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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">*** November Bike Fun ***</font>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Check back at </font><a href=http://bikefun.org/calendar.html><font size=2 face="sans-serif">http://bikefun.org/calendar.html
for latest updates</font></a>
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Melbourne Bicycle Film Festival - call for volunteers<br>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">The Melbourne Bicycle Film Festival
is looking for volunteers to undertake a variety of activities during the
2008 BFF. Roles include Ushering, Box Office, Bicycle Valet Parking, Bar
work (RSA preferred but not essential), Bussing, Merchandise Sales, Front
of House. We are also seeking a small number of production specific
volunteers that will work on: Venue bump in / bump out, Transportation,
Heavy Lifting and set up, Production Management. The Bicycle Film
Festival requires minimum 4- hour / maximum 7 hour shifts, minimum 21-hour
commitment. The BFF can offer volunteers - Invitation to VIP and
Volunteer closing party on Monday 24 November - Melbourne BFF T-shirt designed
by Lisa Gorman - Food on every shift - Gift from the Bicycle Film Festival
- Reference from Ambiguous Horse.</font>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">More information: julie@bicyclefilmfestival.com<br>
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Melbourne City Bug ride - Sunday 9th of November<br>
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10am Nth Melbourne Station, family friendly ride. Train to Altona
and ride back along the Bay. Depending on wind direction, might do
it in the other direction. Distance about 25km. Coffee break
at Williamstown, and train bail-out here if you need it. For last
minute updates, including cancellation due to wind, heat or rain, phone
9329 9757. Organiser: Helen.</font>
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Moreland Bug ride - Sunday 9th of November<br>
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1pm. Join Moreland BUG as we cruise down the Merri Creek trail and
Yarra to Abbotsford for a tour of the Farren’s collection of vintage bicycles.
We’ll return by the Merri Creek, or you can catch a train from Collingwood
Station. This is an easy ride and all are welcome. Distance: 15km Rating:
Easy, on bike paths, Note: 1pm is our DEPARTURE time, please arrive
early and if you’d like lunch or a coffee at the cafe before hand, allow
lots of time (lunch can take more than an hour to order, eat and pay for
on a beautiful Sunday at CERES)! Please do RSVP to ruthpaterson@mail.com
including your phone number. (We need at least 10 people for the tour.
We should be able to accommodate everyone, but if numbers are too great,
we’ll give Moreland residents who register before 2 November first priority.)</font>
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Mean Streets 3 - Sunday 16th of November<br>
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3pm 447 Collins St, Melbourne, $20 entry. No brakes allowed! More
information: </font><a href=http://www.fixed.org.au/><font size=2 face="sans-serif">http://www.fixed.org.au</font></a>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">BFF: Art Show Opening @ Don't Come Gallery
- Wednesday 19th of November</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Design aficionado and committed bicycle
nut Brad Haylock will curate local and international artworks that explore
the rich and expanding appreciation of the bicycle in the creative community.
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<br><a href=http://www.dontcome.com.au/><font size=2 face="sans-serif">http://www.dontcome.com.au/
Part of the Melbourne Bicycle Film Festival, Exhibition runs 20th
to 30th November </font></a>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Eighth Annual Bicycle Film Festival
Melbourne - 20th to 23rd of November</font>
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<br><a href=http://www.bicyclefilmfestival.com.au/><font size=2 face="sans-serif">http://www.bicyclefilmfestival.com.au/
or pick up a programme at your local bike shop.</font></a>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">BFF: Bikes Rock! - Thursday 20th of
November</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">8pm Hi Fi bar and ballroom, 125 Swanston
St, $15 & Booking Fee unless buy at door. Acts include MY DISCO,
Mountains In The Sky, Super Wild Horses & Town Bikes</font><font size=3>.
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">BFF: The Bicycle Underground - Afterparty
- Friday 21st & Saturday 22nd of November</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">8pm–1am - Campbell Arcade, Degraves
Subway, 18+ only. Celebrate Melbourne's underground bike scene -
underground. Featuring works by Chris Pollack, Andy White and Ben Richards,
a bar, music and some very good times. </font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">BFF: Bicycle Swap Meet - Saturday 22nd
of November</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">9:30a.m. - 3pm, entry by gold coin donation.
Rear of Abbotsford Cycles 27 Swan St, Richmond (under Richmond station).
Presented by the Vintage Cycle Club of Vic courtesy of Abbotsford Cycles.
A chance to bring, buy, swap, sell precious old bicycle junk. All eras
welcome, but classic and vintage preferred. To register as a seller ($10
fee bkgs essential - limited space available). Contact Charlie Farren on
9827 4453 or farren@vicnet.net.au for more details.</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">BFF: Bike Polo Tournament - Saturday
22nd of November</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">12-5pm, Royal Exhibition Building, Corner
Rathdowne & Queensbury Sts. Contact Alex on 0425 870 681 or email
melbourne.bicycle.polo.club@gmail.com for more details. </font><a href=http://www.bikepolo.com.au/><font size=2 face="sans-serif">http://www.bikepolo.com.au.<br>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">BFF: Cycling Safety Clips Launch - Saturday
22nd of November</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">2:30 - 3:30 (entry with ticket to programme
3), VCA Federation Hall, Presented by Cycling Promotion Fund. Cycling
is great for your body and mind but with anything enjoyable there are some
risks involved. Join us for the launch of some great video clips with tips
on how to avoid some common risks. The launch includes a panel discussion
to encourage sharing of hints and experiences. Contact Cycling Promotion
Fund 9818 5400 or office@cyclingpromotion.com.au for more details.</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">BFF: Bikes As Transport Awards - Saturday
22nd of November</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">4pm - 6:30pm then ride to 7:30PM Screening.
Presented by Commuter Cycles</font><font size=2><b> </b></font><font size=2 face="sans-serif">14
Prentice St, Brunswick. A fun celebration of bikes as transport.
Competitions held to decide:<br>
'Pit lane' award for the fastest puncture repair,<br>
'Lindsay Fox' award for the biggest load carrying capacity,<br>
'Connex' award for the most people on a bike (safely),<br>
'Mudguards are hot' award for the sexiest commuter bike,<br>
'Best dressed' award for the least lycra clad and most visible rider.<br>
Entry free on the day. Contact Huw on 9388 1319 or huw@commutercycles.com.au
for more details.</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">BFF: B.est F.riends F.orever Street
Party - Sunday 23rd of November</font>
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12–5pm, Dodds St Southbank, , Presented by Fitzroy Revolution.<br>
Beautiful bikes and their owners from every corner of Melbourne come together
in an afternoon of bicycle-themed frivolity. Featuring a show and shine,
bunny hop contest, roller derby and of course the second annual bicycle
beauty pageant. A bar and DJs for the grown ups, kids and their bikes welcome!</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Critical Mass - Friday 28th of November</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">5:30PM - State Library</font>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Last Friday every month. 13th
birthday this month! Come and party!</font>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">organiser: you</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Geelong full daylight ride - Saturday
13th of December </font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Check at </font><a href=http://www.myspace.com/fullmoonbikeridesgeelong><font size=2 face="sans-serif">http://www.myspace.com/fullmoonbikeridesgeelong
for details, yet to be announced. Something about ringing a road?</font></a>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif"><b>REGULAR EVENTS:</b></font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Every Monday</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">10am on 3CR 855AM Yarra Bicycle Users
Group Radio</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Bike Polo!</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Sundays 1pm until around 6pm usually
@ the carpark in the Carlton Gardens, west of the Exhibition Buildings
Bring a bike, beverage and yourself. Mallets and ball provided.</font>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Tuesdays now in Hawthorn Rd Northcote,
behind the Northcote Social Club from 5pm until dark, check at </font><a href=http://www.bikepolo.com.au/><font size=2 face="sans-serif">http://www.bikepolo.com.au/
for more information</font></a>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Melbourne Bicycle Polo Club: melbourne.bicycle.polo.club
-at- gmail.com. Join the bike polo list on Yahoo Groups: </font><a href="http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/bike-polo/"><font size=2 face="sans-serif">http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/bike-polo/</font></a>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Every Friday</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">6pm sharp Cyclic Bikes, 56 Pin Oak Cres
(opposite Newmarket Station)</font>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Ride from Flemington to Mountain Goat
Brewery (Richmond). Different route each week, faster than your average
bikefun ride.</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Most rides go at a social pace, run
rain or shine, and are free (like the streets themselves).</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">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@nikdow.net</font>
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