Event Listing

Tuesday June 29

Wednesday June 30

Explore Cycling

Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at 6:00pm. sharp!

Repeats: Every Wednesday

By: CindyWeekly Wednesday rides, starting out from Cap's Bicycle Shop in Sapperton at 6pm sharp. Try to get there early, because the ride leaves right at 6pm. This ride is to get people out and riding. Great way to meet new people. It's a leisure ride, no pressure. Sorry, I have no idea where or how long the ride will be. The ride may be canceled due if heavy rain.

Thursday July 1

CANCELED: Basic Bike Repair Workshop

Moved to July 8

Was: Thursday, July 1, 2010, 6:30pm - 9:30pm

By: For more info or to register, contactOffered by PEDAL (Pedal Energy Development Alternatives), an organization that develops and promotes the use of pedal powered technology, the course covers drivetrain maintenance, brake and gear adjustment and flat tire repair. Courses are taught by an Our Community Bikes staff member. Cost is $40 plus tax. Bring your bike and a snack.

Friday July 2

Dead Baby Bikes Vancouver Club Ride

Friday, July 2, 2010 at 8:00pm

By: shuChopper ride and social gathering – meet up, hang out, drink beverages, ride crazy bikes. Choppers and tallbikes encouraged, not mandatory. July ride meets up @ strathcona park. we meet up the first friday of each month, 8ish. Ride starts at dusk, route TBA.

Saturday July 3

Explore Cycling

Saturday, July 3, 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.

Valley VeloRiders Weekly Group Ride

Saturday, July 3, 2010, 9:00am - 11:00am. Ride starts at 9:30 AM

Repeats: Every Saturday

By: Richard Edge*Leisure – Easy (15-22 kph)* A leisurely pace and a distance of 20 km. Includes rollers and mild hills (3-4% grade). Re-group at hills and/or for slower riders if group spreads out. No one left behind and children are welcome. We ride from historic Fort Langley, the birthplace of BC, to Derby Reach and back via the Fort to Fort Trail. Mountain bikes or hybrids best suited for this ride. Recumbents are welcome and encouraged.

Vancouver Bicycling Meetup Group, VBMG

Saturday, July 3, 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 Workshops

Saturday, July 3, 2010 at 12:00pm

By: Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition 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!

Sunday July 4

Vancouver Bicycling Meetup Group, VBMG

Sunday, July 4, 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.

Monday July 5

1 Week Kids Bike Camp: 12-15 yr old

Monday, July 5, 2010, 9:00am - 2:00pm

Repeats: Every Monday in July, fifth Friday in July 9

By: Kevin ChanThis course introduces youth to the fundamentals of safe and fun bicycle riding. It will feature bike handling skills, road safety, route planning, group riding techniques, and basic emergency mechanics. Students need to have their own bike and helmet. Students are be required to have basic cycling skills in order to participate – the ability to start unassisted from a full stop and to ride in a (mostly) straight line. The course is $115 per person for the week. Call 604-257-8388 to book the class!