Saturday, June 23, 2012 (venue TBC)
About MEC Bikefest
MEC Bikefest is a daylong community celebration of all things bicycle related. Our goal is to bring together Vancouver’s bicycle community and those new to bikes, to celebrate the wonders of cycling. Come join us and make it the best bicycle bash in Vancouver.
Registration
This free event has something for everyone, so bring the whole family down to the sweetest cycling celebration of the summer.
Registration will open a few weeks before the event date.
Event Description
Highlights and performances
- Fun ‘how-to’ clinics and workshops
- Parent-child bike maintenance workshops
- MEC Bike Swap. Swap, buy and sell bikes, parts and accessories.
- Trips for Kids is offering fun and exciting bike rides around the False Creek area to kids under age 12.
- Bikefest Marketplace. Local retailer shops and other vendors.
- Bike demos
- Charity bike drop
- Mini competitions and draw prizes
- Win a free kid’s bike
- Stunt show provided by the Flowriders
2011 Participants
- BC Hydro
- The Bicycle Valet (BEST)
- Burnaby Velodrome
- City of Vancouver: Active Transport
- CMHA 3rd Annual Community Bike Ride
- CPAWS
- The David Suzuki Foundation
- Different Bikes and GIANT
- Forest Ethics
- LifeCycle
- P.E.D.A.L
- Translink
- Trips for Kids
- Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition (VACC)
- Vancouver Aquarium and the Year of Science
Just for kids
- Kid-friendly activities and prizes
- Free face painting
- The Purple Pirate
- Mr. Bubbles the Clown
- Obstacle courses brought to you by LifeCycle
- Pushbike races for toddlers
Location
The venue for this year’s event is to be confirmed.
Equipment
MEC Bikefest happens rain or shine so please dress for the weather.
Participation
Bring your bike down and show of your trusty steed for a free safety check by one of our skilled mechanics. MEC Bikefest is a family-friendly event and everyone is welcome to attend. We will have hands-on activities and demonstrations for both adults and kids. Our workshops and rides will require pre-registration, please visit the Member Service Desk in the MEC Vancouver store or call 604.872.4634.
Interested in Volunteering?
We are looking for fun and enthusiastic bike-loving volunteers. Volunteers will get a cool T-shirt, refreshments throughout the day and will be able to show off their skills-whether it is bike mechanic or great communication skills.
Who to contact
For information, to volunteer, or to become an exhibitor, please contact:
- Adam Hoogeveen
vancouverbikefest@mec.ca
604.872.7858
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