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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">HippyHippy Shake Ride - Tuesday 7th
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">6pm state library Swanston St.
Dinner in chinatown, ride to Carlton for an evening of alternative dance
to fun electronic music in a big community hall (no alcohol). $15
at the door. finishes around 10pm. Organiser jellyware.</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Full Moon Ride - Thursday 9th April<br>
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All the riders on the March FMR from Diamond Creek thought it was such
a nice ride that we are risking déjà vu to do it all again. We'll
venture past Eltham to semi-rural Diamond Creek and follow the whole Diamond
Creek trail to Westerfolds Park where we'll have a rest break at the Mia
Mia Gallery picnic area for (BYO) refreshments. For those who want
to keep the ride to an easy 20km, Heidelberg Station is a good opt-out
point (2Hr Metcards should be valid to 3am), Others can continue to ride
to Clifton Hill making it a 30km ride. Meet Flinders St Station at
6:30pm to catch the 6:40pm Hurstbridge Train (last carriage) to Diamond
Creek Station (arriving 7:38pm). <br>
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As always bring drinks & nibblies and good conversation to share. (There
is a supermarket & bottleshop beside D.C. station for those who need
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Organizer: Rider-X 0417145375</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Reasonably Fast Rides - Thursday 16th
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">6:30pm North Melbourne Town Hall. Riding
about 20km & faster than your average bikefun ride - on roads</font>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Organiser: Stevie</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Proposed Pub Crawl - Friday 17th April</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">6pm meeting outside the State Library
Swanston St. Details to be determined, but based on a recent survey
in </font><a href=http://melbournism.com/><font size=2 color=blue face="sans-serif">http://melbournism.com</font></a><font size=2 face="sans-serif">
for melbournes "best worst" bars. Final details next email,
but considering an "orienteering course" where groups split off
and visit pubs in random order. Maybe using Twitter to keep in touch
throughout the evening. OTOH if attendance is not large, can do it
in a single group.</font>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Organiser: Jellyware.</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">6pm Mountain Goat Brewery, Cnr North
St & Clarke & St Richmond. Come celebrate a love of the amber
liquid, talk bikes and general guff. </font>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Organiser: Hijustmepete</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Melbourne Roobaix - Saturday 18th April<br>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">12pm Federation Square, Entry $10. Melburn
Roobaix is a cycle rally for all ages, abilities and bicycle persuasions.
The 'gruelling' course covers Melburn's most treacherous cobbled
lanes, over railways, stopping only at cafes - bound for Col d'Ugly and
a lap of the glorious Brunswick Velodrome. Be early. More information:</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Critical Mass - Friday 24th April and
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">5:30PM - State Library. BTW See
video of the Low Down Street Orchestra, including some footage of a previous
CM: </font><a href=http://www.youtube.com/lowdownstreetorchest><font size=2 face="sans-serif">http://www.youtube.com/lowdownstreetorchest</font></a>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Reasonably Fast Rides - Thursday 30th
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">6:30pm North Melbourne Town Hall. Riding
about 20km approx - faster than your average bikefun ride - on roads</font>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Organiser: Stevie</font>
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Full Moon Ride - Friday 8th May<br>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">7:45pm – Roxburgh Park station, Craigieburn
Line. Catch the 6:49 or 6:58 from Flinders St. Ride down the
Shankland Valley Trail and Moonee Ponds Creek Path to Docklands. There
are easy exits @ Pascoe Vale Station or Flemington Bridge Station if you
don’t have the time or legs for 35 Km. Bring something to share
and we’ll picnic at Gowanbrae or Boeing Reserve. The ride is mostly
down hill and a north wind is perfect. </font>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Organiser: Brunswick Bike Boy</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Geelong Full Moon Ride - Saturday 9th
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">We are going to head to the You Yangs
because a little bird tells us there is already going to be much mirth
and merriment occuring there that evening. See </font><a href=http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vd3d3LmdlZWxvbmdhdXN0cmFsaWEuY29tLmF1L2Nvbm5lY3RpbmdpZGVudGl0aWVz><font size=2 color=blue face="sans-serif">www.geelongaustralia.com.au/connectingidentities</font></a><font size=2 face="sans-serif">
More details will follow - although listed as a more demanding ride,
the pace and social aspect will be the same, just a bit longer than the
normal rides. But we will organise 'short cuts' for beginners or
those who don't want a long ride. More information </font><a href="http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=158552329&blogId=471132650"><font size=2 face="sans-serif">http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=158552329&blogId=471132650</font></a>
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North Melbourne to Abbotsford Convent - Sunday 17th May</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">10 am North Melbourne Town Hall.</font>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">A Sunday morning ride along quiet streets
to Abbotsford Convent and Collingwood Children’s Farm. The return trip
will be mostly offroad, and uses the Main Yarra, Merri Creek and Capital
City trails. We will take a coffee break and the Convent bakery or the
Children’s Farm café (depends on crowds). There will be time to admire
some of the animals and to visit the glassblowing studio at the Convent.
The total distance covered is about 20 km with about half on roads.
There are some undulations. The ride is suitable for riders of all abilities,
including children. Geared bikes are recommended.</font>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Organiser: Helen</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">REGULAR EVENTS:</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">The Crosskeys Crusiers - Strathmore
- Friday rides</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">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. <br>
The rides are decided each Friday and the adventure begins. Some riders
go till morning tea while others ride till lunch and then homeat about
3pm. New members most welcome to chat and share the experience Telephone
Max 93783501 or John 93707829</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Along For The Ride - 3RRR</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">3RRR's bicycle podcast is riding along
every fortnight! Download the newest podcasts at </font><a href=http://www.rrr.org.au/programs/podcasts target=_blank><font size=2 color=blue face="sans-serif">http://www.rrr.org.au/programs/podcasts</font></a><font size=2 face="sans-serif">.<br>
Also, we're seeking new contributors! If you have a thing for a good story
and happen to like bicycles of any sort too, we'd love to hear from you.
Radio experience is a bonus, but not mandatory. Email </font><a href=mailto:alongfortherideradio@gmail.com target=_blank><font size=2 color=blue face="sans-serif">alongfortherideradio@gmail.com</font></a><font size=2 face="sans-serif">
for more info.<br>
30 March: Join us for a trip to the Benalla Costume and Heritage Museum
to for vintage bicycles, bike attire, and how biking reflected women's
rights. Also, a chat with Rob Adams updating us on Swanston Street and
turning Melbourne into a city of the future.<br>
10 April: Meet a fellow who's been over the highest roads in the world...by
bicycle. And, meet one of AFTR's newest contributors...!</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Also, along For The Ride is expanding
its collective! If you have a thing for journalism, enjoy sharing stories
and happen to like bicycles of any sort too, we'd love to hear from you.
We're looking for people who can make some commitment to the show, but
the definition of that could be flexible. Radio experience is a bonus,
but not mandatory. If you're interested, send us an email at </font><a href=mailto:alongfortherideradio@gmail.com target=_blank><font size=2 color=blue face="sans-serif">alongfortherideradio@gmail.com</font></a><font size=2 face="sans-serif">
outlining why you're interested and what you might bring to the show, and
we'll be in touch soon. If you've got ideas but aren't interested
in following through on it yourself, we also welcome suggestions to the
same email address.</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">YarraBUG Radio - Every Monday on 3CR</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Broadcasting every Monday at 10-10.30am
on 3CR Community Radio 855am</font><font size=2 color=blue face="sans-serif">
</font><a href=http://www.yarrabug.org/radio><font size=2 color=blue face="sans-serif">http://www.yarrabug.org/radio</font></a><font size=2 face="sans-serif"><br>
Have an idea, want to be interviewed or have program feedback? We
welcome your contribution, after all YarraBUG Radio is here for you to
help you make your cycling safe, fun and infectious for others. YarraBUG
Radio- streaming live on the web at:</font><font size=2 color=blue face="sans-serif">
</font><a href=http://www.3cr.org.au/3CR_streaming><font size=2 color=blue face="sans-serif">http://www.3cr.org.au/3CR_streaming</font></a>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Sundays 2.30pm until dusk @ the carpark
in the Carlton Gardens (N.B. temporary move to Northcote, thanks to State
Government overruling Melbourne City Council's decision to move the flower
show out of the Carlton Gardens - now at Corner of Hawthorn St and Helen
St, Northcote; just behind the Northcote Social Club at 301 High Street),
normally is west of the Exhibition Buildings. Bring a bike, beverage and
yourself. Mallets and ball provided.<br>
Tuesdays from 7pm onwards on the rooftop carpark at Victoria Gardens, corner
Burnley and Victoria Streets Richmond. <br>
Melbourne Bicycle Polo Club: </font>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">web </font><a href=http://www.bikepolo.com.au/ target=_blank><font size=2 color=blue face="sans-serif">http://www.bikepolo.com.au/</font></a>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">email melbourne.bicycle.polo.club at
</font><a href=http://gmail.com/ target=_blank><font size=2 color=blue face="sans-serif">gmail.com</font></a>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">list </font><a href="http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/bike-polo/" target=_blank><font size=2 color=blue 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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