February 2012 Calendar

Wednesday February 1

Bring Money

PEDAL Women's Night

Wednesday, February 1, 2012, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Repeats: First and Third Wednesday of every month

Meet At:

Pedal Depot
1830 Ontario Street (at 2nd Avenue)

Contact Info:

e-mail
pedalpower.org/pedal-depot/
604-708-4992
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...]Read comments and more

Thursday February 2

Bring Money

PEDAL Introduction to Mechanics/Maintenance Workshop

Thursday, February 2, 2012, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Repeats: First Thursday of every month

Meet At:

Our Community Bikes
3283 Main Street
Notes: near 17th Avenue

Contact Info:

e-mail
pedalpower.org/our-communit...
604-879-BIKE (604-879-2453)
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...]Read comments and more

Saturday February 4

Adults Only (19+)

VBC Leisure Rides

Saturday, February 4, 2012, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Repeats: Every Saturday

Meet At:

Arbutus Coffee Shop
6th and Arbutus

Contact Info:

vbc.bc.ca/
By: Vancouver Bicycle ClubDescription: Weekly leisure ride each Saturday 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 for all VBC ridesRead comments and more

Sunday February 5

Adults Only (19+)

VBC Medium Rides

Sunday, February 5, 2012 at 9:30am. Meeting times vary between 9 and 10 am.
Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

Various meeting points

Contact Info:

vbc.bc.ca/
By: Vancouver Bicycle ClubRoad rides of medium pace and distances between 60 to 100km for experienced cyclists. We stop for lunch at the half way point, often at a pub.  Helmets are required for all VBC rides.Read comments and more

Saturday February 11

Adults Only (19+)

VBC Leisure Rides

Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Repeats: Every Saturday

Meet At:

Arbutus Coffee Shop
6th and Arbutus

Contact Info:

vbc.bc.ca/
By: Vancouver Bicycle ClubDescription: Weekly leisure ride each Saturday 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 for all VBC ridesRead comments and more

Sunday February 12

Adults Only (19+)

VBC Medium Rides

Sunday, February 12, 2012 at 9:30am. Meeting times vary between 9 and 10 am.
Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

Various meeting points

Contact Info:

vbc.bc.ca/
By: Vancouver Bicycle ClubRoad rides of medium pace and distances between 60 to 100km for experienced cyclists. We stop for lunch at the half way point, often at a pub.  Helmets are required for all VBC rides.Read comments and more

Wednesday February 15

Bring Money

PEDAL Women's Night

Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Repeats: First and Third Wednesday of every month

Meet At:

Pedal Depot
1830 Ontario Street (at 2nd Avenue)

Contact Info:

e-mail
pedalpower.org/pedal-depot/
604-708-4992
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...]Read comments and more

Saturday February 18

Adults Only (19+)

VBC Leisure Rides

Saturday, February 18, 2012, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Repeats: Every Saturday

Meet At:

Arbutus Coffee Shop
6th and Arbutus

Contact Info:

vbc.bc.ca/
By: Vancouver Bicycle ClubDescription: Weekly leisure ride each Saturday 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 for all VBC ridesRead comments and more

Sunday February 19

Adults Only (19+)

VBC Medium Rides

Sunday, February 19, 2012 at 9:30am. Meeting times vary between 9 and 10 am.
Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

Various meeting points

Contact Info:

vbc.bc.ca/
By: Vancouver Bicycle ClubRoad rides of medium pace and distances between 60 to 100km for experienced cyclists. We stop for lunch at the half way point, often at a pub.  Helmets are required for all VBC rides.Read comments and more

Friday February 24

Pedal Revolutionary Radio Show: Making clean airwaves since 2000

Friday, February 24, 2012, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Repeats: Last Friday of every month

Meet At:

The Universe As We Know It

Contact Info:

e-mail
pedalrevolutionary.org
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!Read comments and more

Active and Sustainable Transportation Workshop

Friday, February 24, 2012 at 1:00pm

Meet At:

Byrne Creek Secondary
7777 18th St, Burnaby

Contact Info:

e-mail
By: Mike SmithJoin HASTE BC as we host a professional development workshop on Active, Safe and Sustainable Transportation for Metro Vancouver teachers and school staff. If you are interested in bringing transportation issues and ideas into your classroom or school, you'll find programs, partners and resources that can help.  This 1.5 hour workshop will offer valuable school-related active travel information covering a broad range of topics, to find out more visit www.hastebc.org and click on the workshop.Read comments and more

Critical Mass Ride and Roll

Friday, February 24, 2012 at 5:30pm. Meet at 5:30, ride at 6.
Repeats: Last Friday of every month

Meet At:

Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC
Notes: Georgia Street side

Contact Info:

e-mail
vancouvercm.blogspot.com/
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/vancriticalmassRead comments and more

Saturday February 25

Adults Only (19+)

VBC Leisure Rides

Saturday, February 25, 2012, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Repeats: Every Saturday

Meet At:

Arbutus Coffee Shop
6th and Arbutus

Contact Info:

vbc.bc.ca/
By: Vancouver Bicycle ClubDescription: Weekly leisure ride each Saturday 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 for all VBC ridesRead comments and more
Adults Only (19+)Bring Money

Our Community Parties (Winter Fundraiser for OCB)

Saturday, February 25, 2012, 8:00pm - 1:00am

Meet At:

Grandview Legion
Commercial and 7th

Contact Info:

e-mail
pedalpower.org/our-communit...
604-879-2453
By: OCBAdmission $5 advance. $10 at the door.Read comments and more

Sunday February 26

Adults Only (19+)

VBC Medium Rides

Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 9:30am. Meeting times vary between 9 and 10 am.
Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

Various meeting points

Contact Info:

vbc.bc.ca/
By: Vancouver Bicycle ClubRoad rides of medium pace and distances between 60 to 100km for experienced cyclists. We stop for lunch at the half way point, often at a pub.  Helmets are required for all VBC rides.Read comments and more