July 2013 Calendar

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1
9:00am $$
Our Community Bikes Summer Camp
11:00pm
Highmoon Naked Night Bike Ride
2
9:00am $$
Our Community Bikes Summer Camp
3
9:00am $$
Our Community Bikes Summer Camp
4
9:00am $$
Our Community Bikes Summer Camp
5
9:00am $$
Our Community Bikes Summer Camp
2:00pm FF
Bike Art Crafternoon: Space Babe Edition
4:00pm FF
Bike Art Night
8:00pm 19+ $$
Jay's Vertebrae Soiree
6
9:00am $$
Our Community Bikes Summer Camp
11:00am
eatART Power's The Vancouver Art Gallery Fundraiser
7
9:00am $$
Our Community Bikes Summer Camp
10:00am
VBC Sunday Leisure Ride
8
9:00am $$
Our Community Bikes Summer Camp
9
9:00am $$
Our Community Bikes Summer Camp
10
11
12
2:00pm FF
Bike Art Crafternoon: Space Babe Edition
13
14
10:00am
Cycling Resource Centre
10:00am
VBC Sunday Leisure Ride
15
9:00am $$
Our Community Bikes Summer Camp
16
17
5:30pm
VBC Wednesday Night Pie Rides
18
19
2:00pm FF
Bike Art Crafternoon: Space Babe Edition
8:00pm 19+
International Snail Showcase @ Guys & Dolls
20
9:00am FF
Trout Lake Farmers Market Saturday morning
9:30am $$
Stanley Park Bike Tours
2:00pm
Dead Baby Bikes Vancouver hosts MALENKOST MIDSUMMER MAYHEM
7:00pm
BIKE SMUT 7 THE PORNY EXPRESS
21
10:00am
VBC Sunday Leisure Ride
22
9:00am $$
Our Community Bikes Summer Camp
23
24
3:00pm FF
Main Street Farmers Market Wednesday afternoon
5:30pm
VBC Wednesday Night Pie Rides
25
26
2:00pm FF
Bike Art Crafternoon: Space Babe Edition
5:30pm FF
Brownian Motion Ride - Velopalooza Edition
11:30pm 19+
Midnight Mass Ride
27
9:00am FF $$
Agassiz 7th Slow Food Cycle Tour
9:00am FF
Trout Lake Farmers Market Saturday morning
11:00am FF
Salish Sea Fish Swim
2:00pm
Hide & Seek with Bike Fun Finder
5:00pm
Lucha Libre V Mask Ride
28
9:00am FF $$
Chilliwacks 5th Slow Food Cycle Tour
9:30am
VBC Sunday Leisure Ride - Steveston via UBC
9:45am
DONUT RIDE
10:00am
Cycling Resource Centre
10:00am
VBC Sunday Leisure Ride
1:00pm 19+
Winery Tour
1:30pm
Polopalooza: casual bike polo pickup days
5:00pm
LocoMotoRide
29
2:00pm
OCCUPY your bike <3
6:00pm $$
Burgers, Beers and Bikes
7:30pm
Choral Bike Ride
30
6:00am
Bike in the morning...............could be to work
7:30pm
Gears and Queers - the Pride Ride
31
3:00pm FF
Main Street Farmers Market Wednesday afternoon
5:30pm
VBC Wednesday Night Pie Rides
7:00pm
Annual Hammock Ride

Monday July 1

Bring Money

Our Community Bikes Summer Camp

Monday, July 1, 2013 at 9:00am. 9am - 3:30pm
Repeats: July 2, July 8, July 15, July 22, August 2, August 12, August 19

Meet At:

Kickstand
1739 E Venables @ Commercial Dr.

Contact Info:

e-mail
pedalpower.org/bikeclub
604-879-2453
By: Travis PawlakSummer Bike Camp aims to inspire a love of cycling in young people and to create a wider interest in and awareness of safe cycling and active transportation in our neighbourhoods and schools. Bike Camps are about the autonomy of an adventure on two wheels. In-City Bike Camps are day-long cycling camps. Our home base will be Kickstand Cycling Resource Centre on Commercial Dr. http://eastvankickstand.org/. Participants are invited to immerse themselves in cycling culture and fully develop their bike handling and navigational skills. Once participants have completed the bike safety rodeo we will have fun cycling to different parks and [more...]Read comments and more

Highmoon Naked Night Bike Ride

Monday, July 1, 2013 at 11:00pm. Leave for ride at 11:30pm

Meet At:

Trout Lake Park
3360 Victoria Drive Vancouver, BC, V5N 4M4
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

Tuesday July 2

Bring Money

Our Community Bikes Summer Camp

Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at 9:00am. 9am - 3:30pm
Repeats: July 2, July 8, July 15, July 22, August 2, August 12, August 19

Meet At:

Kickstand
1739 E Venables @ Commercial Dr.

Contact Info:

e-mail
pedalpower.org/bikeclub
604-879-2453
By: Travis PawlakSummer Bike Camp aims to inspire a love of cycling in young people and to create a wider interest in and awareness of safe cycling and active transportation in our neighbourhoods and schools. Bike Camps are about the autonomy of an adventure on two wheels. In-City Bike Camps are day-long cycling camps. Our home base will be Kickstand Cycling Resource Centre on Commercial Dr. http://eastvankickstand.org/. Participants are invited to immerse themselves in cycling culture and fully develop their bike handling and navigational skills. Once participants have completed the bike safety rodeo we will have fun cycling to different parks and [more...]Read comments and more

Wednesday July 3

Bring Money

Our Community Bikes Summer Camp

Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at 9:00am. 9am - 3:30pm
Repeats: July 2, July 8, July 15, July 22, August 2, August 12, August 19

Meet At:

Kickstand
1739 E Venables @ Commercial Dr.

Contact Info:

e-mail
pedalpower.org/bikeclub
604-879-2453
By: Travis PawlakSummer Bike Camp aims to inspire a love of cycling in young people and to create a wider interest in and awareness of safe cycling and active transportation in our neighbourhoods and schools. Bike Camps are about the autonomy of an adventure on two wheels. In-City Bike Camps are day-long cycling camps. Our home base will be Kickstand Cycling Resource Centre on Commercial Dr. http://eastvankickstand.org/. Participants are invited to immerse themselves in cycling culture and fully develop their bike handling and navigational skills. Once participants have completed the bike safety rodeo we will have fun cycling to different parks and [more...]Read comments and more

Thursday July 4

Bring Money

Our Community Bikes Summer Camp

Thursday, July 4, 2013 at 9:00am. 9am - 3:30pm
Repeats: July 2, July 8, July 15, July 22, August 2, August 12, August 19

Meet At:

Kickstand
1739 E Venables @ Commercial Dr.

Contact Info:

e-mail
pedalpower.org/bikeclub
604-879-2453
By: Travis PawlakSummer Bike Camp aims to inspire a love of cycling in young people and to create a wider interest in and awareness of safe cycling and active transportation in our neighbourhoods and schools. Bike Camps are about the autonomy of an adventure on two wheels. In-City Bike Camps are day-long cycling camps. Our home base will be Kickstand Cycling Resource Centre on Commercial Dr. http://eastvankickstand.org/. Participants are invited to immerse themselves in cycling culture and fully develop their bike handling and navigational skills. Once participants have completed the bike safety rodeo we will have fun cycling to different parks and [more...]Read comments and more

Friday July 5

Bring Money

Our Community Bikes Summer Camp

Friday, July 5, 2013 at 9:00am. 9am - 3:30pm
Repeats: July 2, July 8, July 15, July 22, August 2, August 12, August 19

Meet At:

Kickstand
1739 E Venables @ Commercial Dr.

Contact Info:

e-mail
pedalpower.org/bikeclub
604-879-2453
By: Travis PawlakSummer Bike Camp aims to inspire a love of cycling in young people and to create a wider interest in and awareness of safe cycling and active transportation in our neighbourhoods and schools. Bike Camps are about the autonomy of an adventure on two wheels. In-City Bike Camps are day-long cycling camps. Our home base will be Kickstand Cycling Resource Centre on Commercial Dr. http://eastvankickstand.org/. Participants are invited to immerse themselves in cycling culture and fully develop their bike handling and navigational skills. Once participants have completed the bike safety rodeo we will have fun cycling to different parks and [more...]Read comments and more
Family Friendly

Bike Art Crafternoon: Space Babe Edition

Friday, July 5, 2013, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Repeats: Every Friday in June - October

Meet At:

UBC SUB
6138 Student Union Boulevard V6T 1Z1
Notes: Meet on the grass in front of the Bike Kitchen

Contact Info:

bikecoop.ca/
By: Space Babe & Saw-monsterGet down and dirty with some bike grease, paint, and glitter every Friday afternoon in front of the UBC Student Union Building. Hang out with Space Babe and other members of the Bike Co-op as we make bike art and get a chance to flaunt your own masterpiece at the upcoming Bike Art Show. Join our FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2375141800/ Meeting spot: http://goo.gl/maps/rSnQ2Read comments and more
Family Friendly

Bike Art Night

Friday, July 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:

e-mail
eastvankickstand.org/
https://www.facebook.com/Eastvan.Kickstand
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
Adults Only (19+)Bring Money

Jay's Vertebrae Soiree

Friday, July 5, 2013, 8:00pm - 1:00am

Meet At:

The WISE Hall
1882 Adanac

Contact Info:

e-mail
www.facebook.com/events/58046...
By: MoVelopalooza Presents Juno award winners: Moka Only & Elaine "LilBit" Shepherd Benefit Fundraiser for Jason Bruce w/ special guests Ndidi Cascade and Deanna 19+ event Jason Bruce tragically had his neck broken after riding his bicycle into a carelessly mounted slackline along the sea wall. The slack line was left up irresponsibly without any streamers across a trail on the sea wall. The person who put it up left the slack line unattended. Jason hit the slack line and had his neck broken on impact. The incident occurred on August 24th, 2012 at Sunset beach. Please show your support and [more...]Read comments and more

Saturday July 6

Bring Money

Our Community Bikes Summer Camp

Saturday, July 6, 2013 at 9:00am. 9am - 3:30pm
Repeats: July 2, July 8, July 15, July 22, August 2, August 12, August 19

Meet At:

Kickstand
1739 E Venables @ Commercial Dr.

Contact Info:

e-mail
pedalpower.org/bikeclub
604-879-2453
By: Travis PawlakSummer Bike Camp aims to inspire a love of cycling in young people and to create a wider interest in and awareness of safe cycling and active transportation in our neighbourhoods and schools. Bike Camps are about the autonomy of an adventure on two wheels. In-City Bike Camps are day-long cycling camps. Our home base will be Kickstand Cycling Resource Centre on Commercial Dr. http://eastvankickstand.org/. Participants are invited to immerse themselves in cycling culture and fully develop their bike handling and navigational skills. Once participants have completed the bike safety rodeo we will have fun cycling to different parks and [more...]Read comments and more

eatART Power's The Vancouver Art Gallery Fundraiser

Saturday, July 6, 2013, 11:00am - 6:00pm. We'll be pedaling all day to power the sound system.

Meet At:

Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC
Notes: Front lawn, look for the giant robots, listen for the beats

Contact Info:

e-mail
www.eatart.org
By: Curtis PerrinCome join us for eatART's 5th annual Energy Awareness Art fundraiser in front of the Vancouver Art Gallery! Stop by and check out the art, dance to the music, or put together your very own team of watt riders to help power the event, and raise funds. We also invite the public to bring their own bicycle creations and Ebikes for a show and shine of bicycle technology. The event is entirely pedal powered and acts as a fundraiser to help us cover the costs of our lab space and continue our community and educational outreach! If you would like [more...]Read comments and more

Sunday July 7

Bring Money

Our Community Bikes Summer Camp

Sunday, July 7, 2013 at 9:00am. 9am - 3:30pm
Repeats: July 2, July 8, July 15, July 22, August 2, August 12, August 19

Meet At:

Kickstand
1739 E Venables @ Commercial Dr.

Contact Info:

e-mail
pedalpower.org/bikeclub
604-879-2453
By: Travis PawlakSummer Bike Camp aims to inspire a love of cycling in young people and to create a wider interest in and awareness of safe cycling and active transportation in our neighbourhoods and schools. Bike Camps are about the autonomy of an adventure on two wheels. In-City Bike Camps are day-long cycling camps. Our home base will be Kickstand Cycling Resource Centre on Commercial Dr. http://eastvankickstand.org/. Participants are invited to immerse themselves in cycling culture and fully develop their bike handling and navigational skills. Once participants have completed the bike safety rodeo we will have fun cycling to different parks and [more...]Read comments and more

VBC Sunday Leisure Ride

Sunday, July 7, 2013, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

The coffee shop at
East 6th Avenue and Arbutus

Contact Info:

vbc.bc.ca/category/upc...
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 July 8

Bring Money

Our Community Bikes Summer Camp

Monday, July 8, 2013 at 9:00am. 9am - 3:30pm
Repeats: July 2, July 8, July 15, July 22, August 2, August 12, August 19

Meet At:

Kickstand
1739 E Venables @ Commercial Dr.

Contact Info:

e-mail
pedalpower.org/bikeclub
604-879-2453
By: Travis PawlakSummer Bike Camp aims to inspire a love of cycling in young people and to create a wider interest in and awareness of safe cycling and active transportation in our neighbourhoods and schools. Bike Camps are about the autonomy of an adventure on two wheels. In-City Bike Camps are day-long cycling camps. Our home base will be Kickstand Cycling Resource Centre on Commercial Dr. http://eastvankickstand.org/. Participants are invited to immerse themselves in cycling culture and fully develop their bike handling and navigational skills. Once participants have completed the bike safety rodeo we will have fun cycling to different parks and [more...]Read comments and more

Tuesday July 9

Bring Money

Our Community Bikes Summer Camp

Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at 9:00am. 9am - 3:30pm
Repeats: July 2, July 8, July 15, July 22, August 2, August 12, August 19

Meet At:

Kickstand
1739 E Venables @ Commercial Dr.

Contact Info:

e-mail
pedalpower.org/bikeclub
604-879-2453
By: Travis PawlakSummer Bike Camp aims to inspire a love of cycling in young people and to create a wider interest in and awareness of safe cycling and active transportation in our neighbourhoods and schools. Bike Camps are about the autonomy of an adventure on two wheels. In-City Bike Camps are day-long cycling camps. Our home base will be Kickstand Cycling Resource Centre on Commercial Dr. http://eastvankickstand.org/. Participants are invited to immerse themselves in cycling culture and fully develop their bike handling and navigational skills. Once participants have completed the bike safety rodeo we will have fun cycling to different parks and [more...]Read comments and more

Friday July 12

Family Friendly

Bike Art Crafternoon: Space Babe Edition

Friday, July 12, 2013, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Repeats: Every Friday in June - October

Meet At:

UBC SUB
6138 Student Union Boulevard V6T 1Z1
Notes: Meet on the grass in front of the Bike Kitchen

Contact Info:

bikecoop.ca/
By: Space Babe & Saw-monsterGet down and dirty with some bike grease, paint, and glitter every Friday afternoon in front of the UBC Student Union Building. Hang out with Space Babe and other members of the Bike Co-op as we make bike art and get a chance to flaunt your own masterpiece at the upcoming Bike Art Show. Join our FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2375141800/ Meeting spot: http://goo.gl/maps/rSnQ2Read comments and more

Sunday July 14

Cycling Resource Centre

Sunday, July 14, 2013, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Repeats: May 26, June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, August 11, August 25, September 8, September 22, October 6, October 20

Meet At:

Kitsilano Community Centre Parking Lot
Larch and 10th

Contact Info:

e-mail
bikecoop.ca
By: AMS Bike Co-opThe AMS Bike Co-op is holding a Cycling Resource Center at the Kitsilano Winter Market every second week throughout the market season! Come by to grab a free Vancouver and Greater Vancouver bike map, get a *free tune-up* for your bike, learn about upcoming cycling events and rides, read local cycling resources, and ask any questions you have about cycling! 10am-2pm, rain or shine.Read comments and more

VBC Sunday Leisure Ride

Sunday, July 14, 2013, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

The coffee shop at
East 6th Avenue and Arbutus

Contact Info:

vbc.bc.ca/category/upc...
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 July 15

Bring Money

Our Community Bikes Summer Camp

Monday, July 15, 2013 at 9:00am. 9am - 3:30pm
Repeats: July 2, July 8, July 15, July 22, August 2, August 12, August 19

Meet At:

Kickstand
1739 E Venables @ Commercial Dr.

Contact Info:

e-mail
pedalpower.org/bikeclub
604-879-2453
By: Travis PawlakSummer Bike Camp aims to inspire a love of cycling in young people and to create a wider interest in and awareness of safe cycling and active transportation in our neighbourhoods and schools. Bike Camps are about the autonomy of an adventure on two wheels. In-City Bike Camps are day-long cycling camps. Our home base will be Kickstand Cycling Resource Centre on Commercial Dr. http://eastvankickstand.org/. Participants are invited to immerse themselves in cycling culture and fully develop their bike handling and navigational skills. Once participants have completed the bike safety rodeo we will have fun cycling to different parks and [more...]Read comments and more

Wednesday July 17

VBC Wednesday Night Pie Rides

Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at 5:30pm
Repeats: Every Wednesday

Meet At:

Canada Place
999 Canada Pl
Notes: Meet on the west side

Contact Info:

vbc.bc.ca/category/upc...
By: VBCVancouver 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. Distance: About 20 to 50 km, depending on how far you ride. Pace: Multi-paced – please wait at pre-determined spots for others. Helmets are required on all VBC rides and tours.Read comments and more

Friday July 19

Family Friendly

Bike Art Crafternoon: Space Babe Edition

Friday, July 19, 2013, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Repeats: Every Friday in June - October

Meet At:

UBC SUB
6138 Student Union Boulevard V6T 1Z1
Notes: Meet on the grass in front of the Bike Kitchen

Contact Info:

bikecoop.ca/
By: Space Babe & Saw-monsterGet down and dirty with some bike grease, paint, and glitter every Friday afternoon in front of the UBC Student Union Building. Hang out with Space Babe and other members of the Bike Co-op as we make bike art and get a chance to flaunt your own masterpiece at the upcoming Bike Art Show. Join our FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2375141800/ Meeting spot: http://goo.gl/maps/rSnQ2Read comments and more
Adults Only (19+)

International Snail Showcase @ Guys & Dolls

Friday, July 19, 2013 at 8:00pm. Be there for "show" time!

Meet At:

Sadie Hawkins style (ladies choice)
2434 Main Street

Contact Info:

www.facebook.com/events/13810...
By: theSOFAll the entertainment you can handle for your Friday night, July 19. Five bands! Five dollars!! Bring your amazing bikes and fill the "island" at Main and Broadway. Find your new extended family. Discover the thrills of musical sewing. It's your party so cry if you want to. Brought to you by Snail Productions. Jonathan Weiss (LA) http://t0tesrept1l1an.bandcamp.com/ Emily Neblock (Philadelphia) http://www.reverbnation.com/emilyneblock Agente Costura (Brasil) http://www.musicalsewing.blogspot.com/ Jovana Golubovic (Vancouver via Serbia) featuring The Sanguine Accord (AKA The Macabre & The Butterfly) http://www.jovanagolubovic.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheMacabreAndTheButterfly The Stolen Organ Family Band (Vancouver) http://thestolenorganfamily.bandcamp.com/Read comments and more

Saturday July 20

Family Friendly

Trout Lake Farmers Market Saturday morning

Saturday, July 20, 2013, 9:00am - 2:00pm. You guide yourself to the market at the time that suits you
Repeats: Every Saturday in July - October

Meet At:

Trout Lake Park (John Hendry park)
the North Parking Lot of John Hendry Park at Trout Lake Between Templeton and Lakewood south of the 13th Avenue Alley
Notes: Bring cash, or use your debit card to buy market dollars at the market INFO BOOTH

Contact Info:

www.eatlocal.org/markets.html
Fit your bike out to carry stuff home - basket, rack, bags, whatever.
By: The rockYou guide yourself to the market at Trout Lake park Saturdays, May 11 – October 19, 2013 9am – 2pm each week. Here is a map of the location:  <https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&client=safari&ie=UTF-8&q=john+hendry+park+vancouver&split=1&z=14&t=m&gt;Read comments and more
Bring Money

Stanley Park Bike Tours

Saturday, July 20, 2013, 9:30am - 11:30am. Please have a bike, safety equipment, water etc ready to go right at 9:30am
Repeats: June 15, July 20, August 17

Meet At:

Devonian Park
Corner of Denman and Georgia
Notes: Meet at the Northwest Corner

Contact Info:

e-mail
www.vancouverheritagefoundation.org
604-264-9642
Spokes Bicycle Rentals is offering a 30% discount on all bike rentals for anyone to attend our tours. Call us for details!
By: Vancouver Heritage FoundationVancouver's urban forest holds a complex history of destroyed First Nations villages and squatters' cabins, military unrest and forgotten burial places, British enclaves, sports and cultural venues, and of course, renowned natural endowments, some more recent than you might think. Due to its natural popularity, Stanley Park has become an engineered landscape, with many tourist draws such as the totems, blow-down amusement parks, and preserved reminders of the raw force of nature.  Join VHF for a leisurely paced cycle while digging into the storms and controversies that have formed this majestic park. $20 + GST/ personRead comments and more

Dead Baby Bikes Vancouver hosts MALENKOST MIDSUMMER MAYHEM

Saturday, July 20, 2013 at 2:00pm. meet at 1pm..events at 2pm sharp!

Meet At:

strathcona park
hawks and prior
Notes: meet at the ghettoval

Contact Info:

deadbabybikesvancouver.blogspot.ca
By: MALENKOSTjoin your local loveable freakbike club for a day of whacky fun while we combine for the second year our dead baby velopalooza event with malenkost midsummer mayhem (traditionally a messenger race presented by malenkost bags) we'll be barbequing in the park and being silly through the day..later we'll be having the most kickest assest after party at our clubhouse space featuring reverend phil's BIKE SMUT and even later some badass bike bands. open to anyone and everyone…ride your bike!Read comments and more

BIKE SMUT 7 THE PORNY EXPRESS

Saturday, July 20, 2013 at 7:00pm. show up early to catch the opening acts!

Meet At:

Rainbow Connection
855 e. Hastings

Contact Info:

www.facebook.com/events/51543...
By: MALENKOSTDead Baby Bikes Vancouver are proud to be hosting Bike Smut 7: The Porny Express is the 7th year of deliciously revolutionary bicycle pornography. It has toured in 24 countries over the past 2 years sharing ethical erotica about the joy and liberation of consensual sex and healthy transportation.Read comments and more

Sunday July 21

VBC Sunday Leisure Ride

Sunday, July 21, 2013, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

The coffee shop at
East 6th Avenue and Arbutus

Contact Info:

vbc.bc.ca/category/upc...
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 July 22

Bring Money

Our Community Bikes Summer Camp

Monday, July 22, 2013 at 9:00am. 9am - 3:30pm
Repeats: July 2, July 8, July 15, July 22, August 2, August 12, August 19

Meet At:

Kickstand
1739 E Venables @ Commercial Dr.

Contact Info:

e-mail
pedalpower.org/bikeclub
604-879-2453
By: Travis PawlakSummer Bike Camp aims to inspire a love of cycling in young people and to create a wider interest in and awareness of safe cycling and active transportation in our neighbourhoods and schools. Bike Camps are about the autonomy of an adventure on two wheels. In-City Bike Camps are day-long cycling camps. Our home base will be Kickstand Cycling Resource Centre on Commercial Dr. http://eastvankickstand.org/. Participants are invited to immerse themselves in cycling culture and fully develop their bike handling and navigational skills. Once participants have completed the bike safety rodeo we will have fun cycling to different parks and [more...]Read comments and more

Wednesday July 24

Family Friendly

Main Street Farmers Market Wednesday afternoon

Wednesday, July 24, 2013, 3:00pm - 7:00pm. You guide yourself to the market at the time that suits you
Repeats: Every Wednesday in July - October

Meet At:

Thornton Park
Facing Central Pacific rail terminal on Station Street
Notes: Bring cash, or use your debit card to buy market dollars at the market INFO BOOTH

Contact Info:

www.eatlocal.org/markets.html
Fit your bike out to carry stuff home - basket, rack, bags, whatever.
By: The RockYou guide yourself to the market at Main Street Station (Central Pacific) at Thornton Park Wednesdays, June 5 – October 2, 2013 3pm – 7pm each week. Here is a map of the location <https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&client=safari&ie=UTF-8&q=thornton+park+vancouver&split=1&z=14&t=m&gt;Read comments and more

VBC Wednesday Night Pie Rides

Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at 5:30pm
Repeats: Every Wednesday

Meet At:

Canada Place
999 Canada Pl
Notes: Meet on the west side

Contact Info:

vbc.bc.ca/category/upc...
By: VBCVancouver 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. Distance: About 20 to 50 km, depending on how far you ride. Pace: Multi-paced – please wait at pre-determined spots for others. Helmets are required on all VBC rides and tours.Read comments and more

Friday July 26

Family Friendly

Bike Art Crafternoon: Space Babe Edition

Friday, July 26, 2013, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Repeats: Every Friday in June - October

Meet At:

UBC SUB
6138 Student Union Boulevard V6T 1Z1
Notes: Meet on the grass in front of the Bike Kitchen

Contact Info:

bikecoop.ca/
By: Space Babe & Saw-monsterGet down and dirty with some bike grease, paint, and glitter every Friday afternoon in front of the UBC Student Union Building. Hang out with Space Babe and other members of the Bike Co-op as we make bike art and get a chance to flaunt your own masterpiece at the upcoming Bike Art Show. Join our FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2375141800/ Meeting spot: http://goo.gl/maps/rSnQ2Read comments and more
Family Friendly

Brownian Motion Ride - Velopalooza Edition

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

Meet At:

Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC
Notes: Meet on the Georgia St. Side

Contact Info:

eastvankickstand.org/
By: saw-monsterLet's kick off the Velopalooza Vancouver's 4th year festival with our friendly celebratory cruise in the streets of Vancouver. We encourage you to put on your crazy costumes, bells, whistles, air horns, sound speakers and your clownish inner self. ? Invite all your friends ? Rubber side down FB event: https://www.facebook.com/events/308593299275965/ FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/criticalmassvancouver/ FB page: https://www.facebook.com/vancouvercm Blog: http://vancouvercm.blogspot.ca/Read comments and more
Adults Only (19+)

Midnight Mass Ride

Friday, July 26, 2013 at 11:30pm. Meet 11:30 We roll at MIDNIGHT!

Meet At:

Cenotaph in Grandview Park
1657 Charles Street (@ Commercial Drive)

Contact Info:

e-mail
www.facebook.com/events/13925...
By: germainproper@gmail.comA midnight bike ride in VANCOUVER!! Come ride with us. Together we will roam the streets! Bring lights, weather appropriative clothing, your favourite beverage, and a friend. Discover a different side of Van. All bikes and types welcome!! Meet at the Cenotaph in Grandview Park at 11:30 We roll at MIDNIGHT!Read comments and more

Saturday July 27

Family Friendly Bring Money

Agassiz 7th Slow Food Cycle Tour

Saturday, July 27, 2013, 9:00am - 4:00pm. Arrive and leave at your leisure.

Meet At:

Registration is at the Agassiz Fitness/Activity Centre, located under the tents.
6660 Pioneer Avenue

Contact Info:

www.fraservalleycycletours.com
By: Tourism ChilliwackThe leisurely self-guided Slow Food Cycle Tours provide an educational and culinary experience exploring many farms!  The tours give a rare chance to meet the farmers and learn about agriculture in the spectacular Fraser Valley.     Agassiz only: July 27 – $15/person   Both Agassiz and Chilliwack – $25/person   Children 12 and under cycle for free.   Chilliwack: July 28, 2013Read comments and more
Family Friendly

Trout Lake Farmers Market Saturday morning

Saturday, July 27, 2013, 9:00am - 2:00pm. You guide yourself to the market at the time that suits you
Repeats: Every Saturday in July - October

Meet At:

Trout Lake Park (John Hendry park)
the North Parking Lot of John Hendry Park at Trout Lake Between Templeton and Lakewood south of the 13th Avenue Alley
Notes: Bring cash, or use your debit card to buy market dollars at the market INFO BOOTH

Contact Info:

www.eatlocal.org/markets.html
Fit your bike out to carry stuff home - basket, rack, bags, whatever.
By: The rockYou guide yourself to the market at Trout Lake park Saturdays, May 11 – October 19, 2013 9am – 2pm each week. Here is a map of the location:  <https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&client=safari&ie=UTF-8&q=john+hendry+park+vancouver&split=1&z=14&t=m&gt;Read comments and more
Family Friendly

Salish Sea Fish Swim

Saturday, July 27, 2013 at 11:00am. Meet at 11 AM, ride at 11:30 AM

Meet At:

Kickstand
1739 Venables St
Notes: on Commercial Dr. in the basement of the old Astorino's

Contact Info:

eastvankickstand.org/
604 500 0830
By: The Monster FishThe Tsleil Waututh Nation with open arms invited us to participate in their special summer ceremony. Join this sacred journey <3 FB event: https://www.facebook.com/events/148489948679917/ Velopalooza's Main Event: http://bit.ly/velopal Velopalooza's FB page (like it) https://www.facebook.com/Velopalooza Velopalooza's FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/velopalooza/Read comments and more

Hide & Seek with Bike Fun Finder

Saturday, July 27, 2013 at 2:00pm

Meet At:

Cathedral Square
Dunsmuir & richards

Contact Info:

e-mail
bikefunfinder.com
By: Bike Fun FinderWe will be playing a game of hide & seek.  We will be breaking into 2 groups, Red and Blue.   Team Red will be leaving 10 minutes ahead of team Blue.  The only tool that the Blue team will be using is a free Mobile application called Bike Fun Finder (BFF).  Install BFF now and start to share some Bike Fun. BFF should be everyones first place to go when looking for bike events regardless of city, country, or language.  BFF is FREE and designed for you! FREE stickers for all participants.   What is BFF?   Leading or [more...]Read comments and more

Lucha Libre V Mask Ride

Saturday, July 27, 2013 at 5:00pm

Meet At:

Crab Park
101 E Waterfront Road

Contact Info:

www.facebook.com/events/47292...
By: Lucha LibreMeet up at El Crab Parko for VanCity's 5th year of masked Mexi-Canadian "bikeling" debauchery! Musica, food trucks, freebies, and one of the best things that you can put between your legs…..your bike…..you sick and twisted kids! No fun city??? Not if we have anything to do with it! Get your dancing wrestling boots on! If you require any "bikeling" related paraphernalia, socks, cups, trinkets, etc. See Kristina @ LaLa's in Deep Cove or her new store on Commercial! PazzaRella Pizza Truck!!! CASH ONLY Shiori and Barbara are joining us again! Italian Sausage sandwiches this year, yummy! No pizza as [more...]Read comments and more

Sunday July 28

Family Friendly Bring Money

Chilliwacks 5th Slow Food Cycle Tour

Sunday, July 28, 2013, 9:00am - 4:00pm. Arrive and leave at your leisure.

Meet At:

Tourism Chilliwack Visitor Centre
44150 Luckakuck Way

Contact Info:

www.fraservalleycycletours.com
By: Tourism ChilliwackThe leisurely self-guided Slow Food Cycle Tours provide an educational and culinary experience exploring many farms!  The tours give a rare chance to meet the farmers and learn about agriculture in the spectacular Fraser Valley.      Chilliwack only: July 28 – $15/person    Both Agassiz and Chilliwack – $25/person    Children 12 and under cycle for free.    Agassiz : July 27, 2013Read comments and more

VBC Sunday Leisure Ride - Steveston via UBC

Sunday, July 28, 2013 at 9:30am

Meet At:

JJ Bean Coffee
6th and Commercial

Contact Info:

vbc.bc.ca/2013/07/sund...
By: VBCThe ride: Around UBC, over Arthur Lang and Russ Baker and Railway to Steveston.  Lunch at the Buck. Distance: 40km to the pub. Vancouver Bicycle Club (VBC) weekly leisure ride each Sunday morning. 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

DONUT RIDE

Sunday, July 28, 2013 at 9:45am

Meet At:

Bicycle Sports Pacific North Vancouver
1359 Main Street North Vancouver

Contact Info:

e-mail
www.facebook.com/events/13913...
By: ChristineJoin us Sunday July 28th at 9:45am sharp! We will be meeting at Bicycle Sports Pacific in North Vancouver (1359 Main Street).  We will ride to Deep Cove and delight in Honey's Donuts and the beautiful Indian Arm waterfront before heading back. What a great way to start your day!Read comments and more

Cycling Resource Centre

Sunday, July 28, 2013, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Repeats: May 26, June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, August 11, August 25, September 8, September 22, October 6, October 20

Meet At:

Kitsilano Community Centre Parking Lot
Larch and 10th

Contact Info:

e-mail
bikecoop.ca
By: AMS Bike Co-opThe AMS Bike Co-op is holding a Cycling Resource Center at the Kitsilano Winter Market every second week throughout the market season! Come by to grab a free Vancouver and Greater Vancouver bike map, get a *free tune-up* for your bike, learn about upcoming cycling events and rides, read local cycling resources, and ask any questions you have about cycling! 10am-2pm, rain or shine.Read comments and more

VBC Sunday Leisure Ride

Sunday, July 28, 2013, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

The coffee shop at
East 6th Avenue and Arbutus

Contact Info:

vbc.bc.ca/category/upc...
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
Adults Only (19+)

Winery Tour

Sunday, July 28, 2013 at 1:00pm

Meet At:

Trout Lake Park
3350 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, BC
Notes: Meet at the baseball diamond at Semlin Drive

Contact Info:

e-mail
www.facebook.com/events/14798...
By: NathanRide to Lulu Island Winery, Sanduz Estate Wines, and Isabella Winery in Richmond for free wine tasting. Approximately 40km round trip. We'll head there via the Knight Street Bridge and return via the Canada Line bridge. You'll have the option of catching the Canada Line on the way home if you don't want to ride up the hill from the Fraser River. http://www.luluislandwinery.com/ http://www.sanduzwines.com/ http://isabellawinery.com/Read comments and more

Polopalooza: casual bike polo pickup days

Sunday, July 28, 2013 at 1:30pm
Repeats: Every Sunday in July and August

Meet At:

Grandview Park
Commercial at Charles
Notes: The bike polo court, duh

Contact Info:

e-mail
www.facebook.com/events/59418...
By: JeffJoin East Van Bike Polo for some beginner-friendly, non-contact, casual pick-up games at the bike polo court in Grandview Park. Anyone who is fairly comfortable riding a bike with one hand is welcome to have a go. All are welcome to spectate. Stop by for a game or two, or stick around until sunset if you like. Rules: facebook.com/groups/281802261863222/doc/390762427633871/ EVBP will provide mallets, nets, balls, a loaner polo bike or two, and a bit of mechanical advice/expertise if needed. You should bring: -A solid bike (Upright handlebars work best. Do not play on a bike if you’re worried about keeping [more...]Read comments and more

LocoMotoRide

Sunday, July 28, 2013 at 5:00pm. Meet at 5 PM, ride at 5:30 PM

Meet At:

Kickstand
1739 Venables St
Notes: Meet in the basement of the old Astorino's

Contact Info:

eastvankickstand.org
604 500 0830
By: Saw-monsteryet another surprise that involves community guerrilla art 😉 <3, The monster FB event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/149746705219623/ Velopalooza's Main Event: http://bit.ly/velopal Velopalooza's FB page (like it) https://www.facebook.com/Velopalooza Velopalooza's FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/velopalooza/Read comments and more

Monday July 29

OCCUPY your bike <3

Monday, July 29, 2013 at 2:00pm. Meet at 2 PM, ride at 2:30 PM

Meet At:

Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC
Notes: Meet on the Georgia St. Side of the Gallery by the fountain

Contact Info:

604 500 0830
http://eastvankickstand.org
By: Saw-monsterSurprise Surprise ! FB event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/196117130547651/ Velopalooza's Main Event: http://bit.ly/velopal Velopalooza's FB page (like it) https://www.facebook.com/Velopalooza Velopalooza's FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/velopalooza/Read comments and more
Bring Money

Burgers, Beers and Bikes

Monday, July 29, 2013 at 6:00pm. Meet at 6, ride at 6:30

Meet At:

Trout Lake Beach
BC Parkway @ Trout Lake
Notes: Meet at the beach, South side of the park, by the concession building

Contact Info:

e-mail
www.facebook.com/events/47465...
By: HeatherLet's take a ride out to one of my favorite, and lesser known, pubs, the Hop & Vine. They have an amazing Monday special of 1/2 price burgers (and they are tasty!) and $4.50 sleeves of BC Craft. We'll be meeting at 6pm, south side of Trout Lake at the beach, I will likely be there early lounging in the sunshine and planning to head out on the ride at 6:30pm. It's an 11km ride along the Central Valley Greenway, we'll be taking it easy, leaving no bike behind! There is a short and nasty hill that we will be [more...]Read comments and more

Choral Bike Ride

Monday, July 29, 2013, 7:30pm - 9:30pm

Meet At:

East Van Kickstand
1739 Venables at Commercial
Notes: Back door to basement facing Adanac

Contact Info:

e-mail
By: FossilosopherPractice singing some bike songs indoors first, then sing together on a ride through spaces with various kinds of resonance along Adanac, Coal Harbour Seawall & through Stanley Park. Bring costumes, decorated bikes & freak bikes, Lanterns or other bike rave lighting, & a snack to share at the end of the ride. Song sheets will be provided with lyrics.Read comments and more

Tuesday July 30

Bike in the morning...............could be to work

Tuesday, July 30, 2013, 6:00am - 6:30am. Meet around 6, and help me ride.

Meet At:

Graveyard
Fraser/33 rd
Notes: Meet at 33 and middle of graveyard

Contact Info:

e-mail
By: LenorianI want to start at the "graveyard", and bike to Marine and Main. Free Six a.m. start.Read comments and more

Gears and Queers - the Pride Ride

Tuesday, July 30, 2013, 7:30pm - 9:00pm. Meet at 7pm, ride at 7:30pm (beer afterwards tbs)

Meet At:

Commercial Drive @ Adanac (in the Kickstand Parking Area)
1739 Venables St. at Commercial Dr.
Notes: Meet in the Parking Lot behind Astorino's

Contact Info:

By: LiseVancouver Pride Weekend is around the corner and what better way to celebrate than getting on your bike and riding around with a bunch of queers, bikes and allies. Let's be colourful, musical and bright! *ALL Ages *ALL orientations and genders are welcome to Gears & Queers. *The ride 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

Wednesday July 31

Family Friendly

Main Street Farmers Market Wednesday afternoon

Wednesday, July 31, 2013, 3:00pm - 7:00pm. You guide yourself to the market at the time that suits you
Repeats: Every Wednesday in July - October

Meet At:

Thornton Park
Facing Central Pacific rail terminal on Station Street
Notes: Bring cash, or use your debit card to buy market dollars at the market INFO BOOTH

Contact Info:

www.eatlocal.org/markets.html
Fit your bike out to carry stuff home - basket, rack, bags, whatever.
By: The RockYou guide yourself to the market at Main Street Station (Central Pacific) at Thornton Park Wednesdays, June 5 – October 2, 2013 3pm – 7pm each week. Here is a map of the location <https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&client=safari&ie=UTF-8&q=thornton+park+vancouver&split=1&z=14&t=m&gt;Read comments and more

VBC Wednesday Night Pie Rides

Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at 5:30pm
Repeats: Every Wednesday

Meet At:

Canada Place
999 Canada Pl
Notes: Meet on the west side

Contact Info:

vbc.bc.ca/category/upc...
By: VBCVancouver 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. Distance: About 20 to 50 km, depending on how far you ride. Pace: Multi-paced – please wait at pre-determined spots for others. Helmets are required on all VBC rides and tours.Read comments and more

Annual Hammock Ride

Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at 7:00pm. Meet at 7, ride at 7:30

Meet At:

Grandview Park
Charles and Commercial
Notes: SE corner near copse of trees

Contact Info:

e-mail
By: Keltie + PaulHammocks and bikes go together like, well, sunshine and cold beer. Come for a leisurely ride, with stops along the way to set up hammock villages and "hang out" for a while. BYOH (hammock), although we will have a few extra. Snacks to share are always welcome!Read comments and more