Velolove Vancouver

BIKE TO WORK WEEK WRAP UP BBQ: Creekside Park, 1455 Quebec Street (@ Terminal Avenue) (just north of Science World)
4:30pm - 7:00pm
Join us to celebrate commuter cycling at this fun, free outdoor BBQ in Creekside Park, just north of Science World. Entertainment, great company, cycling resources, free bike maintenance, and the grand opening of the Bike Tree.
Erin, erinvacc.bc.ca, www.biketoworkmetrovan.ca, 604-878-8222
SOLAR BIKE TREE LAUNCH: Science World, 1455 Quebec Street (Creekside Park)
5:30pm
The Art of Parking. Cyclists can now park their bikes in a more artful way in front of Science World. The Solar Bike Tree is part sculpture, part bike rack, part solar powered lamp post. The piece was installed just before the Olympics, but will be officially christened by Mayor Robertson at 5:30 pm, Fri. June 4th during the VACC Bike to Work Week wrap up BBQ.
Garden Heart Productions, infogardenheart.ca, The Compost Diaries
IN THE HOUSE FESTIVAL: Houses , Napier and Victoria
7:00pm, Festival lasts 3 days!
June 4-6, 2010, the In the House Festival brings live performances of all kinds into the homes of Commercial Drive.

Time: Box office opens at 5 pm On Friday, June 4th, and at noon on Saturday, June 5th and Sunday, June 6th. The first show is at 7:00 pm on June 4th and 2:00 pm on June 5th + 6th.

Address: The box office is located on Napier and Victoria. All the venues are in the surrounding neighbourhood.

Tickets: Single tickets: $13 adults / $8.00 kids
4-show pass: $45 adults / $25.00 kids
Weekend pass: $85 adults / $65 kids

www.inthehousefestival.com for tix and schedule.
In The House Festival, infointhehousefestival, www.inthehousefestival.com
KICKOFF PARTY PROCESSIONAL RIDE: Creekside Park, quebec st @ false creek (aka Science World)
7:15pm
An easy but majestic ride to the Velopalooza Kickoff Party.
Pedal to the fun in style with hundreds ? of your close cycling friends.
Ron Richings, richingstelus
KICKOFF PARTY: WISE Hall, 1882 Adanac Street Vancouver BC
8:00pm - 2:00am
at the WISE HALL 1882 Adanac Street, Vancouver BC
$8 in advance $10 at the door
Tickets are available at The Bike Doctor on Broadway, Bikes on the Drive, Our Community Bikes, or through Paypal at this link https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=2662QDRXHHF9C
gastown roller sprints 8-9pm,
The Bicycle Shed Ensemble 9-945pm
The Pernell Reichert Band 10:25-11:15pm
RICH HOPE 11:45pm-1am
bike valet parking (by donation for the VACC)
8pm-2am
Velolove, infovelolove.bc.ca, www.velopalooza.ca
DBB VANCOUVER CLUB RIDE: Pandora Park, Nanaimo Street @ Pandora
8:30pm
The Dead Baby Bike Club meets every first Friday of the month for a group ride. Choppers, Freakbikes and Tallbikes are encouraged, but all cyclists are welcome. BYOB, be prepared for an occasional stop local pubs. June Club Ride meets Pandora Park in East Van 8:30PM. Destination this month: WISE hall Via ?????. email shutrackbike.com for more info.
Dead Baby Bikes Vancouver Chapter, shutrackbike, deadbabybikes

Saturday June 5

EXPLORE CYCLING: Caps Bicycle Shop, 434 East Columbia Street, New Westminster
8:00am, Every Saturday
Weekly Saturday rides, starting out from Cap's Bicycle Shop in Sapperton at 8am sharp. Try to get there early, because the ride leaves right at 8am.
If you're taking the skytain, get off at Sapperton Station - it's less of a hill to climb.
This ride is to get people out and riding. And is a great way to meet new people.
It's A Leisure Ride, No Pressure. infocapsbicycleshop, 604-524-3611
VANCOUVER BICYCLING MEETUP GROUP, VBMG: 22nd Skytrain Station, 22nd Street and 7th Avenue (we generally meet here, but sometimes we may start in other areas)
9:00am - 3:00pm, Ride duration varies., Every Sunday and Saturday
We are recreational cyclists who like to explore Vancouver and the surrounding regions on our bikes. Our focus is on having fun, friendly and safe bike rides. In this group you will find many types of rides offered by our team of volunteer organizers.
Cindy,, Vancouver Bicycling Meetup Group, VBMG, Click on the link and join the VBMG!
CYCLEBACK ART OUTREACH: CELEBRATE MOUNT PLEASANT!: Solar Bike Tree, 1455 Quebec Street Vancouver, BC V6A 3Z7 (Just infront of the Science world main entrance)
9:00am - 10:00am
In honor of Celebrate Mount Pleasant Days, this ride will start at the Solar Bike Tree at Science World. Basically circumnavigating Mount Pleasant, we arrive on 8th Avenue at Celebrate Mount Pleasant Days happening at the new community center on Kingsway and 1st.
Riders are invited to be a part of my Cycleback Art Outreach Mandala workshop happening at the south end of the Mount Pleasant community center. Riders can also learn about Cycleback, the new program for educating homeless & marginalized people to become bike mechanics.. cool
Jamie Ollivier, Pedalpunditgmail, Cycleback Art Outreach
VALLEY VELORIDERS WEEKLY GROUP RIDE: Fort Langley Cyclery, 9110 Glover Road Fort Langley, BC (In front of the bike shop)
9:00am - 11:00am, Ride starts at 9:30 AM, Every Saturday
*Leisure - Easy (15-22 kph)* A leisurely pace and a distance of 20 km. Includes rollers and mild hills (3-4% grade). Re-group at hills and/or for slower riders if group spreads out. No one left behind and children are welcome. We ride from historic Fort Langley, the birthplace of BC, to Derby Reach and back via the Fort to Fort Trail. Mountain bikes or hybrids best suited for this ride. Recumbents are welcome and encouraged.
Richard Edge, stargazer54gmail, Valley VeloRiders, 604-807-8508
LEISURE RIDE WITH VANCOUVER BIKE CLUB: vVancouver Bike Club, Arbutus and 6th Coffee Shop on the corner
10:00am - 1:00pm
The Vancouver Bike Club (VBC.BC.CA)is a grpoup of cycling enthusiasts who meet every Sat. (Leisure Ride) and Sun. (further and faster-paced). The leisure ride meets at the Arbutus Coffee Shop at 6th and Arbutus 10 a.m. and we follow designated bike routes in and around Vancouver. The rides are generally 30-40 km. at 15-20 km./hr. and last until about 1 p.m.with a coffee stop along the way.The Sun. rides generally may be a bit longer in time and distance is about 60 km., pace 20-30 km./hr.Please see vbc_forumyahoogroups.com .
Sharon, sharonlazaregmail, 778-878-1068
STREETWISE CYCLING WORKSHOPS: Sunset Community Center , 6810 Main Street
12:00pm
STREETWISE CYCLING COURSE

WANT TO RIDE MORE? Learn how to ride safely and confidently in the city with a Streetwise Cycling course. This fun, practical and hands-on course is for anyone who’d like to be more comfortable riding in traffic. Through classroom and on-road training you'll learn about the safest place on the road to ride, how to maneuver your bike effectively, communicate with other road users, handle riding at night and in the rain, and more.
Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition , karenvacc.bc.ca
CARGO BIKE/TRAILER RIDE: Science World, 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver, BC (False Creek, east end)
1:00pm
Show the world what cargo bikes and trailers can carry. Load up (mostly empty Rubbermaid type bins are great)and we will do a tour where lots of people can see us. Long bikes, bakfiets, cargo trikes, mothers with kids in trailers, cargo trailers -- all are welcome. We will try to avoid steep hills. Very moderate pace. If you have promo material for cargo bikes to hand out, bring it along. We will go slowly enough that you can give it to interested people.
Ron Richings, richingstelus, 604-266-7199
SUPERHERO RIDE: Science World, 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver, BC (Meet at the Gazebo)
3:00pm - 6:00pm, Get there early to socialize!
Calling all Superheroes, it's time to patrol our city and strike fear into the hearts of evil-doers! Dress up as your favourite existing Superhero (or heck, Supervillain) and Bif! Bam! Pow! your way around town.

This is a no-fee event, with regular stops to make sure no one is left behind. Route to be based on the average riding level of attendees, will be BMX and cruiser friendly. Expect road riding.

Sign up to the Facebook Event to stay linked in with any ride updates!
Eric,, Facebook Event
DBB TOONIECAT RACE: Strathcona Park , 900 venebles st (at the oval track)
4:00pm, 4pm registration, 4:30 race start
Dead Baby Bikes presents ToonieCat, a courier-style alleycat race. Bring your bike, bag, and lock, one toonie and one tall can for registration. Be ready for an hour of cross-town non-stop hi-speed competition with no fixed course and few (if any) rules. Meet at Strathcona Park, 4PM. Prizes and refreshments the finish. For more details email shutrackbike.com. Tallbike Jousting following race
Shu, shutrackbike, DeadBabyBikes for club info
TWEETUP RIDE: Science World, 1455 Quebec St., Vancouver
6:00pm - 8:00pm, Tweetup at 5:30 then at 6 pm we hop on our twikes and ride!
Velopalooza followers unite! Everyone on twitter we are going to organize the biggest twitter ride ever. Meet at Science World and ride out to Spanish Banks for Sunset. Meet at 5:30 so we can all get out tweetphotos in and then we ride at 6 pm
@velopalooza,
TALLBIKE JOUSTING: strathcona park , Strathcona Park, Vancouver, British Columbia V6A 2K5
6:00pm, Joust event follows race, time is approximate
Tallbikes and Lances provided, you bring a helmet, some guts, and sick bikehandling skills. in conjuction with the DBB Twooniecat Race - meet strathcona park immediately following the race (6ish)
Shu, shutrackbike, deadbabybikesvancouver.blogspot.com

Sunday June 6

9TH ANNUAL VANCOUVER OLD BICYCLE SWAPMEET: Cambrian Hall, 215 East 17th Ave (off Main Street)
9:00am - 3:00pm
40's and 50's balloon tires, 70's muscle bikes, 80's BMX and vintage racing, lots of parts and bikes to choose from! Vintage skateboards and skateboard parts are now included in the swap and show. Many unique vintage bicycles and parts on display and for sale.
$2 Admission.
http://vancruisers.ca/calendar/posters/VancouverBikeSwapShow2010.jpg
Dave,, www.vancouverbicyclerides.com, 604-779-7170
VANCOUVER BICYCLING MEETUP GROUP, VBMG: 22nd Skytrain Station, 22nd Street and 7th Avenue (we generally meet here, but sometimes we may start in other areas)
9:00am - 3:00pm, Ride duration varies., Every Sunday and Saturday
We are recreational cyclists who like to explore Vancouver and the surrounding regions on our bikes. Our focus is on having fun, friendly and safe bike rides. In this group you will find many types of rides offered by our team of volunteer organizers.
Cindy,, Vancouver Bicycling Meetup Group, VBMG, Click on the link and join the VBMG!
YELP STYLING SEASIDE BRUNCH RIDE: Canada Place , 999 Canada Place
9:00am
Join the Vancouver Yelp crew for a Sunday morning tour of Vancouver's Seaside bike route, followed by brunch.

We'll follow the flat, easy, scenic seaside bike route along Coal Harbour, Stanley Park Seawall, English Bay, Burrard Bridge and Vanier/Kits Point.

Brunch location (in Kits) TDB. The pace will be leisurely and you're encouraged to dress in your bike-appropriate Sunday best.
Christine,, www.yelp.ca
10TH ANNUAL ISLAND CITY, BY BIKE: Thompson Community Centre, 5151 Granville Avenue, Richmond
9:30am - 2:30pm, 10:30 am - long ride departs / 11:00 am - short ride departs
Celebrate cycling and Richmond’s island nature by joining the 10th annual Island City, by Bike tour hosted by the City of Richmond and the Richmond Community Cycling Committee.

Island City, by Bike is a free, annual event that takes advantage of Richmond’s on- and off-street cycling network to raise awareness of the benefits of cycling for fitness and fun. This year will feature 20 km and 7.5 km rides with both groups reconvening for refreshments and a raffle prize draw. Helmets required.
Joan Caravan, jcaravanrichmond.ca, City of Richmond, 604-276-4035
FALSE CREEK - 50 YEARS OF DEVELOPMENT IN VANCOUVER: Lost Lagoon , Alberni at Chilco
10:00am - 12:00pm, May run longer.
A tour and discussion of development around Vancouver's False Creek with noted urban planning guru, and former City Councilor, Gordon Price.
NOTE - Participation in this ride is limitted to the first 15 riders. Please register in advance via email to pricetagsshaw.ca
Gordon Price, pricetagsshaw.ca, Pricetags
BIKE D. DIKE: Pajos Fish & Chips , Garry Point Park, Steveston
10:00am
free and open to everyone!

weekly - every Sunday beginning at 10:00am

choosing a different direction each week.
going to #3 and Cambie (Tim Hortons)
or alternatively the other direction
- Tim Horton's at Ironwood Mall
Norm Conrad, normcchotmail, www.facebook.com/invite_history.php#!/group.php?gid=111961968841101&ref=mf, 778-867-0185
FISH'N'CHIPS RIDE: June 6, 2010, 1455 Quebec St, Vancouver (gazebo at science world)
12:00pm
Let's ride out to Steveston for some fish and chips from Pajo's! approx. 50km return trip, moderate pace. Bring $ for food.
facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=340412127748
Elaine, mekvangmail
VELOPA-ZOO-LA! ANIMALS ON BIKE PARADE: Grandview Park , Commercial Dr at Charles (@ Playground)
1:30pm - 3:00pm
Family-Friendly: Ride with your animal costume on; ride with your favourite animal; or maybe even ride ON your favourite animal! Decorate yourself and/or your bike, and bring along your stuffies. Ride will be about 4 km.
Paul Bogaert, polboggmail
BANYEN BOOKS AND SOUND FAERY RIDE: Banyen Books and Sound, 3608 West 4th (at Dunbar)
2:00pm
Starting at Banyen Books, we shall embark on a magical mystery ride
into the enchanted realm of the UBC Endowment Lands,
where we shall stop at the fabled Faery Meadow, and have a vegan potluck picnic.
So as not to frighten the fae folk who inhabit this World Between the Worlds,
riders are encouraged to wear wings, face paint, and any and all manner of Faery/Elvish garb you can imagine
Wild creativity is welcome!!
Danielle Blackwood And Allyson Gobi, danielleblackwoodgmail, Banyen.com/
KID-DY CAT RACE: Trout Lake Park, 3350 Victoria Drive (Meet beside the parking lot on the West side of the park)
3:00pm - 6:00pm, Registration from 2:30-3pm; BBQ from 5-6pm
Join us for a kid-friendly Alley Cat Race in East Vancouver! Using a map of the city bike routes, each team must find a list of check-points scattered throughout the neighbourhood.
For kids ages 8-12. Sign-up as an adult-kid team, or as an individual (and we will set you up with a partner!).
Pre-registration recommended.
Suggested donation of $10 per team, including a BBQ dinner and oodles of draw prizes!

Presented by Trips For Kids Vancouver & P.E.D.A.L.'s After School Bikes
Fleurie, fleurietfkvancouver, Trips For Kids Vancouver & P.E.D.A.L.'s After School Bikes, 778-235-7989
MOMENTUM PICNIC - PEDAL-POWERED & POTLUCK: Creekside Park - Gazebo, quebec st @ false creek
4:00pm
Momentum Magazine Pedal-Powered Potluck Picnic

A leisurely ride with MOMENTUM folk to a beach or green and pleasant setting (location depending on the weather and the whims of those present) where we will rest a while and enjoy a potluck picnic meal, and visit with friends old and new.

Bring:
- your blankets and baskets of goodies.
- your own cup + plate/bowl + utensils.
- delicious, nutritious foods to share.

Other stuff that could be fun:
Bike sound systems and decorations welcome.
Towel/swimsuit/sunscreen/sunglasses weather dependent!
Amy Walker/Ron Richings,, MOMENTUM Magazine

Monday June 7

PARKS TO PARKS PEDAL POTLUCK: Garden Park , 1851 Garden Drive (@ E 3rd Avenue)
3:00pm
3pm Garden Park - meet here, bring your favorite game to play.

5pm Clark Park - 14th and Commercial - bring your tennis rackets, croquet set, water balloons, whatever you like . . .

630pm Trout Lake NW Baseball Diamond to cheer on The Wise Hall's team Beer and Loathing. Bring food to BBQ, food to share, and BYOB and a cup to put it in.

Possibly ride somewhere else afterwards.
Maureen, infovelopalooza.ca
CAMBIE CYCLE'S BENT RIDE: Pan Pacific Hotel , 300-999 Canada Place (Meet up just west of the Pan Pacifc front entrance)
5:30pm
Both strange and wonderful, join recumbent riders, velomobiles, trikes, flevoracers and fared freaks for this ride that celebrates being the laid back type.
All are welcome to join in this excursion around Stanley Park & out to UBC. Meet in between the Pan Pacific and the Convention Center we will blast past the seawall and onto the road really fast around Stanley Park.
We continue over the Burrard Bridge and down Cornwall out to UBC. Fast fun and awkwardly aerodynamic!
Jamie Ollivier, pedalpunditgmail, Pedal Pundit, 604-377-3806
REFLECTIONS: Maritime Museum beach, Vanier Park, 2 Chestnut Street, Vancouver (At the beach or on the grass, where Chestnut Street meets the ocean.)
7:00pm
A place to go on your bike. A time to gaze and relect. Bring smiles and leave the sour puss at home.
Reflector,

Tuesday June 8

VANCOUVER BICYCLING MEETUP GROUP, VBMG: 22nd Skytrain Station, 22nd Street and 7th Avenue (we generally meet here, but sometimes we may start in other areas)
9:00am - 3:00pm, Ride duration varies., Every Sunday and Saturday
We are recreational cyclists who like to explore Vancouver and the surrounding regions on our bikes. Our focus is on having fun, friendly and safe bike rides. In this group you will find many types of rides offered by our team of volunteer organizers.
Cindy,, Vancouver Bicycling Meetup Group, VBMG, Click on the link and join the VBMG!
80'S BIKE RIDE: English Bay Parking lot , Beach Avenue between Gilford and Bidwell Streets (Behind Concession next to Roller Hockey Rink)
6:00pm
Thats right. It is time to indulge in the most guilty of pleasures...the 80's. Time to get out your stirrup pants and Wayfarers, Michael Jackson t's and Ghetto Blasters. Let the wind blow through your new wave hair as you take to your Schwinn on the ride of your life. Let a wave of Neon take over the city to the legendary beats of Rick Astley. Leave the comfort of your Rob Lowe postered home and get out and ride. Its going to be totally tubular and awesome. If you can't make it gag me with a spoon. Cowabunga!
Jacs Spence,, tinyurl.com/80s-ride
SHAUGHNESSY TO THE CEMETERY: McRae and the Crescent
7:00pm
A ride from Shaughnessy to Mountain View Cemetery. We'll be looking at history and architecture in the former municpalities of Point Grey and South Vancouver. We'll end up at the city's only cemetery, one of the oldest places in the city and with recent construction, one of the newest.

Our ride will be at a moderate pace.
John Atkin,, johnatkin.com
RED, BLACK AND SHINY RIDE: Science World, False Creek, east end.
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Take back the streets as bicycle lanes and as dance floors.
Join the B:C:Clettes, Vancouver's own bicycle-inspired performance troupe, on a rolling dance party. Ride through the city accompanied by rocking beats. Each rider is part of the show - wear red, black and shiny colours, and bring your dance moves! Anyone who believes in pedaling towards a better world - please come out! New riders welcome.
B:C:Clettes, bcclettesgmail, www.bcclettes.ca

Wednesday June 9

DEEP COVE DOUGHNUT DIVE: Wise Hall, 1882 Adanac Street (meet out front on Adanac)
6:30am - 9:00am, Come ~10 minutes early, we ride at 6:30!
Start the day right with a great ride to a tasty treat! Gotta go to work? Get in a little late with doughnuts for your coworkers and you'll be their hero!
An early morning and beautiful ride to Honey Doughnuts & Goodies in Deep Cove via Iron Workers Bridge and the Dollarton Hwy. Approximately 30k round trip from starting point and some moderate hills. Bring $$ for doughnuts.
Meghan,
VANCOUVER BICYCLING MEETUP GROUP, VBMG: 22nd Skytrain Station, 22nd Street and 7th Avenue (we generally meet here, but sometimes we may start in other areas)
9:00am - 3:00pm, Ride duration varies., Every Sunday and Saturday
We are recreational cyclists who like to explore Vancouver and the surrounding regions on our bikes. Our focus is on having fun, friendly and safe bike rides. In this group you will find many types of rides offered by our team of volunteer organizers.
Cindy,, Vancouver Bicycling Meetup Group, VBMG, Click on the link and join the VBMG!
BIKE OBSTACLE COURSE! GUYS ON THE MOVE YEAR END: Kitsilano Community Centre, 2690 Larch Street (just east of Kits. High School on 12th Ave.)
3:45pm - 7:45pm, Course will be complete at 4pm, 5pm BBQ starts.
Guys on the Move is ending for the summer at the Kitsilano Community Centre. To celebrate we’re throwing a party!
We’re building an obstacle course for people to try out on our famous mini-bike, O-pee-chee. Course includes a teeter-totter, two pin kick out, and much more!
There will be awesome prizes for best times and door prizes for the first people that show.
$5 gets you a burger, a drink, cake from DQ, and two timed trials on the course.
There will be a DJ playing music and Blackbook will be doing sidewalk chalk graffitti.
Parents need to sign the consent form available at the C.C.
Adrian Martynkiw, adrianmartynkiwgmail, 778-868-6203
QUICK RELEASE HACKSHOP: Cedar Cottage Park, E 10th Ave at Clark Drive
5:00pm - 7:00pm
I think quick release skewers suck!
I will guide you in hacking your existing quick release skewers. This shouldnt take more than fifteen minutes to do, and you will cycle off with far less thieveable wheels and seatpost. This is a non-consumption alternative to buying allen key or other market-led security devices.

No equipment or skills necessary, 50c fee towards each serrated washer that I supply.

http://www.participatoryspectacle.info/velo/
Ali Sparror,, participatoryspectacle.info
WEST MEETS EAST, UBC TO NEW INDIA: UBC, SUB Building, north side (Outside the UBC Bike Co-op.)
5:45pm, Meet at 5:30pm, leave at 5:45pm
A slow, scenic ride from UBC along the seashore to New India Restaurant (805 W. Broadway) for a sumptuous all-you-can-eat Indian buffet (www.newindiabuffet.com). Cost of dinner is ~$16. Please RSVP by June 8th, 10am.
Beng, tukneahotmail
MOVED TO THURS. JUNE 10: JV Bike, 955 Expo Blvd, Vancouver, BC
6:00pm
Folding Bike Ride with Mitey Miss moved this ride to Thurs. June 10
Ulrike Rodrigues (a/k/a Mitey Miss), foldieridemiteymiss, ulrike.ca
BRIDGEVIEW TO BROWNSVILLE BIKE RIDE: Scott Road Sky Train Station - Kiss and Ride Side, 110 Avenue and 126A Street (on the Taxi / Elevator side)
7:30pm
A free ride through Surrey's historic Bridgeview, past the wasteland of preload sand for the South Fraser Freeway that threatens this community today. Check out some more sand at hidden beachs along the scenic, little known waterfront. After the ride and all that sand, enjoy amazingly reasonably priced refreshments at Brownsville Pub.
Bernadette Keenan, bernadette.ntf.keenangmail, No Truckin Freeways, 778-867-6115
THE RUNWAY TO CONQUER CANCER: POP OPERA, 686 W. Hastings (with Granville)
9:00pm
This fundraiser is to help Larissa Prairie, participant of the 2010 The Ride to Conquer Cancer (a 250km, 2 day bike ride to Seattle), and her team reach their fundraising goal of $10,000.00. The night will feature an Eco-Urban fashion show and exceptional sounds with a silent auction promoting healthy and fun living. The event will take place at POP OPERA, on the night of JUNE 9th - WEDNESDAY, 2010. Doors will open at 9:00 pm with showtime at 11:00 pm. Tickets are $15, includes a free drink and is available online for purchase:

http://www.clubzone.com/events/Vancouver/196993/Runway-to-conqu
Larissa Prairie, runway2conquergmail, the RUNWAY to conquer CANCER

Thursday June 10

IONA-SPITTUNE RIDE: Iona Spit, Iona Beach (North of YVR)
10:00am - 1:00pm
From Science world in Vancouver to Iona Beach, just north of the Airport. This bike street based excursion will head up and over the new Translink bridge and to the island YVR is located on. Traveling along the road that skirts the Airport, and out to Iona beach, we will ride all the way out to the end of the Iona spit which is about 5km out into the Georgia Straight. Fun for all, especially if you like airplanes and the beach!
Jamie , pedalpunditgmail, Iona Spit-tune event on Facebook, 604-377-3806
FINDING BOB GELDOF: THE GEORGIA STRAIGHT RIDE: Georgia Straight , 1701 West Broadway Vancouver, BC V6J1Y3 (Meet on Pine street just North of Broadway)
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Bob Geldof worked as a music journalist for the Georgia Straight in the 1970s before he returned to England and joined the Boomtown Rats. This is the premise of this ride, we are trying to reclaim our roots and find Bob Geldof. Okay, so maybe people who LOOK like Bob Geldof will do. The Ride starts on Pine street just next to the new Georgia Straight headquarters. After a brief history of the Paper, we will ride down Pine street to the seawall where we will cruise around false creek, ending up in Gastown for Irish beer. Just before we start drinking, we vote on who looks most like Bob.
Jamie Ollivier, Pedalpunditgmail, Finding BOB the facebook event
BIKE TO WORK WEEK AWARDS RECEPTION: W2 Storyeum, 151 West Cordova, Vancouver (Gastown)
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Please join the Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition to celebrate your successes from Bike to Work Week and cycling in general.

Workplace awards will be presented, along with the prize bike for the Team Leader who recruited the most teammates this season.

Tickets are $20 and include a drink, appetizers and entertainment. http://www.biketoworkmetrovan.ca/buyticket

Come and meet people from the most progressive, green and healthy organizations in Metro Vancouver, and share your common Bike to Work successes.
VACC,, Bike to Work Metro Vancouver, 604-878-8222
NEW DATE: FOLDING BIKE RIDE: JV Bikes, 955 Expo Blvd, Vancouver, BC
6:00pm
[NOTE - this is the NEW date for this ride as I have a class Wed. night - UR]
Do you ride a Brompton, Bike Friday, Bazooka, Birdy, or other style of collapsible bike? Meet other foldies and join Mitey Miss (Momentum Magazine columnist Ulrike Rodrigues) and her Dahon Speed TR on a fun and friendly cruise on Vancouver's car-free seawall bike path. We'll stop along the way to compare collapses, then socialize over refreshments at an agreed-upon spot. Future foldie owners and curious onlookers welcome to gawk as we mass and fold. Yes, you can ride your S&S bike if you're prepared to fold it!
Ulrike Rodrigues (a/k/a Mitey Miss), foldieridemiteymiss, www.ulrike.ca
FREE FOOD RIDE (OR: WHAT'S FUN ABOUT BIKE FUN): Creekside Park, Terminal Ave & Quebec St (Science World, meet near the bike tree)
CANCELED Canceled due to rain. (The 'dry' picnic area we were going to is, in fact, quite wet.)
Sorry, but this ride is now full. (In addition to the limited food, there's also a limit to the number of people who can meaningfully participate in the discussion.)

This won't be the last bike-fun-related study I do for grad school. If you want to be invited to the next study, send me an e-mail.
Evan, evan_dickinsonsfu.ca
MIDNIGHT MASS BIKE RIDE: Grandview Park, Commercial Drive at Charles Street, Vancouver (across from the Havana and Turks)
11:45pm, and roll at midnight, Second and Fourth Thursday of every month
Do you have a bike and like riding at night? Bring your lights and friends, your exploratory attitude, something warm to drink, and join the ride!

The ride happens the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month, so mark your calendars. Tell your bike loving friends, and hope to see you there!

www.midnight-mass.blogspot.com
More photos at www.flickr.com/photos/midnightmass
Midnightsimon,

Friday June 11

GREAT GELATO RIDE: VACC , Ontario at 3rd ave
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Who can resist the seductive call of excellent ice cream on a warm evening? Not me. Nor the people who come on this ride. A low-effort, but satisfying ride to close out the work week. Bring money for your favourite Gelato at several locations.
Ron Richings, richingstelus, www.momentumplanet.com/, 604-266-7199
STREETWISE CAN-BIKE 2 WORKSHOPS: VACC Office , 3 West 3 Ave. Vancouver
6:00pm
For more experienced cyclists who would like to take their skills and safety training to the next level, or for people who use their bike in a professional capacity, we are now offering CAN-BIKE 2 training. CAN-BIKE 2 is Canada’s only nationally recognized safe cycling certification for people who need to ride their bike to perform work duties. We also offer Can Bike II privately to businesses wanted train employees to conduct their job by bicycle. This is a 3 day, weekend course.

http://www.vacc.bc.ca/cycling/cycling.php?pageID=42
Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition , karenvacc.bc.ca
BIKE RAVE: Crab Park, 1-149 E Waterfront Rd, Vancouver, BC (On top of the giant crab mosaic.)
9:00pm - 3:00am, Roll at 10pm
Like to party all night? Like riding your bike? Put the two together! With a mobile sound system and bumpin' tunes, come ride to one of Vancouver's best secret party spots.
Get your bike decorated up with every flashing, blinking thing you can, stock up on party supplies wink, and get ready for a super fun night.
We'll set an easy pace that stays on bike routes, with several stops to allow stragglers to catch up. Dress like you're going to be outside at night for 6 hours near the water.
Eric,, Facebook event page
KNIFE FIGHT NIGHT: Woodland Park, Woodland dr. and Frances st.
CANCELED Moved to June 12
Knife fight night!

Knife fights are 1 x 1 bike polo in a small, enclosed, space. It’s fast and it’s crashy. Come out and watch, place friendly bets on your favourite player, if you are feeling brave, give it a try. It’s a party atmosphere, so bring beverages.
Shannon, stormfingmail

Saturday June 12

EXPLORE CYCLING: Caps Bicycle Shop, 434 East Columbia Street, New Westminster
8:00am, Every Saturday
Weekly Saturday rides, starting out from Cap's Bicycle Shop in Sapperton at 8am sharp. Try to get there early, because the ride leaves right at 8am.
If you're taking the skytain, get off at Sapperton Station - it's less of a hill to climb.
This ride is to get people out and riding. And is a great way to meet new people.
It's A Leisure Ride, No Pressure. infocapsbicycleshop, 604-524-3611
VANCOUVER BICYCLING MEETUP GROUP, VBMG: 22nd Skytrain Station, 22nd Street and 7th Avenue (we generally meet here, but sometimes we may start in other areas)
9:00am - 3:00pm, Ride duration varies., Every Sunday and Saturday
We are recreational cyclists who like to explore Vancouver and the surrounding regions on our bikes. Our focus is on having fun, friendly and safe bike rides. In this group you will find many types of rides offered by our team of volunteer organizers.
Cindy,, Vancouver Bicycling Meetup Group, VBMG, Click on the link and join the VBMG!
VALLEY VELORIDERS WEEKLY GROUP RIDE: Fort Langley Cyclery, 9110 Glover Road Fort Langley, BC (In front of the bike shop)
9:00am - 11:00am, Ride starts at 9:30 AM, Every Saturday
*Leisure - Easy (15-22 kph)* A leisurely pace and a distance of 20 km. Includes rollers and mild hills (3-4% grade). Re-group at hills and/or for slower riders if group spreads out. No one left behind and children are welcome. We ride from historic Fort Langley, the birthplace of BC, to Derby Reach and back via the Fort to Fort Trail. Mountain bikes or hybrids best suited for this ride. Recumbents are welcome and encouraged.
Richard Edge, stargazer54gmail, Valley VeloRiders, 604-807-8508
GREAT RIDE: CVG BIRTHDAY RIDE - JUNE 12: Hyack Square, New West/Winston Overpass, Burnaby, Hyack Square
9:30am
Celebrate with the VACC as the Central Valley Greenway turns one year old! Experienced riders leave from New West between 9:30 and 10:30 am, with a stop for FREE BBQ lunch at the Winston Overpass, near Sperling Stn., where you'll find music and treats. Families and less experienced riders can join here, and everyone is invited to share in bike-route history by attending the ribbon cutting ceremony at 1:00 pm for the new bike bridge at Still Creek. The ride ends at MEC's bike-fest at Science World, and costs $8 for VACC members, $10 for non-members, and kids under 16 ride FREE!
VACC, taliavacc.bc.ca, www.greatrides.ca
SALMONBERRIES, CREAM AND POETRY: Denman and Georgia (on the Stanley Park side of the street.)
10:00am - 11:30am
Cycle up to Prospect Point in Stanley Park, sampling salmonberries along the way. Pause for an icecream or coffee [with cream?] at Prospect Point. Ride down the hill on the newly paved road to the Pauline Johnson memorial at 3rd beach to listen to and write poetry. Bring a writing implement and some paper.
Carol, rosscmsshaw.ca, 778-835-5029
MEC BIKE FEST RIDE: Start of Seawall - just west of Sea Plane terminal, harbour green park, vancouver bc (Start of the seawall by the foot of the convention center , just west of the Sea Plane Terminal)
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Starts at the foot of the new convention center (just west of the Seaplane terminal) we cruise the short way around Stanley Park on the segregated bike path around the seawall, English Bay then on to the TelusSphere. Great for kids and families alike, this ride will end at the MEC Bike Festival in Creek side park by Science world.
Pedal Pundit, Pedalpunditgmail, MEC Bikefest ride Facebook event
LITTLE 50 CRUISER RACE: Strathcona Oval, Raymur Avenue & William Street, Vancouver (Strathcona Oval)
12:00pm - 4:00pm, Registration at Noon, Race at 1:00ish
Come on out to the Strathcona Oval for the Little 50 cruiser race!!

The rules:

- Single speeds only
- Must be a 26 inch fat tire bike to participate

The little 50 is the warmup event for the Little 100 cruiser relay.
Vancruisers,, Vancruisers.ca, For Details Contact Jack 778 772 3987
STREETWISE CYCLING WORKSHOPS: Poirier Community Center , 630 Poirier Street, Coquitlam
12:00pm
This fun, practical and hands-on course is for anyone (16+) who’d like to be more comfortable riding in traffic. Through classroom and on-road training you'll learn about the safest place on the road to ride, how to maneuver your bike effectively, communicate with other road users, handle riding at night and in the rain, and much more. You’ll gain the skills and confidence you need to enjoy riding in the city!
Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition , karenvacc.bc.ca
SURLY SQUAT TOUR: Brockton Point - Stanley Park , Vancouver (Meet at the '9 o'clock Gun')
12:45pm - 3:15pm, We'll leave @ 1 pm.
Do you ride a Surly Bike? If you pedal a Steam Roller, Long Haul Trucker, Karate Monkey, Cross-Check or Big Dummy join me for a unique tour of Terminal City's squats. Stanley Park, Mud City, Woodward's, China Town and the Frances Street Squat are among a few of the sites we will ride by as we survey a slice of Vancouver's social history. We will wind up at a watering hole somewhere along the way and may run into the ghost of Malcolm Lowry so be prepared. Space is also available for those of you who intend to get (a) Surly and want a closer look.
Rob Brownie, robroshaw.ca
WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE: Sunset Beach, 1204 Beach Avenue, Vancouver, BC
1:00pm - 3:00pm, 1:00pm for body painting and festivities. Ride at 2:00pm
Join hundreds of cities around the world for the most fun and creative protest against car culture.

This is year 8 of the World Naked Bike Ride.
A picnic on the beach follows sponsored by NIFTY.

For more information on this event please visit www.worldnakedbikeride.org
Conrad, vancouverworldnakedbikeride, Facebook, http://www.worldnakebikeride, 604-346-1328
PLAYFUL EXPRESSIONS BIKE RIDE: Britannia Community Centre , 1661 Napier Street (Family Activity Room)
2:45pm - 4:45pm
Cycle from the West End to arrive in the East where we will engage in playful expressions in the Family Room of the Brittania Community Centre. Colour and music making accessories are encouraged. Bring a refillable bottled water, comfortable clothing and $4 for the playful expressions workshop.
Janice Valdez, jsv.imagogmail, Sarah Ann Chisholm, 604-928-5328
KNIFE FIGHT NIGHT: Woodland Park, Woodland dr. and Frances st.
10:30pm
Knife fight night!

Knife fights are 1 x 1 bike polo in a small, enclosed, space. It’s fast and it’s crashy. Come out and watch, place friendly bets on your favourite player, if you are feeling brave, give it a try. It’s a party atmosphere, so bring beverages.
Shannon, stormfingmail

Sunday June 13

VANCOUVER BICYCLING MEETUP GROUP, VBMG: 22nd Skytrain Station, 22nd Street and 7th Avenue (we generally meet here, but sometimes we may start in other areas)
9:00am - 3:00pm, Ride duration varies., Every Sunday and Saturday
We are recreational cyclists who like to explore Vancouver and the surrounding regions on our bikes. Our focus is on having fun, friendly and safe bike rides. In this group you will find many types of rides offered by our team of volunteer organizers.
Cindy,, Vancouver Bicycling Meetup Group, VBMG, Click on the link and join the VBMG!
BIKE D. DIKE: Behind Pajo's in Garry Point Park, Steveston, 12771 7th Avenue, Richmond, BC V7E 6P4 (behind Pajo's Fish and Chips)
10:00am, at 10:00 every Sunday those ready saddle up and ride!
Free weekly ride up or down(group consensus) the Richmond dike every Sunday
Bike D. Dike Weekly,, Facebook Group
FINALE FESTIVAL: Strathcona Park, Venables St. at Raymur Ave.
11:00am - 6:00pm
Velopalooza Finale at Strathcona Park on Sunday June 13th from 11am-6pm

Featuring BIKE POLO, BIKE CRAFT, PEDAL ZOO (freak and chopper bikes anyone can try), BMX TRIALS, UNICYCLE LESSONS, MUNICYCLISTS, FOOD (The Bean Buggy, The Sweet Grass Grill, Beer Brats, etc. . . ), the BCCLETTES, KIDS ZONE, valet bike parking and much more bike fun!
LIVE MUSIC by: Buck and Jess, The Creaking Planks, Deanna Teeple, The Carnival Band, The Wonderful Diving Horses, The Thick of It, The Deadwax Collective, . . .
Check out Facebook for more details http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=113893078654227&ref=ts
Velopalooza, infovelopalooza.ca, www.velopalooza.ca
SAPPERTON DAY STREET FESTIVAL: Sapperton, 400 block East Columbia Street, New Westminster (Near the Royal Columbian Hospital)
11:00am - 4:00pm
There is no admission fee's to this event. We will be having a variety of bike demonstrations and activities. Including an extreme kids trike race competitions in the Cap's (New Westminster) parking lot.
Sapperton Day Street Festival, infoshopsapperton, www.shopsapperton.com
RIDE WITH GLOBAL AGENTS FOR CHANGE: Bikes on the Drive, 1350 Commercial Drive Vancouver, BC
11:00am
Join riders from Global Agents of Change while discussing strategies to bring about social change.
Jake Moir,, Global Agents for Change
PURPLE PIRATE AT THE GRAND FINALE EVENT: Kids Zone - Velopalooza Grand Finale, Strathcona Park (In the Kids Zone!!)
12:00pm
Dustin, the Purple Pirate breaks the mold of traditional children’s performers. Not a musician, nor a magician, Dustin engages young audiences with energy and a youthful physicality unparalleled by any of his performing colleagues. His performances combine comedy, dance, and positive, affirming messages that promote self-esteem and build confidence in children.
Dustin will be performing at the Kids Zone at the Velopalooza Grand finale June 13th in Strathcona Park.
2 Shows: Noon and 4 pm - Plus he will be there making balloon bikes and more!
Dustin Anderson, bookingspurplepirate, The Purple Pirate, 604-805-4395
VANCRUISERS EAST SIDE RIDE: Science World Gazebo, Science World
12:30pm
A cruiser bike tour of East Vancouver!! The route will be one we've done on some of our Friday rides, taking us by a few East Van landmarks like the East Van sign, Mountain View Cemetery, Trout Lake, the Velopalooza Finale Celebration and finally ending up at the Cambie. Ride will be suited for coaster brake / single speed but there's naturally a little bit of climbing.
Vancruisers, brynvancruisers.ca, http://vancruisers.ca/calendar/east-side-ride, 604-762-8760
CYCLEBACK ART OUTREACH PEDAL POWERED ART WORKSHOP: Strathcona Park, Venables street Vancouver
12:30pm
Join the Cycleback Art Outreach at the grand finale of Velopalooza on June 13th
Cycleback Art Outreach is a program funded by the city of Vancouver in cooperation with the Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood house and the Lookout Society.
This human powered project is run off the back of a specially outfitted bicycle which acts as a mobile art workshop.
Cycleback Art Outreach works in concert with the Cycleback project which trains homeless and marginalized citizens how to become bicycle mechanics. http://www.lookoutsociety.ca/PDF2010/CYCLE%20BACK%20Brochure%20March%202010.pdf
See you there!
Jamie Ollivier, Pedalpunditgmail, Cycleback Art Outreach on facebook

Velopalooza

June 4 to June 13, 2010

Friday June 4

Saturday June 5

Sunday June 6

Monday June 7

Tuesday June 8

Wednesday June 9

Thursday June 10

Friday June 11

Saturday June 12

Sunday June 13