May 2012 Calendar

6138 Student Union Boulevard, Vancouver BC, Canada V6T 1Z1

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 May 2

Women's Night

Wednesday, May 2, 2012, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen

Contact Info:

1830 Ontario Street (at 2nd Avenue)

604.822.BIKE(2453)

By: The Bike Co-opWe are working towards making our space more inviting for women wishing to learn more about bicycles. Wednesday the 2nd of May from 6pm to 9pm is Women’s Night at the Bike Kitchen once again! The space is for self identified women and is trans inclusive. The evening will consist of shop time to work on your own bicycle with instruction and tutorials when you need them. Beginners are very encouraged to attend. Knowledgeable mechanics and volunteers will be able to answer your bike questions and help you get your ride in tip top shape. We aim to provide a [more...]Read comments and more

PEDAL Women's Night

Wednesday, May 2, 2012, 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 May 3

PEDAL Introduction to Mechanics/Maintenance Workshop

Thursday, May 3, 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:

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 May 5

VBC Leisure Rides

Saturday, May 5, 2012, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Repeats: Every Saturday

Meet At:

Arbutus Coffee Shop

6th and Arbutus

Contact Info:

149 E Waterfront Rd, Vancouver, BC V6A

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

Spring Uprising Alley Cat

Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 2:00pm. Meet at 2:00pm, race at 3:00pm

Meet At:

Crab Park

Contact Info:

By: Saw-mon$5 and a tall can to enter Sponsored by: On the Rivet Vancyle Mobile Bike Shop Malonkost Super Champion Mighty Riders Bike Doctor Strada Cycles more info @ http://www.facebook.com/events/347178295338518Read comments and more

The Last Commute Bike Ride

Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 3:00pm. Meet at 2:30pm, ride at 3:00pm

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen

6138 Student Union Boulevard, Vancouver, BC

Contact Info:

7564 Barnet Road, Burnaby, BC V5A 1E7

http://bikecoop.ca/

604.822.BIKE(2453)

By: The Bike Co-opDestination: Crab Park This is the last commute / bike ride of the spring term organized by AMS Bike Coop. We will ride from UBC to Crab Park and we are going to party once we get there. We will bring a small grill to cook the vegetables we have. You should bring things to grill and share [ potluck style ]. For activities, the music bike will be on the ride. If you have a sound system, you should bring it too. Frisbees, bike jousting & other outdoor activities to happen as well. We hope to see your pretty [more...]Read comments and more

Sunday May 6

Burnaby Velodrome Free Session

Sunday, May 6, 2012, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Meet At:

The Burnaby Velodrome Club

Contact Info:

www.burnabyvelodrome.ca/index.php

(604) 290-0020

By: Saw-monThe Burnaby Velodrome Club is inviting people of all levels of cycling and non-cyclists alike to come out a ride one of only 4 indoor velodrome's in North America and home to the National Training Center. Participants will be provided a 2 hour session including insurance, loaner track bike, and top level coaching, all free of charge. Time slots will be 9-11 AM, 11 AM – 1 PM, 2- 4 PM on Sunday May 6th 2012. Please email jeremyburnabyvelodrome.ca to secure a slot. more info @ http://www.burnabyvelodrome.ca/index.phpRead comments and more

VBC Medium Rides

Sunday, May 6, 2012 at 9:30am. Meeting times vary between 9 and 10 am.

Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

Various meeting points

Contact Info:

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

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 May 8

Purple & Yellow Volunteer Night

Tuesday, May 8, 2012, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen

Contact Info:

6138 Student Union Boulevard, Vancouver, BC

604.822.BIKE(2453)

Wednesday May 9

Bike Church

Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 6:00pm. Meet at 6pm

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen

Contact Info:

181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, BC

604.822.BIKE(2453)

By: The Bike Co-opNext sermon is on Wednesday May 9th at 18h00. As usual, people are invited to bring their bikes (for the communal oiling & inflating) and snacks. Have you been seeking out a monthly event to help you learn how to maintain your bike? And have you also been seeking a community of bike nerds to debate the merits of helmet laws? And do you have a burning question about left hand turns or a list of infrastructural changes around UBC you have just been DYING to bounce off of a friendly face? Well, consider your prayers answered my friend. Welcome [more...]Read comments and more

Saturday May 12

Mama Ride on mother's day weekend!

Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 10:00am. Meet at 10, Ride at 10:30, end at a farmers market.

Meet At:

Roundhouse Community Centre

Notes: Meet in front of the train outside the community centre by the train

Contact Info:

www.mumbai2manila.com

778-322-5016

By: Rohit Chokhani and Janice ValdezThe first of a series of cycle events throughout this spring and summer in the lower mainland. On this mother day weekend, let's show our Mother of all Mamas (Mother Nature) that we appreciate her magnificence and unconditional generosity. Or do it for your Mother, or Aunties or Feminine Energy, in general…it's your meaning to make as you push the pedals. For members who are not in Vancouver, you can still be part of it by getting on your bicycle, and posting a photo here. Starting with this ride, we are going to log our collective kilometers and see how [more...]Read comments and more

VBC Leisure Rides

Saturday, May 12, 2012, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Repeats: Every Saturday

Meet At:

Arbutus Coffee Shop

6th and Arbutus

Contact Info:

Sunday May 13

VBC Medium Rides

Sunday, May 13, 2012 at 9:30am. Meeting times vary between 9 and 10 am.

Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

Various meeting points

Contact Info:

Heather & 10th, Vancouver

Richmond Dyke Loop & Steveston

Sunday, May 13, 2012 at 10:00am. meet at 10am

Meet At:

Heather & 10th

Contact Info:

1592 71st Avenue West, Vancouver, BC

604.822.BIKE(2453)

By: UBC Bike CoopThe plan would be to ride down Shell Road all the way to the south arm of the Fraser river, then turn west to end up in Steveston by lunchtime (http://tinyurl.com/6oznuna ). After that we’d lazyly make our way back up the Richmond Dyke to the north arm, eventually ending up at the Cambie Street bike bridge. People could meet us at Bridgeport SkyTrain if they don’t want to ride all the way there, and they could take the SkyTrain back if too tired. At Steveston is an interesting market, including fishing boats where you can buy frozen-at-sea fish and [more...]Read comments and more

Magnificent Marpole Mothers and Others Ride

Sunday, May 13, 2012 at 1:30pm

Meet At:

Mackie Park

Notes: On the Cypress Bike Route @ 71st

Contact Info:

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

www.velopalooza.ca

By: Ron RichingsAn easy-going, sociable ride past some high points of Marpole, then across the river to exotic and mysterious Richmond. Destination: South Airport viewing platform or Terra Nova Park. Everyone welcome. Mothers with kids in tow get special kudos.Read comments and more

Tuesday May 15

Purple & Yellow Volunteer Night

Tuesday, May 15, 2012, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen

Contact Info:

1830 Ontario Street (at 2nd Avenue)

604.822.BIKE(2453)

Wednesday May 16

PEDAL Women's Night

Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 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

Ride of Silence

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 7:00pm. Meet at 7pm

Meet At:

Queen Elizabeth park

4930 Ontario Bikeway Vancouver, BC

Notes: meet at 33rd and Ontario, in the grass of Queen Elizabeth park.

Contact Info:

604.822.BIKE(2453)

By: UBC Bike Coop"On May 16, 2012 at 7:00 PM, the Ride of Silence will begin in North America and roll across the globe. Cyclists will take to the roads in a silent procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways." For those who don't know what The Ride of Silence is: http://www.rideofsilence.org/main.php We will be meeting at 33rd and Ontario, in the grass of Queen Elizabeth park. Location Map : http://g.co/maps/5epk8 RSVP @ the Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/344318905635309/ The Bike Co-op ============= Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/ubcbike Forum: http://bikecoop.ca/phpBB-bi/ Calendar: http://bikecoop.ca/calendar/ Chat: http://bikecoop.ca/chat/ Tumblr: http://ubcbikecoop.tumblr.com/Read comments and more

Saturday May 19

VBC Leisure Rides

Saturday, May 19, 2012, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Repeats: Every Saturday

Meet At:

Arbutus Coffee Shop

6th and Arbutus

Contact Info:

Sunday May 20

VBC Medium Rides

Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 9:30am. Meeting times vary between 9 and 10 am.

Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

Various meeting points

Contact Info:

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

Tuesday May 22

Purple & Yellow Volunteer Night

Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen

Contact Info:

The Universe As We Know It

604.822.BIKE(2453)

Friday May 25

Pedal Revolutionary Radio Show: Making clean airwaves since 2000

Friday, May 25, 2012, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Repeats: Last Friday of every month

Meet At:

Contact Info:

Stanley Park Drive (Just past the Vancouver Rowing Club)

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

BikeBOT presents: Yoga Ride

Friday, May 25, 2012, 5:30pm - 8:30pm. Meet at 5:15 Ride out at 5:45 sharp. BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat) and water

Meet At:

Stanley Park (The entrance to the Sea Wall)

Notes: Near the Rowing center (The entrance to the Sea Wall)

Contact Info:

750 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC

www.facebook.com/BikeBOT

By: BikeBOTHello hello Bike lovers and yogi fanatics. BikeBOT is hosting an all levels welcome social ride ending in a complimentary yoga class at Canada Place. Meet at the Sea Wall at Stanley Park and ride with us and your fellow Vancouverites for a fun beautiful social ride. After cruisin' the bay side of Stanley Park we will end at Canada Place for a complimentary yoga class featuring GO W/ THE FLOW. GO W/ THE FLOW: Created by Dayton based yogis Ben Rivet and Tori Reynolds. GO W/ THE FLOW is a unique yoga and music collaboration designed to get you [more...]Read comments and more

Critical Mass Ride and Roll

Friday, May 25, 2012 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 May 26

Bicycle Show & Shine New Westminster

Saturday, May 26, 2012, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Meet At:

River Market

810 Quayside Drive, New Westminster

Contact Info:

rivermarket.ca/events/

By: MelissaMay is Bike Month we are here to celebrate all things bicycle! Join River Market and our partners Fraser River Bike Tours & Rentals and Modo as we host our very first Bicycle Show & Shine event! Do you have a bicycle you’d like to show off? We’d love to see it! Sign up today to take part in the “Show” part of the Show & Shine and you could win prizes including one hundred dollars of car sharing credits from Modo, gifts from Cap’s Bicycle, River Market and Green Zebra Guides! You can also sign up your bike the [more...]Read comments and more

Sunday May 27

Iona Beach Bike Ride

Sunday, May 27, 2012 at 10:00am. Ride at 10

Meet At:

10th St. & Heather St.

Contact Info:

4 locations in the Lower Mainland

604.822.BIKE(2453)

By: UBC Bike CoopMeet at 10th & Heather at 10h00 or on the Richmond side of the Canada Line bridge at 10h40 There will be potluck + possible barbecue to grill meeting spot 1 at 10am map: http://g.co/maps/bvjb6 meeting spot 2 at 10:40am map: http://g.co/maps/2yuuy rsvp at the facebook event page : https://www.facebook.com/events/464590183557532/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/ubcbike Forum: http://bikecoop.ca/phpBB-bi/ Calendar: http://bikecoop.ca/calendar/ Chat: http://bikecoop.ca/chat/ Tumblr: http://ubcbikecoop.tumblr.com/Read comments and more

The Great Pedalheads Treasure Hunt

Sunday, May 27, 2012, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Repeats: May 27, June 2, June 9, June 10

Meet At:

Contact Info:

alt.atlantisprograms.com/2012/04/the-...

604-874-6464

By: Pedalheads Bike CampsWHEN AND WHERE? The Great Pedalheads™ Treasure Hunt will be held from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. You don’t have to be there right at 10:00am. It will take about an hour to complete the hunt, so anytime before 12:00pm is great! Pt. Grey, Jericho Beach, May 27 Coquitlam, Blue Mountain Park, June 2 North Vancouver, Princess Park, June 9 Langley, Alex Hope Elementary, June 10 WHAT? There will be lots of riding, activities and prizes for all ages. The hunt will take approximately one hour so bring your bikes and your helmet (trikes, training wheels and run bikes welcome [more...]Read comments and more

BIKEWASH !! CLEAN BIKE FUN !

Sunday, May 27, 2012, 11:00am - 5:00pm

Meet At:

Union Market

Union & Hawkes

Contact Info:

www.velopalooza.ca

By: Ron RichingsIs your bike covered in winter muck and mud or cherry blossoms? Got squeaks and creaks? Want someone else to deal with it? Come on out to the Velopalooza bike wash!! We will put your bike through the cleaning of its life, washing every bit of it before we lube it up and send it through a mechanical safety inspection hosted by Vancycles! By donation to Velopalooza. More at: http://www.facebook.com/events/259984897432200/Read comments and more

Muma ride - sunset beats

Sunday, May 27, 2012, 5:00pm - 9:00pm. Meet at 5.

Meet At:

Vancouver Olympic Village

Vancouver, BC v6h3r8

Notes: in the plaza near Terra Breads

Contact Info:

www.facebook.com/events/41060...

778-322-5016

http://www.mumbai2manila.com

By: Rohit and JaniceRide into the sunset with us on a laid back Sunday evening and relax on the Spanish banks to our collective drum beats. We'll meet in the plaza near Terra Breads at Olympic Village and ride along the seawall towards the Spanish Bank Beach. Feel free to join us at any point between our meeting place and the beach. Bring a blanket or mat, non-alcoholic drinks and/or snacks for picnic. Get out your percussion instruments (hands clapping included) for creating some groovy beats together! No obligation vegetarian potluck. Please rsvp if you are interested in making it a picnic potluck [more...]Read comments and more

BikeBOT presents: Bike Bash

Sunday, May 27, 2012 at 8:00pm. Ride leaves at 8pm

Meet At:

Vancouver Art Gallery

750 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC

Notes: Meet on the Georgia St side. Robot attire optional.

Contact Info:

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

www.facebook.com/BikeBOT

By: BikeBOTBikeBOT Social Ride: 8:00PM – Vancouver Art Gallery (lead by VanCycle) BikeBOT Bike Bash: 9:00PM – London Pub (Win some bike gear) What is a Bike Bash? Bike Bash is a bike party, simple as that. Come out and celebrate with your fellow Vancouverites, chat about why you love to ride, meet fellow bike lovers, have some drinks and win cool bike gear through our Bike Bash raffle. Benefiting the VACC aka The HUB. Details: BikeBOT Social Ride starts at Vancouver Art Gallery at 8PM- All levels welcome Ends at London Pub Bike Bash begins at 9PM at London PubRead comments and more

Tuesday May 29

Purple & Yellow Volunteer Night

Tuesday, May 29, 2012, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen

Contact Info:

5990 University Boulevard, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3

604.822.BIKE(2453)

Wednesday May 30

UBC Bike To Work Party

Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 4:00pm

Meet At:

UBC

Contact Info: