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
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

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
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
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
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
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 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 

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.