July 2011 Calendar

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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

Art Wheelers: Bicycle Tours of Public Art

Saturday, July 2, 2011, 1:00pm - 3:00pm. (Also on Wednesday evenings)

Repeats: First and Third Saturday in July and August

Meet At:

Spokes Bicycle Rentals

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By: Art WheelersArt Wheelers offers bicycle-led guided tours of Vancouver’s public art. A variety of tour themes will be offered, each telling a unique story about Vancouver’s identity and history through its public art. The changing bike routes offer Vancouver’s citizens and visitors the opportunity to explore the city in new and exciting ways, while educating participants about the city’s Public Art program and the international and local artists engaged. Cost: $5-10 (sliding scale). Register online.Read comments and more

Sunday July 3

VBC Medium Rides

Sunday, July 3, 2011 at 9:30am. Meeting times vary between 9 and 10 am.

Repeats: Every Sunday

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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

Monday July 4

Young Women's Cycling Camp

Monday, July 4, 2011, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Repeats: Every Monday and Wednesday in July

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Various Locations in Vancouver and Burnaby

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By: Lisa HowardYoung Women's Cycling Camp 2011 Escape Velocity Cycling Club is proud to present its 2011 Young Women’s Cycling Camp, July 4-27. Ages 15-25 Cost: $150 All program participants will receive * Certification to ride the Burnaby Velodrome * Cycling BC Citizen Licence for club races * Personalized instruction from certified coaches * Information about dEVo – Escape Velocity’s Youth Development TeamRead comments and more

Wednesday July 6

Young Women's Cycling Camp

Wednesday, July 6, 2011, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Repeats: Every Monday and Wednesday in July

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Various Locations in Vancouver and Burnaby

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Art Wheelers: Bicycle Tours of Public Art

Wednesday, July 6, 2011, 6:00pm - 8:00pm. (Also on Saturday afternoons)

Repeats: First and Third Wednesday in July and August

Meet At:

Spokes Bicycle Rentals

Contact Info:

1830 Ontario Street (at 2nd Avenue)

PEDAL Women's Night

Wednesday, July 6, 2011, 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 July 7

PEDAL Introduction to Mechanics/Maintenance Workshop

Thursday, July 7, 2011, 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 July 9

Discovery Day at Mountain View Cemetery

Saturday, July 9, 2011 at 10:00am

Meet At:

Mountain View Cemetery

5445 Fraser St at 39th Ave.

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By: Mountain View CemeteryJoin us for a day of walking tours, and even a bicycle tour! Explore the history, people and events that have shaped Mountain View Cemetery as we celebrate our 125th birthday. Hear about the intrigue of our supposed first burial and what really happened to Simon Hirschberg… Bring a picnic and enjoy our 106 acres of green space and spectacular views of the city and mountains. Event is from 10am to 2pm Bike Tour is at 12:15pm vancouver.ca/cemetery http://vancouver.ca/commsvcs/NONMARKETOPERATIONS/MOUNTAINVIEW/poster%202011web.pdfRead comments and more

VBC Leisure Rides

Saturday, July 9, 2011, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Repeats: Every Saturday

Meet At:

Arbutus Coffee Shop

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(Burrard and Cornwall-1st Ave) and Main and Union

Ride to Summer Live!

Saturday, July 9, 2011 at 11:00am

Meet At:

Seaforth Peace Park or the park just east of Main and Union

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By: Happy WheelsThe City is celebrating its birthday year with free fun entertainment in Stanley Park this weekend. Great musicians, activities and fun for the whole family. July 8, 9, 10, 2011 from 12 noon through 11pm Brockton Point, Stanley Park More information and maps here Bikes are welcome and a free bike valet is offered. We will be leading rides from the east and south. Meet us at 11:00 and 2:00 Saturday and Sunday at Seaforth Peace Park (Burrard and Cornwall-1st Ave) or the park just east of Main and Union. We'll be taking separated bike lanes through downtown and over [more...]Read comments and more

3rd Annual Royal City Cruiser Ride

Saturday, July 9, 2011 at 12:00pm

Meet At:

Patterson SkyTrain Station

Patterson SkyTrain Station, Burnaby, BC

Contact Info:

vancruisers.ca/calendar/roy...

By: Vancruisers.caEvery year New West holds the Royal City Show'n'Shine – all of Columbia street is closed and lined with gorgeous cars from the turn of the century on through all the classic car eras. We're meeting up at Patterson SkyTrain station and then riding down in to New West along the 7-11 trail that follows the SkyTrain. At the end of the day we can take the bikes on SkyTrain at Columbia station and head back up to Patterson – easy peasy!Read comments and more

Sunday July 10

VBC Medium Rides

Sunday, July 10, 2011 at 9:30am. Meeting times vary between 9 and 10 am.

Repeats: Every Sunday

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Contact Info:

Cornwall and Burrard and Union and Main parks

Ride to Summer Live!

Sunday, July 10, 2011 at 11:00am

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Monday July 11

Young Women's Cycling Camp

Monday, July 11, 2011, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Repeats: Every Monday and Wednesday in July

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Various Locations in Vancouver and Burnaby

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Wednesday July 13

Young Women's Cycling Camp

Wednesday, July 13, 2011, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Repeats: Every Monday and Wednesday in July

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Various Locations in Vancouver and Burnaby

Contact Info:

Georgia between Hornby and Howe

Thursday July 14

Workshop: Bikes and Business - How can they suppor

Thursday, July 14, 2011 at 7:00pm

Meet At:

UBC Robson Square

800 Robson Square

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By: Business BicyclistCity of Vancouver, VACC, and the Vancouver Board of Trade Want You to Share Your Ideas on how cycling supports shops and services Business & Bikes Workshop Thursday July 14, 2011, 7 to 9 pmRead comments and more

Saturday July 16

eatART: Powers the VAG

Saturday, July 16, 2011 at 10:00am

Meet At:

Vancouver Art Gallery

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By: Polly TanCome watch our Watt Riders power our dance party with their bike generators and join in on the fun! Daisy the solar powered tricycle, Mondo Spider, Gramorail and Prosthesis will be there, come by and check us out, 10am-6pm http://www.eatart.org/projects.html http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=188920054492231&ref=tsRead comments and more

VBC Leisure Rides

Saturday, July 16, 2011, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Repeats: Every Saturday

Meet At:

Arbutus Coffee Shop

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Art Wheelers: Bicycle Tours of Public Art

Saturday, July 16, 2011, 1:00pm - 3:00pm. (Also on Wednesday evenings)

Repeats: First and Third Saturday in July and August

Meet At:

Spokes Bicycle Rentals

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Sunday July 17

VBC Medium Rides

Sunday, July 17, 2011 at 9:30am. Meeting times vary between 9 and 10 am.

Repeats: Every Sunday

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Monday July 18

Young Women's Cycling Camp

Monday, July 18, 2011, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Repeats: Every Monday and Wednesday in July

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Various Locations in Vancouver and Burnaby

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Wednesday July 20

Young Women's Cycling Camp

Wednesday, July 20, 2011, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Repeats: Every Monday and Wednesday in July

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Various Locations in Vancouver and Burnaby

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Art Wheelers: Bicycle Tours of Public Art

Wednesday, July 20, 2011, 6:00pm - 8:00pm. (Also on Saturday afternoons)

Repeats: First and Third Wednesday in July and August

Meet At:

Spokes Bicycle Rentals

Contact Info:

1830 Ontario Street (at 2nd Avenue)

PEDAL Women's Night

Wednesday, July 20, 2011, 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

Saturday July 23

Slow Food Cycle Tours in the Fraser Valley

Saturday, July 23, 2011, 9:00am - 4:00pm. arrive and leave at your leisure!

Repeats: July 23 - 24

Meet At:

Slow Food Vancouver Cycle Tours

Agassiz & Chillwack

Contact Info:

www.slowfoodvancouver.com/

1.800.567.9535

By: Jim PeersSlow Food Vancouver is offering two Slow Foods Cycle Tours in the Fraser Valley, the 5th Cycle Tour Agassiz will be held on Saturday, July 23rd and the 3rd Cycle Tour Chilliwack will be held on Sunday, July 24th. RAIN OR SHINE! Online registration is now open at www.slowfoodvancouver.com! Our cycle tours are increasingly popular so we encourage you to pre-register. Participation will be limited to 1000 cyclists per tour. Cost: Agassiz only – $20/person Chilliwack only – $20/person Both Agassiz & Chilliwack – $30/person Kids 12 and under – FREE!Read comments and more

VBC Leisure Rides

Saturday, July 23, 2011, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Repeats: Every Saturday

Meet At:

Arbutus Coffee Shop

Contact Info:

vancruisers.ca/calendar/luc...

Lucha Libre Mask Ride

Saturday, July 23, 2011 at 5:30pm

Meet At:

Crab Park

Crab Park, Vancouver

Notes: Pier @ Crab Park Portside Park

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Brought to you by the Flying Monkey Bicycle Club

By: VancruisersYes, this is how we roll, shooting from the hip of our Mexican wrestling singlet! Ole! A fellow from out of town by the name of Julio, possibly from south of the border near Playa De Playpen will be igniting the flame for a night of debauchery! Masks, sombreros, dancing girls, donkeys (there will be many!) and summer shenanigans. Masks are a must for this theme. This will turn out to be a giant….ride on, right on!Read comments and more

Sunday July 24

Slow Food Cycle Tours in the Fraser Valley

Sunday, July 24, 2011, 9:00am - 4:00pm. arrive and leave at your leisure!

Repeats: July 23 - 24

Meet At:

Slow Food Vancouver Cycle Tours

Agassiz & Chillwack

Contact Info:

www.slowfoodvancouver.com/

1.800.567.9535

VBC Medium Rides

Sunday, July 24, 2011 at 9:30am. Meeting times vary between 9 and 10 am.

Repeats: Every Sunday

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Monday July 25

Young Women's Cycling Camp

Monday, July 25, 2011, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Repeats: Every Monday and Wednesday in July

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Various Locations in Vancouver and Burnaby

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Wednesday July 27

Young Women's Cycling Camp

Wednesday, July 27, 2011, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Repeats: Every Monday and Wednesday in July

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Various Locations in Vancouver and Burnaby

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The Universe As We Know It

Friday July 29

Pedal Revolutionary Radio Show: Making clean airwaves since 2000

Friday, July 29, 2011, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Repeats: Last Friday of every month

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Contact Info:

750 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC

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, July 29, 2011 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 July 30

VBC Leisure Rides

Saturday, July 30, 2011, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Repeats: Every Saturday

Meet At:

Arbutus Coffee Shop

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Sunday July 31

VBC Medium Rides

Sunday, July 31, 2011 at 9:30am. Meeting times vary between 9 and 10 am.

Repeats: Every Sunday

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