[van-announce] Pirate Flower Power Ride Friday
Critical Mass Vancouver
autosaurus at vancouver.indymedia.org
Wed May 26 23:16:16 PDT 2004
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MAY FLOWERS POWER BUBBLE PIRATE CRITICAL MASS RIDE & ROLL
mai.28th.2004.5:30pm
vancouver art gallery
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||| community celebration activism
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||| meet at the v.a.g. [the side with the lions] hornby and w. georgia,
||| frem 5 te 5:30 p.m.
||| we leave around 6 p.m.
||| we ride the streets of vancouver.
||| the route is collectively decided by the ride.
THIS FRIDAY, it will be eight and twenty days of may
(may 28th) as we here know it to be the last friday
of the month cycle. join fellow bicyclistas, skaterz,
rolley blader, sommersaulterz, unicyclists, tandembandoms,
officechair rollers and couchee riders . o O
O O O o o o . . . for a jaunty roll und ride through the streets of vancouver.
rain or shine. we ride every month of the year, on the last friday of the
month. come out come out, bring your friends und families.
so then it shall be a pirate critical mass this month only. we ride for
one and
all to join in to or walk the plank (just don't drive a car there!)
flower power too dude, huh? and bubbles. come as ye will, festooned in
pirate gear for all to see, bring
flute or drum or any noisey thing you can carry to inspire the
imagination. not just
bicycles but all those who sail under their own wind are welcome.
We hope to ride to Cape of Good Pedalling, where the Car-Free Island that
we will
create by riding together gives us the bounty of safe and comfortable
cycling.
celebrated around the world, critical mass is a
grassroots reclamation of public space -- on the
last friday of the month -- which allows cyclists
and other self-propelled people to reclaim city
streets as shared public space.
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THE 2000 PLUS FOUR WHEELED RIDE!
social space
fun and laughter
lots and lots of bikes
the goal is to break all records and have more than 2004 wheels
1002 bicyclists,
501 skateboarders,
250.5 Rollerskaters/bladers,
2004 Unicyclists,
4008 tandem cyclists
...or some mixture thereof
this will only work if we all bring our friends and ask them to bring their
friends.
regular riders: now is the time to invite those people you know who you
think might come but you're not sure you need an excuse... let's beat last
year's record participation of 800 people at the 1000 wheels ride last year!
decorated people and bikes, signs, lights, bells,
whistles, horns, and other noisemakers are all encouraged - rain or shine.
>>> 2004 Wheel Ride - Friday, June 25, 5:30pm - Vancouver Art Gallery (by
the fountain)
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after ride
Massive Bike Picnic at sunset beach
some pictures from last year: http://nai.dyndns.org/CM_20030627/index.htm
we are traffic we ain't blockin' traffik - !
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velolove at vancouver.indymedia.org
www.velolove.bc.ca
604-734-1734
Shiver Me Timbers, There is more:
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JUNE IS BIKE MONTH JUNE IS BIKE MONTH JUNE IS BIKE MONTH JUNE IS BIKE
Full Bike Month Calender :::
http://www.best.bc.ca/programsAndServices/bike_month/index.html
a small selection:
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Traffic Life
Friday, June 4, 7.30pm
Lugz Coffee House, 2525 Main St
A reading from the book Traffic Life: Passionate Tales and Exit Strategies
with contributors from the Vancouver area. The book is an anthology with
short stories, poems, cartoons and other art on car culture plus
alternatives, with cycling coming out at the top. :Stephan
Wehner stephan at buckmaster.ca www.trafficlife.com
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Lantern Ride
Saturday, June 5, 9pm
sharp David Lam Park, (Drake and Pacific Blvd).
PedalPlay presents the annual Lantern Ride. Join us as we ride along the
seawall to the quiet back ways and paths to Stanley Park. As the night
grows dark we will light our way with magical fairy lanterns. (battery
operated no flames please). Along the way, stop and be serenaded by le Foss
the original anti fossil burning crooner. Meet at David Lamp Park at 7:30to
make lamps and decorations. Bring a small flashlight or blinky light.
:Sara Ross Lee Henderson (604)916-BIKE lhenderson at vcc.ca www.pedalpower.org
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Stanley Park Bike Festival
Saturday, June 12, 8am-2pm
Brockton Point in Stanley Park
Watch top racers speed through tight corners. Try an electric bike. Put
your kids through bike safety boot camp or send them off on a treasure
hunt. Ride a unicycle. Run from the pedaling dinosaurs. Explore the Stanley
Park trails with an experienced guide. Cheer your kids on in their first
ever bike race. Whatever you want in cycling, it's here. Car-free.
:Alistair
Barrett alistair at stanleyparkbikefest.ca www.stanleyparkbikefest.ca
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World Nude Bike Ride
Saturday, June 12, 3:30pm
Sunset Beach [Beach Ave @ Bute]
Protest oil dependency. Celebrate the power and individualities of our
bodies. Join thousands of cyclists in major cities riding bare as you dare.
:Conrad 537-2044 ninemonkeys at blaze.ca worldnakedbikeride.org
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MOMPop Picnic
Sunday, June 13, 11am-5pm
Nelson Park, Nelson & Bute
Self-propelled fun for free! An inter-activated carnival of ideas presented
by MOMENTUM magazine with help from Tribal Harmonix and Pedal Play. Dj's,
pedal-powered sound, performances, art jams, stuff for kids, eccentricities.
:Carmen 604-688-4228 604-669-2860 carmen at emeraldcity.bc.ca
www.momentummagazine.org
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Solstice ride
Saturday, June 19, 7:00pm
Ontario and 37th
Ride along the Ridgeway to Pacific Spirit Park, where we will stop for a
short performance by the Dinosaurs Against Fossil Fuels. The ride will end
just before sunset (9:20) at Acadia beach. Riders are welcome to stay at
the beach to share snacks and enjoy the evening. :Lee
604-255-2102 lhenderson at vcc.ca
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The Annual East Van Chopper Fest
Sunday June 20, Noon- 8 pm
Union/Reeves Art Gallery,
Union Street Bike Route in Strathcona.
Back for the third year, this Notorious EastVan Chopper Fest is presented
by PedalPlay. Come and ride our crazy bikes, dance to pedal powered music
and quench your thirst on pedal powered smoothies. BBQ. Join us as we
flaunt our finery thru the afternoon and early evening then come along for
a fun filled ride at 9pm, as we bend necks styleing thru the city. last
year http://nai.dyndns.org/ChopperFest_20030614/index.htm
:604-916-BIKE pedalplay at pedalpower.org www.pedalpower.org VOLUNTEERS
NEEDED
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Bike Film Night
Tuesday, June 22, Doors at 7 pm, show at 7:30 pm
Pacific Cinematheque located at 1131 Howe St
The Dinosaurs Against Fossil Fuels present a collection of cycling related
films from around the globe. Tickets are $10. Advance tickets are available
at The Bike Doctor and Simon's Bike Shop. :Braithwaite,
Tannis 604-730-1090 tannis at ziplip.com
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VACC Wednesday Night Rides
Every Wednesday Night
Join the Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition on weekly rides from the first
Wednesday in June to the last Wednesday in August All rides start at 6:30
PM from Century House, 620 8th Street, New Westminster. Nominal fee for
non-members. Helmets are mandatory.
:Fulton 604-323-5763 604-526-3585 http://www.vacc.bc.ca
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2000 plus 4 Wheels Ride
Friday, June 25, 5:30pm
Vancouver Art Gallery (by the fountain)
Bring your Friends and their friends friends. The biggest spontaneous
Bicycle Ride ever in Vancouver - 1002 Riders! Enjoy safe comfort in the
car-free space we create by simply riding together :>>>
velolove at vancouver.indymedia.org www.velolove.bc.ca
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