August 2011 Calendar


Wednesday August 3

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Art Wheelers: Bicycle Tours of Public Art

Wednesday, August 3, 2011, 6:00pm - 8:00pm. (Also on Saturday afternoons)
Repeats: First and Third Wednesday in July and August

Meet At:

Spokes Bicycle Rentals
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
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PEDAL Women's Night

Wednesday, August 3, 2011, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Repeats: First and Third Wednesday of every month

Contact Info:

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 August 4

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PEDAL Introduction to Mechanics/Maintenance Workshop

Thursday, August 4, 2011, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Repeats: First Thursday of every month

Meet At:

Our Community Bikes
Notes: near 17th Avenue

Contact Info:

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 August 6

Adults Only (19+)

VBC Leisure Rides

Saturday, August 6, 2011, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Repeats: Every Saturday

Meet At:

Arbutus Coffee Shop

Contact Info:

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
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Art Wheelers: Bicycle Tours of Public Art

Saturday, August 6, 2011, 1:00pm - 3:00pm. (Also on Wednesday evenings)
Repeats: First and Third Saturday in July and August

Meet At:

Spokes Bicycle Rentals
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 August 7

Adults Only (19+)

VBC Medium Rides

Sunday, August 7, 2011 at 9:30am. Meeting times vary between 9 and 10 am.
Repeats: Every Sunday

Contact Info:

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

The World Cycles Klunker Ride

Sunday, August 7, 2011 at 12:00pm

Meet At:

The World Cycles
By: Vancruisers.caTake a trip back to the birth of mountain biking! Find your crusty rusty Schwinn and get it dialed in for The World Cycles annual Klunker Ride!Read comments and more

Saturday August 13

Adults Only (19+)

VBC Leisure Rides

Saturday, August 13, 2011, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Repeats: Every Saturday

Meet At:

Arbutus Coffee Shop

Contact Info:

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
Adults Only (19+)

East Side Cruiser Ride

Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 12:00pm

Meet At:

Science World Gazebo
Notes: Gazebo, South Side of Science World
By: Vancruisers.caCome tour East Van!!  The route will be one we've done on some of our Friday rides, taking us by a few East Van landmarks like the East Van sign, Mountain View Cemetery, Trout Lake and more, will finish out the night at The Waldorf! Plan on rolling out by 1:00 SHARP! Some MINOR climbing, but nothing you can't handle!! 😀  Improved route over last year…Read comments and more
Adults Only (19+)

Bike Ride From Outer Space

Saturday, August 13, 2011, 9:00pm - 12:00am

Meet At:

Science World
Notes: Meet by the gazebo
By: StaalQ: What has two wheels, looks like a flying saucer, sounds likes like a 50’s sci-fi soundtrack and carries a really cool person dressed like a creature from outer space? A: Your bike, at the BIKE RIDE FROM OUTER SPAAAAAAACE! Decorate your bike like a Buck Rogers wet dream and whip out the green face paint and mylar pants, we’re gonna beam this shit up! A ride soundtrack will be provided in advance, so bring a sound system. If you have any space related song suggestions, please post them on the wall or contact me to arrange a file transfer [more...]Read comments and more

Sunday August 14

Adults Only (19+)

VBC Medium Rides

Sunday, August 14, 2011 at 9:30am. Meeting times vary between 9 and 10 am.
Repeats: Every Sunday

Contact Info:

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

Wednesday August 17

Bring Money

Art Wheelers: Bicycle Tours of Public Art

Wednesday, August 17, 2011, 6:00pm - 8:00pm. (Also on Saturday afternoons)
Repeats: First and Third Wednesday in July and August

Meet At:

Spokes Bicycle Rentals
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
Bring Money

PEDAL Women's Night

Wednesday, August 17, 2011, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Repeats: First and Third Wednesday of every month

Contact Info:

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

Saturday August 20

Adults Only (19+)

VBC Leisure Rides

Saturday, August 20, 2011, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Repeats: Every Saturday

Meet At:

Arbutus Coffee Shop

Contact Info:

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
Bring Money

Art Wheelers: Bicycle Tours of Public Art

Saturday, August 20, 2011, 1:00pm - 3:00pm. (Also on Wednesday evenings)
Repeats: First and Third Saturday in July and August

Meet At:

Spokes Bicycle Rentals
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 August 21

Adults Only (19+)

VBC Medium Rides

Sunday, August 21, 2011 at 9:30am. Meeting times vary between 9 and 10 am.
Repeats: Every Sunday

Contact Info:

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

Friday August 26

Pedal Revolutionary Radio Show: Making clean airwaves since 2000

Friday, August 26, 2011, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Repeats: Last Friday of every month
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, August 26, 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
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 August 27

Adults Only (19+)

VBC Leisure Rides

Saturday, August 27, 2011, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Repeats: Every Saturday

Meet At:

Arbutus Coffee Shop

Contact Info:

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

Papergirl Vancouver 2011

Saturday, August 27, 2011 at 12:30pm
By: PapergirlPapergirl needs Your Art! The Art of Giving Art Project Comes To Vancouver – A Redefinition of Street Art Combining Art, Philanthropy and Bikes. Art and bikes are nothing new to Vancouver, but put the two together, powered by passionate volunteers and the kindness of artists from all over the city and globe, and then you have something new to talk about! Find out how you can be a part of Papergirl on our blog!Read comments and more

Sunday August 28

Adults Only (19+)

VBC Medium Rides

Sunday, August 28, 2011 at 9:30am. Meeting times vary between 9 and 10 am.
Repeats: Every Sunday

Contact Info:

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