[YarraBUG-list] Critical Mass this Friday and August bike fun

Wed Jul 29 00:05:26 AEST 2009

Check back at http://bikefun.org/calendar.html for latest updates

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Critical Mass - Friday 31st July and Last Friday every month.
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5:30PM - State Library. - Come for a pleasant ride in a big group, and 
socialise afterwards at the pub.

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Mums (& Dads) on Bikes ride - Sunday 2nd August
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We'll take the train to Reservoir, ride quiet back streets and the Darebin 
Creek Trail to Bundoora Park (approx 5km). We'll stop for a while before 
riding along quiet back streets and off-road paths to Macleod and 
returning via the Hurstbridge train line (approx 5km). Contact Kathy to 
find out more information: 9489 4275, 0410 667 634 or 
kbrunning at bigpond.com (Darebin BUG)

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Full Moon Ride on the Darebin Ck trail - Thursday 6th August
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Depart Epping Station Thu 6 August 7:32 PM or catch the 6:45pm Epping 
Train from Flinders St Station.  This was one of the biggest FMR's of 2007 
so we're doing it all again.  Join in and experience some of the most 
spectacular night-time views in metro Melbourne.  It's a mostly gentle 22 
km ride along the upper and lower Darebin Creek trails (OK, there's one 
big-ish lump in the middle). Estimate arriving in Alphington around 
11:30pm.  As always bring along nibblies, drinks and good conversation to 
share around a fire at the 1/2 way picnic point. Organizer: X-rider

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Reasonably Fast Rides - Thursday 6th August and every 1st and 3rd Thursday
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6:30PM North Melbourne Town Hall.  Riding about 20km & faster than your 
average bikefun ride - on roads
Organiser: Stevie. 

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Geelong FMR - Friday 7th August
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Still no detail on this ride but check at 
http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=158552329&blogId=435306930 
for updates.

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Chocolate Ride - Saturday 8th August 
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10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Meet at Flinders Street Station.  A social paced 
ride using bike paths wherever possible to several Chocolate Cafes around 
Melbourne. In the middle of the ride we'll stop for a non-chocolatey 
lunch.  Route will include: Lindt (Collins St, CBD); San Chorro, (Under 
the wheel of fail, Docklands); A Lunch Break TBC; Fraus (Victoria St, 
North Melbourne); Koko Black (Lygon Street, Carlton).  Budget around $5-10 
for each stop.  Organiser: Bikenerd

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First Human Powered Cycles Social Bike Ride - Sunday 9th August (TBC)
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To be confirmed: Email joel at humanpowered.com.au if you're keen and Joel 
will keep you posted.
The current plan:
1. meet at the shop (562 High Street Thornbury) at midday where Steve and 
the cafe crew will have the coffee pouring and the cakes slicing
2. take a relaxed ride through Northcote, Brunswick and along the bike 
paths to a scenic venue for lunch
3. take a different route back along bike paths to Brunswick
Total distance: approx 20-25kms. Bring: you, your bike, some lunch money, 
water bottle, any spares you usually carry, laughs and smiles

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MeteorRide - Friday 14th to Sunday 16th August (tour)
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To coincide with the annual Perseids Meteor Shower.  Ballarat -> Creswick 
-> Clydesdale -> Castlemaine.  Friday night: Creswick, a caravan park, 
camping or cabins.  Saturday night: Clydesdale, bush block camping. Route: 
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/324702  The Perseids are a prolific 
annual meteor shower, visible from mid-July each year, peaking about 
August 12.  Organiser: Mr Wheels.

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Brunswick Op Shop Ride - Saturday 5th September 
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9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Meet at Jewel Railway Station.  Bring your panniers 
as we go hunting for a bargains in the op-shops of Brunswick. Organiser: 
Bikenerd

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North Melbourne to Ceres and return - Sunday 13th September
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Meet 10am North Melbourne Town Hall cnr Queensberry and Errol Streets. 
Most of this ride is along off-road paths.  Coffee at Ceres and return by 
the same route.  Pace suitable for primary schoolers (slow), should be 
back in North Melbourne by about 1pm.
If the weather is bad (wind/rain) check for a last minute cancellation by 
ringing 9329 9757 after 8a.m. on the day of the ride.
Organiser: Helen, Melbourne BUG

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REGULAR EVENTS:

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Reasonably Fast Rides - 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month:
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6:30PM North Melbourne Town Hall.  Riding about 20km & faster than your 
average bikefun ride - on roads
Organiser: Stevie. 

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Bike Polo!
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Sundays 3:00pm until late @ Flagstaff Gardens Multipurpose courts.  Corner 
William & Dudley Streets. Bring a bike, beverage and yourself. Mallets can 
be borrowed.  $10/$5 for court hire.
Tuesdays from 7pm onwards on the rooftop carpark at Victoria Gardens, 
corner Burnley and Victoria Streets Richmond (no court hire cost)
Melbourne Bicycle Polo Club: 
web http://www.bikepolo.com.au/
email melbourne.bicycle.polo.club at gmail.com
list http://groups.google.com/group/melbournebikepolo

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Darebin Bug Social Rides
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Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 a.m. corner plant and union street, northcote. 
40 -60 km rides mainly on bike paths and quiet streets for experienced 
cyclists. Bring lunch, snacks and water. Contact Norm on 9484 4767 to 
confirm start time and location (usually departs from Jika Jika). 

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Darebin Bug Port Melbourne Ride
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9.30am Meet at Jika Jika Neighbourhood House, cnr Plant & Union Sts, 
Northcote.  Slow ride suitable for beginners. 

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The Crosskeys Crusiers - Strathmore - Friday rides
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The Crosskeys Crusiers are a group of retired men and women who meet in 
the Crosskeys CarPark near the Strathmore station at 9am on Friday 
mornings. 
The rides are decided each Friday and the adventure begins. Some riders go 
till morning tea while others ride till lunch and then home at about 3pm. 
New members most welcome to chat and share the experience  Telephone Max 
93783501 or John 93707829

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Cyclic Bikes to Mountain Goat - Fridays
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6pm sharp Cyclic Bikes, 56 Pin Oak Cres (opposite Newmarket Station)
Ride from Flemington to Mountain Goat Brewery (Richmond). Different route 
each week, faster than your average bikefun ride.
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YarraBUG Radio - Every Monday on 3CR
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