August 2018 Calendar

Notes: The portable between Irving K. Barber and Brock Hall.

Contact Info:

604-822-BIKE

By: AMS Bike Co-op and Bike KitchenThe Kids Bike Library (KBL) is similar to a regular library, but with bikes! During the summer on Wednesdays from 10:00am – 6:00pm, kids and youth can come trade a bike they have outgrown for one their size (includes bikes with 20” wheels or smaller). Unlike a regular library, you can keep the bike for as long as you need it without having to worry about renewing. Don’t have a bike? No problem! We also provide bikes to children and youth by-donation, even if you don’t have one to swap. From 4:00pm – 6:00pm on KBL Wednesdays, we also offer [more...]Read comments and more

Soft Serve Wednesday Bike Polo

Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 6:00pm. Games usually wrap up at dusk, depending on number and keenness of attendees.

Repeats: Every Wednesday

Meet At:

Grandview Park

Notes: Polo court at the west side of the park

Contact Info:

Private message us at https://www.facebook.com/groups/evbpnewbiebikepolo/

By: East Van Bike PoloSoft Serve Wednesdays is East Van Bike Polo's program for newer and casual players, held at Grandview Park on Sundays from 6 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

OCB WTQ Night

Wednesday, August 1, 2018, 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Repeats: First and Third Wednesday of every month

Meet At:

Our Community Bikes

Contact Info:

www.facebook.com/events/59413...

604-879-2453

https://www.facebook.com/OurCommunityBikes

By: Our Community BikesTwice a month Our Community Bikes (OCB) open our doors after hours to women, trans and queer identifying people to use the shop. It’s a welcoming space for people who may feel less comfortable in the male dominated realms of cycling and mechanics. At WTQ night tool and stand rental are free! Just bring your bike down and our mechanics will be on hand to support you with your repair.Read comments and more

First Wednesday Ride

Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 7:30pm. Meet at 7:30pm, departs after 8:00pm

Repeats: First Wednesday of every month

Meet At:

Pat's Pub & Brewhouse

403 East Hastings, Vancouver, BC

Contact Info:

www.facebook.com/events/17749...

https://www.facebook.com/terminalcityriders/

By: Terminal City RidersCome join the Night Owls for the First Wednesday of the Month ride! Meet up at Pat's Pub, you can bring your bike inside. Grab a beer, then we're off! Ride departs just after 8:00. Easy cruise around the Stanley Park Seawall with a stop at the 9 O'clock Gun. All bikes and riders welcome!Read comments and more

Thursday August 2

BRS Weekly Social Ride

Thursday, August 2, 2018 at 8:00pm. We meet around 8PM and ride around 8:30PM

Repeats: Every Thursday

Meet At:

Dude Chilling Park

Notes: Meet in the park - look for a bunch of bikes

Contact Info:

2530 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC

By: CraigoLike your Bike? So do we 😉 Come ride with us We meet every Thursday around 8PM at Dude Chilling Park All riders and levels welcome!Read comments and more

Saturday August 4

Vancouver Mural Festival Bike Ride (Guided Group Tour)

Saturday, August 4, 2018, 10:00pm - 12:00am

Meet At:

Mobi by Shaw Go Station at 10th & Cambie

Contact Info:

www.facebook.com/events/18973...

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/vancouver-mural-festival-bike-ride-guided-group-tour-tickets-48347866771

By: Mobi by Shaw GoJoin us on a free guided tour around Vancouver to explore the beautiful murals! Together with Vancouver Mural Festival, we have hand-picked the best route to go to as many murals as possible. We will start at the Mobi by Shaw Go station at 10th & Cambie at 10am. From there, we will ride through Mount Pleasant on our way to Strathcona. We will end our ride at the Mobi by Shaw Go station at Cambie and Water. Mobi by Shaw Go will provide the bikes and Vancouver Mural Festival will provide a guide. We will be stopping at the [more...]Read comments and more

Tuesday August 7

Purple & Yellow Volunteer Night

Tuesday, August 7, 2018, 6:15pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen

Notes: Room 36, UBC Life Building

Contact Info:

604-822-2453

By: AMS Bike Co-op and 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! There’s no need to sign up beforehand, just drop in. All volunteers are provided with a free pizza dinner.Read comments and more

Wednesday August 8

Kids Bike Library

Wednesday, August 8, 2018, 10:00am - 6:00pm. Free kids bike tune-ups from 4pm - 6pm.

Repeats: Every Wednesday in May - September

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen

Notes: The portable between Irving K. Barber and Brock Hall.

Contact Info:

604-822-BIKE

Soft Serve Wednesday Bike Polo

Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at 6:00pm. Games usually wrap up at dusk, depending on number and keenness of attendees.

Repeats: Every Wednesday

Meet At:

Grandview Park

Notes: Polo court at the west side of the park

Contact Info:

Private message us at https://www.facebook.com/groups/evbpnewbiebikepolo/

Bike Kitchen Women & Queer Night

Wednesday, August 8, 2018, 6:15pm - 9:00pm. Starts about 15 mins after 6:00 pm.

Repeats: Second Wednesday of every month

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen

Notes: Room 36, UBC Life Building

Contact Info:

www.thebikekitchen.ca/access-nights

604-822-2453

By: AMS Bike Co-op and Bike KitchenWomen & Queer Night takes place on the second Wednesday of every month. This free event offers a positive space for cis women, trans women, femmes, and all queer folks to take up space in the shop and learn about bike maintenance in a relaxed environment facilitated by women and/or queer-identified mechanics and volunteers. Fix your bike with our tools or just come hang out. Beginners are encouraged to come and ask all of the questions. Oh, and we provide free pizza too!Read comments and more

OCB Members & Volunteer Night

Wednesday, August 8, 2018, 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Repeats: Second and Fourth Wednesday of every month

Meet At:

Our Community Bikes

Contact Info:

www.facebook.com/events/21596...

604-879-2453

https://www.facebook.com/pg/OurCommunityBikes

By: Our Community BikesOn the second and fourth Wednesday night of each month, Our Community Bikes members and volunteers get to use the shop for free! this is a perfect time to get your bike ready for spring and summer riding. Not a member yet? Its easy. The cost is $40 per year. And this gets you access to free shop time on member nights, 10% off used parts, a vote at the OCB 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 9

The Bicycle People Ride Again!

Thursday, August 9, 2018 at 6:00pm

Meet At:

Science World Gazebo

1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver, BC

Contact Info:

www.facebook.com/events/50882...

By: The Bicycle PeopleJoin the Bicycle People for a celebratory ride and picnic! The ride will start at the Gazebo just south of Science World, head around north False Creek, go over Burrard Bridge then along Pt Grey Road and the Seaside Greenway to Spanish Banks. Bicycle People co-founder and international cycling activist Guy VVera will be on the ride in his first visit in over a decade. A great chance for those who participated in past Bicycle People rides and to celebrate Vancouver's cycling progress and plot future improvements!Read comments and more

Hub Cycling North Shore Committee

Thursday, August 9, 2018, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Repeats: Second Thursday of every month

Meet At:

North Vancouver City Library

120 W 14th St, North Vancouver, BC

Notes: Don Preston Boardroom (2nd floor)

Contact Info:

bikehub.ca/north-shore-...

http://wiki.bikehub.ca/northshore/index.php?title=Meetings

By: Tony ValenteDo you ride your bike in North Vancouver or West Vancouver? Are you interested in local cycling action and advocacy for improved infrastructure? Attend your local HUB Cycling committee meeting to see what's happening. All are welcome – no experience required! More details at: https://bikehub.ca/north-shore-north-vancouver-west-vancouver Email Tony Valente, the Chair of the North Shore – North Vancouver & West Vancouver Committee, to find out more about the committee, at northshorebikehub.caRead comments and more

BRS Weekly Social Ride

Thursday, August 9, 2018 at 8:00pm. We meet around 8PM and ride around 8:30PM

Repeats: Every Thursday

Meet At:

Dude Chilling Park

Notes: Meet in the park - look for a bunch of bikes

Contact Info:

3700 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby

By: CraigoLike your Bike? So do we 😉 Come ride with us We meet every Thursday around 8PM at Dude Chilling Park All riders and levels welcome!Read comments and more

Tuesday August 14

Hub Cycling Burnaby Committee

Tuesday, August 14, 2018, 6:15pm - 8:15pm

Repeats: Second Tuesday of every month

Meet At:

BCIT Burnaby Campus

Notes: Building SE12 (east entrance), Room 101Q. See the map at https://bikehub.ca/sites/default/files/burnaby_meeting_map.pdf

Contact Info:

bikehub.ca/burnaby

By: Cathy GriffinDo you ride your bike in Burnaby? Are you interested in local cycling action and advocacy for improved infrastructure? Attend your local HUB Cycling committee meeting to see what's happening. All are welcome – no experience required! More details at: https://bikehub.ca/burnaby Email Cathy Griffin, the Chair of the Burnaby Committee, to find out more about the committee, at burnabybikehub.caRead comments and more

Purple & Yellow Volunteer Night

Tuesday, August 14, 2018, 6:15pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen

Notes: Room 36, UBC Life Building

Contact Info:

604-822-2453

Wednesday August 15

Kids Bike Library

Wednesday, August 15, 2018, 10:00am - 6:00pm. Free kids bike tune-ups from 4pm - 6pm.

Repeats: Every Wednesday in May - September

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen

Notes: The portable between Irving K. Barber and Brock Hall.

Contact Info:

604-822-BIKE

Soft Serve Wednesday Bike Polo

Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at 6:00pm. Games usually wrap up at dusk, depending on number and keenness of attendees.

Repeats: Every Wednesday

Meet At:

Grandview Park

Notes: Polo court at the west side of the park

Contact Info:

Private message us at https://www.facebook.com/groups/evbpnewbiebikepolo/

OCB WTQ Night

Wednesday, August 15, 2018, 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Repeats: First and Third Wednesday of every month

Meet At:

Our Community Bikes

Contact Info:

www.facebook.com/events/59413...

604-879-2453

https://www.facebook.com/OurCommunityBikes

Thursday August 16

Fun rides, Free! Sundays June - September

Thursday, August 16, 2018, 10:00am - 12:30pm. Leave at 10-ish. Suitable for 12-15 years and up.

Repeats: Every Sunday in June 24, July 16, August 16 and 26

Meet At:

Varies

see notes

Contact Info:

By: cathy griffinHi I am a member of HUB Burnaby and have been taking people out on bike rides around the lower mainland for a few years. I am wondering if you can post my rides with your members. thank you Cathy Griffin Here is my schedule June – September Sunday, June 24th, 10-12 noon. Start at McGill Public Library in Burnaby ride to Deep Cove. Suitable for 15 years and up. Wear a helmet, bring water and sunscreen. Will discuss riding etiquette etc., Free. Ride led by Cathy Griffin, HUB Burnaby member. Sunday July 16th Start at Burnaby Fraser Foreshore Park, [more...]Read comments and more

BRS Weekly Social Ride

Thursday, August 16, 2018 at 8:00pm. We meet around 8PM and ride around 8:30PM

Repeats: Every Thursday

Meet At:

Dude Chilling Park

Notes: Meet in the park - look for a bunch of bikes

Contact Info:

By: CraigoLike your Bike? So do we 😉 Come ride with us We meet every Thursday around 8PM at Dude Chilling Park All riders and levels welcome!Read comments and more

Saturday August 18

East Van Bike Polo Dicey Mixer

Saturday, August 18, 2018, 9:00am - 9:00pm

Meet At:

Grandview Park

www.facebook.com/events/44424...

Contact Info:

By: East Van Bike PoloIn lieu of No Fun City, the Dicey Mixer is making a come-back! – Newbie-friendly! – Registration is encouraged, email michael.piercey (at) gmail (dot) com to secure a spot. If we somehow end up with more people than spots, preference will be given to anyone who registered in advance. First 20 people to register get a commemorative spoke card. – The plan is to mix the teams by skill level so that each team is evenly matched and has at least one newbie. Marc Baumann will be on your case to be there. – Reg fee is a suggested $10 [more...]Read comments and more

Our Cityride Vancouver

Saturday, August 18, 2018, 1:00pm - 8:00pm. Festival from 1:00pm to 8:00pm, ride at 5:00pm

Meet At:

David Lam Park

1300 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver, BC

Contact Info:

www.facebook.com/events/19436...

https://www.facebook.com/ourcityride/

By: Our CityrideOur Cityride celebrates the spirit of local communities in a non-competitive all inclusive mass participation ride that will be held in the heart of cities globally. The ride will be host to participants of all ages and abilities, focused around a fun and festive atmosphere. Join us for the 2nd Annual Our Cityride Vancouver on Saturday, August 18, 2018. The festival begins at David Lam Park at 1pm with the ride starting at 5pm. This in an all inclusive, non competitive ride that will go through the heart of Vancouver and Stanley Park. The festival includes a Kids Zone, Beer [more...]Read comments and more

Summer Bike Rave

Saturday, August 18, 2018 at 8:00pm

Meet At:

Vancouver, BC

Notes: Start location TBA

Contact Info:

www.facebook.com/events/17098...

https://www.facebook.com/party4health/

By: Party4HealthBikes + Lights x Night = Mobile Dance Party. Active Engagement: We are in the here and now. We make the party instead of waiting for it to happen. Natural Euphoria: We get high off each other, not off alcohol or drugs. Please do not bring alcohol or drugs to this event. We don't care what you do before or after, but not at our event. Inclusion: We invite people to join, instead of judging people who feel excluded. Respect: We behave courteously. We practice consent. We think about our impact on others before doing. Leave No Trace: We respect [more...]Read comments and more

Sunday August 19

PoCo Trails Ride

Sunday, August 19, 2018, 12:00pm - 8:00pm

Meet At:

Samz Neighbourhood Pub Port Coquitlam

2342 Elgin Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC

Contact Info:

www.facebook.com/events/22991...

By: Terminal City RidersCome join us for a ride along the gorgeous PoCo Trails! Meet up at Samz Pub (a short ride from Coquitlam Central Station) then come enjoy the great outdoors. Bring a snack, and a towel/swimsuit if you want to have a dip in the river.Read comments and more

Tuesday August 21

Purple & Yellow Volunteer Night

Tuesday, August 21, 2018, 6:15pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen

Notes: Room 36, UBC Life Building

Contact Info:

604-822-2453

Wednesday August 22

Kids Bike Library

Wednesday, August 22, 2018, 10:00am - 6:00pm. Free kids bike tune-ups from 4pm - 6pm.

Repeats: Every Wednesday in May - September

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen

Notes: The portable between Irving K. Barber and Brock Hall.

Contact Info:

604-822-BIKE

Soft Serve Wednesday Bike Polo

Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at 6:00pm. Games usually wrap up at dusk, depending on number and keenness of attendees.

Repeats: Every Wednesday

Meet At:

Grandview Park

Notes: Polo court at the west side of the park

Contact Info:

Private message us at https://www.facebook.com/groups/evbpnewbiebikepolo/

OCB Members & Volunteer Night

Wednesday, August 22, 2018, 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Repeats: Second and Fourth Wednesday of every month

Meet At:

Our Community Bikes

Contact Info:

www.facebook.com/events/21596...

604-879-2453

https://www.facebook.com/pg/OurCommunityBikes

Thursday August 23

BRS Weekly Social Ride

Thursday, August 23, 2018 at 8:00pm. We meet around 8PM and ride around 8:30PM

Repeats: Every Thursday

Meet At:

Dude Chilling Park

Notes: Meet in the park - look for a bunch of bikes

Contact Info:

Near Bute Street and Beach Avenue

By: CraigoLike your Bike? So do we 😉 Come ride with us We meet every Thursday around 8PM at Dude Chilling Park All riders and levels welcome!Read comments and more

Sunday August 26

Fun rides, Free! Sundays June - September

Sunday, August 26, 2018, 10:00am - 12:30pm. Leave at 10-ish. Suitable for 12-15 years and up.

Repeats: Every Sunday in June 24, July 16, August 16 and 26

Meet At:

Varies

see notes

Contact Info:

Free the Nipple Bike Ride

Sunday, August 26, 2018, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Meet At:

Sunset Beach Park

Contact Info:

www.facebook.com/events/50213...

https://www.facebook.com/Free-the-Nipple-Bike-Ride-273165883263424/

By: Free the Nipple Bike RideThe ride meets at Sunset Beach Park (the big field near the corner of Beach Avenue and Bute Street) at twelve noon. Arrive early! The ride departs at 12:30PM. The route is a 10-13km leisurely ride around Stanley Park with stops to allow people to regroup and catch up. The ride will return to and end at Sunset Beach Park. All ride activities are free and are on rain or shine! Our ride coincides with Women’s Equality Day and we aim to PROMOTE: gender equality, topless rights, body positivity, and PROTEST: gender bias, nipple censorship, and rape culture. All genders [more...]Read comments and more

Tuesday August 28

Purple & Yellow Volunteer Night

Tuesday, August 28, 2018, 6:15pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen

Notes: Room 36, UBC Life Building

Contact Info:

604-822-2453

Wednesday August 29

Kids Bike Library

Wednesday, August 29, 2018, 10:00am - 6:00pm. Free kids bike tune-ups from 4pm - 6pm.

Repeats: Every Wednesday in May - September

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen

Notes: The portable between Irving K. Barber and Brock Hall.

Contact Info:

604-822-BIKE

Soft Serve Wednesday Bike Polo

Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at 6:00pm. Games usually wrap up at dusk, depending on number and keenness of attendees.

Repeats: Every Wednesday

Meet At:

Grandview Park

Notes: Polo court at the west side of the park

Contact Info:

Private message us at https://www.facebook.com/groups/evbpnewbiebikepolo/

Thursday August 30

BRS Weekly Social Ride

Thursday, August 30, 2018 at 8:00pm. We meet around 8PM and ride around 8:30PM

Repeats: Every Thursday

Meet At:

Dude Chilling Park

Notes: Meet in the park - look for a bunch of bikes

Contact Info: