July 2015 Calendar

Contact Info:

By: Henry HWe 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 is about 20 to 50 km, depending on how far you ride. Helmets are required.Read comments and more

Bike Maintenance 101

Wednesday, July 1, 2015, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Repeats: Every Wednesday in May - July

Meet At:

MEC Langley

events.mec.ca/event/65321/...

Contact Info:

604-534-4570

By: MEC LangleyNew to bike maintenance? Then this is the Clinic for you! Topics covered: 1. Bike parts and their function 2. Diagnosing Problems 3. Basic Maintenance (e.g. fix a flat) No need to bring your own bike. Cost is $10.00.Read comments and more

MEC North Van Meet-up Road Ride

Wednesday, July 1, 2015, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Repeats: Every Wednesday

Meet At:

MEC North Van

Contact Info:

vancruisers.ca/calendar/jul...

By: North Van OCLike to ride? So do we! Come join us Wednesday evenings for a free group ride. Rides are open to all cyclists with road bikes who can maintain a minimum speed of 20km/hr and are comfortable riding in traffic. Typical rides will be 1-2 hrs. No-drop rides = No rider left behind.Read comments and more

July First Wednesday of the Month Cruise - CANADIAN EDITION

Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at 7:00pm. Meet 7, ride 8pm ish

Meet At:

Pats Pub

403 East Hastings Street

Notes: Bring your bike inside

Contact Info:

By: RikkCANADIAN GARB ENCOURAGED Carrying on the tradition of Rod's World Famous Wednesday Cruiser Ride – Can't Miss It! Meet up at the Pat Pub for 7ish – bring your bikes inside, there's plenty of room! We roll out at around 8:00, or something like that… 😉 Rides go April – September and may continue through the winter if the rain stays away…Read comments and more

Thursday July 2

Richmond Wine Tour

Thursday, July 2, 2015 at 10:00am

Repeats: First Thursdays

Meet At:

S. end, Cambie bridge

Notes: Date is TENTATIVE.

Contact Info:

212 Brooksbank Avenue North Vancouver, BC

604 778-0480

Date is TENTATIVE.

By: Barry BogartVela has done this before but I did it with the Van Bike Meetup before then. Cambie bridge to winery #1 on River Road, down #7 to winery #2 on Westminister Hwy bike trail, than backtrack to Sidaway for Winery #3 near the dyke. Then along the Dyke to #3, #2, whatever to get back. Date is TENTATIVE. Weekday most likely.Read comments and more

Bike Maintenance 101

Thursday, July 2, 2015, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Repeats: Every Thursday in May - July

Meet At:

MEC North Vancouver

Contact Info:

events.mec.ca/event/40006/...

604-990-4417

By: NicolaJoin us for our weekly Bike Maintenance 101 clinic! These clinics are best suited to beginners who are new to bike maintenance. In our session you will learn about bike parts and their functions, how to diagnose problems and perform basic maintenance, how to fix a flat tire, and when to bring your bike in for more major repairs. Furthermore these sessions are the perfect foundation for our Bike Maintenance 201 clinics. These are $20 each and continue with more in depth information and advanced tuning skills. You DO NOT need to bring your bike.Read comments and more

Bike Maintenance 101

Thursday, July 2, 2015, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Repeats: Every Thursday in May - July

Meet At:

MEC Vancouver

130 West Broadway Vancouver, BC

Contact Info:

events.mec.ca/event/67546/...

604-872-7858

By: MEC VancouverThese clinics are best suited to beginners who are new to bike maintenance. In our session you will learn the anatomy of the bike, diagnosing a problem, basic maintenance, fixing a flat tire, and when to bring your bike in for more major repairs. Cost is $10.00 These sessions are the perfect foundation for our Bike Maintenance 201 clinics. The Bike Maintenance 201 clinics are $20 each, and they continue with more in depth information and advanced tuning skills.Read comments and more

Bike Rides Society

Thursday, July 2, 2015 at 8:00pm. Leave at 8:30pm.

Repeats: Every Thursday

Meet At:

Dude Chilling Park

Contact Info:

By: Bike Rides SocietyA weekly follow the leader adventure ride where the leader changes like the weather, but we ride regardless; all year round. Casual ride and no one gets left behind. BYO~whatever means fun times for you.Read comments and more

Sunday July 5

MEC North Van Meet-up Road Ride

Sunday, July 5, 2015, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

MEC North Vancouver

Contact Info:

604-990-4417

By: NicolaLike to ride? So do we! Come join us Sunday mornings for a free group ride. Rides are open to all cyclists with road bikes who can maintain a minimum speed of 20km/hr and are comfortable riding in traffic. Typical rides will be 2-3 hrs. No-drop rides = No rider left behind.Read comments and more

MEC Langely Meet-up Ride

Sunday, July 5, 2015, 9:30am - 10:30am

Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

MEC Langley

Contact Info:

604-534-4570

By: MEC LangleyLike to ride? So do we! Join us every Sunday for our free meet-up road ride. Rides are open to all cyclists with road bikes who can maintain a minimum speed of 20km/hr and are comfortable riding in traffic. Typical rides will be 90 minutes. No-drop rides = No rider left behind.Read comments and more

MEC Vancouver Meet-up Ride

Sunday, July 5, 2015 at 9:30am

Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

Mountain Equipment Co-op

Contact Info:

Commercial Dr & Charles St, Vancouver, BC

By: MEC VancouverCome join us for a fun and free ride through Vancouver! Each week we will take you on a tour through some of the best road-riding the city has to offer. Rides will be tailored to suit the abilities and comfort levels of those in attendance. Bring a friend or come out to make a friend who loves riding as much as you do! We started offering rides for beginners as well as intermediate riders, ranging from 20-60km. Please note, you must bring your own bike and all related cycling gear to the meet-up ride! Please come prepared with the [more...]Read comments and more

East Van Bike Polo presents Soft Serve Sunday

Sunday, July 5, 2015 at 1:00pm. Games usually wrap up in the late afternoon/early evening, depending on number and keenness of attendees.

Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

Grandview Park

Notes: Polo court at the west side of the park

Contact Info:

www.facebook.com/groups/evbpn...

By: JeffSoft Serve Sundays is East Van Bike Polo's program for newer and casual players, held at Grandview Park on Sundays from 1 PM onwards, weather permitting. Court time for new players is prioritized, although regulars will be on hand to provide loaner gear and nerd out about polo. You can play a few non-competitive games of pick-up, or just to say hi and check things out. Bring your friends, too! To start playing, you should be able to ride a bike with one hand. You can use your own bike, or borrow one at the court. Mallets will be provided [more...]Read comments and more

Tuesday July 7

MEC Langely Meet-up Ride

Tuesday, July 7, 2015, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday

Meet At:

MEC Langley

Contact Info:

604-534-4570

By: MEC LangleyLike to ride? So do we! Join us every Tuesday for our free meet-up road ride. Rides are open to all cyclists with road bikes who can maintain a minimum speed of 20km/hr and are comfortable riding in traffic. Typical rides will be 1 hr -90 min. No-drop rides = No rider left behind.Read comments and more

Purple and Yellow Volunteer Night

Tuesday, July 7, 2015, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen

Contact Info:

604-827-7333

By: Bike KitchenCome help us work on our famed Purple and Yellow bike share fleet! From building, maintenance to painting the bikes with their signature colours, its a fun way to get involved and learn about bike mechanics. No experience needed – we'll teach you! All volunteers are provided with a free pizza dinner. Rad!Read comments and more

Wednesday July 8

Wednesday Night Pie Rides

Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at 5:30pm

Repeats: Every Wednesday in May - August

Meet At:

Canada Place (west side)

Contact Info:

MEC North Van Meet-up Road Ride

Wednesday, July 8, 2015, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Repeats: Every Wednesday

Meet At:

MEC North Van

Contact Info:

212 Brooksbank Avenue North Vancouver, BC

Thursday July 9

Bike Maintenance 101

Thursday, July 9, 2015, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Repeats: Every Thursday in May - July

Meet At:

MEC North Vancouver

Contact Info:

events.mec.ca/event/40006/...

604-990-4417

Bike Maintenance 101

Thursday, July 9, 2015, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Repeats: Every Thursday in May - July

Meet At:

MEC Vancouver

130 West Broadway Vancouver, BC

Contact Info:

events.mec.ca/event/67546/...

604-872-7858

Bike Rides Society

Thursday, July 9, 2015 at 8:00pm. Leave at 8:30pm.

Repeats: Every Thursday

Meet At:

Dude Chilling Park

Contact Info:

Sunday July 12

MEC North Van Meet-up Road Ride

Sunday, July 12, 2015, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

MEC North Vancouver

Contact Info:

604-990-4417

MEC Langely Meet-up Ride

Sunday, July 12, 2015, 9:30am - 10:30am

Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

MEC Langley

Contact Info:

604-534-4570

MEC Vancouver Meet-up Ride

Sunday, July 12, 2015 at 9:30am

Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

Mountain Equipment Co-op

Contact Info:

Various locations in Burnaby

Sunday Cycling in Burnaby

Sunday, July 12, 2015, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Repeats: Second and Third Sunday in May - August

Meet At:

Contact Info:

bikehub.ca/get-involved...

By: Burnaby HUB CommitteeHave you ever wanted to learn more about – and ride – some of Burnaby's most popular bike paths? Join Burnaby HUB Committee members for any of a series of five, free 90-minute bike tours around north and south Burnaby, including protected bike paths and shared bike/vehicle routes. These rides are fair-weather only, and are suitable for ages 10 years and up; parental or guardian supervision required for anyone under 16 years old. Riders must wear helmets and have a bell on their bike, water and snack. Participation is limited! May 17 – CVG to Commercial Drive June 14 – [more...]Read comments and more

East Van Bike Polo presents Soft Serve Sunday

Sunday, July 12, 2015 at 1:00pm. Games usually wrap up in the late afternoon/early evening, depending on number and keenness of attendees.

Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

Grandview Park

Commercial Dr & Charles St, Vancouver, BC

Notes: Polo court at the west side of the park

Contact Info:

www.facebook.com/groups/evbpn...

Tuesday July 14

MEC Langely Meet-up Ride

Tuesday, July 14, 2015, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday

Meet At:

MEC Langley

Contact Info:

604-534-4570

Purple and Yellow Volunteer Night

Tuesday, July 14, 2015, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen

Contact Info:

604-827-7333

Wednesday July 15

Wednesday Night Pie Rides

Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at 5:30pm

Repeats: Every Wednesday in May - August

Meet At:

Canada Place (west side)

Contact Info:

MEC North Van Meet-up Road Ride

Wednesday, July 15, 2015, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Repeats: Every Wednesday

Meet At:

MEC North Van

Contact Info:

212 Brooksbank Avenue North Vancouver, BC

Thursday July 16

Bike Maintenance 101

Thursday, July 16, 2015, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Repeats: Every Thursday in May - July

Meet At:

MEC North Vancouver

Contact Info:

events.mec.ca/event/40006/...

604-990-4417

Bike Maintenance 201 - Brakes

Thursday, July 16, 2015, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Repeats: Third Thursday in May - July

Meet At:

MEC Langley

events.mec.ca/event/55911/...

Contact Info:

604-534-4570

By: MEC LangleyBike Maintenance 201 is designed for the more advanced cyclist who wants to learn how to work on their own bike. The 201 clinics are hands-on clinics led by one of our trained mechanics, giving you a small class size to really get involved and learn a new skill. The focus of this clinic will be on cantileaver and v-brakes. This course does not adjust disk brakes and costs $20.00. Bike Maintenance 101 is a suggested prerequisite to this intermediate clinic.Read comments and more

Bike Rides Society

Thursday, July 16, 2015 at 8:00pm. Leave at 8:30pm.

Repeats: Every Thursday

Meet At:

Dude Chilling Park

Contact Info:

Sunday July 19

MEC North Van Meet-up Road Ride

Sunday, July 19, 2015, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

MEC North Vancouver

Contact Info:

604-990-4417

MEC Langely Meet-up Ride

Sunday, July 19, 2015, 9:30am - 10:30am

Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

MEC Langley

Contact Info:

604-534-4570

MEC Vancouver Meet-up Ride

Sunday, July 19, 2015 at 9:30am

Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

Mountain Equipment Co-op

Contact Info:

Mount Pleasant Family Biking Festival

Sunday, July 19, 2015, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Meet At:

Robson Park

599 Kingsway

Contact Info:

www.facebook.com/events/70155...

Please RSVP via the Facebook event page! :)

By: Lisa CorriveauA celebration of family cycling, this festival is a great opportunity for parents wanting to start riding with their kids to explore the options for carrying kids on bikes by meeting other parents who ride with babies & kids. There will be a show & shine to showcase baby seats, trailers, trailabikes & cargo bikes, from well-loved Craigslist finds to shiny top of the line models. Kids can try out the bike safety circuit, get their faces painted, have a snack & decorate their bikes or even win prizes!Read comments and more

Sunday Cycling in Burnaby

Sunday, July 19, 2015, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Repeats: Second and Third Sunday in May - August

Meet At:

Various locations in Burnaby

Contact Info:

bikehub.ca/get-involved...

East Van Bike Polo presents Soft Serve Sunday

Sunday, July 19, 2015 at 1:00pm. Games usually wrap up in the late afternoon/early evening, depending on number and keenness of attendees.

Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

Grandview Park

Commercial Dr & Charles St, Vancouver, BC

Notes: Polo court at the west side of the park

Contact Info:

www.facebook.com/groups/evbpn...

Tuesday July 21

East Van Bike Polo: Women and Gender Queer Night

Tuesday, July 21, 2015, 6:00pm - 9:00pm. (or until dark)

Repeats: Third Tuesday of every month

Meet At:

Grandview Park Polo Court

Commercial Drive at Charles

Contact Info:

www.facebook.com/events/10243...

By: JackieWe're always looking for new people to try bike polo and maybe, just maybe, fall in love with it like we did and join us more regularly (but let’s not get ahead of ourselves, here…) This is part of our monthly Women and Gender Queer Night, to provide a positive space for any new players who are women (trans and cis) and/or gender queer-identified (non-binary individuals who identify with women's community). If you are even the least bit curious about bike polo, this is the night to try it and meet some great people. You're also welcome to come watch. [more...]Read comments and more

MEC Langely Meet-up Ride

Tuesday, July 21, 2015, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday

Meet At:

MEC Langley

Contact Info:

604-534-4570

Purple and Yellow Volunteer Night

Tuesday, July 21, 2015, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen

Contact Info:

604-827-7333

Wednesday July 22

Wednesday Night Pie Rides

Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at 5:30pm

Repeats: Every Wednesday in May - August

Meet At:

Canada Place (west side)

Contact Info:

MEC North Van Meet-up Road Ride

Wednesday, July 22, 2015, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Repeats: Every Wednesday

Meet At:

MEC North Van

Contact Info:

Thursday July 23

Bike Rides Society

Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 8:00pm. Leave at 8:30pm.

Repeats: Every Thursday

Meet At:

Dude Chilling Park

6660 Pioneer Avenue, Agassiz

Contact Info:

Saturday July 25

Agassiz Farms Cycle Tour

Saturday, July 25, 2015 at 8:00am

Meet At:

Tour begins at the Agassiz Fitness Center

Contact Info:

www.fraservalleycycletours.com

604-796-5581

By: Bonnie KentA new name, a fresh look! Grab your bikes and come and enjoy the countryside. Meet the local farmers, sample their products and tour their businesses. $10 per person. Eighteen and under Free Register at www.fraservalleycycletours.comRead comments and more

Sunday July 26

MEC North Van Meet-up Road Ride

Sunday, July 26, 2015, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

MEC North Vancouver

Contact Info:

604-990-4417

MEC Langely Meet-up Ride

Sunday, July 26, 2015, 9:30am - 10:30am

Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

MEC Langley

Contact Info:

604-534-4570

MEC Vancouver Meet-up Ride

Sunday, July 26, 2015 at 9:30am

Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

Mountain Equipment Co-op

Contact Info:

Tuesday July 28

MEC Langely Meet-up Ride

Tuesday, July 28, 2015, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday

Meet At:

MEC Langley

Contact Info:

604-534-4570

Purple and Yellow Volunteer Night

Tuesday, July 28, 2015, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen

Contact Info:

604-827-7333

Wednesday July 29

Wednesday Night Pie Rides

Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at 5:30pm

Repeats: Every Wednesday in May - August

Meet At:

Canada Place (west side)

Contact Info:

MEC North Van Meet-up Road Ride

Wednesday, July 29, 2015, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Repeats: Every Wednesday

Meet At:

MEC North Van

Contact Info:

Thursday July 30

Bike Rides Society

Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 8:00pm. Leave at 8:30pm.

Repeats: Every Thursday

Meet At:

Dude Chilling Park