Join 10 Free Community Group Rides this Summer and Fall

A group photo of HUB Cycling's staff with their bikes at Osprey Village in Pitt Meadows.

May 16, 2023

Riding with a friend is always better than riding alone. 

If you’re new to cycling or just looking to meet new people, joining a group ride is a great way to become more comfortable with cycling around Metro Vancouver. Check out and join one (or more) of these free community rides happening in Metro Vancouver this summer and fall. 

 

Gravel Buddies Community Ride

  • WHEN: Tuesday, May 30. Meet at 6:15 PM and roll out at 6:30 PM 
  • MEETING SPOT: Aaron Webster Memorial at the corner of Bridle Path and Rawlings Trail
  • RIDE: Stanley Park trails, 11.5 km, 228m elevation
  • RSVP: No registration is required. Just show up!

 

Chill Rides Vancouver Community Ride

  • WHEN: Thursday, June 1. Meet at 7:00 PM and roll out at 7:20 PM 
  • MEETING SPOT: Jonathan Rogers Park 
  • RIDE: Stanley Park Loop
  • RSVP: No registration is required. Just show up!

 

New West Community Bike Ride - New Westminster Local Committee

  • WHEN: Thursday, June 1, from 6-7 PM
  • MEETING SPOT: Century House - 620 Eighth Street, New Westminster, BC V3M 3S6
  • RIDE: A 10-km ride that includes the New West Farmers Market, River Market, and Grimston Park
  • RSVP: Register for free here.

 

Spring Spokes Community Bike Ride

  • WHEN: Saturday, June 4. Meet at 2:00 PM  
  • MEETING SPOT: Shipyards Square, Lonsdale Quay 
  • MORE INFO: This ride is being organized by Jessica McIlroy and Tony Valente. Find out more information here

 

Tour de River District - Vancouver-UBC Local Committee

  • WHEN: Tuesday, June 6 at 7 PM
  • RIDE: 15.5 KM, social ride that will start and finish near Langara Golf Course
  • RSVP: Register on Eventbrite here.  

 

Tour de Dunbar/Marpole - Vancouver-UBC Local Committee

  • WHEN: Tuesday, July 4 at 7 PM
  • RIDE: 17 KM, social ride that will start and finish near Langara Golf Course
  • RSVP: Register on Eventbrite here.  

 

Tour de False Creek - Vancouver-UBC Local Committee

  • WHEN: Tuesday, August 1 at 7 PM
  • RIDE: 18 KM, social ride that will start and finish at Kitsilano Beach
  • RSVP: Register on Eventbrite here.  

 

Renfrew/Collingwood Loop - Vancouver-UBC Local Committee

  • WHEN: Tuesday, September 5 at 7 PM
  • RIDE: 22 KM, social ride that will start and finish at Olympic Village Square
  • RSVP: Register on Eventbrite here.  

 

Steveson! Steveston? - Vancouver-UBC Local Committee

  • WHEN: Sunday, September 24 at 11 AM
  • RIDE: 43 KM, social ride that will start and finish at Riley Park, 30th/Ontario
  • RSVP: Register on Eventbrite here.  

 

Tour de Point Grey - Vancouver-UBC Local Committee

  • WHEN: Sunday, October 22 at 1 PM
  • RIDE: 21 KM, social ride that will start and finish at 37th/Arbutus Greenway.
  • RSVP: Register on Eventbrite here.