Event Listing

Monday November 25

Pedals for the People Volunteer Night

Monday, November 25, 2019, 6:15pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Every Monday

By: AMS Bike Co-op and Bike KitchenThe Pedals for the People (PftP) program was created by Our Community Bikes with the aim of increasing access to bicycles and bike repair for those who experience barriers to affordable forms of transportation. Through the help of volunteers and donors, we refurbish bikes and give them to low-income and marginalized people for free or for a sliding scale donation. Come to the Bike Kitchen’s Monday night volunteer night to help us build and repair bikes for Pedals for the People. Volunteers also help us build and repair bikes for our Bici Libre program and the Kids Bike Library on [more...]

Tuesday November 26

Bike Club Free Teen Drop-in

Tuesday, November 26, 2019, 3:30pm - 6:00pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday in May - December

By: Kickstand and Our Community BikesBike Club is a FREE drop-in bicycle mechanics program based out of Kickstand Community Bike Shop for people aged 12-19 years old based in East Van on Unceded Coast Salish Territories. Bike Club is a collaboration between Our Community Bikes ( Pedal Society) and Kickstand. At Bike Club, Teens can: -get FREE support servicing their bicycles -volunteer in exchange for a bike if they do not yet have one -learn bike mechanics skills -hang out in a supportive community atmosphere WOOHOO! Funding provided by the Province of BC and Coast Capital Savings

Purple & Yellow Volunteer Night

Tuesday, November 26, 2019, 6:15pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday

By: AMS Bike Co-op and Bike KitchenCome help us work on our famed Purple and Yellow bike share fleet! From building, maintenance to painting the bikes with their signature colours, its a fun way to get involved and learn about bike mechanics. No experience needed – we'll teach you! There’s no need to sign up beforehand, just drop in. All volunteers are provided with a free pizza dinner.

Kickstand WGQT Night

Tuesday, November 26, 2019, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Repeats: Second and Fourth Tuesday in May - December

By: KickstandWe are inviting people who identify as women, gender queer and trans* to our fun filled bike mechanics nights on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month. Our community is working towards being a radically inclusive space and with that in mind we are excited to host these evenings for individuals who have not traditionally been a dominant part of the bike industry. The nights will be facilitated by bike mechanics and volunteers who are also female or gender variant. We strive to create a safer space where learning, positive vibes and fun happens! On these evenings, SHOP TIME [more...]

Wednesday November 27

Soft Serve Wednesday Bike Polo

Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at 5:30pm. Games usually wrap up at dusk, depending on number and keenness of attendees.

Repeats: Every Wednesday

By: East Van Bike PoloPlease invite all the new & aspiring players ! Soft serve Wednesday (around 6pm) 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 court. Mallets will be provided as well. TV: https://www.btvancouver.ca/videos/learning-to-play-bike-polo/ WEB: www.evbp.ca

Bike Kitchen LGBTQIA2S+ Night

Wednesday, November 27, 2019, 6:15pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Fourth Wednesday of every month

By: AMS Bike Co-op and Bike KitchenLGBTQ2I+ Night takes place on the fourth Wednesday of every month at the shop, from 6:15pm – 9:00pm. This event provides a positive space for anyone in LGBTQ2I+ community to use our shop resources for free in a relaxed environment facilitated by queer mechanics and volunteers. Bring your own bike and fix it with our tools, come with questions and ask away, or just come hang out with other community members and eat some free pizza. Beginners are always welcome! Gender and sexuality will not be policed at this event. We ask those who do not identify as part of [more...]

OCB Members & Volunteer Night

Wednesday, November 27, 2019, 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Repeats: Second and Fourth Wednesday of every month

By: Our Community BikesOn the second and fourth Wednesday night of each month, Our Community Bikes members and volunteers get to use the shop for free! this is a perfect time to get your bike ready for spring and summer riding. Not a member yet? Its easy. The cost is $40 per year. And this gets you access to free shop time on member nights, 10% off used parts, a vote at the OCB AGM, a one time free $5-$15 used part, and the sweet satisfaction of knowing you are helping out your community bike shop!

Thursday November 28

Bike Rides Society (BRS!)

Thursday, November 28, 2019 at 8:00pm. Meet at 8, ride sometime after 8:30.

Repeats: Every Thursday

By: Bike Rides SocietyThis weekly ride will take you places you've never been before in a casual, follow the leader kind of way. All levels welcome, all encouraged; we go as fast as our slowest rider and no one gets left behind! We ride rain or shine, all year round, every Thursday. Anywhere from 6 to 30 riders, BRS is a weekly adventure built for good convo, steady peddling and roads less travelled and/or well loved. Going into it's 7th year, BRS boldly bikes on full of enthusiastic smiles, plenty of laughs and good times. BYO whatever spells a fantastic bike ride for [more...]

Friday November 29

Saturday November 30

Sunday December 1

Soulcycle Charity Pride Ride

Sunday, December 1, 2019, 2:15pm - 3:15pm

Repeats: Every Sunday

By: Celebrities NightclubWe welcome you to join us on Sunday, July 28th for SoulCycle's Charity Pride Ride w/ DJ Carolina Campos and host Venus ????????? Grab your tickets via – bit.ly/soulcycleprideride This class is raising money and awareness for Positive Living BC w/ live DJ Carolina Campos spinning for the duration of the class. Fine print for class: Please arrive 15 minutes early prior to class. If you have not ridden at SOULCycle before you will need to sign a waiver before your ride. There are lockers and full amenities available for all riders. SOULCycle is an inclusive community that welcomes and [more...]

OCB Volunteer Orientation

Sunday, December 1, 2019, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Repeats: First Sunday of every month

By: OCBInterested in learning more about bikes? Or maybe you already know plenty about yer bicycle and want to get your hands working on more bikes?? Well come over and get orientated on how to get involved in our hella rad space! No need to sign up, just roll up at 6:30pm. All humans are welcome, adult and youth. You will get an overview of space, learn a bit about how OCB works, and how being a volunteer benefits you and the community. After your orientation, you can sign up for volunteer shifts – ( http://signup.com/go/tK9rVR ).