Event Listing – Velopalooza

Saturday May 29

Explore Cycling

Saturday, May 29, 2010 at 8:00am

Repeats: Every Saturday

By: It's a leisure ride, no pressure.Weekly Saturday rides, starting out from Cap's Bicycle Shop in Sapperton at 8am sharp. Try to get there early, because the ride leaves right at 8am. If you're taking the skytain, get off at Sapperton Station – it's less of a hill to climb. This ride is to get people out and riding. And is a great way to meet new people.

Vancouver Bicycling Meetup Group, VBMG

Saturday, May 29, 2010, 9:00am - 3:00pm. Ride duration varies.

Repeats: Every Sunday and Saturday

By: CindyWe are recreational cyclists who like to explore Vancouver and the surrounding regions on our bikes. Our focus is on having fun, friendly and safe bike rides. In this group you will find many types of rides offered by our team of volunteer organizers.

Streetwise Cycling Course

Saturday, May 29, 2010, 12:00pm - 4:00pm. The course usually goes to 4:30pm

By: VACCWANT TO RIDE MORE? Learn how to ride safely and confidently in the city with a Streetwise Cycling course. This fun, practical and hands-on course is for anyone who’d like to be more comfortable riding in traffic. Through classroom and on-road training you'll learn about the safest place on the road to ride, how to maneuver your bike effectively, communicate with other road users, handle riding at night and in the rain, and more. You’ll gain the skills and confidence you need to enjoy riding in the city! Register now with your Community Centre! Questions? Call the VACC at 604-878-8222

Sunday May 30

Vancouver Bicycling Meetup Group, VBMG

Sunday, May 30, 2010, 9:00am - 3:00pm. Ride duration varies.

Repeats: Every Sunday and Saturday

2nd annual Great Pedalheads Treasure Hunt

Sunday, May 30, 2010, 10:00am - 1:00pm

By: To sign up:Great Pedalheads is kicking off Bike Month with this fun family event that is open to all ages. The hunt will take approximately one hour with prizes for everyone. Give us a call to sign up!

Monday May 31

Bike To Work and Bike To School Week

Monday, May 31, 2010, 8:00am - 8:00pm

By: Vancouver Area Cycling CoalitionThis year, the Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition's Bike to Work Week starts the first week of Bike Month, running form May 31 to June 4. That's less than a month, so visit http://www.biketoworkmetrovan.ca and register your team and start recruiting team members now! Businesses, Schools, and Individuals are all encouraged to participate.

Tuesday June 1

Wednesday June 2

PEDAL Women's Night

Wednesday, June 2, 2010, 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Repeats: First and Third Wednesday of every month

By: Pedal DepotLadies fix your bike night at The Pedal Depot. Come learn to fix your bike with a bunch of great ladies. 1st and 3rd Wednesday each month. $6 to $18 dollars per hour. This is a trans-inclusive space. Hosted at Our Community Bikes or Pedal Depot:. Call to confirm location: 604-708-4992 Why create a women only space? – Because Feminism is not a dirty word and sexism is a problem based on power – Because there is power in the hierarchy of knowledge and sexism is a problem based on power – Because the knowledge of mechanics has been historically [more...]

Thursday June 3

Vancouver Bicycling Meetup Group, VBMG

Thursday, June 3, 2010, 9:00am - 3:00pm. Ride duration varies.

Repeats: Every Sunday and Saturday

PEDAL Introduction to Mechanics/Maintenance Workshop

Thursday, June 3, 2010, 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Repeats: First Thursday of every month

By: PEDALOffered by PEDAL (Pedal Energy Development Alternatives), an organization that develops and promotes the use of pedal powered technology, the workshop is for individuals interested in learning in a more structured, classroom like way. The course covers drivetrain maintenance, brake and gear adjustment and flat tire repair. Courses are held at Our Community Bikes, 3283 Main Street near 17th Avenue, on the first Thursday of every month from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. We generally believe that a class of 6 people is the ideal size for effective hands-on learning with a qualified mechanic. The cost is $40 per person which must [more...]

Friday June 4

Bike to Work Week Wrap up BBQ

Friday, June 4, 2010, 4:30pm - 7:00pm

By: ErinJoin us to celebrate commuter cycling at this fun, free outdoor BBQ in Creekside Park, just north of Science World. Entertainment, great company, cycling resources, free bike maintenance, and the grand opening of the Bike Tree.

Solar Bike Tree Launch

Friday, June 4, 2010 at 5:30pm

By: Garden Heart ProductionsThe Art of Parking. Cyclists can now park their bikes in a more artful way in front of Science World. The Solar Bike Tree is part sculpture, part bike rack, part solar powered lamp post. The piece was installed just before the Olympics, but will be officially christened by Mayor Robertson at 5:30 pm, Fri. June 4th during the VACC Bike to Work Week wrap up BBQ.

In the House Festival

Friday, June 4, 2010 at 7:00pm. Festival lasts 3 days!

By: In the House FestivalJune 4-6, 2010, the In the House Festival brings live performances of all kinds into the homes of Commercial Drive. Time: Box office opens at 5 pm On Friday, June 4th, and at noon on Saturday, June 5th and Sunday, June 6th. The first show is at 7:00 pm on June 4th and 2:00 pm on June 5th + 6th. Address: The box office is located on Napier and Victoria. All the venues are in the surrounding neighbourhood. Tickets: Single tickets: $13 adults / $8.00 kids 4-show pass: $45 adults / $25.00 kids Weekend pass: $85 adults / $65 kids [more...]

Kickoff Party Processional Ride

Friday, June 4, 2010 at 7:15pm

By: Ron RichingsAn easy but majestic ride to the Velopalooza Kickoff Party. Pedal to the fun in style with hundreds ? of your close cycling friends.

Kickoff Party

Friday, June 4, 2010, 8:00pm - 2:00am

By: Veloloveat the WISE HALL 1882 Adanac Street, Vancouver BC $8 in advance $10 at the door Tickets are available at The Bike Doctor on Broadway, Bikes on the Drive, Our Community Bikes, or through Paypal at this link https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=2662QDRXHHF9C gastown roller sprints 8-9pm, The Bicycle Shed Ensemble 9-945pm The Pernell Reichert Band 10:25-11:15pm RICH HOPE 11:45pm-1am bike valet parking (by donation for the VACC) 8pm-2am

DBB Vancouver Club Ride

Friday, June 4, 2010 at 8:30pm

By: Dead Baby Bikes Vancouver ChapterThe Dead Baby Bike Club meets every first Friday of the month for a group ride. Choppers, Freakbikes and Tallbikes are encouraged, but all cyclists are welcome. BYOB, be prepared for an occasional stop @ local pubs. June Club Ride meets @ Pandora Park in East Van 8:30PM. Destination this month: WISE hall Via ?????. email shutrackbike.com for more info.