October 2013 Calendar


Wednesday October 2

Family Friendly

Main Street Farmers Market Wednesday afternoon

Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 3:00pm - 7:00pm. You guide yourself to the market at the time that suits you
Repeats: Every Wednesday in July - October

Meet At:

Thornton Park
Notes: Bring cash, or use your debit card to buy market dollars at the market INFO BOOTH

Contact Info:

Fit your bike out to carry stuff home - basket, rack, bags, whatever.
By: The RockYou guide yourself to the market at Main Street Station (Central Pacific) at Thornton Park Wednesdays, June 5 – October 2, 2013 3pm – 7pm each week. Here is a map of the location <https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&client=safari&ie=UTF-8&q=thornton+park+vancouver&split=1&z=14&t=m&gt;Read comments and more

VBC Wednesday Night Pie Rides

Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at 5:30pm
Repeats: Every Wednesday

Meet At:

Canada Place
Notes: Meet on the west side
By: VBCVancouver 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. Distance: About 20 to 50 km, depending on how far you ride. Pace: Multi-paced – please wait at pre-determined spots for others. Helmets are required on all VBC rides and tours.Read comments and more

Friday October 4

Family Friendly

Bike Art Crafternoon: Space Babe Edition

Friday, October 4, 2013, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Repeats: Every Friday in June - October

Meet At:

UBC SUB
Notes: Meet on the grass in front of the Bike Kitchen

Contact Info:

By: Space Babe & Saw-monsterGet down and dirty with some bike grease, paint, and glitter every Friday afternoon in front of the UBC Student Union Building. Hang out with Space Babe and other members of the Bike Co-op as we make bike art and get a chance to flaunt your own masterpiece at the upcoming Bike Art Show. Join our FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2375141800/ Meeting spot: http://goo.gl/maps/rSnQ2Read comments and more
Family Friendly

Bike Art Night

Friday, October 4, 2013, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Repeats: First Fridays

Meet At:

Kickstand
Notes: at Commercial Dr. (’round back in the basement of Astorino’s)
By: KickstandRelease your wheely creativity at our very first bike art night. … / Bicycle zine making / bike journalism / bike film / bike crafts / … To be followed by a social/fun ping-pong tournament and maybe a movie. Do you play an instrument or you want to sing ? well, come and join us. / Bike Choir / We have used/recycled bike parts that you are free to use. Bring snacks & art supplies to share. Attention: The only type of currency we accept is enthusiasm ! Bike love, Kickstand PS: You can still drop-in to use the tools [more...]Read comments and more
Adults Only (19+)Bring Money

I Bike You Too !

Friday, October 4, 2013, 8:00pm - 2:00am

Meet At:

Kickstand
Notes: on Commercial Dr. in the basement of the old Astorino's
By: Eastvan KickstandCome on down to Kickstand on October 4 and show us some bike. We've just turned ONE YEAR OLD as commercial drive's newest community bicycle resource centre! Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/162187363964690/ Google+ Event: https://plus.google.com/events/cg46ru3mticf0e8kcgg4fvldtdg Doors at 8:00 pm – show starts at 9:00, runs 'til 1:00 am or later 😉 $5-10 donation at the door – sliding scale – No one turned away due to lack of funds because we bike you MUSIC by: Gunshot Wounds Reef Shark Gamelan Bike Bike ? plus DJ's Monkeywrench and Spaceboy! ? see plus plus PING p0ng PING pong PING p0ng tournament ? bicycle poetry [more...]Read comments and more

Saturday October 5

Family Friendly

Trout Lake Farmers Market Saturday morning

Saturday, October 5, 2013, 9:00am - 2:00pm. You guide yourself to the market at the time that suits you
Repeats: Every Saturday in July - October

Meet At:

Trout Lake Park (John Hendry park)
Notes: Bring cash, or use your debit card to buy market dollars at the market INFO BOOTH

Contact Info:

Fit your bike out to carry stuff home - basket, rack, bags, whatever.
By: The rockYou guide yourself to the market at Trout Lake park Saturdays, May 11 – October 19, 2013 9am – 2pm each week. Here is a map of the location:  <https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&client=safari&ie=UTF-8&q=john+hendry+park+vancouver&split=1&z=14&t=m&gt;Read comments and more

Sunday October 6

Cycling Resource Centre

Sunday, October 6, 2013, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Repeats: May 26, June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, August 11, August 25, September 8, September 22, October 6, October 20

Meet At:

Kitsilano Community Centre Parking Lot

Contact Info:

By: AMS Bike Co-opThe AMS Bike Co-op is holding a Cycling Resource Center at the Kitsilano Winter Market every second week throughout the market season! Come by to grab a free Vancouver and Greater Vancouver bike map, get a *free tune-up* for your bike, learn about upcoming cycling events and rides, read local cycling resources, and ask any questions you have about cycling! 10am-2pm, rain or shine.Read comments and more

VBC Sunday Leisure Ride

Sunday, October 6, 2013, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

The coffee shop at
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

Wednesday October 9

Family Friendly

Main Street Farmers Market Wednesday afternoon

Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 3:00pm - 7:00pm. You guide yourself to the market at the time that suits you
Repeats: Every Wednesday in July - October

Meet At:

Thornton Park
Notes: Bring cash, or use your debit card to buy market dollars at the market INFO BOOTH

Contact Info:

Fit your bike out to carry stuff home - basket, rack, bags, whatever.
By: The RockYou guide yourself to the market at Main Street Station (Central Pacific) at Thornton Park Wednesdays, June 5 – October 2, 2013 3pm – 7pm each week. Here is a map of the location <https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&client=safari&ie=UTF-8&q=thornton+park+vancouver&split=1&z=14&t=m&gt;Read comments and more

VBC Wednesday Night Pie Rides

Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at 5:30pm
Repeats: Every Wednesday

Meet At:

Canada Place
Notes: Meet on the west side
By: VBCVancouver 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. Distance: About 20 to 50 km, depending on how far you ride. Pace: Multi-paced – please wait at pre-determined spots for others. Helmets are required on all VBC rides and tours.Read comments and more

Friday October 11

Family Friendly

Bike Art Crafternoon: Space Babe Edition

Friday, October 11, 2013, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Repeats: Every Friday in June - October

Meet At:

UBC SUB
Notes: Meet on the grass in front of the Bike Kitchen

Contact Info:

By: Space Babe & Saw-monsterGet down and dirty with some bike grease, paint, and glitter every Friday afternoon in front of the UBC Student Union Building. Hang out with Space Babe and other members of the Bike Co-op as we make bike art and get a chance to flaunt your own masterpiece at the upcoming Bike Art Show. Join our FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2375141800/ Meeting spot: http://goo.gl/maps/rSnQ2Read comments and more

Saturday October 12

Family Friendly

Trout Lake Farmers Market Saturday morning

Saturday, October 12, 2013, 9:00am - 2:00pm. You guide yourself to the market at the time that suits you
Repeats: Every Saturday in July - October

Meet At:

Trout Lake Park (John Hendry park)
Notes: Bring cash, or use your debit card to buy market dollars at the market INFO BOOTH

Contact Info:

Fit your bike out to carry stuff home - basket, rack, bags, whatever.
By: The rockYou guide yourself to the market at Trout Lake park Saturdays, May 11 – October 19, 2013 9am – 2pm each week. Here is a map of the location:  <https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&client=safari&ie=UTF-8&q=john+hendry+park+vancouver&split=1&z=14&t=m&gt;Read comments and more

Sunday October 13

VBC Sunday Leisure Ride

Sunday, October 13, 2013, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

The coffee shop at
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

Wednesday October 16

Family Friendly

Main Street Farmers Market Wednesday afternoon

Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 3:00pm - 7:00pm. You guide yourself to the market at the time that suits you
Repeats: Every Wednesday in July - October

Meet At:

Thornton Park
Notes: Bring cash, or use your debit card to buy market dollars at the market INFO BOOTH

Contact Info:

Fit your bike out to carry stuff home - basket, rack, bags, whatever.
By: The RockYou guide yourself to the market at Main Street Station (Central Pacific) at Thornton Park Wednesdays, June 5 – October 2, 2013 3pm – 7pm each week. Here is a map of the location <https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&client=safari&ie=UTF-8&q=thornton+park+vancouver&split=1&z=14&t=m&gt;Read comments and more

VBC Wednesday Night Pie Rides

Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at 5:30pm
Repeats: Every Wednesday

Meet At:

Canada Place
Notes: Meet on the west side
By: VBCVancouver 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. Distance: About 20 to 50 km, depending on how far you ride. Pace: Multi-paced – please wait at pre-determined spots for others. Helmets are required on all VBC rides and tours.Read comments and more

Friday October 18

Family Friendly

Bike Art Crafternoon: Space Babe Edition

Friday, October 18, 2013, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Repeats: Every Friday in June - October

Meet At:

UBC SUB
Notes: Meet on the grass in front of the Bike Kitchen

Contact Info:

By: Space Babe & Saw-monsterGet down and dirty with some bike grease, paint, and glitter every Friday afternoon in front of the UBC Student Union Building. Hang out with Space Babe and other members of the Bike Co-op as we make bike art and get a chance to flaunt your own masterpiece at the upcoming Bike Art Show. Join our FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2375141800/ Meeting spot: http://goo.gl/maps/rSnQ2Read comments and more

Saturday October 19

Family Friendly

Trout Lake Farmers Market Saturday morning

Saturday, October 19, 2013, 9:00am - 2:00pm. You guide yourself to the market at the time that suits you
Repeats: Every Saturday in July - October

Meet At:

Trout Lake Park (John Hendry park)
Notes: Bring cash, or use your debit card to buy market dollars at the market INFO BOOTH

Contact Info:

Fit your bike out to carry stuff home - basket, rack, bags, whatever.
By: The rockYou guide yourself to the market at Trout Lake park Saturdays, May 11 – October 19, 2013 9am – 2pm each week. Here is a map of the location:  <https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&client=safari&ie=UTF-8&q=john+hendry+park+vancouver&split=1&z=14&t=m&gt;Read comments and more

Sunday October 20

Cycling Resource Centre

Sunday, October 20, 2013, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Repeats: May 26, June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, August 11, August 25, September 8, September 22, October 6, October 20

Meet At:

Kitsilano Community Centre Parking Lot

Contact Info:

By: AMS Bike Co-opThe AMS Bike Co-op is holding a Cycling Resource Center at the Kitsilano Winter Market every second week throughout the market season! Come by to grab a free Vancouver and Greater Vancouver bike map, get a *free tune-up* for your bike, learn about upcoming cycling events and rides, read local cycling resources, and ask any questions you have about cycling! 10am-2pm, rain or shine.Read comments and more

VBC Sunday Leisure Ride

Sunday, October 20, 2013, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

The coffee shop at
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

Wednesday October 23

Family Friendly

Main Street Farmers Market Wednesday afternoon

Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 3:00pm - 7:00pm. You guide yourself to the market at the time that suits you
Repeats: Every Wednesday in July - October

Meet At:

Thornton Park
Notes: Bring cash, or use your debit card to buy market dollars at the market INFO BOOTH

Contact Info:

Fit your bike out to carry stuff home - basket, rack, bags, whatever.
By: The RockYou guide yourself to the market at Main Street Station (Central Pacific) at Thornton Park Wednesdays, June 5 – October 2, 2013 3pm – 7pm each week. Here is a map of the location <https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&client=safari&ie=UTF-8&q=thornton+park+vancouver&split=1&z=14&t=m&gt;Read comments and more

VBC Wednesday Night Pie Rides

Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at 5:30pm
Repeats: Every Wednesday

Meet At:

Canada Place
Notes: Meet on the west side
By: VBCVancouver 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. Distance: About 20 to 50 km, depending on how far you ride. Pace: Multi-paced – please wait at pre-determined spots for others. Helmets are required on all VBC rides and tours.Read comments and more

Friday October 25

Family Friendly

Bike Art Crafternoon: Space Babe Edition

Friday, October 25, 2013, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Repeats: Every Friday in June - October

Meet At:

UBC SUB
Notes: Meet on the grass in front of the Bike Kitchen

Contact Info:

By: Space Babe & Saw-monsterGet down and dirty with some bike grease, paint, and glitter every Friday afternoon in front of the UBC Student Union Building. Hang out with Space Babe and other members of the Bike Co-op as we make bike art and get a chance to flaunt your own masterpiece at the upcoming Bike Art Show. Join our FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2375141800/ Meeting spot: http://goo.gl/maps/rSnQ2Read comments and more

Saturday October 26

Family Friendly

Trout Lake Farmers Market Saturday morning

Saturday, October 26, 2013, 9:00am - 2:00pm. You guide yourself to the market at the time that suits you
Repeats: Every Saturday in July - October

Meet At:

Trout Lake Park (John Hendry park)
Notes: Bring cash, or use your debit card to buy market dollars at the market INFO BOOTH

Contact Info:

Fit your bike out to carry stuff home - basket, rack, bags, whatever.
By: The rockYou guide yourself to the market at Trout Lake park Saturdays, May 11 – October 19, 2013 9am – 2pm each week. Here is a map of the location:  <https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&client=safari&ie=UTF-8&q=john+hendry+park+vancouver&split=1&z=14&t=m&gt;Read comments and more

Sunday October 27

VBC Sunday Leisure Ride

Sunday, October 27, 2013, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

The coffee shop at
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

Wednesday October 30

Family Friendly

Main Street Farmers Market Wednesday afternoon

Wednesday, October 30, 2013, 3:00pm - 7:00pm. You guide yourself to the market at the time that suits you
Repeats: Every Wednesday in July - October

Meet At:

Thornton Park
Notes: Bring cash, or use your debit card to buy market dollars at the market INFO BOOTH

Contact Info:

Fit your bike out to carry stuff home - basket, rack, bags, whatever.
By: The RockYou guide yourself to the market at Main Street Station (Central Pacific) at Thornton Park Wednesdays, June 5 – October 2, 2013 3pm – 7pm each week. Here is a map of the location <https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&client=safari&ie=UTF-8&q=thornton+park+vancouver&split=1&z=14&t=m&gt;Read comments and more

VBC Wednesday Night Pie Rides

Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at 5:30pm
Repeats: Every Wednesday

Meet At:

Canada Place
Notes: Meet on the west side
By: VBCVancouver 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. Distance: About 20 to 50 km, depending on how far you ride. Pace: Multi-paced – please wait at pre-determined spots for others. Helmets are required on all VBC rides and tours.Read comments and more