About this Event
Join us for a Community Road Ride by donation. 100% of your donation will support the work of Coastal Mental Health.
Location
Samsara Cycle Club
2170 Fir St, Vancouver, V6J 3B5
About this event
Join the VIMFF & Samsara for a Community Road Ride on Sunday, June 28 from 1:00pm-3:00pm.
This is a NO DROP all-genders ride. That means: no one gets left behind!
Starting point at Samsara Cycle Club (2170 Fir St, Vancouver).
This event is by donation with a suggested amount of $15. All proceeds from ticket sales go directly to supporting the work of Coastal Mental Health.
After the ride, you’ll receive a free drink ticket (non-alcoholic options available) to be used at the VIMFF Summer Fest, a free, family-friendly film event. Join us on Sunday, June 28 from 3:30pm - 9:00pm at the Centennial Theatre in North Vancouver.
Visit the VIMFF table at the entrance to claim your drink ticket.
Registration:
To register, please select which group your riding skills best align with and complete the form. Please read the riding group descriptions carefully.
Riding Groups - 12 ppl max:
- We will meet at the Samsara shop and ride for 75-90 min. There will be two pace groups: party pace (17-20km/h) and speedy (20-23km/h). The safety talk starts at 1pm and we'll roll out at 1:15pm; please arrive by 12:50pm so that we start on time. The route will be one to two loops of Stanley Park road, including Prospect Point hill.
Prior cycling experience is necessary, however, this ride is meant to help ease riders into becoming more comfortable with group rides. Clipless pedals are not required. We are here to help and guide those without as much experience!
Important Notes:
Please review these safety videos before the ride:
- Hand signals
- ABCs of the cyclist
- ABCs of the bike
Routes:
- 1 lap
- 1.5 laps
- 2 laps
If your riding group is full, please email [email protected] and indicate which group you’re interested in to be added to the waitlist.
We’re excited to see you on the trails soon!
Ride Leader Bios:
Michaela is a running scientist by day and a cyclist by night! As a PhD student on a budget, she's mastered the art of affordable and accessible biking adventures. She serves as an RBC Whistler Granfondo ambassador and has coached the Women's Intro to Road Biking clinic. Above all, Michaela is passionate about supporting and educating riders - always eager to grow the cycling community, especially for underrepresented groups. @michaelas.happiness
Linda leads HR for a local tech company supporting nonprofits, but spends most of her free time on two wheels (usually in a matching kit right down to the socks). A longtime run leader turned cyclist, she started road cycling in 2020 after her husband convinced her to train for a cycling trip to Italy. Linda is a proud Strava geek, loves planning her next cycling adventures in places like Europe and South America, and somehow keeps finding herself riding hills she swears she doesn’t enjoy. She’s excited to support more women in cycling and help create rides where people feel encouraged, confident, and capable of hard things.
Annie was born in New Zealand, before moving to the UK and then eventually to Canada. She is new to the world of cycling, having only started on a road bike in 2025. Throughout 2025, she rode almost every Samsara weekly ride, meeting many, many wonderful women, and is now excited to become a brand new ride leader this season.
About Samsara Cycle
Founded by women who ride, Samsara Cycle creates thoughtfully designed cycling and triathlon apparel made to support women of all shapes, abilities, and riding styles. With a focus on comfort, performance, confidence, and self-expression, their mission is to help every woman feel strong and empowered on and off the bike. Designed in Vancouver, BC, Samsara’s apparel combines technical performance with flattering fits and unique style — inspiring women to ride wherever and however they choose.
If your riding group is full, please email [email protected] and indicate which group you’re interested in to be added to the waitlist.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
2170 Fir St, 2170 Fir Street, Vancouver, Canada
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