April 2013 Calendar

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 3

VBC Wednesday Night Pie Rides

Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 5:30pm

Repeats: Every Wednesday

Meet At:

West side of Canada Place

Contact Info:

1830 Ontario Street (at 2nd Avenue)

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.Read comments and more

PEDAL Women's Night

Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Repeats: First and Third Wednesday of every month

Meet At:

Pedal Depot

Contact Info:

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 4

PEDAL Introduction to Mechanics/Maintenance Workshop

Thursday, April 4, 2013, 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Repeats: First Thursday of every month

Meet At:

Our Community Bikes

3283 Main Street

Notes: near 17th Avenue

Contact Info:

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

Friday April 5

Bike Art Night

Friday, April 5, 2013, 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Repeats: First Fridays

Meet At:

Kickstand

1739 Venables St.

Notes: at Commercial Dr. (’round back in the basement of Astorino’s)

Contact Info:

https://www.facebook.com/Eastvan.Kickstand

eastvankickstand.org/

By: KickstandRelease your wheely creativity at our very first bike art night. … / Bicycle zine making / bike journalism / bike film / bike crafts / … To be followed by a social/fun ping-pong tournament and maybe a movie. Do you play an instrument or you want to sing ? well, come and join us. / Bike Choir / We have used/recycled bike parts that you are free to use. Bring snacks & art supplies to share. Attention: The only type of currency we accept is enthusiasm ! Bike love, Kickstand PS: You can still drop-in to use the tools [more...]Read comments and more

Bike Movie Night

Friday, April 5, 2013 at 8:00pm

Meet At:

Kickstand

1739 Venables St

Notes: located in the basement of the old Astorino's. Entrance on Commercial Dr.

Contact Info:

30th & Ontario in Vancouver

eastvankickstand.org/

By: KickstandCome on down to Kickstand's premier movie night, featuring the award-winning film the Triplets of Belleville. this is an all-ages event admission by donation RSVP ( if you use facebook ) https://www.facebook.com/events/382715821836259/ https://www.facebook.com/Eastvan.Kickstand https://twitter.com/kickstandbikesRead comments and more

Sunday April 7

Pacific Populaire

Sunday, April 7, 2013 at 9:00am. package pick-up at 7:30 - 8:30, ride starts at 9

Meet At:

Riley Park Fieldhouse

Notes: Package pick up at Fieldhouse between 7:30- 8:30 am

Contact Info:

www.randonneurs.bc.ca/pacpop/entry...

6047370043

By: Danelle Laidlaw25, 50 or 100 km recreational bike ride starting from Riley Park Fieldhouse and travelling to Spanish Banks and back (25), or out to Woodwards Landing in Steveston (50 & 100). Cost – $15 members/$18 non-members pre-registered, $20/$25 day of ride – includes control card, route sheet, snacks at turn-around and finishRead comments and more

VBC Sunday Leisure Ride

Sunday, April 7, 2013, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

The coffee shop at

Contact Info:

1830 Ontario St (at 2nd Avenue)

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.Read comments and more

Monday April 8

Bike Art Night

Monday, April 8, 2013, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Second Monday of every month

Meet At:

The Bike Depot

Contact Info:

pedalpower.org/pedal-depot

604-708-4992

By: The Bike DepotPEDAL (Pedal Energy Development ALternatives) is opening up recycling and bringing some inspiration, the second Monday of every month. This is another artsy evening at the PEDAL Depot: Bring your ideas and projects to work on in the space or just spend the time rooting through the recycling to pick out interesting objects and reusable pieces. Shop time/tool use will be by donation! Of course we'd like to make everything free, but we have overhead and the tools get worn, so throw us what you can so we can keep hosting this night. This night is inspired in a large [more...]Read comments and more

Tuesday April 9

Purple & Yellow Volunteer Night

Tuesday, April 9, 2013, 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:

604.822.BIKE(2453)

Wednesday April 10

VBC Wednesday Night Pie Rides

Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at 5:30pm

Repeats: Every Wednesday

Meet At:

West side of Canada Place

Contact Info:

Saturday April 13

Bike Maintenance

Saturday, April 13, 2013, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Meet At:

Kitsilano Community Centre

2690 Larch Street

Contact Info:

bikehub.ca/streetwise

604-558-2002

By: HUB: Your Cycling ConnectionHUB: Your Cycling Connection presents this fun, interactive workshop takes the mystery out of the bicycle. Participants bring their bikes and we show them how to do a basic inspection to make sure it’s in good running order. They learn how to clean and oil their bike, check their brakes and gears, and a few other tricks to make their riding experience more enjoyable. We cover fixing the dreaded flat tire (not really such a big deal after all), and help participants decide when it's a good idea to take their bike to the shop. $45 for HUB Members/$50 for [more...]Read comments and more

Sunday April 14

VBC Sunday Leisure Ride

Sunday, April 14, 2013, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

The coffee shop at

Contact Info:

Monday April 15

Bike Camps

Monday, April 15, 2013 at 9:00am

Repeats: July 16 - 20, July 23 - 27, July and August 30, third week of of every month

Meet At:

Lakeview United Church

Contact Info:

778-875-3624

By: Travis PawlakThe Pedal Foundation is running 3 consecutive bike camps for 8-13 year olds. The camp is run by nationally certified bike instructors from July 16th – Aug 3rd. Anyone interested in registering, please contact: bikecamppedalpower.org.Read comments and more

Tuesday April 16

Bike Camps

Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 9:00am

Repeats: July 16 - 20, July 23 - 27, July and August 30, third week of of every month

Meet At:

Lakeview United Church

Contact Info:

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

778-875-3624

Purple & Yellow Volunteer Night

Tuesday, April 16, 2013, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen

Contact Info:

604.822.BIKE(2453)

Wednesday April 17

Bike Camps

Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 9:00am

Repeats: July 16 - 20, July 23 - 27, July and August 30, third week of of every month

Meet At:

Lakeview United Church

Contact Info:

778-875-3624

VBC Wednesday Night Pie Rides

Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 5:30pm

Repeats: Every Wednesday

Meet At:

West side of Canada Place

Contact Info:

1830 Ontario Street (at 2nd Avenue)

PEDAL Women's Night

Wednesday, April 17, 2013, 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Repeats: First and Third Wednesday of every month

Meet At:

Pedal Depot

Contact Info:

pedalpower.org/pedal-depot/

604-708-4992

Thursday April 18

Bike Camps

Thursday, April 18, 2013 at 9:00am

Repeats: July 16 - 20, July 23 - 27, July and August 30, third week of of every month

Meet At:

Lakeview United Church

Contact Info:

778-875-3624

Friday April 19

Bike Camps

Friday, April 19, 2013 at 9:00am

Repeats: July 16 - 20, July 23 - 27, July and August 30, third week of of every month

Meet At:

Lakeview United Church

Contact Info:

778-875-3624

Saturday April 20

Bike Camps

Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 9:00am

Repeats: July 16 - 20, July 23 - 27, July and August 30, third week of of every month

Meet At:

Lakeview United Church

Contact Info:

778-875-3624

Streetwise Cycling Course

Saturday, April 20, 2013, 11:30am - 4:30pm

Meet At:

ING Direct Cafe

466 Howe Street

Contact Info:

bikehub.ca/streetwise

604-558-2002

By: HUB: Your Cycling ConnectionHUB: Your Cycling Connection presents this fun, practical and hands-on course is for anyone who’d like to be more comfortable riding in traffic. Through classroom and on-road training you'll learn about the safest place on the road to ride, how to maneuver your bike effectively, communicate with other road users, handle riding at night and in the rain, and more. You’ll gain the skills & confidence you need to enjoy riding in the city! Courses are suitable to those 16 & up. $45 for HUB members/$50 for non-members. Register online at https://bikehub.ca/streetwiseRead comments and more

Sunday April 21

Bike Camps

Sunday, April 21, 2013 at 9:00am

Repeats: July 16 - 20, July 23 - 27, July and August 30, third week of of every month

Meet At:

Lakeview United Church

Contact Info:

778-875-3624

VBC Sunday Leisure Ride

Sunday, April 21, 2013, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

The coffee shop at

Contact Info:

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

Tuesday April 23

Purple & Yellow Volunteer Night

Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen

Contact Info:

604.822.BIKE(2453)

Wednesday April 24

VBC Wednesday Night Pie Rides

Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 5:30pm

Repeats: Every Wednesday

Meet At:

West side of Canada Place

Contact Info:

750 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC

Friday April 26

Critical Mass Ride and Roll

Friday, April 26, 2013 at 5:30pm. Meet at 5:30, ride at 6.

Repeats: Last Friday of every month

Meet At:

Vancouver Art Gallery

Notes: Georgia Street side

Contact Info:

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 27

Bike The Blossom

Saturday, April 27, 2013, 11:00am - 3:00pm

Meet At:

China Creek South

1255 East 10th Ave, Vancouver (Clark and 10th Ave)

Contact Info:

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. We will have our mobile bicycle repair trucks along the ride with us courtesy of VanCycle! (http://www.vancycle.com/) We start at China Creek south where we bike along the blossoms at a casual family friendly pace until we reach Kensington Community Centre. At that time we will be greeted by some of Vancouver's finest food trucks! Feel free to pack your own lunch as well. We [more...]Read comments and more

Sunday April 28

VBC Sunday Leisure Ride

Sunday, April 28, 2013, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

The coffee shop at

Contact Info:

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

Tuesday April 30

Purple & Yellow Volunteer Night

Tuesday, April 30, 2013, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen

Contact Info: