[YarraBUG-list] December bike fun

[Nicholas Dow]

Bike Fun Melbourne presents...

*** December Bike Fun ***
Check back at http://bikefun.org/calendar.html for latest updates

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Full Moon Ride - Friday 12th of December
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Roxburgh Park to Docklands down the Shankland Valley and Moonee Ponds 
Creek - 31Km. 
Meet at Roxburgh Park station for 8:10 departure.  There is a picnic on 
the way so bring something to share.  If you need to hit the shops catch 
the 6:58 from Flinders St (also 6:49 train) to arrive at 7:37.  Ride 
departs when the 8:07 train arrives (leaves Flinder St at 7:28).  Early 
exits at Pascoe Vale station -18 Km and Flemington Bridge station - 27 Km. 
  Host: Brunswick Bike Boy - 0425 712 019.

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Morebug Christmas Ride - Sunday 14th of December
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10:30 Royal Park (Zoo) Railway Station, ride to Belgian Beer Cafe on St 
Kilda Rd.  RSVP by 10/12 to vcdruskat at hotmail.com
Check back at http://www.morelandbug.org/ for details or late changes.

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Dinner Ride - Thursday 18th of December
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Ride the Yarra trail from the City to Lentil as Anything at Abbotsford 
Convent.  Departing From Birrarung Marr (gather at the Angel sculpture) at 
6:30PM.  To ensure your place at the table, phone 0412703483 or reply to 
this email.  Or just turn up and take your chances!
Organiser: Nik & Ned

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Melburn Bike Barbie - Sunday 21st of December
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2pm - Flockhart St Abbotsford.  16" Match sprints, Frame toss, Footdown, 
Nude roll, shananigans.  BYO Food, Drink, Style.  Free.  As far as bikefun 
can tell, this event is also open to non-fixie riders.  More information 
http://www.fixed.org.au/

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Critical Mass - Friday 26th of December
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5:30PM - State Library.  A small one but a good one.
Last Friday every month.
Come and enjoy the party on (2) wheels.
organiser: you

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New Year's eve - Wednesday 31st of December
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7:30pm meet at IMAX, Carlton Gardens, Rathdowne St and ride to .... for 
dinner (any suggestions?).  When unfamished, ride into the heart of the 
beast and enjoy the midnight fireworks from a city rooftop.  Organiser: 
Nik & Ned.

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REGULAR EVENTS:

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YarraBUG Radio - Every Monday on 3CR
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Broadcasting every Monday at 10-10.30am on 3CR Community Radio 855am 
http://www.yarrabug.org/radio
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: http://www.3cr.org.au/3CR_streaming

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Along for the Ride - Every Tuesday on 3RRR
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The Triple R podcast is jumping live-to-air for the summer months! Join us for 
all the news from bicycle land with interviews, regular maintenance tips, news 
and events, and much more from the bike paths of Melbourne and the world. 
> 16 Dec: State Transport Plan
** Tune in to 3RRR at 102.7FM (streaming at www.rrr.org.au) every Tuesday at 
7pm! It's podcast too! ** 

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Bike Polo!
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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.
Tuesdays usually on the rooftop carpark at Victoria Gardens, corner 
Burnley and Victoria Sts Richmond.  N.B. Tuesday 21st is moved to 
co-incide with the Bicycle Film Festival Launch, see above and check at 
http://www.bikepolo.com.au/ for more information
Melbourne Bicycle Polo Club:
melbourne.bicycle.polo.club -at- gmail.com
Join the bike polo list on Yahoo Groups:
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/bike-polo/

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Every Friday
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6pm sharp Cyclic Bikes, 56 Pin Oak Cres (opposite Newmarket Station)
Ride from Flemington to Mountain Goat Brewery (Richmond). Different route 
each week, faster than your average bikefun ride.
Might be a gap over the Christmas break, phone Cyclic Bikes to find out.
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Most rides go at a social pace, run rain or shine, and are free (like the 
streets themselves).

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 at nikdow.net

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