[YarraBUG-list] June BikeFun and beyond

[Nicholas Dow]

Bike Fun Melbourne presents...

*** June BikeFun and beyond ***

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Minimass to the Taphouse - Friday June 13th 
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Temporary change of venue for pubbug this month as we're going down to see 
why everyone is talking up Melbourne's latest Craft Beer venue.
The Local Taphouse - 184 Carlisle Street, St Kilda,
There will be a mini mass from Fed Sq on Swanston leaving 6:30pm. (Pace: 
Social No-drop)


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BV disgust ride - Sunday June 15th
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Do you think there should be less money spent on freeways and more on 
public transport and bikepaths?  If so, you might like to join us at the 
EASTLINK festivities wearing a t-shirt which puts your point of view, eg 
MORE TRAINS, LESS TRUCKS.  It's easy to do with a laundry marker pen. 
You'll need to register for the free 30k ride at 
http://www.bv.com.au/great-rides/41339/

We will get to the ride on the Cranbourne/Pakenham line departing Flinders 
Street 8.12am arriving at Yarraman Station at 8.53am.  Join us on the 
train (in the last carriage if we can all fit) or else at Yarraman.
 
The nearest entry point to EastLink is Cheltenham Road on-ramp. To get to 
Cheltenham Road, we will cycle south from Yarraman Station on the cycle 
path to Tower Court, Left onto Popes Rd, Right onto Bridge Rd, Left onto 
Cheltenham Rd, Melway Map 80 J5 to J9, Best to check train timetables 
before the day in case of temporary changes or call Metlink 131 638.

We could hide our t-shirts under sweaters or whatever, then (once safely 
on the freeway) all pull our jumpers off at once and chant TRAINS NOT 
TRUCKS or whatever the group decides on the way there.

Some choice quotes from the BV website to sum up their attitude:
They encourage us to "join in the festivities of the EastLink Roadshow" 
and "celebrate the opening of EastLink" on "Melbourne?s exciting new 
road".  In fact, why not sell your bike and use the fabulous new road 
facilities!


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BikeFun Full Moon & Solstice Ride 2008 - Friday June 20th 
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June full moon ride AND Winter Solstice ride in one! 
Meet at 8pm at IMAX (Carlton Gardens, Rathdown St side) for an inner urban 
ride under the full moon ending at a secret location for a midnight fire.
Bring snacks to share and if you are able -  wood for fuel.
This will be the biggest BikeFun event of the Winter. All welcome!

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Critical Mass - Friday 27th of June
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5:30PM - State Library
Last Friday every month and always a hoot: Ride, represent, party.
Come and enjoy the party on (2) wheels.
Possibly heading out west this month.
organiser: you

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Next Geelong Full Moon Bike Ride - Friday 18th July 
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more details later

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Eighth Annual Bicycle Film Festival Melbourne - 20th to 23rd November
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Call for entries - local content.  Deadline 12 September. 
http://ambiguoushorse.com/

REGULAR EVENTS:

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Every Friday
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Ride from Flemington to Mountain Goat Brewery (Richmond).
Start Cyclic Bikes, 56 Pin Oak Cres (opposite Newmarket Station)
Leave 6pm sharp, different route each week.

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Bike Polo!
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Sundays 1pm until around 6pm @ the carpark in the Carlton Gardens, west of
the Exhibition Buildings Bring a bike, beverage and yourself. 
On weeknights there may be a game, but nothing regular at the moment. More 
information at http://www.urbanbicyclist.org
Mallets and ball provided.  Melbourne Bicycle Polo Club:
melbourne.bicycle.polo.club -at- gmail.com
See also http://www.melbournecyclist.com/group/melbournebicyclepoloclub

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Most rides go at a social pace, run rain or shine, and are free (like the 
streets themselves).

BikeFun depends on people like you to create events and contribute to 
Melbourne's creative bike community. Organise a ride (or whatever) and 
BikeFun will promote it. email details to: bikefun at nikdow.net

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bikefunmelbourne-subscribe at lists.riseup.net

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