Event Listing – Velopalooza

Wednesday April 29

West Point Cycles - Beginners Ride

Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at 6:00pm

Repeats: Every Wednesday

By: AndreaLead by veteran West Point Cycles staffer, Andrea Taylor, we offer 3 different rides each week. We have rides on Wednesday evening, Saturday morning and Sunday morning. Wednesday evening is our beginners ride starting at West Point Multisport (3780 West 10th. Ave. – South Side of the Street) at 6pm. This ride is a great ride for beginners to learn the skills required to ride in a group, get comfortable on their bike and simply have fun. The pace is approx. 20km/hour and the ride is a no-drop ride so no one is left behind. If you are interested in [more...]

Thursday April 30

Friday May 1

Seawall Summer Cycles

Friday, May 1, 2015, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Repeats: First and Third Friday and Saturday of every month

By: Rudy PospisilI am a Firefighter cycling around the globe for charity. I train weekends cycling and love to cycle with or introduce cyclists to the sport of cycling on our Stanley Park Seawall. Its 1st and 3rd Fridays and Saturdays each month through the summer staring June 13 . Meeting at 10 AM at the rowing club on the seawall. Helmet and bike required easy rides good for beginners as well. Aprox 2 hours. Email to confirm attendance rudypospisil75hotmail.com www.firefightercycle.com is my website

Saturday May 2

West Point Cycles - Group Training Ride

Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 8:00am

Repeats: Every Saturday

By: AndreaLead by veteran West Point Cycles staffer, Andrea Taylor, we offer 3 different rides each week. We have rides on Wednesday evening, Saturday morning and Sunday morning. Saturday morning is our group training ride starting at West Point Multisport (3780 West 10th. Ave. – South Side of the Street) at 8am. If you are planning to ride a Fondo, a charity ride or just looking to keep up with the group, this ride offers a faster pace and longer distance. Its a great way to ride into shape or improve your fitness with a group of people with similar goals. [more...]

Seawall Summer Cycles

Saturday, May 2, 2015, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Repeats: First and Third Friday and Saturday of every month

Dead Baby Bikes Monthly Club Ride

Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 7:00pm. Meet at 7 ride at 8.

Repeats: First Saturday of every month

By: DB SHUThe Vancouver chapter of Dead Baby Bikes hosts a group ride around the city. Choppers, Tallbikes and Freakbikes are encouraged, not required. BYOB – we make multiple stops during our ride for refreshments.

Sunday May 3

West Point Cycles - Social Ride

Sunday, May 3, 2015 at 8:00am

Repeats: Every Sunday

By: AndreaLead by veteran West Point Cycles staffer, Andrea Taylor, we offer 3 different rides each week. We have rides on Wednesday evening, Saturday morning and Sunday morning. Sunday mornings ride is our social ride starting at West Point Multisport (3780 West 10th. Ave. – South Side of the Street) at 8am. This ride is great for anyone looking for a good time on the road and non-competitive atmosphere. The ride travels at a “conversational pace” that is generally flat or rolling and the pace is approx. 25km/hour. The duration is approx. 3 1/2 hours. If you are interested in any [more...]

MEC North Van Meet-up Road Ride

Sunday, May 3, 2015, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Repeats: Every Sunday

By: NicolaLike to ride? So do we! Come join us Sunday mornings for a free group ride. Rides are open to all cyclists with road bikes who can maintain a minimum speed of 20km/hr and are comfortable riding in traffic. Typical rides will be 2-3 hrs. No-drop rides = No rider left behind.

MEC NVAN Meet-up Road Ride

Sunday, May 3, 2015, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Repeats: Every Sunday

By: MECLike to ride? So do we! Come join us Sunday mornings for a free group ride. Rides are open to all cyclists with road bikes who can maintain a minimum speed of 20km/hr and are comfortable riding in traffic. Typical rides will be 2-3 hrs. No-drop rides = No rider left behind. Rider Gear Requirements: Approved helmet Front and rear lights Spare tube or patch kit Pump or CO2 inflator Multitool or allen key set Water bottle/Snack Appropriate clothing for the weather If you have any questions please contact Nicola at nicola.gildersleevemec.ca or call 604-990-4417

MEC Advanced Meet-up Road Ride

Sunday, May 3, 2015, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Repeats: Every Sunday

By: MECCOME RIDE WITH MEC VANCOUVER! Join us Sunday mornings for a free advanced group ride around our beautiful city! This ride is open to all road cyclists who are in training for the big cycling events and want a challenging ride every week. This ride is all about hill climbing, power development and increasing your ride pace! All rides start and end at the Vancouver store Gear check available All rides are led by two advanced road-riding MEC staff members Must be an intermediate/advanced road cyclist(no commuters or other type of bikes) Please note, you must bring your own bike [more...]

MEC Langely Meet-up Ride

Sunday, May 3, 2015, 9:30am - 10:30am

Repeats: Every Sunday

By: MEC LangleyLike to ride? So do we! Join us every Sunday for our free meet-up road ride. Rides are open to all cyclists with road bikes who can maintain a minimum speed of 20km/hr and are comfortable riding in traffic. Typical rides will be 90 minutes. No-drop rides = No rider left behind.

MEC Touring Meet-up Ride

Sunday, May 3, 2015, 9:30am - 11:30am

Repeats: Every Sunday

By: MECCOME RIDE WITH MEC VANCOUVER! Join us Sunday mornings for a free touring group ride around our beautiful city! This ride is open to all types of riding levels who want a challenging workout but are not a competitive road cyclist. This ride is all about a scenic ride around the city that will give you a good Sunday morning workout. All rides start and end at the Vancouver store Gear check available All rides are led by one cyclist MEC staff member For beginner cyclists(commuters or other type of bikes welcome) Please note, you must bring your own bike [more...]

MEC Vancouver Meet-up Ride

Sunday, May 3, 2015 at 9:30am

Repeats: Every Sunday

By: MEC VancouverCome join us for a fun and free ride through Vancouver! Each week we will take you on a tour through some of the best road-riding the city has to offer. Rides will be tailored to suit the abilities and comfort levels of those in attendance. Bring a friend or come out to make a friend who loves riding as much as you do! We started offering rides for beginners as well as intermediate riders, ranging from 20-60km. Please note, you must bring your own bike and all related cycling gear to the meet-up ride! Please come prepared with the [more...]

Vancouver Wheelmen 5th Annual Vintage Bike Swap

Sunday, May 3, 2015, 10:00am - 4:00pm

By: tedAt the Britannia Greenway next to The Drive Organics – 1661 Napier Street. Come dig in to our rusty gold! To register as a vendor please email

East Van Bike Polo presents Soft Serve Sunday

Sunday, May 3, 2015 at 1:00pm. Games usually wrap up in the late afternoon/early evening, depending on number and keenness of attendees.

Repeats: Every Sunday

By: JeffSoft Serve Sundays is East Van Bike Polo's program for newer and casual players, held at Grandview Park on Sundays from 1 PM onwards, weather permitting. 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! To start playing, you should be able to ride a bike with one hand. You can use your own bike, or borrow one at the court. Mallets will be provided [more...]

Monday May 4

Tuesday May 5

MEC Langely Meet-up Ride

Tuesday, May 5, 2015, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday

By: MEC LangleyLike to ride? So do we! Join us every Tuesday for our free meet-up road ride. Rides are open to all cyclists with road bikes who can maintain a minimum speed of 20km/hr and are comfortable riding in traffic. Typical rides will be 1 hr -90 min. No-drop rides = No rider left behind.