumbents are welcome and encouraged.

Vancouver Bicycling Meetup Group, VBMG

Saturday, July 24, 2010, 9:00am - 3:00pm. Ride duration varies.

Repeats: Every Sunday and Saturday

By: CindyWe are recreational cyclists who like to explore Vancouver and the surrounding regions on our bikes. Our focus is on having fun, friendly and safe bike rides. In this group you will find many types of rides offered by our team of volunteer organizers.

Sunday July 25

Vancouver Bicycling Meetup Group, VBMG

Sunday, July 25, 2010, 9:00am - 3:00pm. Ride duration varies.

Repeats: Every Sunday and Saturday

MEC Bikefest - North Vancouver

Sunday, July 25, 2010 at 10:00am

By: Stephanie RauerMEC Bikefest is an urban celebration of bikes and cycling culture. Bikefest is a celebration of bikes and cycling culture. The festival will feature learning opportunities for all ages and all experience levels. There will be local retailers, advocacy groups, bike clinics, prizes, and much more fun!

Great Ride: Mad Hatter's Tea Party Ride

Sunday, July 25, 2010 at 1:30pm

By: Talia FanningJoin the VACC for an afternoon ride and tea party! Meeting: 8755 Ash St. at Kent We'll ride over the CanadaLine bridge and along the Richmond Dyke Trails to Steveston. We've got tea and scones waiting at the London Heritage Farm, where Swing 2 Beat will be playing some jazzy tunes and Norco mechanics will do demos on chain maintenance. The cost for the ride for VACC members is $15, non-members pay $18, and kids under 16 are $10. If you're thinking of joining, this is the time: Membership + Ride = $40 and 2 people can join and ride [more...]

Monday July 26

1 Week Kids Bike Camp: 12-15 yr old

Monday, July 26, 2010, 9:00am - 2:00pm

Repeats: Every Monday in July, fifth Friday in July 9

By: Kevin ChanThis course introduces youth to the fundamentals of safe and fun bicycle riding. It will feature bike handling skills, road safety, route planning, group riding techniques, and basic emergency mechanics. Students need to have their own bike and helmet. Students are be required to have basic cycling skills in order to participate – the ability to start unassisted from a full stop and to ride in a (mostly) straight line. The course is $115 per person for the week. Call 604-257-8388 to book the class!

Tuesday July 27

Wednesday July 28

Explore Cycling

Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at 6:00pm. sharp!

Repeats: Every Wednesday

By: CindyWeekly Wednesday rides, starting out from Cap's Bicycle Shop in Sapperton at 6pm sharp. Try to get there early, because the ride leaves right at 6pm. This ride is to get people out and riding. Great way to meet new people. It's a leisure ride, no pressure. Sorry, I have no idea where or how long the ride will be. The ride may be canceled due if heavy rain.

Thursday July 29

VACC Bike Wash

Thursday, July 29, 2010 at 4:30pm

By: Talia FanningBring your bike to the VACC office at 3 West 3rd between 4:30 and 6:30 and have it cleaned and re-lubed by bike mechanics. We'll have popsicles and info about all our new programs and plans for the rest of the year. Cost is by donation and all funds raised will go towards launching our big membership drive for the duration of the year. Everyone welcome!

Friday July 30

Pedal Revolutionary Radio Show: Making clean airwaves since 2000

Friday, July 30, 2010, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Repeats: Last Friday of every month

By: Pedal Revolutionary RadioRADIO FOR TODAY'S CYCLIST ~ Listen live at 102.7fm CFRO in Vancouver ~ ~ Streaming via the Internet at http://coopradio.org ~ ~ Visit http://pedalrevolutionary.org to listen to archives or drop by during the show to join the Revolutionary Chat Noir Room ~ Contact us with events, music, actions, news & declarations!

Critical Mass Ride and Roll

Friday, July 30, 2010 at 5:30pm. Meet at 5:30, ride at 6.

Repeats: Last Friday of every month

By: Vancouver Critical MassJoin fellow bicyclists, skaters, and bladers for this leisurely and spirited celebratory ride and roll through the streets of Vancouver. Meet at the Vancouver Art Gallery on the Georgia Street side between 5:00 and 5:30 p.m. — and roll and ride at 6:00 p.m. The ride is on rain, shine, or snow! Decorated bicycles, trailers, signs, flags, noisemakers, gettoblasters, sound systems, drums, and wildly modified bicycles are all highly encouraged! Critical Mass on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2227461980 Worldwide details may be found at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Critical_Mass http://criticalmass.wikia.com/wiki/List_of_rides Upload/View Vancouver Critical Mass Photos at Flickr.com: http://www.flickr.com/groups/vancriticalmass

Car Free Day Appreciation Party

Friday, July 30, 2010, 8:00pm - 1:00am

By: Conrad SchmidtA big shoutout to everyone who organized, volunteered, performed, and came to the best ever Car Free Day Festival on June 20th. To celebrate the revolution of walkable, sociable, party-able streets that y'all have been an integral part of, join us for an amazing pat-on-the-back shakedown. Everyone is invited. Check the line-up! Mr Fantastic, DJ K-Tel, DJ Andy 'Get Down' Chambers, Clown Christache Pamplemoustache, Face Painting by Miss Brandy, Hula and Poi stage.. Lots of space for hoopers. And yes… More!