Event Listing – Velopalooza

Friday October 29

Pedal Revolutionary Radio Show: Making clean airwaves since 2000

Friday, October 29, 2010, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Repeats: Last Friday of every month

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!

Critical Mass Ride and Roll

Friday, October 29, 2010 at 5:30pm. Meet at 5:30, ride at 6.

Repeats: Last Friday of every month

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

VeloWeen: Witches and Warlocks Ball

Friday, October 29, 2010, 8:00pm - 2:00am

By: Witches, Warlocks, Incubuses and all other Halloween crittersWitches, Warlocks, Incubuses and other Halloween creatures that bump in the night. Our night to celebrate the powers of light and mostly the dark is upon us. The heretics known as the BlackBerry wood will lead us into a trance of dance madness. The curse of the Creaking Planks will begin the evening. The wizard known as Timothy Wisdom will cast spells until the late hours. Potions will be drunk, demons gate spells will be cast and humans (people who forget to come in costume) will be feasted upon.

Saturday October 30

Explore Cycling

Saturday, October 30, 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, October 30, 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, October 30, 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.

VELO-veneration: Bike Shrine Project

Saturday, October 30, 2010, 5:00pm - 9:00pm

By: Fleurie HunterThe Parade of Lost Souls: SECRET SOULS WALK VELO-veneration • A special act of paying homage to the pedal-driven, human-powered vehicles in our lives past and present. To acknowledge the excellence and perfection of the bicycle, and to celebrate the empowerment of creative freedom and community collaboration in conceiving art. Join us for an enchanted evening of story-telling, shrine-decorating, and exploring the deep-dark nooks of your iimagination. Playful yet mysterious – expect the unexpected and prepare to be pleasantly surprised… Bring your own: ☠Bikes ☠Pieces ☠Stories ☠Costumes

Sunday October 31

Vancouver Bicycling Meetup Group, VBMG

Sunday, October 31, 2010, 9:00am - 3:00pm. Ride duration varies.

Repeats: Every Sunday and Saturday

Monday November 1

Velopalooza 2011 poster contest

Monday, November 1, 2010 at 11:59pm

Repeats: November 20 - December 15

By: Velopalooza 2011ATTENTION all artists and bike lovers alike: Think you can create a poster that represents bike fun in Vancouver? We are accepting submissions for the 2011 Velopalooza poster. The chosen poster will receive an award, be posted around the city, on the VELOPALOOZA website (www.velopalooza.ca) and used as handbills. Details: >deadline EXTENDED to Dec. 15th >prizes include: $300 cash $50 gift certificate to Vanprint http://www.vanprint.com/ >email your submissions to infovelopalooza.ca with VELOPALOOZA POSTER

Tuesday November 2

Velopalooza 2011 poster contest

Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at 11:59pm

Repeats: November 20 - December 15

Wednesday November 3

Explore Cycling

Wednesday, November 3, 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.

PEDAL Women's Night

Wednesday, November 3, 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...]

Velopalooza 2011 poster contest

Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at 11:59pm

Repeats: November 20 - December 15

Thursday November 4

PEDAL Introduction to Mechanics/Maintenance Workshop

Thursday, November 4, 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...]

Velopalooza 2011 poster contest

Thursday, November 4, 2010 at 11:59pm

Repeats: November 20 - December 15