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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">How to organise a full moon ride: </font><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32614668@N00/3385988367/in/pool-702917@N21"><font size=2 color=blue face="sans-serif">http://www.flickr.com/photos/32614668@N00/3385988367/in/pool-702917@N21</font></a>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Last day to have your say on Swanston
St - Friday 8th May</font>
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<br><a href=http://www.melbournebug.org/><font size=2 color=blue face="sans-serif">http://www.melbournebug.org/</font></a><font size=2 face="sans-serif">
has a petition supporting the best options for bicycles, and a link to
the Melbourne City Council survey.</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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</b></font><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Build your own 'NightEyes' helmet
lights - Sunday 10th May</font><font size=3><br>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Workshop booked out! Stay tuned
for another one in future.</font>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Q: What are 'NightEyes' lights?
A: See </font><a href=http://www.flickr.com/photos/32614668@N00/3427446065/ target=_blank><font size=2 color=blue face="sans-serif">http://www.flickr.com/photos/32614668@N00/3427446065/</font></a>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">In this workshop, we will be teaching
you how to use electrickery to make your own uber-cool helmet lights. All
you need is a helmet with a fairly horizontal visor (see flickr pic)
and $12 for the parts. All other equipment supplied. You will learn how
to wire up a simple parallel circuit, how to solder, mount the lights on
your helmet and come away with a set of fully operational, and very original
lights. </font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Reasonably Fast Rides - Thursday 14th
May</font>
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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">Pub Bug - Friday 15th May</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">6PM - 10PM Mountain Goat Brewery Cnr
North St & Clarke St Richmond. Come celebrate a love of the amber liquid,
talk bikes and general guff. </font>
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North Melbourne to Abbotsford Convent - Sunday 17th May</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">10AM 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, Melbourne BUG</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Reasonably Fast Rides - Thursday 28th
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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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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Critical Mass - Friday 29th May and
Last Friday every month.</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">5:30PM - State Library. Stick
together and ride in safety.</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Geelong Ride for Reconciliation and
Family Day - Sunday 31st May</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">from 10.30AM. The Ride for Reconciliation
is a 2.5 km circuit of Eastern Park, and as well as the bike ride, family
members can participate in Koorie educational games, face painting, jumping
castle and other activities, or simply relax in the park as a family.
Registration is free and free food (barbecue and drink) will be provided
to all registered attendees. Bring extra picnic food if your family would
like to make a day of it. Please register by phone 5258 4397
or email onefire at pipeline.com.au beforehand, or from 9.30 on the day.
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Australian Youth Climate coalition send-off
- Wednesday 24th June</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">8AM State library. Michael Crowe,
a volunteer for the Australian Youth Climate coalition is currently organising
an awareness raising bike ride from Melbourne to Sydney planned for the
24th of June till the 11th of July. I would love to have as many
people as possible see us off from Melbourne on the morning of June 24th.
If we could really claim the streets - critical mass style it would be
amazing and provide a great impetus for the ride. we will be getting a
lot of media coverage along the way and will be finishing in Sydney with
a 2 day climate change summit called PowerShift. this event will have around
3000 participants</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">Bike Polo!</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Sundays 2.30pm until dusk @ the carpark
in the Carlton Gardens 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><font size=2 face="sans-serif">
(check here for Sunday venue - subject to change at short notice)</font>
<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://groups.google.com/group/melbournebikepolo><font size=2 color=blue face="sans-serif">http://groups.google.com/group/melbournebikepolo</font></a>
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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">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">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">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>
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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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