Event Listing

Friday May 31

Critical Mass Ride and Roll

Friday, May 31, 2013 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

Saturday June 1

AIDS ride for Africa

Saturday, June 1, 2013 at 10:00am

By: CAP AIDSOrganized by the Canada Africa Partnership on AIDS (CAP/AIDS), the AIDS Ride for Africa (previously Bike2CAPAIDS) is an annual fundraising bike-a-thon in support of local grassroots projects aimed at overcoming HIV&AIDS in African communities. CAP/AIDS has been hosting this event since 2005 in Toronto, Vancouver and Ottawa. Over the years, these bike-a-thons have generated more than $200,000 and have engaged more than 950 participants across the country. These funds go towards many different grassroots projects that together provide a holistic approach to overcoming HIV&AIDS in African communities. These programs include: HIV education for communities, economic empowerment of AIDS orphans and [more...]

Sunday June 2

Cycling Resource Centre

Sunday, June 2, 2013, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Repeats: May 26, June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, August 11, August 25, September 8, September 22, October 6, October 20

By: AMS Bike Co-opThe AMS Bike Co-op is holding a Cycling Resource Center at the Kitsilano Winter Market every second week throughout the market season! Come by to grab a free Vancouver and Greater Vancouver bike map, get a *free tune-up* for your bike, learn about upcoming cycling events and rides, read local cycling resources, and ask any questions you have about cycling! 10am-2pm, rain or shine.

VBC Sunday Leisure Ride

Sunday, June 2, 2013, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Repeats: Every Sunday

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.

Velopalooza Tweed Ride 2013

Sunday, June 2, 2013, 1:00pm - 4:00pm. Meet at 1pm, we ride at 1:30pm SHARP!

By: Chris BruntlettTweed Rides are a worldwide phenomenon – a metropolitan ride with style! It's a celebration of old-fashioned style, cycling, and good times. It's a group bicycle ride on the seawalls, bikeways, and separated lanes of Vancouver, in which the cyclists are encouraged to dress in classic tweed or a smart looking outfit. Any effort made to recreate the spirit of a bygone era is appreciated, and all bicycles, ages, and abilities are most welcome.

Monday June 3

Tuesday June 4

Wednesday June 5

Saddle Up! Art Show

Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 12:00pm - 5:00pm. Opening night June 6 from 7-11pm

Repeats: June 5 - 8, June 12 - 15

By: Chris BentzenWednesday June 5 – Saturday June 15, 2013 OPENING NIGHT: Thursday June 6 from

VBC Wednesday Night Pie Rides

Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at 5:30pm

Repeats: Every Wednesday

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.

PEDAL Women's Night

Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 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 6

Saddle Up! Art Show

Thursday, June 6, 2013, 12:00pm - 5:00pm. Opening night June 6 from 7-11pm

Repeats: June 5 - 8, June 12 - 15

By: Chris BentzenWednesday June 5 – Saturday June 15, 2013 OPENING NIGHT: Thursday June 6 from

PEDAL Introduction to Mechanics/Maintenance Workshop

Thursday, June 6, 2013, 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...]