Event Listing

Saturday June 25

Bicycle Maintenance - Basic Workshop

Saturday, June 25, 2011, 10:00am - 4:00pm

By: Jukka Vuorma, Recreation ProgrammerLearn the basics of how to keep your bicycle running at its best. This is a 6 hour hands-on workshop that will teach you how to perform simple, yet important and necessary service. You will learn about flat repair, lubrication, chain maintenance, brake and shifter adjustments and much more. Cycling is so much more enjoyable when your bike is well tuned. Bringing your own functioning bike to the workshop is encouraged. Class size is limited to a maximum of 8. Sat June 25 10:00am-4:00pm 55401.203.SN $55/1 session

Mountain Equipment Co-op Bikefest

Saturday, June 25, 2011, 10:00am - 4:00pm

By: Kristyna ZemanovaBikefest is an urban celebration of all types of cycling and cycling-related activities in the Lower Mainland. We want to celebrate everything to do with bikes and bike culture, with a special focus on kids and families. The festival will feature learning opportunities for everyone of all skill levels. Bikefest will host various retailers, advocacy groups, non-profit organizations and charities. In addition, there will be a highly interactive exhibition area, how-to clinics and bike-related performances all day.

VBC Leisure Rides

Saturday, June 25, 2011, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Repeats: Every Saturday

By: Vancouver Bicycle ClubDescription: Weekly leisure ride each Saturday 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 for all VBC rides

Sunday June 26

GearUp4CF

Sunday, June 26, 2011 at 8:00am

By: Janet EdmisonGearUp4CF is a fundraising bike ride from Banff to Vancouver dedicated to raising money for cystic fibrosis. The last day is open to cyclists who wish to join the riders from Chilliwack to Vancouver or Mission to Vancouver. A celebration will be held at the finish line at BC Children's Hospital. Enjoy a beautiful fully supported ride through the Lower Mainland and help us breath life into the future of those living with cystic fibrosis. The registration fee is $125 (before June 15th) and $175 (after June 15th). Riders are also required to raise a minimum of $375 in pledges [more...]

VBC Medium Rides

Sunday, June 26, 2011 at 9:30am. Meeting times vary between 9 and 10 am.

Repeats: Every Sunday

By: Vancouver Bicycle ClubRoad rides of medium pace and distances between 60 to 100km for experienced cyclists. We stop for lunch at the half way point, often at a pub. Helmets are required for all VBC rides.

4th Annual Neil's Vintage-Only Ride

Sunday, June 26, 2011 at 12:00pm. Roll out by 1:00

By: For more informationIt's time again for the Vancouver Wheelmen Vintage Only bike Ride. Get your nicest old bike out of storage and clean it up to be seen!! If it isn't older than 1969 it ain't vintage! Starts at the Cambie Pub, we'll roll to Trout Lake, Trev Deely Motorcycles and then finish off at New Brighton Park. Spread the word to all your friends with old bikes and hand out some loaners to people that are worthy, lets represent the vintage bicycle hobby and show off our rolling works of art.

Kid, Youth & Family Friendly Ride with GELATO stop

Sunday, June 26, 2011, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

By: KarenFree, fun ride to a number of parks, playgrounds, and community gardens. Great way to find new spots to hop on swings, have a picnic in the park, and see what’s sprouting. There are many hidden green gems downtown. Including our stop: Bella Gelateria, where cyclists get free cones! (You pay for the icy goodness that goes inside 'em.)

Monday June 27

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Thursday June 30

Summer Bike Camp for Kids

Thursday, June 30, 2011, 9:00am - 3:00pm. one week day camps in August

By: Our Community Bike ClubLast day of school! Time to register your kid for SUMMER BIKE CAMP with Our Community Bike Club (run by Our Community Bikes/4 years experience delivering Bike Camps in Vancouver Schools). What is it? One week day camps for kids AGES 8 to 13 held at two schools in east Vancouver. August dates. Including: *Fun Games:* build enthusiasm and love for bikes. *Bike Rides:* exciting and cool local destinations. *Bike Safety:* develop rider skills and confidence. *Basic Repairs:* keep bikes operating safely.

Friday July 1