Event Listing – Velopalooza

Wednesday May 31

Bike to Work Week

Wednesday, May 31, 2017, 6:00am - 6:00pm

By: HUBBike to Work Week is a community event to celebrate bike commuting across Metro Vancouver! Visit over 75 Celebration Stations offering free drinks, snacks, bike mechanic services and great prizes. Why register? Along with winning more prizes, your logged trips help us work with local leaders to improve cycling infrastructure in your communities. Be part of the change and help make Metro Vancouver a happier, healthier place to live, work and play!

Bike to School Week

Wednesday, May 31, 2017, 8:00am - 4:00pm

By: HUBBike to School Week is a free, fun, week-long celebration for kids of all ages and abilities. It's a great way to build on your school's participation in our Bike to School courses, and helps reinforce kids' natural interest in cycling. Read on to learn more about the event! Bike to School Week coincides with Spring Bike to Work Week, May 29 – June 2, 2017. HUB coordinates the event in Metro Vancouver only. Check out Bike to Work BC for information about participating in other regions. Registration for Bike to School Week 2017 is now open! https://bikehub.ca/bike-to-school/bike-to-school-week/register

Kids Bike Library

Wednesday, May 31, 2017, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Repeats: Every Wednesday

By: Cynthia WilliamsOn Wednesdays, the Kids Bike Library (KBL) runs out of The Bike Kitchen on Wednesdays from 10am – 6pm with free tune-ups for kids bikes from 4pm – 6pm. The KBL is similar to a regular library, but with bikes! On Wednesdays from 10am – 6pm at The Bike Kitchen, kids and youth can come trade a bike they have outgrown for one their size (includes bikes with 20” wheels or smaller). Unlike a regular library, you can keep the bike for as long as you need it without having to worry about renewing. Access to the Kids Bike Library [more...]

Velopalooza Ideas Meeting!

Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at 6:30pm

By: VelopaloozaDo you have ideas for Velopalooza this year? Are you thinking of doing a ride? Come to our meeting! Velopalooza is Friday, June 9 to Sunday, June 25. Come out and meet the Velopalooza team, and help us make Velopalooza more popular and tun! Creative Coworkers, our meeting space, has secure indoor bike parking. To get in, buzz #010, and use the elevator to bring your bike downstairs where the bike parking and meeting space is. All ideas welcome!

Thursday June 1

Bike to Work Week

Thursday, June 1, 2017, 6:00am - 6:00pm

Bike to School Week

Thursday, June 1, 2017, 8:00am - 4:00pm

Bike Rides Society

Thursday, June 1, 2017 at 8:00pm. Meet at 8, Ride at 8:30.

Repeats: Every Thursday

By: The PrigA weekly follow the leader adventure through all the streets you never knew existed. All levels welcome, all riders desired; no one gets left behind! BYO-whatever you need for a night on two wheels.

Friday June 2

Bike to Work Week

Friday, June 2, 2017, 6:00am - 6:00pm

Bike to School Week

Friday, June 2, 2017, 8:00am - 4:00pm

Saturday June 3

Bike to Work Week

Saturday, June 3, 2017, 6:00am - 6:00pm

Sunday June 4

BC Commuter Challenge

Sunday, June 4, 2017, 6:00am - 6:00pm

Repeats: June 4 - 10

By: BESTThe 2017 BC Commuter Challenge will take place this year from June 4-10, during Canada's National Environment Week. This popular event encourages Canadians to leave their cars at home and rewards walking, cycling, carpooling/ride-sharing, taking transit and telecommuting. It’s free to join, and ALL participants are eligible to win one of the great prizes donated by our generous sponsors! If you're interested in learning more, check out the Website, like the BEST Facebook page, and follow us on Twitter! You're also welcome to send us a message.

Bike to Work Week

Sunday, June 4, 2017, 6:00am - 6:00pm

Soft Serve Sundays Bike Polo

Sunday, June 4, 2017 at 1:00pm. Games usually wrap up in the late afternoon/early evening, depending on number and keenness of attendees.

Repeats: Every Sunday

By: East Van Bike PoloSoft 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 June 5

BC Commuter Challenge

Monday, June 5, 2017, 6:00am - 6:00pm

Repeats: June 4 - 10

Tuesday June 6

BC Commuter Challenge

Tuesday, June 6, 2017, 6:00am - 6:00pm

Repeats: June 4 - 10

Purple & Yellow Night

Tuesday, June 6, 2017, 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday

By: AMS Bike Co-op and Bike KitchenEvery Tuesday (except holidays – check our calendar for shop closures), we run Purple and Yellow Volunteer Night from 6pm to 9pm at the Bike Kitchen. Simply drop in (no registration required!) and help us fix up injured P&Y bikes, build new members of the fleet, and paint the bikes their signature hues. No experience necessary – we have senior program leaders at every P&Y Volunteer Night to help you learn. People of all ages are welcome!