Following Provincial and Federal advice, we've made the decision that Bike the Night in it's traditional format will be taking a hiatus in 2020.

We are currently investigating different event structures to continue the tradition of celebrating cycling.

Watch this space and our social channels for updates.

Check out the video and details below for highlights from 2019.

- Saturday, September 7th, 2019 - 7:45pm: Familes and slow riders start time - 8:00pm: All other riders start time - Vancouver's only official on-street and car-free night ride - All ages and abilities friendly - 10km route - Route map below

- Join us at Sunset Beach at 6pm for a pre-ride festival - Enjoy music, simple bike fixes from MEC , food trucks, games, and tons of giveaways - Costumes are encouraged! Plan a group costume with friends or family for extra points - Outfit your ride with lights, reflectors, and stickers, the brighter, the better - Check out the Sunset Beach Actvation Map (PDF)!

- Youth 16 and under ride free - Additional 25% off for HUB members - You must have a wristband to win prizes and ride in the event

What does registration include?

What's the route?

The ride will start and end at our pre-ride festival at Sunset Beach at 6pm

7:45PM: Start time for slower riders and families

8:00PM: Start time for all other riders

The ride is suitable for all ages and abilities and will be on street!

Where and when do I pick up my participant wristband?

1. Thursday, September 5th @ MEC Vancouver Store (130 West Broadway) | 1pm - 9pm

- Score 10% off in store at MEC when you show your wristband to the cashier

- Skip the lines at the event and pick up your package early 2. Saturday, September 7th @ Sunset Beach | 6pm-7:30pm

Road Closures and Detour Information

Notification letters were mailed to 25,000 residents in the surrounding area. Beach Ave (Jervis to Granville) - 4pm to 9:30pm (Resident access only) Pacific Blvd (Bute to Quebec) - 7:15pm to 9:30pm (Resident access via Richards and Davie) Quebec (1st to Keefer) - 7:15pm to 8:30pm (Resident access maintained via controlled crossing on Manitoba) 1st (Quebec to Cambie) - 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Westbound lanes only - access to Athlete's Village maintained via Manitoba) 6th Ave (Ash to Alder Crossing) - 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Westbound lanes only - resident access maintained via Moberly Rd Crossing) Lamey's Mill Rd (Alder Crossing to Anderson) - 7:30pm - 9:30 2nd Ave (Anderson to Burrard) - 7:30pm - 9:30pm (Granville Island access maintained with Anderson Crossing and resident access maintained via Fir St Crossing) Burrard Bridge - 7:15pm - 9:30pm Email events@bikehub.ca with any questions or call 604-558-2002 on the night of the event.

More photos from the event

How can I support this cause?

Sponsorship and Engagement For more information on sponsorship and engagement opportunities please email events@bikehub.ca Help Make Biking Better This is a celebration but also a cause! By signing up to ride, you are helping us show decision makers that community members want to bike. Evidence like this can lead to improved bike infrastructure and more bike events. Share the event! F: @WeAreHUB T: @WeAreHUB I: HUB Cycling W: Bikethenight.ca #BikeTheNight

I want to volunteer

Thank you to every volunteer who helped at Bike the Night 2019.

How do I get the reduced ticket price?

There are a few ways to score discounted or free tickets. 1. If you are 16 or younger.. you ride free! 2. It's more fun with a crew! Grab 9 friends, family or colleagues to join you and you'll be eligible for our group ticket discount of 25%. Email events@bikehub.ca to register or learn more! 3. HUB Members also get 25% off Bike the Night tickets and much, much more. Join HUB as a member and help make Metro Vancouver a safer and better place to cycle. You'll be joining a rad community and will get great benefits including discounts at over 40 bike and gear shops, deals on car and bike sharing, and invites to fun events throughout the year.

What about the weather?

If it’s nice out, we bike the night. If it’s sprinkling, we bike the night, if it’s raining… you better believe we bike the night! MEC has got you covered for whatever Vancouver throws at you.

Is this event family friendly?

Definitely! The route will be accessible for people of all ages and abilities. Plus children and youth 16 and under are free!

What if I don't have a bike?

Mobi by Shaw Go, will be offering free 24-hour bike share passes to all registered participants. To redeem this offer, please carefully read the instructions below: In order to ride with Mobi by Shaw Go, participants will need to create an account. You can do this by clicking 'Sign Up' on their website or by using the Mobi by Shaw Go app on your Apple or Android smartphone. This can be done in advance or on Saturday when purchasing your pass.

their website Apple Android The promo code is in your registration email or will be provided at the event if you register in person.

When choosing a pass option make sure it is the 24 Hour Pass. The promo code for the 24 Hour Pass will only work on Saturday, September 7th. We will have a limited number of bikes at the event so you're encouraged to arrive with a Mobi by Shaw Go bike rented from one of the stations in the surrounding area. Once on-site, please visit the Mobi by Shaw Go booth and give them your account email so any overages you incur between 5 pm and 11 pm can be waived. They'll be easy to locate - just look for the blue tent.

24 Hour Pass When you finish the ride, you are responsible for finding a dock to end your ride. Wait for the bike to display "Return OK" and listen for a single beep. If any riders do not end their ride properly, the timer will not stop and any overages you experience after 11 pm will not be refunded. Map of Mobi Stations - Find more info at Mobi by Shaw Go

Tips for a safe ride

No alcoholic beverages are to be consumed while riding or at event sites

Leave no trace – dispose of your trash responsibly in the bins provided. We want to host this event again next year!

Stay hydrated! Bring a refillable water bottle, we will have a water station on site for you to fill up and reduce waste!

Control your speed and ride at a leisurely pace (this is not a race) and be prepared to slow down or stop for congestion, road hazards or to allow transit to cross through major arterials areas. Do not pass the lead marshals of the ride

Please ensure your bike is equipped with at least one white front light and one red back light as well as a back red reflector

Use hand signals to indicate that you are stopping or turning

Move completely off the road or path if stopping for any reason

Do not ride against the flow of people on bikes

Maintain adequate distance between yourself and other people on bikes

Keep at least one hand on the handlebars at all times

Be prepared to stop at select intersections indicated by ride marshalls

Have fun! Be prepared in the unfortunate case of an incident on your bike, or when encountering a dangerous situation on a bike route. Use these resources to better understand what to do and how to protect yourself. All Bike the Night participants will receive in their ride packages a wallet card containing important and useful information sponsored by David Hay, Q.C., of Richards Buell Sutton LLP.

Getting to the event

We encourage you to bike to the event or use public transportation. We've put together some tips on getting to the event. Bringing your bike with you on Transit You can take your bike almost everywhere with you: on the bus, SkyTrain, SeaBus and West Coast Express. Additional information can be found on TransLink's webpage here.

How do I light up my bike?