August 2016 Calendar

Tuesday August 2

Family Friendly

Purple & Yellow Night

Tuesday, August 2, 2016, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Repeats: Every Tuesday

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen
6138 Student Union Boulevard, Vancouver, BC

Contact Info:

e-mail
www.bikecoop.ca
604-822-2453
By: AMS Bike Co-op and Bike KitchenEvery Tuesday (except holidays – check our calendar for shop closures), we run Purple and Yellow Volunteer Night from 6pm to 9pm at the Bike Kitchen. Simply drop in (no registration required!) and help us fix up injured P&Y bikes, build new members of the fleet, and paint the bikes their signature hues.  No experience necessary – we have senior program leaders at every P&Y Volunteer Night to help you learn. People of all ages are welcome!Read comments and more

Wednesday August 3

WTQ Night

Wednesday, August 3, 2016, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Repeats: First and Third Wednesday of every month

Meet At:

Our Community Bikes
2429 Main Street, Vancouver, BC

Contact Info:

www.facebook.com/events/47814...
604-879-2453
By: OCBWTQ (Women-Trans-Queer) Night is held from 6:30 to 9:30 pm on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month at Our Community Bikes at 2429 Main Street. Although we strive always to make Our Community Bikes a safer space for all people and genders, these shop hours specifically welcome people who have been marginalized by the bike industry as a whole because of their gender or sexual orientation. WTQ nights are staffed by women and gender variant mechanics. Our Community Bikes recognizes that bicycle shops and accessibility to mechanical knowledge is dominated by hetero cisgendered men. WTQ Night hopes to [more...]Read comments and more

Thursday August 4

Adults Only (19+)

Bike Rides Society

Thursday, August 4, 2016 at 8:00pm. Meet at 8, Ride at 8:30.
Repeats: Every Thursday

Meet At:

Dude Chilling Park
2390 Brunswick Street
Notes: Meet by the big tree near the garden. Look for the bike pack.

Contact Info:

www.facebook.com/groups/BikeR...
By: The PrigA weekly follow the leader adventure through all the streets you never knew existed. All levels welcome, all riders desired; no one gets left behind!  BYO-whatever you need for a night on two wheels.Read comments and more

Sunday August 7

Soft Serve Sundays Bike Polo

Sunday, August 7, 2016 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:

e-mail
www.facebook.com/groups/evbpn...
By: East Van Bike PoloSoft 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 August 9

Family Friendly

Purple & Yellow Night

Tuesday, August 9, 2016, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Repeats: Every Tuesday

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen
6138 Student Union Boulevard, Vancouver, BC

Contact Info:

e-mail
www.bikecoop.ca
604-822-2453
By: AMS Bike Co-op and Bike KitchenEvery Tuesday (except holidays – check our calendar for shop closures), we run Purple and Yellow Volunteer Night from 6pm to 9pm at the Bike Kitchen. Simply drop in (no registration required!) and help us fix up injured P&Y bikes, build new members of the fleet, and paint the bikes their signature hues.  No experience necessary – we have senior program leaders at every P&Y Volunteer Night to help you learn. People of all ages are welcome!Read comments and more

Wednesday August 10

Women & Queer Night

Wednesday, August 10, 2016, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Repeats: Second Wednesday of every month

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen
6138 Student Union Boulevard

Contact Info:

e-mail
www.bikecoop.ca
By: AMS Bike Co-op and Bike KitchenLearn how to tune up your bike in a positive space for anyone who identifies as female and/or queer to learn about bike maintenance in a relaxed environment led by female and/or LGBTQ identified mechanics and volunteers. This is a great way to introduce yourself to the wonderful world of bike mechanics while eating pizza and listening to some great tunes. Bring your bike and some questions! All experience levels welcome.Read comments and more
Bring Money

OCB Members Night

Wednesday, August 10, 2016, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Repeats: Second and Fourth Wednesday of every month

Meet At:

Our Community Bikes
2429 Main Street, Vancouver, BC

Contact Info:

www.facebook.com/events/59782...
604-879-2453
By: OCBThe second and fourth Wednesday night of each month, from 630 – 930 pm, Our Community Bikes members and volunteers get to use the shop for free! Perfect time to get your bike ready for spring and summer riding. Not a member yet? Its easy. The cost is $40. This gets you access to free shop time on member nights, 10% off used parts, a vote at our AGM, a one time free $5-$15 used part and the sweet satisfaction of knowing you are helping out your community bike shop!Read comments and more

Thursday August 11

Adults Only (19+)

Bike Rides Society

Thursday, August 11, 2016 at 8:00pm. Meet at 8, Ride at 8:30.
Repeats: Every Thursday

Meet At:

Dude Chilling Park
2390 Brunswick Street
Notes: Meet by the big tree near the garden. Look for the bike pack.

Contact Info:

www.facebook.com/groups/BikeR...
By: The PrigA weekly follow the leader adventure through all the streets you never knew existed. All levels welcome, all riders desired; no one gets left behind!  BYO-whatever you need for a night on two wheels.Read comments and more

Saturday August 13

Pet Parent Ride

Saturday, August 13, 2016, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Meet At:

Olympic Village
Athletes Way and Manitoba Street
Notes: Meet in the plaza between the giant swallows

Contact Info:

e-mail
bit.ly/BiketoShopDa...
By: Alpha LamGain the confidence you need to bike with your pet! This ride will begin and end in Vancouver's dog parks. Learn about pet cycle safety, exchange travel tips with pet parents, and shop at pet stores. The event is free, but space is limited, so register now to save your spot! http://bit.ly/BiketoShopDay-Rides Join the conversation: #BiketoShopRead comments and more

Picnic Paradise Ride

Saturday, August 13, 2016, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Meet At:

Olympic Village
Athletes Way and Manitoba Street
Notes: Meet in the plaza between the giant swallows

Contact Info:

e-mail
bit.ly/BiketoShopDa...
By: Alpha LamStarting with an empty basket, explore Vancouver's specialty food shops and build your perfect picnic! End the ride to share snacks and stories with new friends at Lot 19, the final stop for all Bike to Shop Day participants. The event is free, but space is limited, so register now to save your spot! http://bit.ly/BiketoShopDay-Rides Join the conversation: #BiketoShopRead comments and more

Sunday August 14

Soft Serve Sundays Bike Polo

Sunday, August 14, 2016 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:

e-mail
www.facebook.com/groups/evbpn...
By: East Van Bike PoloSoft 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 August 16

Family Friendly

Purple & Yellow Night

Tuesday, August 16, 2016, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Repeats: Every Tuesday

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen
6138 Student Union Boulevard, Vancouver, BC

Contact Info:

e-mail
www.bikecoop.ca
604-822-2453
By: AMS Bike Co-op and Bike KitchenEvery Tuesday (except holidays – check our calendar for shop closures), we run Purple and Yellow Volunteer Night from 6pm to 9pm at the Bike Kitchen. Simply drop in (no registration required!) and help us fix up injured P&Y bikes, build new members of the fleet, and paint the bikes their signature hues.  No experience necessary – we have senior program leaders at every P&Y Volunteer Night to help you learn. People of all ages are welcome!Read comments and more

Wednesday August 17

WTQ Night

Wednesday, August 17, 2016, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Repeats: First and Third Wednesday of every month

Meet At:

Our Community Bikes
2429 Main Street, Vancouver, BC

Contact Info:

www.facebook.com/events/47814...
604-879-2453
By: OCBWTQ (Women-Trans-Queer) Night is held from 6:30 to 9:30 pm on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month at Our Community Bikes at 2429 Main Street. Although we strive always to make Our Community Bikes a safer space for all people and genders, these shop hours specifically welcome people who have been marginalized by the bike industry as a whole because of their gender or sexual orientation. WTQ nights are staffed by women and gender variant mechanics. Our Community Bikes recognizes that bicycle shops and accessibility to mechanical knowledge is dominated by hetero cisgendered men. WTQ Night hopes to [more...]Read comments and more

Thursday August 18

Adults Only (19+)

Bike Rides Society

Thursday, August 18, 2016 at 8:00pm. Meet at 8, Ride at 8:30.
Repeats: Every Thursday

Meet At:

Dude Chilling Park
2390 Brunswick Street
Notes: Meet by the big tree near the garden. Look for the bike pack.

Contact Info:

www.facebook.com/groups/BikeR...
By: The PrigA weekly follow the leader adventure through all the streets you never knew existed. All levels welcome, all riders desired; no one gets left behind!  BYO-whatever you need for a night on two wheels.Read comments and more

Saturday August 20

Bring Money

Bike Art Tour - Vancouver Mural Festival

Saturday, August 20, 2016 at 1:00pm. Three tours in total, 1pm, 3pm and 5pm

Meet At:

Easy Park
Main St & 7th Ave
Notes: Meet at the Art Tour sign

Contact Info:

e-mail
www.facebook.com/fieldtrippHQ/...
7787887008
By: Vancouver Mural FestivalExploring a selection of the festival murals on bike with curator and creative community facilitator Solana Rompre, you'll get connected to the artists' vision, medium and creative process. Highlights include Hootsuite and The Arts Factory's full building wrap around murals as well as two new large-scale murals at the Native Education College in celebration of its 30th anniversary. Tix $12. Book online at fieldtripp.comRead comments and more

Sunday August 21

Soft Serve Sundays Bike Polo

Sunday, August 21, 2016 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:

e-mail
www.facebook.com/groups/evbpn...
By: East Van Bike PoloSoft 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 August 23

Family Friendly

Purple & Yellow Night

Tuesday, August 23, 2016, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Repeats: Every Tuesday

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen
6138 Student Union Boulevard, Vancouver, BC

Contact Info:

e-mail
www.bikecoop.ca
604-822-2453
By: AMS Bike Co-op and Bike KitchenEvery Tuesday (except holidays – check our calendar for shop closures), we run Purple and Yellow Volunteer Night from 6pm to 9pm at the Bike Kitchen. Simply drop in (no registration required!) and help us fix up injured P&Y bikes, build new members of the fleet, and paint the bikes their signature hues.  No experience necessary – we have senior program leaders at every P&Y Volunteer Night to help you learn. People of all ages are welcome!Read comments and more

Wednesday August 24

CANCELED: LGBTQ2I Night @ The Bike Kitchen

Was: Wednesday, August 24, 2016, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Repeats: Fourth Wednesday of every month

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen
6138 Student Union Boulevard, Vancouver, BC

Contact Info:

e-mail
www.bikecoop.ca
By: AMS Bike Co-op and Bike KitchenLGBTQ2I Night provides a safe and positive space for anyone who identifies as LGBTQ2I to learn about bike maintenance in a relaxed environment led by a queer mechanics and volunteers. Bring your own bikes and fix them with our tools, come with questions and ask away, or learn by watching other folks work on their bikes. Beginners are always welcome! This event takes place on the fourth Wednesday of the month and is entirely FREE to attend and there will be FREE pizza.Read comments and more
Bring Money

OCB Members Night

Wednesday, August 24, 2016, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Repeats: Second and Fourth Wednesday of every month

Meet At:

Our Community Bikes
2429 Main Street, Vancouver, BC

Contact Info:

www.facebook.com/events/59782...
604-879-2453
By: OCBThe second and fourth Wednesday night of each month, from 630 – 930 pm, Our Community Bikes members and volunteers get to use the shop for free! Perfect time to get your bike ready for spring and summer riding. Not a member yet? Its easy. The cost is $40. This gets you access to free shop time on member nights, 10% off used parts, a vote at our AGM, a one time free $5-$15 used part and the sweet satisfaction of knowing you are helping out your community bike shop!Read comments and more

Thursday August 25

Adults Only (19+)

Bike Rides Society

Thursday, August 25, 2016 at 8:00pm. Meet at 8, Ride at 8:30.
Repeats: Every Thursday

Meet At:

Dude Chilling Park
2390 Brunswick Street
Notes: Meet by the big tree near the garden. Look for the bike pack.

Contact Info:

www.facebook.com/groups/BikeR...
By: The PrigA weekly follow the leader adventure through all the streets you never knew existed. All levels welcome, all riders desired; no one gets left behind!  BYO-whatever you need for a night on two wheels.Read comments and more

Sunday August 28

Soft Serve Sundays Bike Polo

Sunday, August 28, 2016 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:

e-mail
www.facebook.com/groups/evbpn...
By: East Van Bike PoloSoft 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 August 30

Union Cycle Tune Up Tuesdays

Tuesday, August 30, 2016, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Repeats: Last Tuesday of every month

Meet At:

Roundhouse Radio
714 Alexander Street, Vancouver

Contact Info:

e-mail
www.roundhouseradio.com/localevents/...
By: Lisa GirbavThe last Tuesday of every month, the master technicians from Union Street Cycle set up shop at Roundhouse Radio to perform a no-charge mini tune-up for your bike during the Janice and Cory afternoon show. And, if you hook up and register with the VPD’s “Project 529” bike recovery app, you can ride by and pick up your ID badge.Read comments and more
Family Friendly

Purple & Yellow Night

Tuesday, August 30, 2016, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Repeats: Every Tuesday

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen
6138 Student Union Boulevard, Vancouver, BC

Contact Info:

e-mail
www.bikecoop.ca
604-822-2453
By: AMS Bike Co-op and Bike KitchenEvery Tuesday (except holidays – check our calendar for shop closures), we run Purple and Yellow Volunteer Night from 6pm to 9pm at the Bike Kitchen. Simply drop in (no registration required!) and help us fix up injured P&Y bikes, build new members of the fleet, and paint the bikes their signature hues.  No experience necessary – we have senior program leaders at every P&Y Volunteer Night to help you learn. People of all ages are welcome!Read comments and more