June 1 (Saturday)
London Central Lions Club - Used Bike Sale and Fundraiser
What: A sale of used bikes and a bottle drive in support of Wellspring London
Who: London Central Lions Club
Where: Trinity Lutheran Church, 746 Colborne St.
When: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Village Ride to Gathering on the Green
What: A fun, family bicycle ride through Wortley Village, ending at Gathering on the Green.
Who: Big Bike Giveaway and Old South Community Organization
Where: YMCA in Wortley Village
When: 9:45–10:30 a.m.
Gathering on the Green
What: A free, fun day of activities and entertainment held on the first Saturday in June, rain or shine.
Who: Old South Community Organization (OSCO)
Where: Wortley Village, YMCA (Wortley and Askin)
When: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Forest City Slow Roll
What: A celebratory 9km bike parade through downtown
Who: London Cycle Link
Where: Start and end on Dundas Place
When: Check-in from 4:00 p.m.; ride 5:00–6:00 p.m.
Big Bike Giveaway Registration Opens
What: Register for a free bike
Who: Big Bike Giveaway
Where: Online at https://bigbikegiveaway.ca/
When: Registration opens June 1
June 2 (Sunday)
Forest City Gran Fondo
What: Charity bike ride presented by Lerners Lawyers, in support of mental health care at St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation
Who: Forest City Cycling Challenge
Where: Start and finish at Boler Mountain
When: Various, depending on distance
Thorndale Bike Rodeo
What: bring your bike and test your skills
Who: Thorndale Optimist Club and OPP
Where: Thorndale Community Centre
When: 1:30 p.m.
June 3 (MON.)
World Bicycle Day
June 5 (Wed.)
CAN-Bike 1 Training
What: CAN-Bike 1: Learn-to Ride
Who: CAN-Bike London
Where: contact info@canbikelondon.ca for details
When; 6:00–8:00 p.m.
June 4-9
Pedal Poll
What: Nationwide bike count
Who: Vélo Canada Bikes, supported locally by London Cycle Link
Where: Volunteers will be counting in various locations
When: various
June 6 (thurs.)
Gremlins’ Thursday Night Group Ride
What: 20-30km group ride, party pace
Who: Gremlins Bicycle Emporium
Where: meet at Gremlins, 623 Richmond St.
When: 7:00 p.m. launch
June 7 (FRI.)
Exhibit Opening: Hailey Tallman with Luis Patricio
What: Hailey Tallman exhibit, featuring bicycle themed art
Who: Hailey Tallman
Where: London Bicycle Cafe, 320 Thames St.
When: 6:00–9:30 p.m.
June 8 (SAT.)
Youth Road Race
What: A road race for youth
Who: Attack Racing (email info@attackracing.ca for details)
Where: Ontario Police College (Aylmer)
When: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (to be confirmed)
London Bicycle Cafe - Start of Summer Party!
What: Live music, bike raffle and many more prizes!
Who: London Bicycle Cafe
Where: London Bicycle Cafe, 320 Thames St.
When: details pending
June 12 (Wed.)
CAN-Bike 1 Training
What: CAN-Bike 1: Learn-to Ride
Who: CAN-Bike London
Where: contact info@canbikelondon.ca for details
When; 6:00–8:00 p.m.
June 13 (thurs.)
Gremlins’ Thursday Night Group Ride
What: 20-30km group ride, party pace
Who: Gremlins Bicycle Emporium
Where: meet at Gremlins, 623 Richmond St.
When: 7:00 p.m. launch
June 14 (fri.)
Gears: A Concert Series
What: A concert series bringing together communities at Squeaky Wheel Bike Co-op
Who: Music by Misha Bower & Will Kidman; Yessica Woahneil; Shawn Durant, Derek Durant & Marty Kolls; genius genius
Where: Squeaky Wheel Bike Co-op, 740 Dundas Street
When: 8:00–11:00 p.m.
June 15 (Sat.)
The Bicycle Thieves
What: Film screening of classic Italian bike film
Who: Odyssey Records
Where: Palace Threatre (710 Dundas Street)
When: 8:00 p.m.
June 20 (thurs.)
Gremlins’ Thursday Night Group Ride
What: 20-30km group ride, party pace
Who: Gremlins Bicycle Emporium
Where: meet at Gremlins, 623 Richmond St.
When: 7:00 p.m. launch
June 21 (Fri.)
All About E-Bikes Day 1: Bikes for Business
What: Learn the basics of how you can create a bike-friendly business!
Who: London Environmental Network
Where: Westminster Ponds Centre, 944 Western Counties Road
When: 2:00–6:00 p.m. (workshop at 3:00)
June 22 (Sat.)
All About E-Bikes Day 2: Bikes are Better
What: Learn how you can e-bike with confidence and incorporate cycling into your day-to-day life!
Who: London Environmental Network
Where: Westminster Ponds Centre, 944 Western Counties Road
When: 9:00 a.m.— 1:00 p.m. (panel discussion at 10:30)
June 26 (Wed.)
CAN-Bike 1 Training
What: CAN-Bike 1: Learn-to Ride
Who: CAN-Bike London
Where: contact info@canbikelondon.ca for details
When: 6:00–8:00 p.m.
June 27 (thurs.)
Gremlins’ Thursday Night Group Ride
What: 20-30km group ride, party pace
Who: Gremlins Bicycle Emporium
Where: meet at Gremlins, 623 Richmond St.
When: 7:00 p.m. launch
June 30 (Sunday)
WTF Repair Workshop
What: Bike repair workshop for women, trans, femme, non-binary and queer folks
Who: Squeaky Wheel Bike Co-op
Where: 740 Dundas Street
When: 3:00–5:00 p.m.