August 2012 Calendar

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, August 1, 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

PEDAL Women's Night

Wednesday, August 1, 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

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 2

PEDAL Introduction to Mechanics/Maintenance Workshop

Thursday, August 2, 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

Sunday August 5

VBC Sunday Leisure Ride

Sunday, August 5, 2012, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

The coffee shop at

Contact Info:

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

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

Tuesday August 7

Purple & Yellow Volunteer Night

Tuesday, August 7, 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 August 8

VBC Wednesday Night Pie Rides

Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at 5:30pm

Repeats: Every Wednesday

Meet At:

West side of Canada Place

Contact Info:

300 Denman Street, Vancouver, BC

Art Wheelers

Wednesday, August 8, 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 August 12

VBC Sunday Leisure Ride

Sunday, August 12, 2012, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

The coffee shop at

Contact Info:

1830 Ontario St (at 2nd Avenue)

Monday August 13

Bike Art Night

Monday, August 13, 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 August 14

Purple & Yellow Volunteer Night

Tuesday, August 14, 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 August 15

Bike Camps

Wednesday, August 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 Wednesday Night Pie Rides

Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at 5:30pm

Repeats: Every Wednesday

Meet At:

West side of Canada Place

Contact Info:

300 Denman Street, Vancouver, BC

Art Wheelers

Wednesday, August 15, 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, August 15, 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 August 16

Bike Camps

Thursday, August 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

Friday August 17

Bike Camps

Friday, August 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:

778-875-3624

Saturday August 18

Bike Camps

Saturday, August 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

Sunday August 19

Vancouver Tour De Biennale

Sunday, August 19, 2012, 7:00am - 1:00pm. Meet at 7:00 am leave at 7:15 am

Meet At:

Queen Elizabeth Park

33 rd and Cambie

Notes: Meet at the Lower Parking Lot, Pitch and Putt

Contact Info:

vancouverbiennale.com/tour-de-bien...

604.682.1289

By: Vancouver Tour de BiennaleThe Vancouver Tour de Biennale brings Italian cycling culture to the most beautiful city in the world. Join us on a 60 km, 110 km self-paced urban ride or a 125 km challenge ride that will take you from Vancouver to Steveston, through parkland and glass tower from seashore to mountain top to fishing village, before a triumphant finish at the hightest elevation in the city at the top of Queen Elizabeth Park •You will help raise money for community charities. •We are partnering the arts with Vancouver's outdoor lifestyle. •Your registration fee is a charitable donation with a tax [more...]Read comments and more

Bike Camps

Sunday, August 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

VBC Sunday Leisure Ride

Sunday, August 19, 2012, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

The coffee shop at

Contact Info:

Ride for Our Future Info Session/Training Ride

Sunday, August 19, 2012 at 11:00am

Meet At:

Broadway Canada Line Station

Broadway and Cambie

Contact Info:

rideforourfuture.ca/

By: Kids for Climate ActionCome gear up for Ride for Our Future…. Join us for our Training Ride! On August 19th we’ll bike around Vancouver to practice for the Ride the next weekend (August 25th). Meet at Cambie and Broadway Canada Line Station at 11 am. We'll bike for about 3 hours, until we finish the route. Don't worry about your speed or agility, we'll be taking it easy! Here's the map of the route: http://tinyurl.com/9j4nvcf Don’t miss out! It’ll be a great way to: A. Meet your friendly, fellow riders B. Get FIT, get PUMPED C. Get the scoop on our petition campaign [more...]Read comments and more

Monday August 20

Bike Camps

Monday, August 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

Tuesday August 21

Bike Camps

Tuesday, August 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:

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, August 21, 2012, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen

Contact Info:

604.822.BIKE(2453)

Wednesday August 22

VBC Wednesday Night Pie Rides

Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at 5:30pm

Repeats: Every Wednesday

Meet At:

West side of Canada Place

Contact Info:

Scott Road and King George Blvd

Saturday August 25

Ride for Our Future

Saturday, August 25, 2012 at 7:30am. We will meet at 7:30, ride heads out at 8:00 sharp! Check out this for more schedule info: http://rideforourfuture.ca/about_transportation.html

Meet At:

Scott Road Skytrain Station

Notes: We will meet in the parking lot

Contact Info:

rideforourfuture.ca/index.html

Come to our info session/training ride on the 19th! http://www.facebook.com/events/257809877669204/

By: Kids for Climate ActionOn August 25th, we are holding a ride from the Scott Road Skytrain station to the Legislature in Victoria called the Ride for Our Future. It's a youth-organized ride for British Columbians of all ages. Participants from the island will be joining us along the way, meeting us at the Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal. The event will culminate with a rally at the Legislature. People from across BC will be joining together, by participating in the ride, and by showing support by growing our petition, in order to deliver a strong message to our provincial government that we care about [more...]Read comments and more

Bicycle Babes - Cruise for a Cause

Saturday, August 25, 2012, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Meet At:

Roundhouse Community Center

181 Roundhouse Mews

Contact Info:

BicycleBabes.ca

By: Mimi LauzonFashionilla.com presents our 2nd Annual Bicycle Babes, Cruise for a Cause. We will be meeting in the heart of Yaletown at the Roundhouse Community Center for a leisurely bike ride of the most fashionable variety around Stanley Park. Bicycle Babes fuses fashion, music, and the love of riding for a charitable cause. We are a community of bike lovers who promote cycling as an eco-friendly, healthy and fashionable mode of transportation while raising funds for charities. European countries like Copenhagen are truly the pioneers of the cycling lifestyle and we want to encourage Vancouver residents to follow suit. “If Vancouver [more...]Read comments and more

Sunday August 26

VBC Sunday Leisure Ride

Sunday, August 26, 2012, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

The coffee shop at

Contact Info:

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

Monday August 27

Gears & Queers

Monday, August 27, 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 August 28

Purple & Yellow Volunteer Night

Tuesday, August 28, 2012, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen

Contact Info:

604.822.BIKE(2453)

Wednesday August 29

VBC Wednesday Night Pie Rides

Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at 5:30pm

Repeats: Every Wednesday

Meet At:

West side of Canada Place

Contact Info:

Thursday August 30

Bike Camps

Thursday, August 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:

The Universe As We Know It

778-875-3624

Friday August 31

Pedal Revolutionary Radio Show: Making clean airwaves since 2000

Friday, August 31, 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, August 31, 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: