Celebration Stations and Community Stations

Celebrations Stations are our most popular in-person activations during events. They are high-energy places where the community can visit to receive free basic bike maintenance, cycling information, and resources for a safe and happy ride.

Each station offers snacks and coffee (morning stations only)!

Map currently shows locations for Monday, October 16th, to Sunday, October 29th, 2023.

View Celebration Stations by day:
 
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

 

Date Location Details
Mon, Oct 16
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
13th and Argyle

Celebration Station sponsored by District of West Vancouver

  • Free snacks and cycling resources including TransLink Metro Vancouver bike maps
  • Free 15-minute bike maintenance by Callum

Location: 13th and Argyle 

Mon, Oct 16
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Ontario & 30th

Celebration Station sponsored by City of Vancouver

  • Free snacks and cycling resources including TransLink Metro Vancouver & City of Vancouver bike maps
  • Free 15-minute free bike maintenance by Andrew from Brodie Bikes
  • Meet our partner Mobi by Shaw Go to learn about bike-share in the city and sign up for their free 30-day pass with the code: carfree

Location: Ontario & 30th, grassy area in front of Nat Bailey Stadium

Mon, Oct 16
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Vancouver Art Gallery along Hornby St

Celebration Station sponsored by Quadreal & Downtown Van BIA

  • Free snacks and cycling resources, including City & Metro Vancouver bike maps
  • Free 15-minute bike maintenance by Tobias from Kickstand Bikes and Angie
  • Meet our partner Mobi by Shaw Go to learn about bike-share in the city and sign up for their free 30-day pass with the code: carfree

LocationVancouver Art Gallery along Hornby St

Mon, Oct 16
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
St Paul's Hospital

Celebration Station sponsored by Fraser Health & ICBC

  • Free snacks and cycling resources, including Metro Vancouver bike maps
  • Free 15-minute bike maintenance by Callum
  • Pick up some free bike lights and take the opportunity to chat with the road safety team from ICBC
  • Deter bike theft by registering your bike with Project 529. West End Coal Harbour Community Policing Centre will be attending this station to tag your ride! 

Location: St Paul's Hospital 

Mon, Oct 16
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
BC Cancer Vancouver

Celebration Station sponsored by Fraser Health

  • Free snacks and cycling resources including Metro Vancouver bike maps
  • 15-minute free basic bike maintenance by HUB Instructor, Angie

Location: BC Cancer Vancouver (11th Avenue on the grassy area between BC Cancer & BCCDC)

Mon, Oct 16
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
SFU - Downtown Vancouver Campus

Celebration Station sponsored by Simon Fraser University

  • Free coffee and breakfast from SFU
  • Free cycling resources including TransLink Metro Vancouver cycling maps
  • Free 15-minute bike maintenance by Paula 

Location: SFU Downtown Vancouver Campus - 515 W Hastings

Tue, Oct 17
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Surrey Memorial Hospital

Celebration Station sponsored by Fraser Health

  • Free snacks and cycling resources including TransLink Metro Vancouver & City of Surrey bike maps. 
  • Free 15-minute bike maintenance provided by Callum 

Location: Surrey Memorial Hospital - Critical Care Entrance 

Tue, Oct 17
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
SFU - Burnaby Campus

Celebration Station sponsored by Simon Fraser University

  • Free coffee and breakfast from SFU
  • Free cycling resources including TransLink Metro Vancouver & City of Burnaby bike maps
  • Free 15-minute bike maintenance provided by Marshal
  • Nearest washroom: Starbucks in the plaza (<1 min walk)

Location: UniverCity Town Square

Tue, Oct 17
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Iron Workers Bridge - North East Off Ramp

Celebration Station sponsored by the District of North Vancouver

  • Free snacks, coffee, and cycling resources including TransLink Metro Vancouver bike maps
  • Free 15-minute bike maintenance by Callum 

Location: Iron Workers Bridge - North East Off Ramp

 
Tue, Oct 17
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
FREE WEBINAR: Intro to E-biking

Free webinar 

This introductory to e-biking workshop is designed to provide you with useful tips for buying, riding, and caring for your e-bike.

Register here or enter this link into your browser: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/intro-to-e-biking-webinar-tickets-699835465717

Tue, Oct 17
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Burquitlam Skytrain Station

Celebration Station sponsored by The City of Coquitlam

  • Free snacks and cycling resources including Tri-Cities bike maps. 
  • Free 15-minute bike maintenance provided by Marshal and Callum

LocationBurquitlam Skytrain Station

Tue, Oct 17
6:15 PM - 9:00 PM
The Bike Kitchen Volunteer Night

Volunteer Night sponsored by The Bike Kitchen

During this time, beginners can join The Bike Kitchen staff and board to learn about bike mechanics in a safe and welcoming environment, absolutely no experience is needed. The bikes we work on during Volunteer Night either get recycled, or re-used through one of our other programs, such as the Kids Bike Library, Bici Libre, or Bikes for BIPOC. Visit here for more information.

Location: The Bike Kitchen, UBC 

Tue, Oct 17
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Celebration Station sponsored by Kwantlen Polytechnic University & Kwantlen Student Association

As part of KPU's Thrive Month, to encourage the campus community to care for their health and well-being, KPU is hosting a sustainable transportation day on campus. Come by and pick up free snacks and cycling resources, including TransLink's Metro Vancouver Cycling maps and City of Surrey Cycling Maps and learn more about Translink's new R6 rapid bus, the Office of Sustainability's commute modal split, mode shift, and transportation demand management plans. Discover the KSA’s sustainable transportation initiatives such as bike lockers, bike pumps, the campus shuttle and car pool discounts.

Free 15-minute bike maintenance by Marshal.

Location: Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Tue, Oct 17
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1133 Melville St

Celebration Station sponsored by Oxford Properties

  • Free snacks and cycling resources including TransLink Metro Vancouver & City of Vancouver bike maps. 
  • Free 15-minute bike maintenance provided by Cycle City
  • Meet our partner Mobi by Shaw Go to learn about bike-share in the city and sign up for their free 30-day pass with the code: Carfree

Location: 1133 Melville St

Wed, Oct 18
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Royal Columbian Hospital

Celebration Station sponsored by Fraser Health

  • Free snacks and cycling resources including TransLink Metro Vancouver bike maps
  • Free 15-minute bike maintenance provided by Callum

LocationRoyal Columbia Hospital

Wed, Oct 18
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
MNP Plaza

Celebration Station sponsored by Oxford Properties

  • Free snacks and cycling resources including TransLink Metro Vancouver & City of Vancouver bike maps
  • Free 15-minute bike maintenance provided by Paula and Frankie from Nomadic Mechanic

LocationMNP Plaza

Wed, Oct 18
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Park Place

Celebration Station sponsored by QuadReal

  • Free snacks, coffee, and cycling resources including TransLink Metro Vancouver & City of Vancouver bike maps
  • Free 15-minute bike maintenance provided by Andrew from Brodie Bikes

LocationPark Place

Wed, Oct 18
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
UBC - The Nest

Celebration Station sponsored by University of British Columbia

  • Free snacks and cycling resources including TransLink Metro Vancouver bike maps.
  • Free 15-minute bike maintenance provided by The Bike Kitchen.
  • Worried about bike theft? Learn more about a pilot bike parking solution at the UBC Vancouver campus.
  • Meet our partner Mobi by Shaw Go to learn about bike-share in the city and sign up for their free 30-day pass with the code: carfree

LocationUBC - The Nest

Wed, Oct 18
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Grand Blvd & E 13th Ave

Celebration Station sponsored by City of North Vancouver 

  • Free snacks, coffee, and cycling resources including TransLink Metro Vancouver bike maps
  • Free 15-minute bike maintenance provided by Tobias from Kickstand Bikes

LocationGrand Blvd & E 13th Ave

Wed, Oct 18
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Oakridge Adventist Church

Community Station sponsored by Oakridge Adventist Church

Join Oakridge Adventist Church this Fall to pick up some apple cider, fruits, cookies, and a chance to win 2 $25 gift cards! There will also be a self-use Bike Fix-it station with tools along with FREE Project 529 registry stickers from Kerrisdale Oakridge Marpole Community Policing Centre.

Location: Oakridge Adventist Church - 5350 Baillie St

Wed, Oct 18
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Lafarge Lake Douglas Skytrain Station

Celebration Station sponsored by City of Coquitlam

  • Free snacks and cycling resources including Translink Tri-Cities bike maps
  • Free 15-minute bike maintenance by Marshal

Location: Lafarge Lake Douglas Skytrain Station

Thu, Oct 19
7:30 - 9:30 AM
Central Valley Greenway and Gilmore

Celebration Station sponsored by City of Burnaby and Lafarge

  • Free snacks, coffee, and cycling resources including TransLink Metro Vancouver & City of Burnaby bike maps
  • Free 15-minute bike maintenance provided by Brice

LocationCentral Valley Greenway and Gilmore

Thu, Oct 19
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Bentall Centre

Celebration Station sponsored by Hudson Pacific Properties

  • Free snacks and cycling resources including TransLink Metro Vancouver & City of Vancouver bike maps. 
  • Free 15-minute bike maintenance provided by Cycle City and Frankie from Nomadic Mechanic
  • Free Swag for anyone who works in the Bentall Centre 
  • Meet our partner Mobi by Shaw Go to learn about bike-share in the city and sign up for their free 30-day pass with the code: carfree

LocationBentall Centre

Thu, Oct 19
7:00 - 9:00 AM
Richmond Hospital

Celebration Station sponsored by Vancouver Coastal Health

  • Free snacks, coffee, and cycling resources including TransLink Metro Vancouver & City of Richmond bike maps
  • Free 15-minute bike maintenance provided by Callum
  • Learn More about bike share with Lime

LocationRichmond Hospital

Thu, Oct 19
6:00 - 9:00 PM
WTQ Night - Kickstand Community Bikes

WTQ Night sponsored Kickstand 

Kickstand is inviting people who identify as Women, Trans or Queer to our fun-filled bike mechanics nights between 6pm and 9pm Every Thursday. On these evenings, shop time is free. This means you will have access to all tools and experienced bike mechanics will be available to answer your questions and help you fix your bike!

Visit here for more information.

Location: 1187 Parker St, Vancouver, BC - around the corner from Terminal City Glass

Thu, Oct 19
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
BC Parkway (7th Avenue & 22nd Street, New Westminster)

Community Station sponsored by HUB-New Westminster

Visit our Community Station hosted by HUB Cycling's New Westminster Local Committee to learn more about bike routes and cycling initiatives in the area! Get your bike looked at by our lovely mechanic, Brice, and enjoy some light snacks and drinks provided by ICBC!

Location: 7th Avenue & 22nd Street, New Westminster

Thu, Oct 19
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
401 W Georgia

Celebration Station sponsored by Oxford Properties

  • Free snacks and cycling resources including TransLink Metro Vancouver & City of Vancouver bike maps. 
  • Free 15-minute bike maintenance provided by Valerie from Our Community Bikes and Tobias from Kickstand Bikes

Location401 W Georgia

Thu, Oct 19
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
BC Women's and Children's Hospital

Celebration Station sponsored by Fraser Health

  • Free snacks and cycling resources including TransLink Metro Vancouver and City of Vancouver bike maps
  • Free 15-minute bike maintenance by Paula

LocationBC Women's and Children's Hospital 

Thu, Oct 19
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Renfrew Skytrain Station

Celebration Station sponsored by City of Vancouver

  • Free snacks and cycling resources including TransLink Metro Vancouver & City of Vancouver bike maps
  • Free 15-minute free bike maintenance by Callum

LocationRenfrew Skytrain Station

Fri, Oct 20
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Science World

Celebration Station sponsored by The City of Vancouver 

  • Free snacks and cycling resources including TransLink Metro Vancouver & City of Vancouver bike maps
  • Free 15-minute bike maintenance provided by Harlen from Our Community Bikes and Pavel from Rad Power Bikes
  • Meet our partner Mobi by Shaw Go to learn about bike-share in the city and sign up for their free 30-day pass with the code: carfree

LocationScience World

Fri, Oct 20
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Canada Line Bikeway @ River Dr

Celebration Station sponsored by City of Richmond 

  • Free snacks and cycling resources including TransLink Metro Vancouver & City of Richmond bike maps
  • Free 15-minute bike maintenance by Mike from Krusty's Bicycles
  • Deter bike theft by registering your bike with Project 529. Richmond RCMP will be attending this station to tag your ride!

LocationCanada Line Bikeway and River Drive

Fri, Oct 20
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
49th Ave and Ontario St

Community Station sponsored by Langara College Cycling Club

Visit Langara Cycling Club's station for some free snacks from Langara College, 5-minute bike tune-ups from Van City Cycle, and saddle checks with Speed Theory! Come talk to us about safe cycling, bike routes in the area, and a chance to win a Lazer Helmet!

Location: 49th Ave and Ontario St

Fri, Oct 20
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Abbotsford Regional Hospital

Celebration Station sponsored by Fraser Health

  • Free snacks and cycling resources including Metro Vancouver bike maps.
  • 15-minute free basic bike maintenance by Dao from Abby Bike Shop and Marshal.

LocationAbbotsford Regional Hospital

Fri, Oct 20
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
12th and Laurel (VGH Jim Pattison Main Entrance)

Celebration Station sponsored by Vancouver Coastal Health

  • Free snacks, coffee, and cycling resources including TransLink & City of Vancouver bike maps
  • Free 15-minute bike maintenance by Valerie from Our Community Bikes
  • Nearest washroom: Java Express across the street (<1 min walk)

Location: 855 W 12th Ave (VGH Jim Pattison Main Entrance)

Fri, Oct 20
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
FREE WEBINAR: Fall & Winter Biking

Free webinar 

This webinar is taught by one of our experienced bike instructors who've taught a range of cyclists of all ages across Metro Vancouver. Participants will learn about outfitting their bikes and themselves for fall and winter riding, advanced cycling safety, cold-weather care for their bike, and route planning considerations.

Register here or enter this link into your browser: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/fall-winter-cycling-webinar-tickets-699838043427

Fri, Oct 20
8:00 - 10:00 AM
Surrey City Hall, Civic Plaza

Celebration Station sponsored by City of Surrey, and Lafarge

  • Free cycling resources including TransLink Metro Vancouver & City of Surrey bike maps
  • Free 15-minute free bike maintenance by Callum
  • Learn how to safely share the road with large vehicles with tips from Lafarge Canada 

LocationSurrey City Hall, Civic Plaza

Sun, Oct 22
Meet at 10:00 AM
BC Ebike Riders Group Ride

Join the BC Ebike Riders Group for a group ride! The first meeting place is Carvolth Exchange at 10:00AM for a start time of 10:30AM. See below for other meeting places and times with less kilometers to ride.

  1. Derby Reach Park parking Lot to Glen Valley. 43 km return.
    • Estimated start time 11:05AM.
    • Address: 21801 Allard Crescent, Langley Twp, BC V1M 3W1
  2. Brea Island Regional Park parking lot to Glen Valley. 30km return.
    • Estimated start time 11:30AM
    • Address: 9451 Glover Rd, Langley BC V1M

Please bring something to eat, lunch will be at Glenn Valley Regional Park. There are no stores near by. Visit their Facebook Event Page for more information!

Sun, Oct 22
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
DUER Vancouver - 4th and Burrard

Community Station sponsored by DUER Vancouver

Come get some snacks, water and a bit of rest at DUER Vancouver! We’re a Vancouver-based performance clothing brand. A category of stretch performance denim and lifestyle apparel crafted from plants and recycled materials. Designed for “doers” to move comfortably from bikelane to boardroom to an evening out, all in a single pair of pants.

Location: 4th and Burrard

Sun, Oct 22
2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Main St & East Broadway

WTQ Night: Wrench, Ride and Relax sponsored by Our Community Bikes

Overall, the day will provide space to gather, share stories and connect with fellow cyclists and mechanics. Whether reconnecting with allies, finding new potential ride buddies, or meeting a new mentor, it's a chance to be yourself and meet other women, femme, non-binary, and trans people involved in the bike industry.

Register for free here!

Location: Main St & East Broadway

Sun, Oct 22
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Tour de Point Grey Group Ride

Join HUB Cycling's Vancouver/UBC Local Committee for a group ride! Meet in the parking lot of Magic Box Hobbies at 37th/Arbutus St. in Vancouver at 1:00 PM. This will be a 21-km social ride.

Register for free here!

 

Tue, Oct 24
Meet at 6:15 PM
Gravel Buddies Tuesday Trails Ride

Group ride sponsored by Gravel Buddies

When: October 24, meeting at 6:15pm and rolling out at 6:30pm

Meeting spot: Aaron Webster Memorial at the corner of Bridle Path and Rawlings Trail

Come join Gravel Buddies for a fun evening social ride in Stanley Park. We will be meeting at 6:15pm by Aaron Webster Memorial, at the corner of Bridle Path and Rawlings Trail, just off Second Beach Pool area. Leaving at 6:30pm.

Don’t forget to bring your lights!

All beginner gravel riders are welcome! Our rides are no-drop, so we will always wait for the whole group.

This ride is for women, queer, non-binary or just anyone who feels marginalized by the cycling community.

More information here.

Tue, Oct 24
6:15 PM - 9:00 PM
The Bike Kitchen Volunteer Night

Volunteer Night sponsored by The Bike Kitchen

During this time, beginners can join The Bike Kitchen staff and board to learn about bike mechanics in a safe and welcoming environment, absolutely no experience is needed. The bikes we work on during Volunteer Night either get recycled, or re-used through one of our other programs, such as the Kids Bike Library, Bici Libre, or Bikes for BIPOC.

Visit here for more information.

LocationThe Bike Kitchen, UBC 

Wed, Oct 25
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
King George Skytrain Station, Surrey

Community Station sponsored by HUB-White Rock/Surrey

Visit our Community Station hosted by HUB Cycling's White Rock/Surrey Local Committee to learn more about bike routes and cycling initiatives in the area and a chance to win some Bicycle Earrings and Coffee Mugs! Free 15-minute bike maintenance by Callum.

Location: King George Skytrain Station, Surrey (near Bike Parkade)

 

Wed, Oct 25
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Our Community Bikes Deaf Access Night

Deaf Access Night sponsored by Our Community Bikes

Once a month Our Community Bikes has dedicated Deaf Access Nights for d/Deaf and hard-of-hearing people to work with their peers, help out at the shop, and deepen their mechanic skills. Leadership is provided in ASL. Learn about bike tools, parts of the bike, how to strip bikes, and how to service wheels.

Funding provided by Disability Alliance.

Register for free here!

Location: Main St & East Broadway

Wed, Oct 25
6:15 PM - 9:00 PM
The Bike Kitchen Access Night: Pride Night

Access Night: Pride Night sponsored by The Bike Kitchen

This event provides a positive space for anyone in LGBTQ2S+ community to use our shop resources for free in a relaxed environment facilitated by queer mechanics and volunteers. Bring your own bike, come with questions and ask away, play games or just come hang out with other community members. Beginners are always welcome! Gender and sexuality will not be policed at this event. We ask those who do not identify as part of the LGBTQ2I+ community to check out our other events.

Visit here for more information.

LocationThe Bike Kitchen, UBC 

Wed, Oct 25
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Main St & 18th Ave

Community Station sponsored by Myodetox

Visit Myodetox's station for some free snacks from SnackConscious and WizeTea and bike maintenance from Velofix! Come talk to us about our mission and values, safe cycling, and a chance to win a 60-minute Myodetox Session ;)

Location: Main St & 18th Ave, outside Myodetox Main

Thu, Oct 26
6:00 - 9:00 PM
WTQ Night - Kickstand Community Bikes

WTQ Night sponsored Kickstand 

Kickstand is inviting people who identify as Women, Trans or Queer to our fun-filled bike mechanics nights between 6pm and 9pm Every Thursday. On these evenings, shop time is free. This means you will have access to all tools and experienced bike mechanics will be available to answer your questions and help you fix your bike!

Visit here for more information.

Location: 1187 Parker St, Vancouver, BC - around the corner from Terminal City Glass