October 2016 Calendar

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1:00pm
Soft Serve Sundays Bike Polo
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6:30pm FF
Purple & Yellow Night
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6:30pm
WTQ Night
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8:00pm 19+
Bike Rides Society
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1:00pm
Soft Serve Sundays Bike Polo
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6:30pm FF
Purple & Yellow Night
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6:00pm
Women & Queer Night
6:30pm $$
OCB Members Night
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8:00pm 19+
Bike Rides Society
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1:00pm
Soft Serve Sundays Bike Polo
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6:30pm FF
Purple & Yellow Night
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6:30pm
WTQ Night
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8:00pm 19+
Bike Rides Society
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1:00pm
Soft Serve Sundays Bike Polo
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25
3:00pm
Union Cycle Tune Up Tuesdays
6:30pm FF
Purple & Yellow Night
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6:00pm
LGBTQ2I Night @ The Bike Kitchen
6:30pm $$
OCB Members Night
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8:00pm 19+
Bike Rides Society
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1:00pm
Soft Serve Sundays Bike Polo
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Sunday October 2

Soft Serve Sundays Bike Polo

Sunday, October 2, 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 October 4

Family Friendly

Purple & Yellow Night

Tuesday, October 4, 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 October 5

WTQ Night

Wednesday, October 5, 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 October 6

Adults Only (19+)

Bike Rides Society

Thursday, October 6, 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 October 9

Soft Serve Sundays Bike Polo

Sunday, October 9, 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 October 11

Family Friendly

Purple & Yellow Night

Tuesday, October 11, 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 October 12

Women & Queer Night

Wednesday, October 12, 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, October 12, 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 October 13

Adults Only (19+)

Bike Rides Society

Thursday, October 13, 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 October 16

Soft Serve Sundays Bike Polo

Sunday, October 16, 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 October 18

Family Friendly

Purple & Yellow Night

Tuesday, October 18, 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 October 19

WTQ Night

Wednesday, October 19, 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 October 20

Adults Only (19+)

Bike Rides Society

Thursday, October 20, 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 October 23

Soft Serve Sundays Bike Polo

Sunday, October 23, 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 October 25

Union Cycle Tune Up Tuesdays

Tuesday, October 25, 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, October 25, 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 October 26

LGBTQ2I Night @ The Bike Kitchen

Wednesday, October 26, 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, October 26, 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 October 27

Adults Only (19+)

Bike Rides Society

Thursday, October 27, 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 October 30

Soft Serve Sundays Bike Polo

Sunday, October 30, 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