Bike Month – June is Bike Month!

June is Bike Month!

Vancouver’s 4th Annual Cargo Bike Championship

Published on June 1, 2018 by BEST

You are cordially invited to join Modacity at Vancouver’s 4th Annual Cargo Bike Championship. The event will take place during HUB’s ‘Bike to Shop Days’ Media Launch in Jack Poole Plaza from 4:30pm to 6:30pm,… More

BC Commuter Challenge

Published on May 23, 2017June 1, 2018 by BEST

The 2018 BC Commuter Challenge will take place this year from June 3-9, during Canada’s National Environment Week. This popular event encourages Canadians to leave their cars at home and rewards walking, cycling, carpooling/ride-sharing, taking… More

HUB’s Bike to Work Week

Published on May 23, 2017June 1, 2018 by BEST

Bike to Work Week is a community event celebrating bike commuting across Metro Vancouver! Visit over 75 Celebration Stations offering free drinks, snacks, bike mechanic services and great prizes. The catch? Just get on your bike… More

Velopalooza

Published on May 23, 2017June 1, 2018 by BESTLeave a comment

On June 8-24, Velopalooza events will be rolling through your neighbourhood. It’s coming up fast and the calendar is now open for rides to be added! Anyone with an idea can add rides to the calendar and the sooner you do so, the more broadly they will be promoted.

Velopalooza is a do-it-yourself festival. You are encouraged to create rides and events on the Veloplaooza calendar. And you are encouraged to promote the festival and invite your friends!

Here are ways you can promote the Velopalooza festival and make it a success:

Create your own bike ride or event.
Put some already printed 11×17″ posters up in your area, or around town: Email volunteer@velopalooza.ca to get posters!
Invite your friends to our Facebook event page.
Like our Facebook page and join our Facebook group.
Contact us at volunteer@velopalooza.ca to help with tasks like organizing events, volunteering at our upcoming bike wash, or helping with promotion.
Attend festival rides and events! Enjoy!

Questions or other offers of support? Email us at volunteer@velopalooza.ca or sponsor@velopalooza.ca

Car Free Day

Published on May 30, 2016June 1, 2018 by BESTLeave a comment

A new year, a new festival season! The 14th annual Car Free Day is almost upon us. Once again the festivals will be taking place along Commercial Drive, Main Street, and Denman Street, with block parties in Kitsilano. The festivities are happening the Saturday, June 16 in the West End at Kitsilano, Saturday, June 17 on Main St, and Sunday, July 8 on Commercial.

Go here if you would like to get involved in this year’s festival or here to volunteer!