Event Listing

Monday September 24

Gears & Queers

Monday, September 24, 2012 at 6:30pm. Meet at 6:30, ride at 7

Repeats: Last Monday of every month

By: the generalThink that bikes and queer culture are rad? Well, then this might be the ride for you! Wear your queerliciousest (whatever that means to you) and be ready for a gay 'ol time. *People of all orientations and genders are welcome to Gears & Queers. *Gears & Queers is a positive, safe space. Sexism, racism, ableism, homophobia, heterosexism, biphobia, transphobia, classism, and cis-sexism are not part of the cultural norms of this group.

Tuesday September 25

Purple & Yellow Volunteer Night

Tuesday, September 25, 2012, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday

By: UBC Bike CoopVolunteering with us is the easiest way to become involved in the co-op! Come to the Bike Kitchen on Tuesday from 6-9pm and help us out by working on our bikeshare fleet or performing other essential tasks. Our volunteer night happens every week (except for holidays and reading week) and it’s a great way to start to learn about bike mechanics and the Bike Co-op. Absolutely no experience necessary and everyone is welcome! Volunteer nights are a great way to meet other people who are interested in cycling and to learn about fun cycling events happening at UBC or in [more...]

Wednesday September 26

Newbie Polo Night

Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at 5:30pm. Moving to Britannia tennis courts after dark.

By: East Van Bike PoloLoaner mallets available. Talent forbidden. Starting at Grandview Park and moving to the Britannia tennis courts (just east of McLean and south of Venables) after dark. Yes, you can play polo on that bike. But if you really want to keep the paint job flawless, we may have one or two loaners available. This is a family-friendly event.

VBC Wednesday Night Pie Rides

Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at 5:30pm

Repeats: Every Wednesday

By: Henry HVancouver 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. The distance traveled is about 20 to 50 km, depending on how far you ride. Helmets are required on all VBC rides and tours.

Thursday September 27

Friday September 28

Pedal Revolutionary Radio Show: Making clean airwaves since 2000

Friday, September 28, 2012, 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, September 28, 2012 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

Saturday September 29

Sunday September 30

VBC Sunday Leisure Ride

Sunday, September 30, 2012, 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.

Velo Family Ride

Sunday, September 30, 2012, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

By: Chris BruntlettWell, it's time to have another ride! Let's try to do something that let's us enjoy the last bit of sunshine before the rainy season returns. We'll start down at the Olympic Village Square and ride along the seawall to Kits Beach. All ages and speeds welcome! We can finish off with a picnic in the park! Hope you can join us!