September 2018 Calendar


Tuesday September 4

Purple & Yellow Volunteer Night

Tuesday, September 4, 2018, 6:15pm - 9:00pm
Repeats: Every Tuesday

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen
Notes: Room 36, UBC Life Building
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 September 5

Family Friendly Bring Money

Kids Bike Library

Wednesday, September 5, 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
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, September 5, 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
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, September 5, 2018, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Repeats: First and Third Wednesday of every month
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, September 5, 2018 at 7:30pm. Meet at 7:30pm, departs after 8:00pm
Repeats: First Wednesday of every month
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 September 6

BRS Weekly Social Ride

Thursday, September 6, 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
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

Friday September 7

PUP Ride: Redux

Friday, September 7, 2018 at 7:30pm. Come meet your fellow riders at 7:30, ride will depart at 8

Meet At:

Strathcona Park
Notes: Gazebo meet-up

Contact Info:

+1 07789902125
Michael Andersen
By: MikeThe Shiny Blue Top Hat has been bequeathed to a new keeper. The Hat refuses to be relegated to simply be a historical highlight of Vancouver culture and community scene. The Hat demands to ride again. Join us for a continuation of the PUP Ride you know and love; only now with a different dude asking you to support local performing artists by feeding a hat with your spare change. Same Bat-Time, same Bat-Channel, same Bat-Taste(?). As always: An evening of Pop Up Performance and Biking through Vancouver. The ride will have 3 performers from a variety of disciplines showcase [more...]Read comments and more

Tuesday September 11

Hub Cycling Burnaby Committee

Tuesday, September 11, 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
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, September 11, 2018, 6:15pm - 9:00pm
Repeats: Every Tuesday

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen
Notes: Room 36, UBC Life Building
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 September 12

Family Friendly Bring Money

Kids Bike Library

Wednesday, September 12, 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
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, September 12, 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
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

Bike Kitchen Women & Queer Night

Wednesday, September 12, 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
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
Family Friendly Bring Money

OCB Members & Volunteer Night

Wednesday, September 12, 2018, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Repeats: Second and Fourth Wednesday of every month
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 September 13

Hub Cycling North Shore Committee

Thursday, September 13, 2018, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Repeats: Second Thursday of every month

Meet At:

North Vancouver City Library
Notes: Don Preston Boardroom (2nd floor)
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, September 13, 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
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 September 15

Family Friendly

Bike the Night

Saturday, September 15, 2018, 6:00pm - 10:00pm. pre-party 6pm, ride 8pm

Meet At:

Concord Pacific Place
Notes: preparty at 6pm, ride at 8pm

Contact Info:

bikethenight.ca
By: TracyBe part of the largest night ride in BC. Our city streets will be opened so that thousands of riders can experiecne Vancouver's most iconic roadways after dark. Deck out your bike in lights and spread good cycling vibes with over 5000 other riders of all ages on this 10kilometre slow roll.   Signing up to ride supports HUB Cycling, a registered charity that has been working for 20 years to remove barriers to cycling and improve our communities, our health and our environment. Registration also includes entry to our pre-party with a DJ, free bike tune-ups and decorating, food [more...]Read comments and more
Family Friendly Bring Money

Bike the Night Presented by MEC

Saturday, September 15, 2018, 6:00pm - 10:00pm. Pre-party at 6:00pm, ride begins at 8:00pm, ride finishes before 10:00pm

Contact Info:

6044181651
Jennifer Schvimer
By: JenHUB Cycling’s Bike the Night presented by MEC is a colourful nighttime bike ride. HUB Cycling will open up the downtown streets so that thousands of riders can experience Vancouver’s most iconic roadways after dark. Deck out your bike in lights and spread good cycling vibes with over 5000 other riders. Tickets start at only $10 for a limited time (HUB members and youth 16 or under ride free). In addition to a fully permitted night ride on city streets, participants will be invited to the festival starting at 6pm with live music, games, food trucks, bike decorating and tune-ups, [more...]Read comments and more

Tuesday September 18

Purple & Yellow Volunteer Night

Tuesday, September 18, 2018, 6:15pm - 9:00pm
Repeats: Every Tuesday

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen
Notes: Room 36, UBC Life Building
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

Hub Cycling Vancouver/UBC Committee

Tuesday, September 18, 2018, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Repeats: Third Tuesday of every month except August and December

Meet At:

Creekside Community Recreation Centre
By: Jeff LeighDo you ride your bike in Vancouver or UBC/University Endowment Lands? 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/vancouver-ubc Email Jeff Leigh, the Chair of the Vancouver Committee, to find out more about the committee, at vancouverbikehub.caRead comments and more

Hub Cycling Richmond/YVR Committee

Tuesday, September 18, 2018, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Repeats: Third Tuesday of every month except July and August
By: Stephen DesRochesDo you ride your bike in Richmond or around YVR/Sea Island? 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/richmond-yvr Email Stephen DesRoches, the Chair of the Richmond/YVR Committee, to find out more about the committee, at richmondbikehub.caRead comments and more

Wednesday September 19

Family Friendly Bring Money

Kids Bike Library

Wednesday, September 19, 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
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, September 19, 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
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, September 19, 2018, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Repeats: First and Third Wednesday of every month
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

Thursday September 20

BRS Weekly Social Ride

Thursday, September 20, 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
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 September 25

Purple & Yellow Volunteer Night

Tuesday, September 25, 2018, 6:15pm - 9:00pm
Repeats: Every Tuesday

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen
Notes: Room 36, UBC Life Building
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 September 26

Soft Serve Wednesday Bike Polo

Wednesday, September 26, 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
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

Hub Cycling New Westminster Committee

Wednesday, September 26, 2018, 6:30pm - 8:00pm. The committee takes a break for the summer.
Repeats: Fourth Wednesday of every month except July and August
By: Fulton TomDo you ride your bike in New Westminster? 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/new-westminster Email Andrew Feltham & Fulton Tom, the Chairs of the New Westminster Committee, to find out more about the committee, at newwestminsterbikehub.caRead comments and more
Family Friendly Bring Money

OCB Members & Volunteer Night

Wednesday, September 26, 2018, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Repeats: Second and Fourth Wednesday of every month
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 September 27

BRS Weekly Social Ride

Thursday, September 27, 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
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