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5 Fantastical bike rides to join as part of the 2019 Velopalooza cycling festival

by Carrie Leslie in Events on June 13, 2019

Image courtesy of Vancouver Bike Rave

As one of the most bike-friendly city in Canada (only second behind Victoria, BC according to UBC Cycling in Cities Research Program), Vancouverites take their cycling seriously.

Sometimes a little too seriously (looking at you, head-to-toe spandex Seawall speeders). Which is why it’s refreshing to celebrate Velopalooza, a community-driven festival celebrating bike fun in Vancouver.

First started in 2010 with themed bike rides with food, costumes, and rides for kids, Velopalooza is now a two-week celebration from June 14 – 30, 2019.

With 30+ themed rides and new ones getting added to the schedule regularly, it might be hard to choose which bike ride to join. For a good place to start, check out the list below for five fantastical bike rides that you’ve gotta join for 2019 Velopalooza in Vancouver:

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5 Fantastical bike rides to join as part of the 2019 Velopalooza cycling festival

Bike the Night 2017 Back for its 2nd Year of Nighttime Bike Riding

by Carrie Leslie in Events on September 4, 2017

Image courtesy of HUB Cycling | Facebook.com

You may be familiar with the very popular Vancouver bike raves that pop up from time to time in the city. These events typically involve people decorating their bikes and themselves with glow sticks and riding around town while enjoying music along the way. While fun, most of these bike raves are not actually sanctioned by the City of Vancouver.

Enter: Bike the Night 2017. A 100% sanctioned event organized by HUB Cycling. The 2nd annual event will be held on Saturday, September 16, 2017 and you are invited to join more than 5,000 other riders for Vancouver’s only official night ride on the city streets!

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Bike the Night 2017 Back for its 2nd Year of Nighttime Bike Riding

Vancouver Bike Rave 2017 Returns to Illuminate the Night on April 29

by Carrie Leslie in Uncategorized on April 20, 2017

Image from Vancouver Bike Rave

Picture this: a nighttime parade of cyclists lit by glow-sticks, bike lights, and neon tubes. This gives you a a small glimpse into the excitement that is a Vancouver Bike Rave.

Each year, this unsanctioned event pops up May or April to get everyone geared up for a summer of long nights spent cycling around deserted streets free of cars. The Vancouver Bike Rave has had a few different hosts leading the charge each year and 2017 is no different.

This year, the first bike rave of the season is scheduled for April 29, 2017. It is sure to be a fun, friendly time (if weather permits). So, if you’ve ever wanted to see what all the fuss is about, get a few glow-sticks to join in on the party!

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Vancouver Bike Rave 2017 Returns to Illuminate the Night on April 29