April 2017 Calendar

Sunday April 2

Soft Serve Sundays Bike Polo

Sunday, April 2, 2017 at 1:00pm. Games usually wrap up in the late afternoon/early evening, depending on number and keenness of attendees.
Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

Grandview Park
Commercial Dr & Charles St, Vancouver, BC
Notes: Polo court at the west side of the park

Contact Info:

e-mail
www.facebook.com/groups/evbpn...
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...]Read comments and more

Tuesday April 4

Family Friendly

Purple & Yellow Night

Tuesday, April 4, 2017, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Repeats: Every Tuesday

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen
6138 Student Union Boulevard, Vancouver, BC

Contact Info:

e-mail
www.bikecoop.ca
604-822-2453
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!Read comments and more

Wednesday April 5

Family Friendly

r/van Newbie Ride #1

Wednesday, April 5, 2017, 6:00pm - 7:30pm. Meet at 6, ride as soon as all confirmed on FB arrive.

Meet At:

Vancouver Convention Centre
Burrard and Canada Pl.
Notes: The Raindrop on the Vancouver Convention Centre Seawall

Contact Info:

www.facebook.com/events/12483...
By: Kent ClarkGot a bike you feel like you should break out, but haven't been riding in some time? Starting Wednesday the 29th of March r/van is organizing the first of our Newbie Ride. These are easy to do, low kilometerage rides that can be done by anyone – at any age. We hold a pace between 15 and 20 km/h, and we ride for half an hour to two hours. Sounds easy? It is. First ride: the seawall. For this ride we will be skipping the section around the park since a) it might still be closed and b) it’s too [more...]Read comments and more

WTQ Night

Wednesday, April 5, 2017, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Repeats: First and Third Wednesday of every month

Meet At:

Our Community Bikes
2429 Main Street, Vancouver, BC

Contact Info:

www.facebook.com/events/47814...
604-879-2453
By: OCBWTQ (Women-Trans-Queer) Night is held from 6:30 to 9:30 pm on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month at Our Community Bikes at 2429 Main Street. Although we strive always to make Our Community Bikes a safer space for all people and genders, these shop hours specifically welcome people who have been marginalized by the bike industry as a whole because of their gender or sexual orientation. WTQ nights are staffed by women and gender variant mechanics. Our Community Bikes recognizes that bicycle shops and accessibility to mechanical knowledge is dominated by hetero cisgendered men. WTQ Night hopes to [more...]Read comments and more

Thursday April 6

Adults Only (19+)

Bike Rides Society

Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 8:00pm. Meet at 8, Ride at 8:30.
Repeats: Every Thursday

Meet At:

Dude Chilling Park
2390 Brunswick Street
Notes: Meet by the big tree near the garden. Look for the bike pack.

Contact Info:

www.facebook.com/groups/BikeR...
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.Read comments and more

Sunday April 9

Soft Serve Sundays Bike Polo

Sunday, April 9, 2017 at 1:00pm. Games usually wrap up in the late afternoon/early evening, depending on number and keenness of attendees.
Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

Grandview Park
Commercial Dr & Charles St, Vancouver, BC
Notes: Polo court at the west side of the park

Contact Info:

e-mail
www.facebook.com/groups/evbpn...
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...]Read comments and more

Tuesday April 11

Family Friendly

Purple & Yellow Night

Tuesday, April 11, 2017, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Repeats: Every Tuesday

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen
6138 Student Union Boulevard, Vancouver, BC

Contact Info:

e-mail
www.bikecoop.ca
604-822-2453
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!Read comments and more

Wednesday April 12

Women & Queer Night

Wednesday, April 12, 2017, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Repeats: Second Wednesday of every month

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen
6138 Student Union Boulevard

Contact Info:

e-mail
www.bikecoop.ca
By: AMS Bike Co-op and Bike KitchenLearn how to tune up your bike in a positive space for anyone who identifies as female and/or queer to learn about bike maintenance in a relaxed environment led by female and/or LGBTQ identified mechanics and volunteers. This is a great way to introduce yourself to the wonderful world of bike mechanics while eating pizza and listening to some great tunes. Bring your bike and some questions! All experience levels welcome.Read comments and more
Bring Money

OCB Members Night

Wednesday, April 12, 2017, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Repeats: Second and Fourth Wednesday of every month

Meet At:

Our Community Bikes
2429 Main Street, Vancouver, BC

Contact Info:

www.facebook.com/events/59782...
604-879-2453
By: OCBThe second and fourth Wednesday night of each month, from 630 – 930 pm, Our Community Bikes members and volunteers get to use the shop for free! Perfect time to get your bike ready for spring and summer riding. Not a member yet? Its easy. The cost is $40. This gets you access to free shop time on member nights, 10% off used parts, a vote at our AGM, a one time free $5-$15 used part and the sweet satisfaction of knowing you are helping out your community bike shop!Read comments and more

Thursday April 13

Adults Only (19+)

Bike Rides Society

Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 8:00pm. Meet at 8, Ride at 8:30.
Repeats: Every Thursday

Meet At:

Dude Chilling Park
2390 Brunswick Street
Notes: Meet by the big tree near the garden. Look for the bike pack.

Contact Info:

www.facebook.com/groups/BikeR...
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.Read comments and more

Sunday April 16

Soft Serve Sundays Bike Polo

Sunday, April 16, 2017 at 1:00pm. Games usually wrap up in the late afternoon/early evening, depending on number and keenness of attendees.
Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

Grandview Park
Commercial Dr & Charles St, Vancouver, BC
Notes: Polo court at the west side of the park

Contact Info:

e-mail
www.facebook.com/groups/evbpn...
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...]Read comments and more

Tuesday April 18

Family Friendly

Purple & Yellow Night

Tuesday, April 18, 2017, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Repeats: Every Tuesday

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen
6138 Student Union Boulevard, Vancouver, BC

Contact Info:

e-mail
www.bikecoop.ca
604-822-2453
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!Read comments and more

Wednesday April 19

WTQ Night

Wednesday, April 19, 2017, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Repeats: First and Third Wednesday of every month

Meet At:

Our Community Bikes
2429 Main Street, Vancouver, BC

Contact Info:

www.facebook.com/events/47814...
604-879-2453
By: OCBWTQ (Women-Trans-Queer) Night is held from 6:30 to 9:30 pm on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month at Our Community Bikes at 2429 Main Street. Although we strive always to make Our Community Bikes a safer space for all people and genders, these shop hours specifically welcome people who have been marginalized by the bike industry as a whole because of their gender or sexual orientation. WTQ nights are staffed by women and gender variant mechanics. Our Community Bikes recognizes that bicycle shops and accessibility to mechanical knowledge is dominated by hetero cisgendered men. WTQ Night hopes to [more...]Read comments and more

Thursday April 20

Adults Only (19+)

Bike Rides Society

Thursday, April 20, 2017 at 8:00pm. Meet at 8, Ride at 8:30.
Repeats: Every Thursday

Meet At:

Dude Chilling Park
2390 Brunswick Street
Notes: Meet by the big tree near the garden. Look for the bike pack.

Contact Info:

www.facebook.com/groups/BikeR...
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.Read comments and more

Sunday April 23

Soft Serve Sundays Bike Polo

Sunday, April 23, 2017 at 1:00pm. Games usually wrap up in the late afternoon/early evening, depending on number and keenness of attendees.
Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

Grandview Park
Commercial Dr & Charles St, Vancouver, BC
Notes: Polo court at the west side of the park

Contact Info:

e-mail
www.facebook.com/groups/evbpn...
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...]Read comments and more

Tuesday April 25

Union Cycle Tune Up Tuesdays

Tuesday, April 25, 2017, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Repeats: Last Tuesday of every month

Meet At:

Roundhouse Radio
714 Alexander Street, Vancouver

Contact Info:

e-mail
www.roundhouseradio.com/localevents/...
By: Lisa GirbavThe last Tuesday of every month, the master technicians from Union Street Cycle set up shop at Roundhouse Radio to perform a no-charge mini tune-up for your bike during the Janice and Cory afternoon show. And, if you hook up and register with the VPD’s “Project 529” bike recovery app, you can ride by and pick up your ID badge.Read comments and more
Family Friendly

Purple & Yellow Night

Tuesday, April 25, 2017, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Repeats: Every Tuesday

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen
6138 Student Union Boulevard, Vancouver, BC

Contact Info:

e-mail
www.bikecoop.ca
604-822-2453
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!Read comments and more

Wednesday April 26

LGBTQ2I Night @ The Bike Kitchen

Wednesday, April 26, 2017, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Repeats: Fourth Wednesday of every month

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen
6138 Student Union Boulevard, Vancouver, BC

Contact Info:

e-mail
www.bikecoop.ca
By: AMS Bike Co-op and Bike KitchenLGBTQ2I Night provides a safe and positive space for anyone who identifies as LGBTQ2I to learn about bike maintenance in a relaxed environment led by a queer mechanics and volunteers. Bring your own bikes and fix them with our tools, come with questions and ask away, or learn by watching other folks work on their bikes. Beginners are always welcome! This event takes place on the fourth Wednesday of the month and is entirely FREE to attend and there will be FREE pizza.Read comments and more
Bring Money

OCB Members Night

Wednesday, April 26, 2017, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Repeats: Second and Fourth Wednesday of every month

Meet At:

Our Community Bikes
2429 Main Street, Vancouver, BC

Contact Info:

www.facebook.com/events/59782...
604-879-2453
By: OCBThe second and fourth Wednesday night of each month, from 630 – 930 pm, Our Community Bikes members and volunteers get to use the shop for free! Perfect time to get your bike ready for spring and summer riding. Not a member yet? Its easy. The cost is $40. This gets you access to free shop time on member nights, 10% off used parts, a vote at our AGM, a one time free $5-$15 used part and the sweet satisfaction of knowing you are helping out your community bike shop!Read comments and more

Thursday April 27

Adults Only (19+)

Bike Rides Society

Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 8:00pm. Meet at 8, Ride at 8:30.
Repeats: Every Thursday

Meet At:

Dude Chilling Park
2390 Brunswick Street
Notes: Meet by the big tree near the garden. Look for the bike pack.

Contact Info:

www.facebook.com/groups/BikeR...
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.Read comments and more

Saturday April 29

Bike The Blossoms

Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 10:00am. Meet at 10:00am. Ride starts at 11:00am.

Meet At:

Trout Lake Park
3350 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, BC
Notes: Meet at the south side of John Hendry Park (Trout Lake) 3300 Victoria Drive at East 19th Ave., close to Marshall St.

Contact Info:

e-mail
www.vcbf.ca/community-ev...
https://www.facebook.com/events/378647792535833
By: VelopaloozaCome participate in the most beautiful ride of the season! It is required to fill out this wavier form priory to attending the event! Visit http://www.vcbf.ca/community-event/bike-the-blossoms for details. Participants should arrive at 10:00 AM to sign waivers, if you have not signed the waiver online. This year Pop-Up City Hall and Project 529 will be on-site to help participants with anti-bike-theft measures, making it harder for thieves to steal your bikes and easier to get them back if stolen! Please come with your bike's serial number and the OS/Android app already downloaded to your phone for a quick and easy [more...]Read comments and more

Sunday April 30

Soft Serve Sundays Bike Polo

Sunday, April 30, 2017 at 1:00pm. Games usually wrap up in the late afternoon/early evening, depending on number and keenness of attendees.
Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

Grandview Park
Commercial Dr & Charles St, Vancouver, BC
Notes: Polo court at the west side of the park

Contact Info:

e-mail
www.facebook.com/groups/evbpn...
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...]Read comments and more