April 2012 Calendar

Sunday April 1

Adults Only (19+)

VBC Medium Rides

Sunday, April 1, 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 April 4

Bring Money

PEDAL Women's Night

Wednesday, April 4, 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 April 5

Bring Money

PEDAL Introduction to Mechanics/Maintenance Workshop

Thursday, April 5, 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 April 7

Adults Only (19+)

VBC Leisure Rides

Saturday, April 7, 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 April 8

Adults Only (19+)

VBC Medium Rides

Sunday, April 8, 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

Thursday April 12

The Enlightened Cyclist

Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 5:45pm. Meet 5:45, ride 6:15, book signing at 7:00

Meet At:

The Bike Doctor/Chapters
137 W Broadway
Notes: Ride starts at the Bike Doctor, ends at Chapters

Contact Info:

www.raincoast.com/blog/details...
By: Raincoast BooksThe Ride: We'll meet up at 137 W Broadway at Bike Doctor at 5:45 for a 45 minute ride starting at 6:15pm around town. Finish off at Chapters on Broadway/Granville for a chat with Eben at 7. The Event: 7PM – Chapters – 2505 Granville Street Bike Snob NYC (a.k.a. Eben Weiss) is the blogger behind the immensely popular cycling blog, bikesnobnyc.blogspot.com. Join us at Chapters as he signs his new book, The EnlightenRead comments and more

Saturday April 14

Adults Only (19+)

VBC Leisure Rides

Saturday, April 14, 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

Nocturnal Sun Ritual

Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 11:59pm. Meet at midnight, ride at 12:30AM

Meet At:

Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 2H7

Contact Info:

superchampionshop.ca
04.689.3610
By: Super ChampionThis race will follow the route of the Vancouver Sun Run but with a bit of a twist. Entry fee as stated on the poster is $10 and a tall can, the loot will be divided to the top finishers. Meet at the Vancouver Art Gallery at Midnight and the race will commence a half hour after that. All kinds of bikes are welcome and helmets are strongly encouraged. Ravage the streets!Read comments and more

Sunday April 15

Adults Only (19+)

VBC Medium Rides

Sunday, April 15, 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

Tuesday April 17

Purple & Yellow Volunteer Night

Tuesday, April 17, 2012, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Repeats: Every Tuesday

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen
AMS Bike Co-op c/o The Bike Kitchen 6138 Student Union Boulevard Coast Salish Territories Vancouver BC, Canada V6T 1Z1

Contact Info:

e-mail
bikecoop.ca/
604.822.BIKE(2453)
By: UBC Bike CoopVolunteering with us is the easiest way to become involved in the co-op! Come to the Bike Kitchen on Tuesday from 6-9pm and help us out by working on our bikeshare fleet or performing other essential tasks. Our volunteer night happens every week (except for holidays and reading week) and it’s a great way to start to learn about bike mechanics and the Bike Co-op. Absolutely no experience necessary and everyone is welcome! Volunteer nights are a great way to meet other people who are interested in cycling and to learn about fun cycling events happening at UBC or in [more...]Read comments and more

Wednesday April 18

Bring Money

PEDAL Women's Night

Wednesday, April 18, 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 April 21

Adults Only (19+)

VBC Leisure Rides

Saturday, April 21, 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 April 22

Adults Only (19+)

VBC Medium Rides

Sunday, April 22, 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

Tuesday April 24

Purple & Yellow Volunteer Night

Tuesday, April 24, 2012, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Repeats: Every Tuesday

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen
AMS Bike Co-op c/o The Bike Kitchen 6138 Student Union Boulevard Coast Salish Territories Vancouver BC, Canada V6T 1Z1

Contact Info:

e-mail
bikecoop.ca/
604.822.BIKE(2453)
By: UBC Bike CoopVolunteering with us is the easiest way to become involved in the co-op! Come to the Bike Kitchen on Tuesday from 6-9pm and help us out by working on our bikeshare fleet or performing other essential tasks. Our volunteer night happens every week (except for holidays and reading week) and it’s a great way to start to learn about bike mechanics and the Bike Co-op. Absolutely no experience necessary and everyone is welcome! Volunteer nights are a great way to meet other people who are interested in cycling and to learn about fun cycling events happening at UBC or in [more...]Read comments and more

Friday April 27

Pedal Revolutionary Radio Show: Making clean airwaves since 2000

Friday, April 27, 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

Critical Mass Ride and Roll

Friday, April 27, 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 April 28

Adults Only (19+)

VBC Leisure Rides

Saturday, April 28, 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
Family Friendly

Bike the Blossoms

Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 11:00am. meet at 10:30am RIDE at 11am

Meet At:

China Creek Park South
1255 E. 10th Ave. Vancouver BC
Notes: on East 10th Ave. bike route, just west of Clark

Contact Info:

e-mail
www.velopalooza.ca/
By: VelopaloozaJoin Velopalooza and the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival for a fun, free guided bike ride. The ride will tour the blossom cherry trees in Vancouver and include a talk by Parks Board Arborist, Bill Stephen as well as interactive dancing with the BC Clettes. If you would like to volunteer follow this link http://us4.campaign-archive2.com/?u=047ef56b8e3866d2652c12c9b&id=5cbe79244c&e=46214a7c20Read comments and more
Family Friendly

Vancouver Wheelmen 2nd Annual Vintage Bike Swap

Saturday, April 28, 2012, 11:00am - 4:00pm. Come early for the best deals

Meet At:

Britannia Greenway
1661 Napier Street, Vancouver, BC
Notes: In the Napier greenway outside of the Community Centre

Contact Info:

vancouverwheelmen.com
778-869-2334
info@vancouverwheelmen.com
By: NeilVancouver Wheelmen 2nd Annual Vintage Bicycle Swap Meet. No admission fees, family friendly, all welcome! This is not a ride per se but a great opportunity to ride away with a great old cruiser, mountain bike or road bike.  Vintage bicycles, parts and memorabilia from the 1960s and before.  FAMILY FRIENDLY- bring the whole family!Read comments and more

Surrey to Vancouver bike ride to Year of the Bike

Saturday, April 28, 2012, 11:30am - 2:30pm. We ride at 12 pm

Meet At:

Surrey Central Bike Valet
13500 102 Ave, Surrey, bc
Notes: Bike Valet

Contact Info:

e-mail
By: Tim YzermanWe will be riding from Central Surrey's Party for the Planet Celebration site to the VACC's "Year of the Bike" party. The route will take us from Surrey Central Skytrain station, over the Patullo bridge following the BC Parkway trail and on to the Central Valley Greenway into Vancouver. If there is time a side trip following the North shore of False Creek, Hornby and Dunsmuir bike lanes to the event at Woodwards. Meet at Central City Plaza at the Bike Valet for the Party for the Planet celebration at 11:30 and departing at 12pm. Arrival at 3pm. Route Map: [more...]Read comments and more

Sunday April 29

Adults Only (19+)

VBC Medium Rides

Sunday, April 29, 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