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By: Saw-monCome join us for an early morning fresh bike ride. This leisurely morning ride would set you up for a productive work/study/… day. We will go for a ride every morning during the velopalooza festival and might continue the event even after the festival. Destination would be a surprise 🙂 Refreshments + snacks to share with other happy riders is highly recommended. meeting point map: http://goo.gl/maps/RP8W RSVP at the facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/334924146581105/

By: Velo-city GlobalVelo-city Global is the world's premier international cycling planning conference. The four day event offers delegates from around the world a chance to share best practices for creating and sustaining cycling-friendly cities, where bicycles are valued as part of daily transport and recreation. In 2011 this conference is being held in Vancouver! A conference fee is involved. $ Register now at: http://www.velo-city2012.com/registration/register-online http://www.velo-city2012blog.com http://www.facebook.com/velocityconference

By: Johnny AppleseedYou are what you eat.  Prepare to meet your maker!  From the ocean to the orchard, a picturesque meander along False Creek, English Bay and downtown waterfront, ending 3pm as Main Street farmer's market begins at Thornton Park, Station Street by the VIA Rail Station, Pacific Central.  Bring pannier, bag or basket and as much cash as you want to spend on fresh locally grown organic produce.  Route is almost entirely on greenway or separated bike lanes.  Free gift for riders who complete the ride.   Vancouver Farmer's Market info: www.eatlocal.org CASH ONLY at the market.

By: Travis CycleField games, Food garden appreciation, Forest games, Forest sensory walk. Park hoppin: Strathcona, CRAB, Stanley Parks. Led by leaders from Catching the Spirit Youth Society. www.catchingthespirit.com

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.

By: Art WheelersThe Art Wheelers are guided bicycle led art tours that explore Vancouver’s vibrant collection of public art along the city’s dedicated bike lanes. Join us and take in works of public art from Vancouver City's Public Art Program and the Vancouver Biennale that are installed along the seawall. Summer 2012 tours run from Coal Harbour to Olympic Village every Wednesday evening from 6-8pm from June 20- September 19. The cost is $20 per person and registration for each week is limited. You can make a reservation at http://www.artwheelers.com/p/reservations_11.html

By: Ron RichingsRide, sample Gelato, ride some more, eat some more Gelato. Repeat, until we are all … satisfied. Bring money for your favourite frozen treats!

By: Dan FassWe will ride along the path of Gibson Creek, one of the longest creeks in Vancouver, from its source to where it used to empty into False Creek.  This moderately-paced ride will have a number of stops, including one at Gibby's Field—three City lots containing a piece of creek bed that follows the path of Gibson Creek.  The ride will finish close to the VCC-Clark SkyTrain station.

By: Amy Walker, George RahiJoin us for our second year as we invite you to show & tell, listen, dance and turn up the volume on Vancouver's best DIY bike sound systems. Last year we heard a range of systems: big, small, simple, complex, slick and tricked out or made completely from salvaged materials! This year: an exciting new route, a "Daisy Chain Challenge," and extemporaneous & interactive jam with the Freestyle Focus Group (FFG)… All DIY bike sound systems welcome! IMPORTANT: To keep things tight we'll plan sets so please contact organizers by June 25 and we'll schedule you for one of our [more...]

By: dafidylanCANCELLED. We're going to bomb the city with seed bombs of all kinds.  Let's spread growth and seeds everywhere!  We'll bike around to vacant lots, traffic circles, back alleys, even your back yard if you'd like! The more people the merrier.  There will be a seed bomb making session before this date, and you are more than welcome to bring your own.  Let's cover the city with wonderful plants!

By: Saw-monCome join us for an early morning fresh bike ride. This leisurely morning ride would set you up for a productive work/study/… day. We will go for a ride every morning during the velopalooza festival and might continue the event even after the festival. Destination would be a surprise 🙂 Refreshments + snacks to share with other happy riders is highly recommended. meeting point map: http://goo.gl/maps/RP8W RSVP at the facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/334924146581105/

By: Velo-city GlobalVelo-city Global is the world's premier international cycling planning conference. The four day event offers delegates from around the world a chance to share best practices for creating and sustaining cycling-friendly cities, where bicycles are valued as part of daily transport and recreation. In 2011 this conference is being held in Vancouver! A conference fee is involved. $ Register now at: http://www.velo-city2012.com/registration/register-online http://www.velo-city2012blog.com http://www.facebook.com/velocityconference

By: Ron RichingsBring your diamond frames, tall bikes, BMX, recumbent, cruisers, homemade, cargo, in fact ALL bikes for a promenade around False Creek.  Unicycles, nanocycles, tricycles, quads, in fact any number of wheels.  Strange bikes of all kinds.   Show off what you've got!   A FUN ride for those in the Parade, and for those who only get to watch.

By: Vancouver Cycle ChicMikael Colville-Andersen is known as Denmark's bicycle ambassador. His approach to urban cycling promotion are well known through his blog Copenhagenize.com, and his Copenhagen cycle chic blog helped launch the global bicycle boom. He was born in Fort McMurray and grew up in Calgary. He will speak on his four goals for promoting urban cycling, and about "bicycle culture by design" — how the current traffic planning mindset is outdated and how design can create a mainstream bicycle culture.

By: dafidylanI'm going to make a whole bunch of moss mixes, that we can all bike around the city to paint on walls.  If you haven't heard of this google moss graffiti. Bring a nice stencil, paint brushes, creativity, excitement, good walls to go to.   We will end near where Midnight Mass starts, for those who may want to go on that ride.

By: GermainDon't know where Simon is. But I want to do this again. Bring weather appropriative clothing, your favourite beverage, and a friend. Discover a different side of Vancouver, the night before Critical Mass.

By: Saw-monCome join us for an early morning fresh bike ride. This leisurely morning ride would set you up for a productive work/study/… day. We will go for a ride every morning during the velopalooza festival and might continue the event even after the festival. Destination would be a surprise 🙂 Refreshments + snacks to share with other happy riders is highly recommended. meeting point map: http://goo.gl/maps/RP8W RSVP at the facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/334924146581105/

By: Velo-city GlobalVelo-city Global is the world's premier international cycling planning conference. The four day event offers delegates from around the world a chance to share best practices for creating and sustaining cycling-friendly cities, where bicycles are valued as part of daily transport and recreation. In 2011 this conference is being held in Vancouver! A conference fee is involved. $ Register now at: http://www.velo-city2012.com/registration/register-online http://www.velo-city2012blog.com http://www.facebook.com/velocityconference

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!

By: Tim YzermanAnyone interested in a group ride on Friday? Contact timyzermangmail.com to RSVP. We are planning to ride from Maple Meadows Station by taking the 3:50 train from downtown which arrives at Maple Meadows station (Pitt Meadows – Dunn Ave at West St) at 4:34 and riding back to the King George station in Surrey. We will be riding the Golden Ears bridge and back to Surrey on a route that is almost entirely on a greenway. I will email you my phone number if you RSVP to make it easier to meet at the station. Thanks, Tim Yzerman Chair HUB [more...]

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

By: Vancouver Cycle ChicCycle Chic Social is a celebration of style, art, and design in Vancouver. Cyclists and non-cyclists welcome. —A grand entrance by the Bicycle Babes. —Live fashion installation by Fashionilla featuring local retailers and designers Bianca Barr Jewellery, Bhana Designs, Cuchè Bikinis, Rowan Sky Shoes, Neighbour Clothing, and more. —DJ sets by Bikes, So Real and City of Glass. —Art installation by Beaumont Studios and decor by Colin Moore. —Product Demos by Opus Bicycles, Whoa! Nellie Bikes, Grass Frames, and more. —Drinks by Boneta. —Nibbles by MarkED and Earnest Ice Cream. —Held in the beautiful former location of Boneta restaurant, in [more...]

By: Mimi LauzonThe Fashionilla Bicycle Babes are at it again and our June 29th mini ride is just the beginning of the summer rides! We are a community group of fashion lovin bicycle riders who cruise and raise funds for various charities.  Our goal is to promote cycling with fashion and music. Join us for our summer kick-off mini ride starting at Davie & Marinaside Crescent at 8:30pm and riding to Boneta's in Gastown for a bike loving fashion party! Come dressed to impress! Sponsored by http://www.fashionilla.com/ After party has an entrance fee.

By: Saw-monCome join us for an early morning fresh bike ride. This leisurely morning ride would set you up for a productive work/study/… day. We will go for a ride every morning during the velopalooza festival and might continue the event even after the festival. Destination would be a surprise 🙂 Refreshments + snacks to share with other happy riders is highly recommended. meeting point map: http://goo.gl/maps/RP8W RSVP at the facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/334924146581105/

By: Saw-monGet on your bike, load your weapons with a clear transparent H2O solution and head to the Olympic village for an hour of deadly bike ride. meeting point map: http://goo.gl/maps/fVRK RSVP at the facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/422764217754188/ For each event, we meet at 11:45am and ride at 12:15pm Also you could RSVP for each individual weekly event at [June 16] WGBW I https://www.facebook.com/events/300617500029631/ [June 23] WGBW II https://www.facebook.com/events/476069402407217/ [June 30] WGBW III https://www.facebook.com/events/303849333036461/

By: Common GroundThe year was 1982. Against the backdrop of the escalating nuclear arms race, 170 different groups cooperated to create Vancouver's first Walk for Peace. 35,000 people gathered that first year, then 65,000 in 1983, and by 1984 it was 100,000. We gathered at Kitsilano Beach forming a river of people that poured over Burrard Bridge to a concert stage at Sunset Beach. It was magnificent. Now it's 2012, the 30th anniversary: time for all of us, together. Saturday, June 30, gather at noon at Kits Beach (the exact location TBA). Then walk with your bike or ride out in front [more...]

By: Ulrike RodriguesWE WILL RIDE TODAY! If we're tough enough to ride alleys, we're tough enough to ride in a summer rain! Call me crazy, but it's mild and lush out there I can't resist the idea of pedaling a bit today. That'll make the hot chocolate taste even sweeter! — Ulrike ——————————————————– Vancouver has an extensive, uncharted network of laneways. As any bike messenger will tell you, back alleys offer an authentic glimpse of the city you won't see in tourist postcards. On this moderate-level ride we'll meet in historic Mount Pleasant's BIKES FOR ALL bike shop, then head out to [more...]

By: Sir Arlin ffrench the 1stA casual afternoon of old tyme bike racing. Tweed wear mandatory to race.  Think 1892. Gentlemen require jackets,  Ladies require skirts or bloomers. Wool socks. No jeans or spandex. Helmets preferable, but fancy hats are acceptable. Bicycles are to be of one gear, with bars coming in a backwards fashion from the stem. Entry is 5 dollars and a bootlegged beverage. 10 dollars in coins will be needed during the ride. (All purchases will be of the utmost nourishing or memorable value.) Prizes for race, prizes for costumes.

By: Garry HarringtonA visually stunning adventure by bike: Reveal the Path explores the world’s playgrounds in Europe’s snow capped mountains, Scotland’s lush valleys, Alaska’s rugged coastal beaches and Morocco’s high desert landscapes. Ride along and get lost in the wonders of the world… Meet the locals living modest yet seemingly fulfilling lives, leading us to question what it means to live an inspired life – however humble or extravagant. Filmed across four continents and featuring Tour Divide race legends, Matthew Lee & Kurt Refsnider, this immersive film is sure to ignite the dream in you. Join in as the creators of Ride [more...]

By: Jacs ApolloOn November 30th 1979 Pink Floyd released an album called "The Wall". On June 30th, 2012 a group of elevated individuals will bike the Sea Wall during the entirety of the album which is 1 hour and 21 minutes. This ride will meet at the big birds in the Olympic Village at 8:30 pm, ride at 9pm sharp and will end at 3rd beach. At 3rd beach we shall enjoy music and beverages until you feel like leaving. It will be an almost fulll moon this night but all sorts of trippy lights are appreciated to keep everyone comfortably numb.Is [more...]

By: Saw-monCome join us for an early morning fresh bike ride. This leisurely morning ride would set you up for a productive work/study/… day. We will go for a ride every morning during the velopalooza festival and might continue the event even after the festival. Destination would be a surprise 🙂 Refreshments + snacks to share with other happy riders is highly recommended. meeting point map: http://goo.gl/maps/RP8W RSVP at the facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/334924146581105/

By: Kevin BrucePresented by the BC Randonneurs, the Canada Day Populaire runs every July 1, and covers a distance in kilometres equivalent to the number of years since confederation. Membership in the BC Randonneurs is not required, but there is a $20 ride fee. The ride starts in Fort Langley at 8:00 AM. For more info, please visit: http://www.randonneurs.bc.ca/CanPop.html

By: LanceA group of Portland peeps are in town for Velopalooza.  Join us for brunch and then show us your city.  We can easily be spotted, simply look for the plaid shirts/skits, tight pants, fixies, and our mustaches (just kidding).  Just look for 6 portlanders drinking in coffee.  We don't mind distance but we tend to move slow.  Do you have a favorite district/neighborhood?  What is your favorite local shop?  Best bike route? How about a favorite coffee or pie shop?  Best pub?  Free and interesting museums?  Our only request is that we are back in time for the "6 pack [more...]

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.

By: Erin & PetrA sweet cruiser ride through 6 parks in the east side of Vancouver where your favorite beverage is most enjoyable. Bring a six pack and your helmet.

By: SlogoIt's that time of year again – VELOPALOOZA – and that can only mean one thing – time to ride bikes, watch baseball and drink beers. This is on Canada Day, so we will be buying tickets beforehand so please let me know by early June if you want to come so we can buy advance tickets. Tickets start at $12.50

By: dafidylanCANCELLED. We're going to bomb the city with seed bombs of all kinds.  Let's spread growth and seeds everywhere!  We'll bike around to vacant lots, traffic circles, back alleys, even your back yard if you'd like! The more people the merrier.  There will be a seed bomb making session before this date, and you are more than welcome to bring your own.  Let's cover the city with wonderful plants!

By: veloloverSunday Night, July 1st, 2012    Clothing Optional!        Full Moon is July 3rd so sky should be fairly bright        Yes, it will be weather dependant, unfortunately. Stay tuned to this velopalooza event blog for details if it is rainy.        Not a media event or a protest. We hope it will be a comfortable, fun, thrilling, summer night ride. So don't invite media. Don't take anyone's nude picture unless you explicitly get their permission, please.        It's a "Midnight Ride" because we will be riding at midnight but we leave [more...]

By: Saw-monCome join us for an early morning fresh bike ride. This leisurely morning ride would set you up for a productive work/study/… day. We will go for a ride every morning during the velopalooza festival and might continue the event even after the festival. Destination would be a surprise 🙂 Refreshments + snacks to share with other happy riders is highly recommended. meeting point map: http://goo.gl/maps/RP8W RSVP at the facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/334924146581105/

By: Ron RichingsRecumbent riders get together with others of their kind to ride and talk about 'bents.  The good, the not so, and the strange. Don't have a recumbent yet, but bent curious?  Come on along and see what the fuss is all about. Hint:  Can you ride your diamond frame for several hours and honestly say that nothing hurts?  Many bent riders can…

By: Red Sara and Bicycle Buddha"In order to ride the path, you must become the path itself." Explore cycling as meditation on this casual ride to discover some of the buddha's East Van hangouts. A tasty plate of various dharma flavours both western and Asian, from ancient tradition to contemporary free-style. No experience or familiarity with formal buddhism required, just bring your bike and a little curiosity. Tea and snack provided. The ride will finish close to its starting place, by 5:00 pm.

By: Ron RichingsRide will have seven stops.  At each stop some riders will act out, or tell a personal story about one of the sins:   wrath, greed, sloth, pride,  envy, lust and gluttony.  Gluttony will likely be the last stop. Although lust may be the end of the line for some…

By: VelopaloozaFinish off Velopalooza — and your long weekend — in bike style with a leisurely ride to the 6pm picnic at the south end of Trout Lake. Bring food to share, and plan for fun. Time to share all your stories about this year's Velopalooza.

By: VelopaloozaFinish off Velopalooza — and your long weekend — with a picnic at the south end of Trout Lake. Bring food to share, and plan for fun. Time to share all your stories about this year's Velopalooza.

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...]