July 2012 Calendar

www.randonneurs.bc.ca/CanPop.html

By: Kevin BrucePresented by the BC Randonneurs, the Canada Day Populaire runs every July 1, and covers a distance in kilometres equivalent to the number of years since confederation. Membership in the BC Randonneurs is not required, but there is a $20 ride fee. The ride starts in Fort Langley at 8:00 AM. For more info, please visit: http://www.randonneurs.bc.ca/CanPop.htmlRead comments and more

Pedalpalooza meets Velopalooza

Sunday, July 1, 2012 at 9:30am. Start with brunch and ride when done.

Meet At:

Deacon's Corner | Gastown Diner

101 Main Street

Contact Info:

www.shift2bikes.org/cal/viewpp20...

By: LanceA group of Portland peeps are in town for Velopalooza. Join us for brunch and then show us your city. We can easily be spotted, simply look for the plaid shirts/skits, tight pants, fixies, and our mustaches (just kidding). Just look for 6 portlanders drinking in coffee. We don't mind distance but we tend to move slow. Do you have a favorite district/neighborhood? What is your favorite local shop? Best bike route? How about a favorite coffee or pie shop? Best pub? Free and interesting museums? Our only request is that we are back in time for the "6 pack [more...]Read comments and more

VBC Sunday Leisure Ride

Sunday, July 1, 2012, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

The coffee shop at

Contact Info:

3350 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, BC

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

6pack Park Crusie

Sunday, July 1, 2012, 4:00pm - 6:30pm. meet at 4 ride at 4:30, 10 minutes per stop ish?

Meet At:

Crab Park

101 E Waterfront Road

Notes: on the pier the you can watch helicopters from

Contact Info:

fixedvancouver for details and other fun stuff!

By: Erin & PetrA sweet cruiser ride through 6 parks in the east side of Vancouver where your favorite beverage is most enjoyable. Bring a six pack and your helmet.Read comments and more

Beers, Baseballs, and Bikes

Sunday, July 1, 2012 at 5:30pm. meet at 5:30pm, ride at 6pm

Meet At:

Trout Lake Park

Notes: Meet at the NW baseball diamond

Contact Info:

www.facebook.com/events/33297...

By: SlogoIt's that time of year again – VELOPALOOZA – and that can only mean one thing – time to ride bikes, watch baseball and drink beers. This is on Canada Day, so we will be buying tickets beforehand so please let me know by early June if you want to come so we can buy advance tickets. Tickets start at $12.50Read comments and more

CANCELED: Seed Bomb the City

Moved to June 27

Was: Sunday, July 1, 2012 at 7:15pm

Meet At:

China Creek Park

10th and Clark

Contact Info:

3360 Victoria Drive Vancouver, BC, V5N 4M4

By: dafidylanCANCELLED. We're going to bomb the city with seed bombs of all kinds. Let's spread growth and seeds everywhere! We'll bike around to vacant lots, traffic circles, back alleys, even your back yard if you'd like! The more people the merrier. There will be a seed bomb making session before this date, and you are more than welcome to bring your own. Let's cover the city with wonderful plants!Read comments and more

Highmoon Naked Night Bike Ride

Sunday, July 1, 2012 at 11:00pm. Leave for ride at 11:30pm

Meet At:

Trout Lake Park

Notes: Meet at the Trout Lake Picnic Shelter (S.E. corner of the lake)

Contact Info:

vancouvercm.blogspot.ca/2012/06/high...

Clothing Optional!

By: veloloverSunday Night, July 1st, 2012 Clothing Optional! Full Moon is July 3rd so sky should be fairly bright Yes, it will be weather dependant, unfortunately. Stay tuned to this velopalooza event blog for details if it is rainy. Not a media event or a protest. We hope it will be a comfortable, fun, thrilling, summer night ride. So don't invite media. Don't take anyone's nude picture unless you explicitly get their permission, please. It's a "Midnight Ride" because we will be riding at midnight but we leave [more...]Read comments and more

Monday July 2

Morning Mass

Monday, July 2, 2012, 6:30am - 7:30am. Meet at 6:15am, ride at 6:30am

Repeats: June 15 - July 2

Meet At:

Devonian Harbour Park

Near 1905 W Georgia St

Notes: Meet at the beginning of the Stanley Park sea wall by the lake

Contact Info:

Recumbent Revelry

Monday, July 2, 2012 at 10:30am

Meet At:

Heather Park

Heather Bikeway & 18th

Notes: West of the tennis courts.

Contact Info:

www.velopalooza.ca

By: Ron RichingsRecumbent riders get together with others of their kind to ride and talk about 'bents. The good, the not so, and the strange. Don't have a recumbent yet, but bent curious? Come on along and see what the fuss is all about. Hint: Can you ride your diamond frame for several hours and honestly say that nothing hurts? Many bent riders can…Read comments and more

Bicycle Buddha Ride

Monday, July 2, 2012, 1:00pm - 5:00pm. Meet at 1:00, intro at 1:15, leaving at 1:30 sharp.

Meet At:

Mosaic Creek Park

Napier & Woodland

Contact Info:

604.253.2127

By: Red Sara and Bicycle Buddha"In order to ride the path, you must become the path itself." Explore cycling as meditation on this casual ride to discover some of the buddha's East Van hangouts. A tasty plate of various dharma flavours both western and Asian, from ancient tradition to contemporary free-style. No experience or familiarity with formal buddhism required, just bring your bike and a little curiosity. Tea and snack provided. The ride will finish close to its starting place, by 5:00 pm.Read comments and more

Seven Deadly Sins Ride

Monday, July 2, 2012 at 1:30pm

Meet At:

Creekside Community Centre

1 Athlete's Way

Notes: By the Birds

Contact Info:

www.velopalooza.ca

By: Ron RichingsRide will have seven stops. At each stop some riders will act out, or tell a personal story about one of the sins: wrath, greed, sloth, pride, envy, lust and gluttony. Gluttony will likely be the last stop. Although lust may be the end of the line for some…Read comments and more

Potluck Picnic Ride

Monday, July 2, 2012, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Meet At:

Science World gazebo

1455 Quebec Street

Contact Info:

3350 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, BC

By: VelopaloozaFinish off Velopalooza — and your long weekend — in bike style with a leisurely ride to the 6pm picnic at the south end of Trout Lake. Bring food to share, and plan for fun. Time to share all your stories about this year's Velopalooza.Read comments and more

Potluck Picnic Finale

Monday, July 2, 2012 at 6:00pm

Meet At:

Trout Lake Park

Notes: south end of Trout Lake

Contact Info:

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

By: VelopaloozaFinish off Velopalooza — and your long weekend — with a picnic at the south end of Trout Lake. Bring food to share, and plan for fun. Time to share all your stories about this year's Velopalooza.Read comments and more

Tuesday July 3

Purple & Yellow Volunteer Night

Tuesday, July 3, 2012, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen

Contact Info:

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 July 4

VBC Wednesday Night Pie Rides

Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at 5:30pm

Repeats: Every Wednesday

Meet At:

West side of Canada Place

Contact Info:

300 Denman Street, Vancouver, BC

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

Art Wheelers

Wednesday, July 4, 2012, 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Rain or shine. Tours will leave promptly at 6 pm so we recommend all riders arrive 15 minutes in advance.

Repeats: Every Wednesday in June 20 - 30, every Wednesday in July - September 1 - 19

Meet At:

Coal Harbour

Notes: bottom of Denman Street, north of West Georgia Street, at the entrance to the seawall

Contact Info:

www.artwheelers.com

http://www.facebook.com/VancouverBicycleRides

By: Art WheelersThe Art Wheelers are guided bicycle led art tours that explore Vancouver’s vibrant collection of public art along the city’s dedicated bike lanes. Join us and take in works of public art from Vancouver City's Public Art Program and the Vancouver Biennale that are installed along the seawall. Summer 2012 tours run from Coal Harbour to Olympic Village every Wednesday evening from 6-8pm from June 20- September 19. The cost is $20 per person and registration for each week is limited. You can make a reservation at http://www.artwheelers.com/p/reservations_11.htmlRead comments and more

UBC Bike Coop Women's Night

Wednesday, July 4, 2012, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen

6138 Student Union Boulevard, Vancouver, BC

Contact Info:

1830 Ontario Street (at 2nd Avenue)

bikecoop.ca

604-822-BIKE (2453)

By: UBC Bike Co-opCost: $5-$10 Sliding Scale. No one is turned away for lack of funds. We are working towards making our space more inviting for women wishing to learn more about bicycles. Wednesday the 4th of July 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. RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/243495552436145/ ***If you want to participate in Bike Co-op events and do not identify as a woman please come to one of our FREE volunteer nights that happen EVERY Tuesday from 6-9pm where everyone is welcome, including men, women and [more...]Read comments and more

PEDAL Women's Night

Wednesday, July 4, 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 July 5

PEDAL Introduction to Mechanics/Maintenance Workshop

Thursday, July 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:

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 7

open air CINEMA - impromptu style

Saturday, July 7, 2012 at 9:00pm

Meet At:

Jonathan Rogers Park

110 W 7th Avenue (@ Manitoba Street), Vancouver, British Columbia

Contact Info:

778 886 3478

By: Saw-monster & Monkey WrenchA sit down screening of VELO palooza clips and other bike shorts. If you have a velopalooza clip bring it on your laptop or memory/flash stick/drive and we'll definitely screen it. Bring some food if you'd like and we'll have some POPcorn and tea happening. Don't forget to invite your friends !!! RSVP at the facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/454495637908612/ Special Thanks To: The Bike Kitchen http://thebikekitchen.com/ The Bike Co-op http://bikecoop.ca/ Velopalooza http://velopalooza.ca/current-calendar/ KickStand https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kickstand/208498172512232Read comments and more

Sunday July 8

Sea to Sky Trail Challenge

Sunday, July 8, 2012 at 9:00am

Meet At:

Cheakamus Crossing, Whistler

Whistler

Notes: 9:00 Start

Contact Info:

www.facebook.com/pages/Sea-to...

6047301247

By: Great ExplorationsRide from Whistler to Squamish on the Sea to Sky Trail on a supported event on Sunday, July 8. It's one of the finer mountain bike trails in British Columbia and if you like intermediate trails and can manage 60 km it will be the best ride of your summer! Register here: Info and to register : http://great-explorations.com/trips/canada/cyclingevents/seatosky.aspRead comments and more

VBC Sunday Leisure Ride

Sunday, July 8, 2012, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

The coffee shop at

Contact Info:

1830 Ontario St (at 2nd Avenue)

Monday July 9

Bike Art Night

Monday, July 9, 2012, 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 July 10

Purple & Yellow Volunteer Night

Tuesday, July 10, 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:

604.822.BIKE(2453)

Wednesday July 11

VBC Wednesday Night Pie Rides

Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at 5:30pm

Repeats: Every Wednesday

Meet At:

West side of Canada Place

Contact Info:

300 Denman Street, Vancouver, BC

Art Wheelers

Wednesday, July 11, 2012, 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Rain or shine. Tours will leave promptly at 6 pm so we recommend all riders arrive 15 minutes in advance.

Repeats: Every Wednesday in June 20 - 30, every Wednesday in July - September 1 - 19

Meet At:

Coal Harbour

Notes: bottom of Denman Street, north of West Georgia Street, at the entrance to the seawall

Contact Info:

www.artwheelers.com

http://www.facebook.com/VancouverBicycleRides

Sunday July 15

Bike Camps

Sunday, July 15, 2012 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

VBC Sunday Leisure Ride

Sunday, July 15, 2012, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

The coffee shop at

Contact Info:

Monday July 16

Bike Camps

Monday, July 16, 2012 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

Tuesday July 17

Bike Camps

Tuesday, July 17, 2012 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:

6138 Student Union Boulevard, Vancouver, BC

778-875-3624

P&Y Bicycle Party

Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 6:00pm. 8pm we ride to a beach from the bike kitchen

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen

Contact Info:

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

604.822.BIKE(2453) or 778 886 3478

By: UBC Bike CoopThis Tuesday, we will be celebrating for our successful purple & Yellow volunteer nights, and the birthday of our friend / the new mechanic at The Bike Kitchen. Everyone will get a FREE PIZZA + other surprises (but you have to help us for a few hours to fix our beloved bikes.) *Around 8 PM-ish* we will head down to a beach for summer time adventures, dances, … with our music bike. So, if you are late or you have a question you can contact us by any means you prefer including: email: ubc.bikecoopgmail.com phone: 604.822.BIKE(2453) http://bikecoop.ca/contact/ or call me [more...]Read comments and more

Purple & Yellow Volunteer Night

Tuesday, July 17, 2012, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen

Contact Info:

604.822.BIKE(2453)

Wednesday July 18

Bike Camps

Wednesday, July 18, 2012 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, July 18, 2012 at 5:30pm

Repeats: Every Wednesday

Meet At:

West side of Canada Place

Contact Info:

300 Denman Street, Vancouver, BC

Art Wheelers

Wednesday, July 18, 2012, 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Rain or shine. Tours will leave promptly at 6 pm so we recommend all riders arrive 15 minutes in advance.

Repeats: Every Wednesday in June 20 - 30, every Wednesday in July - September 1 - 19

Meet At:

Coal Harbour

Notes: bottom of Denman Street, north of West Georgia Street, at the entrance to the seawall

Contact Info:

www.artwheelers.com

http://www.facebook.com/VancouverBicycleRides

PEDAL Women's Night

Wednesday, July 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:

pedalpower.org/pedal-depot/

604-708-4992

Thursday July 19

Bike Camps

Thursday, July 19, 2012 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 July 20

Bike Camps

Friday, July 20, 2012 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 July 21

Bike Camps

Saturday, July 21, 2012 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:

1633 Manitoba St Vancouver, BC V5Y 0B5

778-875-3624

Water Gun Bike Wars

Saturday, July 21, 2012 at 11:45am. Meet at 11:45am, Ride at 12:15pm

Meet At:

Vancouver Olympic Village

Notes: Meet by the giant bird statues at the Olympic Village

Contact Info:

By: Saw-monGet on your bike, load your weapons with a clear transparent H2O solution and head to the Olympic village for an hour of deadly bike ride. meeting point map: http://goo.gl/maps/fVRK RSVP at the facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/422764217754188/ For each event, we meet at 11:45am and ride at 12:15pm Also you could RSVP for each individual weekly event at [June 16] WGBW I https://www.facebook.com/events/300617500029631/ [June 23] WGBW II https://www.facebook.com/events/476069402407217/ [June 30] WGBW III https://www.facebook.com/events/303849333036461/Read comments and more

Illuminares

Saturday, July 21, 2012, 6:00pm - 11:00pm. Goes to 10:30pm

Meet At:

Trout Lake and John Hendry Park

Victoria Drive at East 15th Avenue

Contact Info:

publicdreams.org

604-879-8611

By: Public DreamsPublic Dreams’ Illuminares Lantern Festival is returning to its original home, Trout Lake and John Hendry Park! This year, Illuminares is a celebration of the light within us – of togetherness and creativity, sustainability and artistic expression, of rebirth and new beginnings. Illuminares is about you and your community. As participants, you are integral in making this beloved community event happen and our hope is that Public Dreams inspires you to create, to imagine and to participate. For 24 years, you’ve been the true architects and creators of Illuminares, and we’re once again creating a platform for you to showcase [more...]Read comments and more

Sunday July 22

VBC Sunday Leisure Ride

Sunday, July 22, 2012, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

The coffee shop at

Contact Info:

Monday July 23

Bike Camps

Monday, July 23, 2012 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

Tuesday July 24

Bike Camps

Tuesday, July 24, 2012 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, July 24, 2012, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen

Contact Info:

604.822.BIKE(2453)

Wednesday July 25

Bike Camps

Wednesday, July 25, 2012 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, July 25, 2012 at 5:30pm

Repeats: Every Wednesday

Meet At:

West side of Canada Place

Contact Info:

Thursday July 26

Bike Camps

Thursday, July 26, 2012 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 July 27

Bike Camps

Friday, July 27, 2012 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:

The Universe As We Know It

778-875-3624

Pedal Revolutionary Radio Show: Making clean airwaves since 2000

Friday, July 27, 2012, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Repeats: Last Friday of every month

Meet At:

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 27, 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 July 28

Fraser Valley Slow Food Cycle Tours

Saturday, July 28, 2012, 9:00am - 4:00pm

Meet At:

Registration is located at the Agassiz fairgrounds,

6660 Pioneer Avenue, Agassiz.

Contact Info:

www.slowfoodvancouver.com

604-796-5581

By: Tourism HarrisonThis summer, join us in the Fraser Valley for two family friendly Slow Food Cycle Tours. Agassiz’s 6th annual Cycle Tour Agassiz will be held on Saturday, July 28th and Chilliwack’s 4th Cycle Tour will be held on Sunday July 29th. It’s going to be a wonderfully s-l-o-w weekend! The leisurely self-guided Slow Food Cycle Tours provide an educational and culinary experience exploring many farms; some that are open to the public for this day only! The tours give a rare chance to meet the farmers and learn about agriculture in the spectacular Fraser Valley. Support the Slow Food movement [more...]Read comments and more

eatART: Power the VAG

Saturday, July 28, 2012, 10:00am - 6:00pm

Meet At:

Vancouver Art Gallery

750 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC

Notes: Georgia Street side

Contact Info:

East 14th Ave and Commercial Drive

www.eatart.org

By: Watt RidereatART cordially invites you to the 4th annual eatART: Power the VAG on Saturday July 28th from 10am to 6pm. The Annual Energy Awareness Art Party takes place in front of the Vancouver Art Gallery and includes a pedal powered sound system and an unforgettable outdoor dance party! The event will showcase our giant zero emissions kinetic sculptures. Pedal power will begenerated by teams of “watt-riders” who will power the event bypedalling with their back wheels resting on a spinning mini generator that is connected to the sound system. The riders will collect “energy pledges” that coincide with the amount [more...]Read comments and more

Bike Bowling Birthday BBQ Bash

Saturday, July 28, 2012 at 7:00pm

Meet At:

Clark Park

Contact Info:

www.facebook.com/events/32887...

By: Mo & EvanThe Velopalooza edition of Bike Bowling was cancelled due to rain, so let's try again! We've re-scheduled for Evan's birthday, so we'll be celebrating that, too. Debauchery!!! Beers!!! Bikes!!!! Bruises!!! Bowling!!! Let's all hurtle down a hill on a little tiny bike (provided) and fling our bodies at stacked garbage cans! The BeerBQ bike will be there slinging food and bevies – so bring your twoonies. Bowl at your own risk! Just want to wish Evan a happy birthday? You don't have to go bike bowling (but he may tease you about it). Come for the BBQ, the good vibes, [more...]Read comments and more

Sunday July 29

VBC Sunday Leisure Ride

Sunday, July 29, 2012, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

The coffee shop at

Contact Info:

Monday July 30

Bike Camps

Monday, July 30, 2012 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

Gears & Queers

Monday, July 30, 2012 at 6:30pm. Meet at 6:30, ride at 7

Repeats: Last Monday of every month

Meet At:

Bird Plaza, Athletes Village

1633 Manitoba Street

Contact Info:

By: the generalThink that bikes and queer culture are rad? Well, then this might be the ride for you! Wear your queerliciousest (whatever that means to you) and be ready for a gay 'ol time. *People of all orientations and genders are welcome to Gears & Queers. *Gears & Queers is a positive, safe space. Sexism, racism, ableism, homophobia, heterosexism, biphobia, transphobia, classism, and cis-sexism are not part of the cultural norms of this group.Read comments and more

Tuesday July 31

Purple & Yellow Volunteer Night

Tuesday, July 31, 2012, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday

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The Bike Kitchen

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