October 2022 Calendar


Tuesday October 4

Family Friendly

Youth Bike Club Ride

Tuesday, October 4, 2022, 4:00pm - 5:30pm. Meet at 4pm and roll out at 4:40pm.
Repeats: First Tuesday of every month

Meet At:

Our Community Bikes
Notes: Near East Broadway and Main Street.
By: OCBOur Community Bikes?' Bike Club has starting up rides again!! The first Tuesday of every month, youth are welcome to join us for group rides. We’ll meet up at at 4pm, tune up our bikes if needed, roll out at 4:30ish, and plan to be back at the shop around 5:30/5:45pm. These rides are NO DROP and ALL BIKES WELCOME rides. Meaning no one gets left behind and all biking levels are welcome! Don’t forget your helmet and water. Hope to see you there!!Read comments and more

Wednesday October 5

Soft Serve Wednesday Bike Polo

Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at 5:00pm. Games usually start at 5:30-6pm and 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 PoloEast Van Bike Polo presents Soft Serve Wednesday. Please invite all the new & aspiring players ! This 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 loaner bikes. Loaner mallets will be provided as well.Read comments and more

First Wednesday of the Month ride

Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at 8:00pm
Repeats: First Wednesday of every month
By: Night OwlsCome join the Night Owls for the First Wednesday of the Month ride! Meet up at the Cambie Pub (not Pat’s), grab a beer or a meal, and support this local establishment. Then we’re off! Ride departs just after 8:00. Easy cruise to the 9 O’clock Gun and Salmon back over to Oasis (between 2nd and 3rd beach), Third Beach by trails, or Beaver Lake until the Seawall is fixed up. All bikes and riders welcome!Read comments and more

Thursday October 6

Bike Rides Society (BRS!)

Thursday, October 6, 2022 at 8:00pm. Meet at 8, ride sometime after 8:30.
Repeats: Every Thursday

Meet At:

Dude Chilling Park (Guelph Park)
Notes: look for the group of bikers!
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

Wednesday October 12

Soft Serve Wednesday Bike Polo

Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at 5:00pm. Games usually start at 5:30-6pm and 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 PoloEast Van Bike Polo presents Soft Serve Wednesday. Please invite all the new & aspiring players ! This 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 loaner bikes. Loaner mallets will be provided as well.Read comments and more

Gender Liberation Night at the Bike Kitchen

Wednesday, October 12, 2022, 6:15pm - 9:00pm
Repeats: Second Wednesday of every month

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen
Notes: New Location: Room 36, UBC Life Building
By: Bike KitchenGender Liberation Night is a monthly Access Night for cis-women and trans and/or non-binary people of all genders to use the UBC Bike Kitchen’s shop space and tools, supported by informal mentoring. The purpose of the night is to offer a more welcoming, safer atmosphere in which people who are typically marginalized within the cycling community because of their gender identity and/or expression can work on their bikes, learn mechanics, and form connections. A staff mechanic and volunteer aligned with the night’s target demographic will be available to empower participants in performing their own repairs. Gender Liberation Night will take [more...]Read comments and more

Thursday October 13

Bike Rides Society (BRS!)

Thursday, October 13, 2022 at 8:00pm. Meet at 8, ride sometime after 8:30.
Repeats: Every Thursday

Meet At:

Dude Chilling Park (Guelph Park)
Notes: look for the group of bikers!
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

Wednesday October 19

Soft Serve Wednesday Bike Polo

Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 5:00pm. Games usually start at 5:30-6pm and 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 PoloEast Van Bike Polo presents Soft Serve Wednesday. Please invite all the new & aspiring players ! This 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 loaner bikes. Loaner mallets will be provided as well.Read comments and more

Thursday October 20

Bike Rides Society (BRS!)

Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 8:00pm. Meet at 8, ride sometime after 8:30.
Repeats: Every Thursday

Meet At:

Dude Chilling Park (Guelph Park)
Notes: look for the group of bikers!
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

Wednesday October 26

Soft Serve Wednesday Bike Polo

Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 5:00pm. Games usually start at 5:30-6pm and 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 PoloEast Van Bike Polo presents Soft Serve Wednesday. Please invite all the new & aspiring players ! This 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 loaner bikes. Loaner mallets will be provided as well.Read comments and more

Pride Night at the Bike Kitchen

Wednesday, October 26, 2022, 6:15pm - 9:00pm
Repeats: Fourth Wednesday of every month

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen
Notes: New Location: Room 36, UBC Life Building
By: Bike KitchenPride Night is a monthly Access Night that provides a positive space for anyone in LGBTQ2S+ community to use our UBC Bike Kitchen shop resources for free in a relaxed environment facilitated by queer mechanics and volunteers. Bring your own bike, come with questions and ask away, play games or just come hang out with other community members. Beginners are always welcome! Gender and sexuality will not be policed at this event. We ask those who do not identify as part of the LGBTQ2I+ community to come by for DIY repairs any time during our normal open hours. A staff [more...]Read comments and more

Our Community Bikes DIY Night

Wednesday, October 26, 2022, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Repeats: Fourth Wednesday of every month

Meet At:

Our Community Bikes
Notes: Near West Broadway and Main Street
By: OCBThat's right – Every 4th Wednesday night night we're running the DIY stands. Roll on up between 7:30 and 9:30 pm. And if you miss it tonight, DIY is also open eve Saturday eve 7:30-9:30pm. See you thereRead comments and more

Thursday October 27

Bike Rides Society (BRS!)

Thursday, October 27, 2022 at 8:00pm. Meet at 8, ride sometime after 8:30.
Repeats: Every Thursday

Meet At:

Dude Chilling Park (Guelph Park)
Notes: look for the group of bikers!
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

Friday October 28

Vancouver Critical Mass

Friday, October 28, 2022 at 6:00pm. Meet at 6:00pm and ride at 6:30pm
Repeats: Last Friday of every month
By: Vancouver Critical MassCome celebrate cycling, ride in a parade, joining other cyclists around the globe!Read comments and more