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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Dinner Dash - Thursday 3rd September</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Slow ride to Sydney Rd for some slow
food: Meet at IMAX in Rathdowne St Carlton 6pm and head off for some Moroccan
food at La Paella 217 Sydney Rd Brunswick. Bookings not essential
but text Pete on 0417145375 if you can.</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Reasonably Fast Rides - Thursday 3rd
September and every 1st and 3rd Thursday</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. May
end up joining the reasonably slow ride for dinner at Moroccan food at
La Paella 217 Sydney Rd Brunswick (to be confirmed). Organiser: Stevie.
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Geelong Full Moon ride - Friday 4th
September</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">6.30pm outside Cafe 9 Zero at 90 Pakington
St, Geelong West. Points of history and the Barwon River and waterfront
will be included in the ride and an element of mystery about one visit.
A BBQ dinner maybe on the waterfront. Ensure everyone
brings their BBQ meat or veg alternative. Names starting A-L should
bring an entree or side dish while those M-Z bring something for dessert.
More information: </font><a href=http://www.myspace.com/fullmoonbikeridesgeelong><font size=2 face="sans-serif">http://www.myspace.com/fullmoonbikeridesgeelong</font></a>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Brunswick Op Shop Ride - Saturday 5th
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">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</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">2x2 bike polo tournament - Saturday
5th September</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">12pm Princes Hill High School. $5
entry - cash prizes. More info: </font><a href=http://www.bikepolo.com.au/><font size=2 face="sans-serif">http://www.bikepolo.com.au/</font></a>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Full Moon Ride [BFM] - Saturday 5th
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">7:30pm Ringwood Station. The Bridge
over troubled water ride. A brand new route for the FMR this month. Join
us as we travel along the Mullim Mullim Ck trail to a mystery finishing
point where there will be small bonfire to gather around. It's only a shortish
bike ride from there to the CBD, inner northern & eastern suburbs and
a local rail line (Last city train 12:07am). As always bring food,
drinks & good conversation to share. </font>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Catch the 6:30 pm Belgrave train from
Flinders Street Platform 3 arriving Ringwood 7:18 pm. (6:50 -7:38pm for
those running late). </font>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">There is a large shopping centre near
the station for those that need to pick up last minute supplies.</font>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Organiser X-rider 0417145375 </font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Fast Human Powered Vehicles Ride - Sunday
6th September</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">The Pre-Spon ride for Fast Human Powered
Vehicles (recumbents and suchlike or those with an interest, 60k in a bit
over 2 hours)</font>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">We depart 8am sharp from Cafe Racer,
15 Marine Parade St. Kilda, (Melway 2P A10), Sunday September 6 and
ride along Beach Road to Mordialloc. We cross the railway line just after
the Mordialloc roundabout and ride along Station St. to where it ends in
Carrum. (Melway 97 C6) We return to St Kilda on the same route to meet
the Human Powered Vehicle "Be Spon" group assembling for the
monthly Come N Try ride to Williamstown. The be-spon ride is already listed
on the web at </font><a href=http://www.bv.com.au/findshow/1/4170/><font size=2 face="sans-serif">http://www.bv.com.au/findshow/1/4170/</font></a>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">If you can't meet at the start, join
us along the way. The scheduled stops are at the end of Station St. Carrum
(9am ish), and on the way back at the Pier Road Kiosk, Mordialloc, (Melway
92E1, 9:20ish). The ride is on public roads on bike-popular beach
road, you should know how to ride safely and well in traffic and with other
cyclists before attempting this ride.</font>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Organiser: Steve 94818290 We ride unless
the weather is particularly shocking.</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Easy bike tour Lilydale to Warburton
and return. Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September. </font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Leaving Saturday in the morning for
Lilydale and staying the night in Warburton and riding back the next day
probably via some wineries if we have time. People can choose to ride up
Mt Donna Buang on the Sunday morning too if they want. Will probably book
accommodation there -something simple and cheap so we don't have to carry
tents etc. 40k each way, fairly flat (rail trail). </font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">North Melbourne to Ceres and return
- Sunday 13th September</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">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.</font>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">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.</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 17th
September and every 1st and 3rd Thursday</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">Goatage - Friday 18th September</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Location: Mountain Goat Brewery, Cnr
North St & Clarke & St, Richmond</font>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Come celebrate a love of the amber liquid,
talk bikes and general guff. </font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Pirate Picnic Ride Saturday 19th September</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Meet 12 midday at iMAX Rathdowne St
Carlton. It's International Talk Like a Pirate Day! Let's dress
like pirates and ride to Port Phillip to enjoy a picnic. Bring fish
dishes, fish snacks, fish stories & rum drinks. </font>
<br><a href=http://dm.senixee.net/youareapirate.swf><font size=2 face="sans-serif">http://dm.senixee.net/youareapirate.swf</font></a>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Ladies Who Leisure - Sunday 20th September</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">1pm at the Rotunda in the Edinburgh
Gardens. A short and sweet leisurely ride for the ladies. The
ride is less than 10km with a coffee stop & all bicycles are welcome!</font>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">More information: </font><a href=http://cyclebucket.com/images/ladieswhol.jpg><font size=2 face="sans-serif">http://cyclebucket.com/images/ladieswhol.jpg</font></a>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Critical Mass - Friday 25th September
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">5:30PM - State Library. - Come for a
pleasant ride in a big group, and socialise afterwards at the pub.</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Full Moon Ride on the Maribyrnong River
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Depart from St Albans station at 7:26,
supermarket and bottle shop near the station. Catch the 6:56 from
platform 5 at Finders St station on the Sydenham / Watergardens line (or
from North Melbourne station at 7:05). Join the Maribyrnong Trail
via Main Road East and the Ring Road trail. Exit by consensus, either
through New Market to join the Capital City trail or along Footscray Rd
to Docklands. Picnic half way at Canning Reserve or the Lily St Lookout
depending on the weather. It seems to always rain on my rides so
I’m hoping to put the mozz on that by suggesting you bring your wet weather
gear. </font>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Organiser: Brunswick Bike Boy
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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">Reasonably Fast Rides - 1st and 3rd
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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">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.</font>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Tuesdays from 7pm onwards on the rooftop
carpark at Victoria Gardens, corner Burnley and Victoria Streets Richmond
(no court hire cost)</font>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Melbourne Bicycle Polo Club: </font>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">web </font><a href=http://www.bikepolo.com.au/><font size=2 face="sans-serif">http://www.bikepolo.com.au/</font></a>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">email melbourne.bicycle.polo.club at
gmail.com</font>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">list </font><a href=http://groups.google.com/group/melbournebikepolo><font size=2 face="sans-serif">http://groups.google.com/group/melbournebikepolo</font></a>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Darebin Bug Social Rides - Tuesdays
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">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). </font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Darebin Bug Port Melbourne Ride - Saturdays</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">9.30am Meet at Jika Jika Neighbourhood
House, cnr Plant & Union Sts, Northcote. Slow ride suitable for
beginners. </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. </font>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">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</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Cyclic Bikes to Mountain Goat - Fridays</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><a href=http://www.yarrabug.org/radio><font size=2 face="sans-serif">http://www.yarrabug.org/radio</font></a>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">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:
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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><font size=2 face="sans-serif">http://www.rrr.org.au/programs/podcasts</font></a><font size=2 face="sans-serif">.</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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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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