[mobglob-discuss] Fw: [Trans-Action] Bike Month 2004 Events!!!

Tue May 18 22:30:58 PDT 2004

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Richard Campbell 
To: Trans-Action 
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2004 7:57 PM
Subject: [Trans-Action] Bike Month 2004 Events!!!

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Richard Campbell 
To: trans-action ; VACC 
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2004 7:52 PM
Subject: Bike Month 2004 Events!!!

Hi

Here is the MASSIVE listing of Bike Month events. Please pass this on to your cycling friends. Look forward to seeing you during June

Thanks

Richard

Bike Month 2004: You've Got the Power

June is Bike Month, the annual celebration of cycling presented by Better Environmentally Sound Transportation. This year, Bike Month includes a wide range of exciting and educational events organized by groups across the Lower Mainland. Stay fit, save money, help the environment: You've Got Power. For more information, call 

604-669-2860 or go to www.best.bc.ca

Bike Month highlights include:

Commuter Challenge - Wednesday, June 2 , The clean commuting completion. Info: To register: 604-689-4467, challenge at best.bc.ca

Clean Air Day Pancake Breakfast - Wednesday, June 2 - NATIONAL CLEAN AIR DAY, 7:30-9am. CBC Plaza, 700 Hamilton. Free pancakes for all you clean commuters. Info: Richard 604-669-2860, bikemonth at best.bc.ca

Bike To School Day - Thursday, June 3, Info: www.waytogo.icbc.bc.ca or 604-732-1511

Traffic Life - Friday, June 4, 7.30pm . Lugz Coffee House, 2525 Main St. A book reading. Info: www.trafficlife.com

Bike Safety - Friday, June 4, 7pm-9:30pm. Cloverdale Recreation Centre, 6220-184 Street, Surrey. Learn bike safety at the June Pre-Teen Dance. Info: Kim at 604-502-6420

Bike to Pitt Meadows Day - Saturday June 5, 11am-5pm Bike Lockup. Bike parking facility at Harris Road Park. Info: 604-465-2452

Bike to East Vancouver Farmer's Market Day - Saturday, June 5, 9am-2pm. E 15th Ave and Victoria. Info: www.eatlocal.org, 604-879-3276

REV! - Saturday, June 5, 10am-4pm. Science World, 1455 Quebec St. Ride an Electric Vehicle. Info: 604-878-9500 or www.veva.bc.ca

Bicycle and Tricycle Riding is Family Fun - Saturday, June 5, Noon-4 pm. UBC Bookstore, 6200 University Blvd. Rain or shine. Info: 604-822-2665.

Lantern Ride - Saturday, June 5, 9pm sharp. David Lam Park. Lantern making at 7:30pm. Info: Lee 604-255-2102 or www.pedalpower.org

Island City by Bike - Sunday, June 6, 9:30am - 2pm. Steveston Community Centre, 4111 Moncton St (just east of No. 1 Road). Rides of 13km and 22km, refreshments and prizes. Info: 604-276-4035

Let Your Night Life Shine: Reflective Arts and Safety Workshop - Thursday June 10, 7-10pm. Location TBA. Info: 604-916-BIKE or www.pedalpower.org

Stanley Park Bike Festival - Saturday, June 12, 8am-2pm. Brockton Point in Stanley Park. A celebration of all things pedal powered. Info: www.stanleyparkbikefest.ca

Ride to the Stanley Park Bike Festival - Saturday, June 12, Join the VACC for a ride to the park.. Info: www.stanleyparkbikefest.ca

Georgia St. Bike Lanes Grand Opening - Saturday, June 12, 2pm-3pm. South side of the Chilco Underpass (Chilco at Georgia). Info: 604-871-6279 or geoff_rice at city.vancouver.bc.ca

World Nude Bike Ride - Saturday, June 12, Check web site. Info: worldnakedbikeride.org

MOMPop Picnic - Sunday, June 13, 11am5pm. Nelson Park, Nelson & Bute. Self-propelled fun for free. Info: 604-688-4228, www.momentummagazine.org

Rick Hansen Wheels In Motion - Sunday, June 13, Locations around the Lower Mainland. Help improve the quality of life of people with spinal cord injury. Info: www.rickhansen.com or 1-866.60.WHEEL

Pacific and Expo Bike Lanes Grand Opening - Thursday, June 17, 5pm-6pm. David Lam Park, Homer at Pacific. Info: 604-871-6279 or geoff_rice at city.vancouver.bc.ca

Sapperton Bike Festival - Saturday, June 19, 9am-5pm. Cap's Bicycle Shop, 434 East Columbia, New Westminster. Fun for all ages. Info: 604-524-3611

Central Valley Greenway Ride - Saturday, June 19, Registration at 10am. Trout Lake Park, East of 14th and Victoria. Return rides to Vancouver starting at 2pm. Info: Keith 604-669-2860 or www.best.bc.ca

Kids on Bikes - Saturday, June 19, 10am-4pm. North Surrey Recreation Centre 10275-135 Street, Surrey. Obstacle course, bike safety tips and prizes. Info: Sahra-Lea 604-502-6343

Solstice ride - Saturday, June 19, 7pm sharp. Ontario and 37th. Ride along Ridgeway to Pacific Spirit Park. Info: Lee 604-255-2102

Learn to Ride Your Bike with Pedalheads - Sunday, June 20, 2-3:30pm. Jericho Hill Centre, 4196 W 4th Ave, Vancouver. Register by calling 604-874-6464. Info: www.atlantisprograms.com

East Van Chopper Fest - Sunday June 20, Noon- 8 pm. Strathcona Park. Ride crazy bikes. Info: 604-916-BIKE or www.pedalpower.org

Bike to Coquitlam Farmers Market - Sunday June 20, 9am-1pm. Coquitlam Rec Centre parking lot, 633 Poirier. First 50 arriving by 'alternative wheels' receive Market Bucks . Info: 604-318-8966, info at makebakegrow.com

Bike Film Night - Tuesday, June 22, Doors at 7 pm, show at 7:30 pm. Pacific Cinematheque located at 1131 Howe St. Tickets are $10. Info: tannis at ziplip.com or 604-730-1090

Windsor Bikeway Grand Opening - Thursday, June 24, 5-6pm. Grays Park, 33rd at Windsor. Info: 604-871-6279 or geoff_rice at city.vancouver.bc.ca

Bike to Work Fridays Kickoff - Friday, June 25, Stay tuned for details on kickoff activities. Info: 604-669-2860 or www.best.bc.ca

2004 Wheel Ride - Friday, June 25, 5:30pm. Vancouver Art Gallery (by the fountain). The biggest ever. Info: velolove at vancouver.indymedia.org or www.velolove.bc.ca

Trans Canada Trail Bridge Official Opening - Saturday, June 26, 11:30am. Trans Canada Trail Bridge under the 2nd Narrows Memorial Bridge. Enjoy a lunch BBQ. Info: 604-294-7420 for details on the bike ride prior to the event 

4th Annual Community Bike Drop - Saturday, June 26, 10 am to 3:30 pm. MEC roof-top parking lot, 130 W Broadway. Bring unwanted bicycles and parts to be donate. Info: www.mec.ca or 604-872-7858 ext.317

Bike to Chinatown Day - Saturday, June 26, 3 to 6pm. Keefer Triangle, corner of Keefer and Columbia St. Treasure hunt, heritage-tour, children's art. Info: vcrcyouth at yahoo.ca or 604-669-2860

South Surrey Bike Fest 2004 - Saturday, June 26, 11am -5pm. South Surrey Athletic Bike Park 24th Ave and 148th St. The celebration of off-road cycling. Info: Jim Richardson of SORCE at 604-538-5716 or
www.sorcebikeclub.org

Learn to Ride Your Bike with Pedalheads - Sunday, June 27, 2-3:30pm. St Clement's Anglican Church 3400 Institute Road, North Vancouver. Register by calling 604-874-6464. Info: www.atlantisprograms.com

Vintage Bicycle Show and Swap Meet - Sunday, June 27, 9:30am- 3pm. Cambrian/ Welsh Hall, 215 E 17th St (off
Main St). Admission $2.00. Info: Dave at 604-873-3422

Green Timbers Park Bicycle Tour - Tuesday, June 29, 6:30-8pm. Green Timbers Park
parking lot on 100th Ave. between 144 St. & 148 St. Nominal fee. Info: Lanny at 604-501-5175

Yaletown Brewing Grand Prix - Wednesday, June 30th, 5 - 9:15pm. Mainland at Helmcken. Info: www.trekvwracing.com or Steve at 604-328-7370

VACC Canada Day Bike Safety Skills Event - Thursday, July 1, 10am-5pm. Cloverdale Amphitheatre, 176 St. at 64 Ave., Surrey. Free of charge, bikes/helmets provided. Info: www.vacc.bc.ca/surrey

Bike to Granville Island on Canada Day - July 1, 9am -6pm. Bike storage available between 9am and 6pm. Info: hillymorris at yahoo.com or 604-682-1993

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