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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 have the power. For more information, call
604-669-2860 or go to www.best.bc.ca
These are the main events: Clean Air Day Pancake Breakfast Wednesday,
June 2 - National Clean Air Day, 7:30-9 am. CBC Plaza, 700 Hamilton.
Free pancakes for all you clean commuters. Richard 604-669-2860.
bikemonth@best.bc.ca
Lantern Ride - Saturday, June 5, 9 pm. David Lam Park. Lantern
making at 7:30pm. 604-916-BIKE www.pedalpower.org
Island City by Bike - Sunday, June 6, 9:30 am - 2 pm. Steveston
Community Centre, 4111 Moncton St (just east of No. 1 Road). Rides
of 13 km and 22 km, refreshments and prizes. 604-276-4035
Stanley Park Bike Festival - Saturday, June 12, 8 am-2 pm. Brockton
Point in Stanley Park. A celebration of things pedal powered.
www.stanleyparkbikefest.ca
Sapperton Bike Festival - Saturday, June 19, 9 am - 5 pm. Cap's
Bicycle
Shop, 434 East Columbia, New Westminster. Fun for all ages. 604-524-3611
Central Valley Greenway Ride - Saturday, June 19, Registration
at 10 am.
Trout Lake Park East of 14th and Victoria. Return rides to Vancouver
starting at 2 pm. Keith 604-669-2860 or www.best.bc.ca
Trans Canada Trail Bridge Official Opening - Saturday, June 26,
11:30 am.
Trans Canada Trail Bridge under the Second Narrows Memorial Bridge.
Enjoy a lunch barbecue. 604-294-7420 for details on the bike ride
prior to the event.
Solstice Ride - Saturday, June 19, 7 pm. Ontario and 37th. Ride
along Ridgeway to Pacific Spirit Park. Lee 604-255-2102.
The Annual East Van Chopper Fest Sunday, June 20, Noon-8 pm. Strathcona
Park.
Ride crazy bikes. 604-916-BIKE or www.pedalpower.org
Bike Film Night - Tuesday, June 22, doors at 7 pm, show at 7:30
pm. Pacific Cinematheque, 1131 Howe St. Tickets $10. tannis@ziplip.com
or 604-730-1090.
Fourth Annual Community Bike Drop Saturday, June 26, 10 am to 3:30
pm. MEC roof-top parking lot, 130 West Broadway. Bring unwanted
bicycles and parts to be donated. www.mec.ca
or 604-872-7858 ext.317.
Bike to Chinatown Day - Saturday, June 26, 3 to 6 pm. Keefer Triangle,
corner of Keefer and Columbia St. Treasure hunt, heritage tour,
children's art.
vcrcyouth@yahoo.ca or 604-669-2860
Green Timbers Park Bicycle Tour Tuesday, June 29, 6:30-8pm. Green
Timbers Park parking lot on 100th Ave. between 144 St. and 148 St.
Nominal fee. Lanny at 604-501-5175.
2004 Wheel Ride
Friday, June 25, 5:30pm, Vancouver Art Gallery (by the fountain).
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