Events
Take the initiative at your workplace to encourage your co-workers to register and bike to work during BTWW. Encourage your company to become an Employer Partner. And if you have a tent and some people power, we can guide you on how to build a commuter station in your community.
We need volunteers. If you have some time and enthusiasm to share we would love to hear from you.
Join Reverend Niko and other Vancouver Cruisers for this first Sunday of the Month ride. Meet 12pm Noon for breakfast at The Cambie Pub (the corner of Cambie and Cordova), then ride all afternoon. The ride usually leaves around 1:30 pm. Route is variable.
http://www.vancruisers.ca/Members/bhughes/events/reverend-nicos-sunday-ride
For more information, contact Nico at 604-837-9556 or nicodcruiser@hotmail.com
By resolution 2994(XXVII) of 15 December 1972, the General Assembly designated 5 June as World Environment Day, to deepen public awareness of the need to preserve and enhance the environment. That date was chosen because it was the opening day of the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment (in Stockholm, 1972), which led to the establishment of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
Empowering women one bike at a time! Jett Grrl Bike Studio offers intro classes, covering flat fix, drivetrain maintenance, and basic brake adjustments. Advanced classes offered as well, plus a full service repair shop. All classes are hands on, 5 people max, w/ detailed written handout provided. Cost is $40/class.
Boys are welcome too :o)
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Place: 243A Union Street
Check out http://www.jettgrrl.com for more details and to sign-up. Or call 604-255-5097 / email jett_grrl@hotmail to reserve a space.
Tuesday Fixie Ride. Meet 7:00 p.m. at the Science World Gazebo (1455 Quebec Street).
Info
heyfixie@gmail.com
http://fixedvancouver.com/Forums/forums/3/ShowForum.aspx
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/fixedvancouver/
By resolution 2994(XXVII) of 15 December 1972, the General Assembly designated 5 June as World Environment Day, to deepen public awareness of the need to preserve and enhance the environment. That date was chosen because it was the opening day of the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment (in Stockholm, 1972), which led to the establishment of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
Clear Air Day, celebrating environmentally-friendly activities that promote clean air and good health across Canada, is the wednesday in the first week of June
CAD was proclaimed by the Government of Canada to increase public awareness and action on two key environmental priorities, clean air and climate change. It is part of Canadian Environment Week, which was created to promote and to celebrate activities that care and nurture our environmental legacy.
Offered by PEDAL (Pedal Energy Development Alternatives), an organization that develops and promotes the use of pedal powered technology, on the first Thursday of every month from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. The course covers drivetrain maintenance, brake and gear adjustment and flat tire repair. Courses are held at Our Community Bikes, 3283 Main Street near 17th Avenue.
Cost is $40 plus tax. Bring your bike and a snack.
Naked Cyclists Take to the Streets!
On June 9th, 2007, cities around the world will experience the exposed joy of the world's largest naked protest against oil dependency and car culture. It's time to stop indecent exposure to automobile emissions! Hundreds of cyclists will ride in various stages of undress, reclaiming the streets as sexy, self-propelled citizens. Raw Naked Bicycle People Power!
The Vancouver ride starts Saturday, June 9, 1:00pm at Sunset Beach (corner of Beach and Bute).
Rod's Wednesday Cruiser Ride
Rod's World Famous Wednesday Cruiser Ride. Meetup at the Pat's Pub, 403 East Hastings Street, for 7:00pm. Bring your bikes inside, there's plenty of room! And roll out at around 8:00pm.
This is a regular ride the first Wednesday of the month.
For more information, contact Rod Kirkham at rod@cruiserkirkham.com or 604-767-9079.
http://vancruisers.ca/Members/bhughes/events/rods-wednesday-ride
Tuesday Fixie Ride. Meet 7:00 p.m. at the Science World Gazebo (1455 Quebec Street).
Info
heyfixie@gmail.com
http://fixedvancouver.com/Forums/forums/3/ShowForum.aspx
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/fixedvancouver/
Do you have a bike? Do you like riding it? At night? Wear some warm socks, dig up some bike lights, and pack yourself a nice hot beverage -- the next midnight ride is tonight, the night before Critical Mass.
Meet 11:45 pm at Grandview Park (Commercial Drive at Charles Street -- across from the Havana and Turks) and ride at midnight.
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!
Tuesday Fixie Ride. Meet 7:00 p.m. at the Science World Gazebo (1455 Quebec Street).
Info
heyfixie@gmail.com
http://fixedvancouver.com/Forums/forums/3/ShowForum.aspx
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/fixedvancouver/
On the third Wednesday of every month (except August) the Vancouver Bicycle Advisory Committee meets 5:30pm in the Strathcona Room at Vancouver City Hall (453 West 12th at Cambie) to address cycling-related issues in the city of Vancouver and advises City Council on those issues.
Guests are welcome. If you'd like to speak to the committee, please contact Nicole Ludwig at 604-871-6399 or nicole.ludwig@vancouver.ca
For more info, see http://www.vancouver.ca/ctyclerk/civicagencies/bicycle
Tuesday Fixie Ride. Meet 7:00 p.m. at the Science World Gazebo (1455 Quebec Street).
Info
heyfixie@gmail.com
http://fixedvancouver.com/Forums/forums/3/ShowForum.aspx
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/fixedvancouver/
Do you have a bike? Do you like riding it? At night? Wear some warm socks, dig up some bike lights, and pack yourself a nice hot beverage -- the next midnight ride is tonight, the night before Critical Mass.
Meet 11:45 pm at Grandview Park (Commercial Drive at Charles Street -- across from the Havana and Turks) and ride at midnight.
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!
Critical Mass, June 2005
About: Come get on your bike on with numerous other bike lovers on the last Friday of EVERY month, rain or shine
When: Meet 5 to 5:30 pm, Leave 6 pm
Where: Meet at the Vancouver Art Gallery on the Georgia Street side [by the fountain] ride in all the streets.
Come one, come all... the final race of the 'summer series' is upon us...
Show up at Noon on Sunday at SOHO Cafe & Billiards in Yaletown. We're going to do a quick ride returning to Cactus Club where we'll do a (sanctioned) lap of the Yaletown Ground Prix course and then roll in to the Cactus beer garden for a free burger (veggie or other). Front row seats to watch the race!
More details at Vancruisers.ca: http://vancruisers.ca/Members/bhughes/events/canada-day-ride
Tuesday Fixie Ride. Meet 7:00 p.m. at the Science World Gazebo (1455 Quebec Street).
Info
heyfixie@gmail.com
http://fixedvancouver.com/Forums/forums/3/ShowForum.aspx
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/fixedvancouver/
