October 2019 Calendar

Contact Info:

By: Kickstand and Our Community BikesBike Club is a FREE drop-in bicycle mechanics program based out of Kickstand Community Bike Shop for people aged 12-19 years old based in East Van on Unceded Coast Salish Territories. Bike Club is a collaboration between Our Community Bikes ( Pedal Society) and Kickstand. At Bike Club, Teens can: -get FREE support servicing their bicycles -volunteer in exchange for a bike if they do not yet have one -learn bike mechanics skills -hang out in a supportive community atmosphere WOOHOO! Funding provided by the Province of BC and Coast Capital SavingsRead comments and more

Purple & Yellow Volunteer Night

Tuesday, October 1, 2019, 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 October 2

Soft Serve Wednesday Bike Polo

Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at 5:30pm. 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 PoloPlease invite all the new & aspiring players ! Soft serve Wednesday (around 6pm) is your chance to take your first steps & get your POLO started. 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! You can use your own bike, or borrow one at the court. Mallets will be provided as well. TV: https://www.btvancouver.ca/videos/learning-to-play-bike-polo/ WEB: www.evbp.caRead comments and more

OCB WTQ Night

Wednesday, October 2, 2019, 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

Thursday October 3

Bike Rides Society (BRS!)

Thursday, October 3, 2019 at 8:00pm. Meet at 8, ride sometime after 8:30.

Repeats: Every Thursday

Meet At:

Dude Chilling Park (Guelph Park)

2300 Brunswick Street

Notes: look for the group of bikers!

Contact Info:

facebook.com/groups/41992...

http://www.bikeridessociety.com

By: Bike Rides SocietyThis weekly ride will take you places you've never been before in a casual, follow the leader kind of way. All levels welcome, all encouraged; we go as fast as our slowest rider and no one gets left behind! We ride rain or shine, all year round, every Thursday. Anywhere from 6 to 30 riders, BRS is a weekly adventure built for good convo, steady peddling and roads less travelled and/or well loved. Going into it's 7th year, BRS boldly bikes on full of enthusiastic smiles, plenty of laughs and good times. BYO whatever spells a fantastic bike ride for [more...]Read comments and more

Saturday October 5

Ladner Pumpkin Ride

Saturday, October 5, 2019, 12:00pm - 7:00pm

Meet At:

RiverHouse Marina Restaurant & Pub

6255 River Road, Delta, British Columbia v4k4e2

Contact Info:

www.facebook.com/events/58696...

https://www.facebook.com/terminalcityriders

By: Terminal City RidersThere is lots of parking at Deas Park and a trail that connects along the dike with the pub. Ride along the Millenium trail through Ladner to Westham Island about 7mi. We’ll turn around at Westham Island Winery and possibly go back another route but likely double back. It’s nice and flat and we shouldn’t have to ride in much traffic….Cross your fingers for a gorgeous sunny day.Read comments and more

Sunday October 6

Soulcycle Charity Pride Ride

Sunday, October 6, 2019, 2:15pm - 3:15pm

Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

SoulCycle Yaletown

1128 Mainland Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 5L1

Contact Info:

www.facebook.com/events/22990...

https://www.facebook.com/CelebritiesNightclub

By: Celebrities NightclubWe welcome you to join us on Sunday, July 28th for SoulCycle's Charity Pride Ride w/ DJ Carolina Campos and host Venus ????????? Grab your tickets via – bit.ly/soulcycleprideride This class is raising money and awareness for Positive Living BC w/ live DJ Carolina Campos spinning for the duration of the class. Fine print for class: Please arrive 15 minutes early prior to class. If you have not ridden at SOULCycle before you will need to sign a waiver before your ride. There are lockers and full amenities available for all riders. SOULCycle is an inclusive community that welcomes and [more...]Read comments and more

OCB Volunteer Orientation

Sunday, October 6, 2019, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Repeats: First Sunday of every month

Meet At:

Our Community Bikes

Contact Info:

www.facebook.com/events/28805...

604-879-2453

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

By: OCBInterested in learning more about bikes? Or maybe you already know plenty about yer bicycle and want to get your hands working on more bikes?? Well come over and get orientated on how to get involved in our hella rad space! No need to sign up, just roll up at 6:30pm. All humans are welcome, adult and youth. You will get an overview of space, learn a bit about how OCB works, and how being a volunteer benefits you and the community. After your orientation, you can sign up for volunteer shifts – ( http://signup.com/go/tK9rVR ).Read comments and more

Monday October 7

Pedals for the People Volunteer Night

Monday, October 7, 2019, 6:15pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Every Monday

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen

Notes: Room 36, UBC Life Building

Contact Info:

www.facebook.com/events/26934...

604-822-2453

https://www.thebikekitchen.ca/vcbn, https://www.thebikekitchen.ca/programs-menu

By: AMS Bike Co-op and Bike KitchenThe Pedals for the People (PftP) program was created by Our Community Bikes with the aim of increasing access to bicycles and bike repair for those who experience barriers to affordable forms of transportation. Through the help of volunteers and donors, we refurbish bikes and give them to low-income and marginalized people for free or for a sliding scale donation. Come to the Bike Kitchen’s Monday night volunteer night to help us build and repair bikes for Pedals for the People. Volunteers also help us build and repair bikes for our Bici Libre program and the Kids Bike Library on [more...]Read comments and more

Tuesday October 8

Bike Club Free Teen Drop-in

Tuesday, October 8, 2019, 3:30pm - 6:00pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday in May - December

Meet At:

Kickstand

Contact Info:

Purple & Yellow Volunteer Night

Tuesday, October 8, 2019, 6:15pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen

Notes: Room 36, UBC Life Building

Contact Info:

604-822-2453

Kickstand WGQT Night

Tuesday, October 8, 2019, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Repeats: Second and Fourth Tuesday in May - December

Meet At:

Kickstand

Contact Info:

www.facebook.com/events/26545...

By: KickstandWe are inviting people who identify as women, gender queer and trans* to our fun filled bike mechanics nights on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month. Our community is working towards being a radically inclusive space and with that in mind we are excited to host these evenings for individuals who have not traditionally been a dominant part of the bike industry. The nights will be facilitated by bike mechanics and volunteers who are also female or gender variant. We strive to create a safer space where learning, positive vibes and fun happens! On these evenings, SHOP TIME [more...]Read comments and more

Wednesday October 9

Soft Serve Wednesday Bike Polo

Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at 5:30pm. 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, October 9, 2019, 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, October 9, 2019, 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 October 10

Bike Rides Society (BRS!)

Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 8:00pm. Meet at 8, ride sometime after 8:30.

Repeats: Every Thursday

Meet At:

Dude Chilling Park (Guelph Park)

2300 Brunswick Street

Notes: look for the group of bikers!

Contact Info:

facebook.com/groups/41992...

http://www.bikeridessociety.com

Sunday October 13

Soulcycle Charity Pride Ride

Sunday, October 13, 2019, 2:15pm - 3:15pm

Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

SoulCycle Yaletown

1128 Mainland Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 5L1

Contact Info:

www.facebook.com/events/22990...

https://www.facebook.com/CelebritiesNightclub

Monday October 14

Pedals for the People Volunteer Night

Monday, October 14, 2019, 6:15pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Every Monday

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen

Notes: Room 36, UBC Life Building

Contact Info:

www.facebook.com/events/26934...

604-822-2453

https://www.thebikekitchen.ca/vcbn, https://www.thebikekitchen.ca/programs-menu

Tuesday October 15

Bike Club Free Teen Drop-in

Tuesday, October 15, 2019, 3:30pm - 6:00pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday in May - December

Meet At:

Kickstand

Contact Info:

Purple & Yellow Volunteer Night

Tuesday, October 15, 2019, 6:15pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen

Notes: Room 36, UBC Life Building

Contact Info:

604-822-2453

Wednesday October 16

Soft Serve Wednesday Bike Polo

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at 5:30pm. 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, October 16, 2019, 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 October 17

Bike Rides Society (BRS!)

Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 8:00pm. Meet at 8, ride sometime after 8:30.

Repeats: Every Thursday

Meet At:

Dude Chilling Park (Guelph Park)

2300 Brunswick Street

Notes: look for the group of bikers!

Contact Info:

facebook.com/groups/41992...

http://www.bikeridessociety.com

Sunday October 20

Soulcycle Charity Pride Ride

Sunday, October 20, 2019, 2:15pm - 3:15pm

Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

SoulCycle Yaletown

1128 Mainland Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 5L1

Contact Info:

www.facebook.com/events/22990...

https://www.facebook.com/CelebritiesNightclub

Monday October 21

Bike To Work Week - Fall 2019

Monday, October 21, 2019, 6:00am - 6:00am

Repeats: October 21 - 27

Meet At:

Metro Vancouver

Contact Info:

www.facebook.com/events/98081...

604-558-2002

https://www.facebook.com/wearehub

By: HUB CyclingJoin us this fall for Bike to Work Week! Register at www.BTWW.ca and log your daily commute to work/school/wherever for a chance to win great prizes. Visit over 40 Celebration Stations offering free drinks, snacks, basic bike maintenance, and draw prizes. Why register? Along with winning more prizes, your logged trips help us work with local leaders to improve cycling infrastructure in our communities. Be part of the change and help make Metro Vancouver a happier, healthier place to live, work, and play! #Bike2Work.Read comments and more

Pedals for the People Volunteer Night

Monday, October 21, 2019, 6:15pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Every Monday

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen

Notes: Room 36, UBC Life Building

Contact Info:

www.facebook.com/events/26934...

604-822-2453

https://www.thebikekitchen.ca/vcbn, https://www.thebikekitchen.ca/programs-menu

Tuesday October 22

Bike To Work Week - Fall 2019

Tuesday, October 22, 2019, 6:00am - 6:00am

Repeats: October 21 - 27

Meet At:

Metro Vancouver

Contact Info:

www.facebook.com/events/98081...

604-558-2002

https://www.facebook.com/wearehub

Bike Club Free Teen Drop-in

Tuesday, October 22, 2019, 3:30pm - 6:00pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday in May - December

Meet At:

Kickstand

Contact Info:

Purple & Yellow Volunteer Night

Tuesday, October 22, 2019, 6:15pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen

Notes: Room 36, UBC Life Building

Contact Info:

604-822-2453

Kickstand WGQT Night

Tuesday, October 22, 2019, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Repeats: Second and Fourth Tuesday in May - December

Meet At:

Kickstand

Contact Info:

www.facebook.com/events/26545...

Wednesday October 23

Bike To Work Week - Fall 2019

Wednesday, October 23, 2019, 6:00am - 6:00am

Repeats: October 21 - 27

Meet At:

Metro Vancouver

Contact Info:

www.facebook.com/events/98081...

604-558-2002

https://www.facebook.com/wearehub

Soft Serve Wednesday Bike Polo

Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at 5:30pm. 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 LGBTQIA2S+ Night

Wednesday, October 23, 2019, 6:15pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Fourth Wednesday of every month

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen

Notes: Room 36, UBC Life Building

Contact Info: