Group Ride: October 27th
Join Us for a Spooktacular Samsara Halloween Ride—Unleash Your Halloween Spirit!
Date and time
Location
2170 Fir St
2170 Fir Street Vancouver, BC V6J 3B5 CanadaAbout this event
- Event lasts 2 hours
🎃 Special Helloween edition - come in your SPOOKY (or funny) outfits 🎃
A spooky prize will be given to the best-dressed of the ride 🧙🏽♀️
This is a NO DROP women's ride. That means: no one gets left behind! We will meet at the Samsara shop and ride for 75 -90 min on a route set by our ride leaders, Maux Elworthy and Michaela Khan. The ride starts at 6.00pm, so please arrive at 5.45pm to meet the group and get the safety debriefing. The typical route will begin at the storefront and follow two loops through Stanley Park, but is subject to change for special rides.
Prior cycling experience is necessary. However, this ride is meant to help ease riders to become more comfortable with group rides, so we are here to help and guide those without as much experience.
We HIGHLY recommend getting a Cycling BC membership. For only $93, you are covered in case of any accident while out riding. Please note: if you do not have a valid Cycling BC membership, you will be required to fill out a waiver in order to join our group rides.
About our Ride Leaders:
Maux Elworthy just loves biking. A passionate bike commuter, cycle tour enthusiast, and occasional fondo rider, Maux grew her knowledge of safely leading a pack through the role of Domestique for a local cycling club. With a focus on safety, fun, and inclusion Maux loves sharing the joy of cycling with new riders, and is thrilled to co-lead group rides for Samsara this summer!
Michaela Khan is running researcher by day, but by night she's on her bike! As a PhD student on a budget, she has mastered the art of affordable and accessible biking adventures. Michaela also coaches a Women's Intro to Road Biking Clinic, and is passionate about supporting and educating new riders. She is always so happy to build a bigger biking community, especially for minorities.
Frequently asked questions
No drop rides are where no one gets left behind! Whether you struggle to keep pace or get a flat tire, the group stays together.
This membership helps protect YOU on your rides. For only $93, you are covered under their Sport Accident & General Liability Insurance. Plus, as a member you'll get perks like discounts and access to riding clinics throughout the year.
If you do NOT have a Cycling BC membership, you will be required to fill out a waiver in order to join our rides. Please find a link to our waiver in the detailed description above.
For safety reasons, we do not ride if it is pouring rain. Please check the weather report before rides. And any announcements on our Instagram stories.
We highly recommend a red flashing light so that you stand out. Also, making sure that your bicycle is properly tuned before you ride. Water and snacks are recommended.
At the Samsara shop @ 2170 Fir St, Vancouver.
Each ride is between 75 - 90min, depending on the group pace.
The route is typically two loops of Stanley Park starting at the storefront, but is subject to change at the discretion of the ride leaders.
Rides range from 20-40 km in distance, and the group will split into ride groups of about 10 riders; one group averaging around 25km/hr and a second group averaging around 20km/hr.