October 2011 Calendar

Events this week Velopalooza Festival Add Event
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
10:00am 19+
VBC Leisure Rides
2
9:30am 19+
VBC Medium Rides
10:00am FF
BIKEnnale
3
4
5
6:30pm $$
PEDAL Women's Night
6
6:30pm $$
PEDAL Introduction to Mechanics/Maintenance Workshop
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8
10:00am 19+
VBC Leisure Rides
9
9:30am 19+
VBC Medium Rides
10
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15
10:00am 19+
VBC Leisure Rides
2:30pm
TWEED RIDE (and good-bye Cy Ride)
5:15pm
Testing ride
16
9:30am 19+
VBC Medium Rides
17
18
19
6:30pm $$
PEDAL Women's Night
20
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22
10:00am 19+
VBC Leisure Rides
23
9:30am 19+
VBC Medium Rides
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1:00pm
Hastings Park - Give your input on bike spaces
27
28
10:30am
Pedal Revolutionary Radio Show: Making clean airwaves since 2000
5:30pm
Critical Mass Ride and Roll
29
10:00am 19+
VBC Leisure Rides
30
9:30am 19+
VBC Medium Rides
31

Saturday October 1

Adults Only (19+)

VBC Leisure Rides

Saturday, October 1, 2011, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Repeats: Every Saturday

Meet At:

Arbutus Coffee Shop
6th and Arbutus

Contact Info:

vbc.bc.ca/
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

Sunday October 2

Adults Only (19+)

VBC Medium Rides

Sunday, October 2, 2011 at 9:30am. Meeting times vary between 9 and 10 am.
Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

Various meeting points

Contact Info:

vbc.bc.ca/
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
Family Friendly

BIKEnnale

Sunday, October 2, 2011, 10:00am - 4:00pm. Self-guided tour, start at your own leisure

Meet At:

Sunset Beach
1204 Beach Ave

Contact Info:

e-mail
www.vancouverbiennale.com/
604-682-1289
By: Vancouver BiennaleFree Cultural cycling event for all ages. This is the last chance to experience the awesome sculptures of the Vancouver Biennale before the exhibition ends. Join volunteers at key sculptures for buttons, postcards and plenty of snacks to get you through this family-friendly ride from Sunset Beach to Coal Harbour.Read comments and more

Wednesday October 5

Bring Money

PEDAL Women's Night

Wednesday, October 5, 2011, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Repeats: First and Third Wednesday of every month

Meet At:

Pedal Depot
1830 Ontario Street (at 2nd Avenue)

Contact Info:

e-mail
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 October 6

Bring Money

PEDAL Introduction to Mechanics/Maintenance Workshop

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

Meet At:

Our Community Bikes
3283 Main Street
Notes: near 17th Avenue

Contact Info:

e-mail
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

Saturday October 8

Adults Only (19+)

VBC Leisure Rides

Saturday, October 8, 2011, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Repeats: Every Saturday

Meet At:

Arbutus Coffee Shop
6th and Arbutus

Contact Info:

vbc.bc.ca/
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

Sunday October 9

Adults Only (19+)

VBC Medium Rides

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

Meet At:

Various meeting points

Contact Info:

vbc.bc.ca/
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

Saturday October 15

Adults Only (19+)

VBC Leisure Rides

Saturday, October 15, 2011, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Repeats: Every Saturday

Meet At:

Arbutus Coffee Shop
6th and Arbutus

Contact Info:

vbc.bc.ca/
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

TWEED RIDE (and good-bye Cy Ride)

Saturday, October 15, 2011 at 2:30pm

Meet At:

Science World
1455 Quebec Street

Contact Info:

e-mail
By: VELOPALOOZACome in tweed and meet at 2:30pm at the gazebo at Science World. At 3pm we leave for a leisurely jaunt around our fair city. We will end at an appropriate watering hole (TBD). This is also a good-bye ride for the the fine gentleman, Cy, who always looks ready for a tweed ride. Cy is leaving Vancouver for L.A., where he has promised to spread the Velolove and start up an L.A. version of Velopalooza!Read comments and more

Testing ride

Saturday, October 15, 2011 at 5:15pm. At 7pm, we say "let's roll!"

Meet At:

Science World
1455 Quebec Street

Contact Info:

e-mail
By: EvanTesting calendar changes "It's a world of laughter, a world of fun."Read comments and more

Sunday October 16

Adults Only (19+)

VBC Medium Rides

Sunday, October 16, 2011 at 9:30am. Meeting times vary between 9 and 10 am.
Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

Various meeting points

Contact Info:

vbc.bc.ca/
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 October 19

Bring Money

PEDAL Women's Night

Wednesday, October 19, 2011, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Repeats: First and Third Wednesday of every month

Meet At:

Pedal Depot
1830 Ontario Street (at 2nd Avenue)

Contact Info:

e-mail
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

Saturday October 22

Adults Only (19+)

VBC Leisure Rides

Saturday, October 22, 2011, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Repeats: Every Saturday

Meet At:

Arbutus Coffee Shop
6th and Arbutus

Contact Info:

vbc.bc.ca/
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

Sunday October 23

Adults Only (19+)

VBC Medium Rides

Sunday, October 23, 2011 at 9:30am. Meeting times vary between 9 and 10 am.
Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

Various meeting points

Contact Info:

vbc.bc.ca/
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 October 26

Hastings Park - Give your input on bike spaces

Wednesday, October 26, 2011, 1:00pm - 9:00pm

Meet At:

Pacific Coliseum, 100 Renfrew St N, Vancouver
Notes: main entrance

Contact Info:

By: Hastings Park Open Space Advisory GroupJoin City of Vancouver staff to share your thoughts and ideas on the initial design for new park spaces in Hastings Park in East Vancouver. Spaces being considered at this open house:       *  Empire Field – synthetic turf for community use       *  Connection to New Brighton – greenways for walking, jogging and cycling       *  Creekway Park (part of Trans-Canada trail) and the daylighted stream       *  Plateau Sports Park – a multi-use sports park For more information visit: http://www.vancouver.ca/hastingsparkRead comments and more

Friday October 28

Pedal Revolutionary Radio Show: Making clean airwaves since 2000

Friday, October 28, 2011, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Repeats: Last Friday of every month

Meet At:

The Universe As We Know It

Contact Info:

e-mail
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, October 28, 2011 at 5:30pm. Meet at 5:30, ride at 6.
Repeats: Last Friday of every month

Meet At:

Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC
Notes: Georgia Street side

Contact Info:

e-mail
vancouvercm.blogspot.com/
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 October 29

Adults Only (19+)

VBC Leisure Rides

Saturday, October 29, 2011, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Repeats: Every Saturday

Meet At:

Arbutus Coffee Shop
6th and Arbutus

Contact Info:

vbc.bc.ca/
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

Sunday October 30

Adults Only (19+)

VBC Medium Rides

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

Meet At:

Various meeting points

Contact Info:

vbc.bc.ca/
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