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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Critical Mass - Friday 30th October
and Last Friday every month.</font>
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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. Got
a fave destination? Draw up a map and bring it along. 2000
copies should be enough. P.S. there has been a request not to come
as witches etc. because Halloween is American Cultural Imperialism.</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">'Death Becomes Her': All Girls
Alleycat: Friday 30th October</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">6:00pm Melbourne Museum (Carlton gardens)
for registration. $10 entry per team of two - bring a friend or make a
new one on the night. Bring bike lock, bag and spare gold coins. Don’t
forget to dress to impress in your Halloween best (you will be rewarded).
More details can be found on fixed.org.au.</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Girl's Day Out - Saturday 31st October</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Girl's Bike Polo 2pm-6pm Princes Hill
Secondary School basketball courts. Organiser: Taryn. Been
wanting to try bike polo but were too scared to ask? Now is your
chance!</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Come & try a recumbent day [VicHPV]
- Sunday 1st November</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">10am – 11am, St Kilda Pier, ST. KILDA.
Come & try a recumbent day FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH. Bring
your own bike and you can join us for part or all of a ride along the bay
that follows the Come & Try. EVERYBODY WELCOME!!!!!!!!! </font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Lilydale to Warburton - Sunday 1st November</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">10a.m. Lilydale Railway Station. 40km.
Registration required at:</font>
<br><a href="http://www.originalintent.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=110"><font size=2 face="sans-serif">http://www.originalintent.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=110</font></a>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Reasonably Fast Rides - Thursday 5th
November and every 1st 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. Organiser:
Stevie. </font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Northside Knowledge 2009 - Saturday
7th November </font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">2pm, The Rotunda, Edinburgh Gardens.
How observant are you? Use photo clues to identify sites within a
3km radius of The Gardens.</font>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Ride to the sites and answer a question!
Teams of 2 to 4 riders. You decide the route. Points available, ranging
from 2 (short distance) to 8 (longer ride). Finish at a local pub
at 6pm Not a race! Prizes, giveways and fun fun fun! Organisers: CrazyBear
& MrWheels</font>
<br><a href=http://www.cbdweb.net/personal.nsf/files/bikefun/$file/northside%20flyers.pdf><font size=2 face="sans-serif">http://www.cbdweb.net/personal.nsf/files/bikefun/$file/northside%20flyers.pdf</font></a>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Melbourne BUG ride - Sunday 8th November<br>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">10am - 1pm Meet North Melbourne Railway
Station, Railway Place, West Melbourne (Melways Ref: 43 C6)</font>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Cost: Free, please bring money for punt
and coffee. Suitable for: Babies in seats, 7 - 10 y/o, 11 - 15 y/o,
Over 15s, Adults.</font>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Join this quiet family ride which is
mostly on off road bike paths. We will travel from North Melbourne to Footscray,
heading to the punt at Spotswood. From there, we will cycle to Beacon Cove
for a coffee break. Return along the Port Melbourne light rail path to
Docklands and back to North Melbourne Railway Station. The pace is slow
(suitable for primary schoolers) and we should be back in North Melbourne
by 1pm. If the weather is bad (wind and rain) check for a last minute
cancellation by ringing 9329 9757 after 8am on the day of the ride.</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Sweet Ride BFF Art Show Opening - Thursday
12th November</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">7pm to 9pm, Thousand £ Bend, 361 Little
Lonsdale St, Melbourne. Valet Parking provided.</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">BFF Local Bike Shorts - Friday 13th
& Saturday 14th November</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">6pm to 10pm, Human Powered Cycles, 562
High St Thornbury</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Goatage - Friday 20th November</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">Rainforest ride - Saturday 21st November</font>
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<br><a href=http://www.rainforestride.com/Default.aspx><font size=2 face="sans-serif">http://www.rainforestride.com/Default.aspx
(Jellyware) is thinking of hiring a mini van and trailer for the
weekend so get in touch 0411 437 137</font></a>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">BFF Ring of Fire Party - Saturday 21st
November</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">1pm to late, Pony Bikes, 87 Capel St
West Melbourne. Free, pay to play</font>
<br><a href=http://www.ambiguoushorse.com/bicyclefilmfestival/><font size=2 face="sans-serif">http://www.ambiguoushorse.com/bicyclefilmfestival/</font></a>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">BFF Opening Night Feature - Thursday
26th November</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">7pm, Kino Cinemas, 45 Collins St Melbourne.
$17/$15.50</font>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">9pm, Fun Bike Shorts. $17/$15.50.
Bike Valet Parking provided at Kino.</font>
<br><a href="http://www.ambiguoushorse.com/database/wp-content/uploads/wpsc//2009/10/bff_filmprogramdetails.pdf"><font size=2 face="sans-serif">http://www.ambiguoushorse.com/database/wp-content/uploads/wpsc//2009/10/bff_filmprogramdetails.pdf</font></a>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">8pm - 12:30am, Opening night after party,
Thousand £ Bend, 361 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne, Free.</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">BFF Friday Night Feature - Friday 27th
November</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">7pm, Kino Cinemas, 45 Collins St Melbourne.
$17/$15.50</font>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">9pm, Fun Bike Shorts. $17/$15.50.
Bike Valet Parking provided at Kino.</font>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">8pm - 12:30am, Friday night after party,
Thousand £ Bend, 361 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne, Free.</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">First National Hardcourt Bicycle Polo
Championships - Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th November</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">10am Flagstaff Gardens Melbourne. </font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">3pm - 6pm, Commuter Cycles, 14 Prentice
St Brunswick.</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">BFF Saturday Night Shorts - Saturday
28th November</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">7pm, Kino Cinemas, 45 Collins St Melbourne.
$17/$15.50</font>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">9pm, Encore Feature. $17/$15.50.
Bike Valet Parking provided at Kino.</font>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">8pm - 12:30am, Friday night after party,
Thousand £ Bend, 361 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne, Free.</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">BFF Tweed Ride - Sunday 29th November</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">12pm State Library, ride to Street Party.</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">BFF B.est F.riends F.orever Street Party
- Sunday 29th November</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">12pm - 5pm, PS Bikes and surrounds,
Cnr Peel & Cambridge Sts Collingwood. Bike Valet Parking provided.
Free. </font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">BFF Bikes Rock Closing Party - Sunday
29th November</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">5pm - 11pm, The Tote, 71 Johnston St,
Collingwood. $15 door. Bike Valet Parking provided.</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">Venues are in flux, check at 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">Melbourne Bicycle Polo Club: </font>
<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
and Thursdays </font>
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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><a href=http://www.darebinbug.org.au/rides.html><font size=2 face="sans-serif">http://www.darebinbug.org.au/rides.html</font></a>
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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><a href=http://www.darebinbug.org.au/rides.html><font size=2 face="sans-serif">http://www.darebinbug.org.au/rides.html</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. </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:
</font><a href=http://www.3cr.org.au/3CR_streaming><font size=2 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><font size=2 face="sans-serif">http://www.rrr.org.au/programs/podcasts.</font></a>
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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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