Vancouver

The Lululemon Mansy

While my Canada day did involve drinking, I started it off with a little intensity at the Yaletown Grand Prix Criterium. I saw a number of fixed gear riders and couriers out trying their hand at criterium racing. For those that don't know Yaletown is a rather nasty and technical course. It is a six corner course, with some off camber turns and rough pavement in the fasters corners. The back straight away is along Homer, you then fly down Nelson, hang a hard right through a very bumpy corner onto mainland.

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

Right now, as part of Bike Month in Vancouver, there is a crack down on the helmet law. The police are handing out tickets, as my roommate just got one and I just got an email for someone who has been ticketed 2 days in a row. So what gives? Is this right or wrong? Well like most things I have an opinion, but its not as straight forward as some might think.

Come one, come all... the final race of the 'summer series' is upon us...

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

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).

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.

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.

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