[YarraBUG-list] September Bike Fun
Nicholas Dow
nik at cbdweb.net
Mon Sep 8 13:12:04 AEST 2008
Bike Fun Melbourne presents...
*** September Bike Fun ***
Check back at http://bikefun.org/calendar.html for latest updates
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Fairfield Boathouse to Westerfolds Park - Sunday 14th September
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A ride along the Main Yarra Trail from Fairfield Boathouse out to
Westerfolds Park (Templestowe). There will be the option to catch a train
home from Eltham or ride back along the Main Yarra Trail. Distance: ~ 20km
one way. For details check http://www.morelandbug.org/
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Full Moon Ride - INNER EASTERN CREEKS - Monday 15th September
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Meet 6.30 at Royston Hotel, cnr River & North St, Richmond, for 7.00
departure.
Ride down Yarra until crossing for the Gardiners Ck path. Down to Alamein
we then take the Anniversary trail north as far as Kew. Many lovely picnic
spots. Back onto the Yarra trail with bailout points for Northcote,
Fairfield & others. Bring lights & food to share! A round moon will smile
down ...
Organiser: Matt, 0424 093 940
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Pirate Goatage - Friday 19th September
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Avast! It be the 14th time that we scoundrels of the sea celebrate
International Talk Like A Pirate Day and the the Goat be a fine
establishment in which to slake a thirst. Many good ales and grub to tempt
an old salt from the sea....
Mountain Goat Brewery, Cnr North St & Clarke St Richmond
http://www.talklikeapirate.com/piratehome.html
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Geelong Equinox ride - Saturday 20th September
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6.30pm, outside Café 9 Zero at 90 Pakington Street, Geelong West.
We will head directly to the waterfront and head north following the
seashore. Stopping at Moorpanyal Park for BBQ dinner. Then onto the Lara
Wetlands where we will have supper on the bank of Hovells Creek. Return
via quiet residential streets through the suburbs of Norlane and North
Geelong.
More information: http://www.myspace.com/fullmoonbikeridesgeelong
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Critical Mass - Friday 26th of September
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5:30PM - State Library
Come celebrate the transformation that is taking place in Melbourne
Bicycles are gradually taking over!
Last Friday every month.
Come and enjoy the party on (2) wheels.
organiser: you
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Maribyrnong Creek trail and ring road - Sunday 5th October
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Explore the Maribyrnong River to Brimbank Park, then take the Western Ring
Road path to Jacana or Gowrie Stations (on the Broadmeadows or Upfield
lines) then return to the Zoo by train. Very keen riders could head home
via the Merri Creek. Distance: ~ 56km. For details check
http://www.morelandbug.org/
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Urban Scum Poker Run 2 - Tuesday November 4, Melbourne Cup Day
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10:30AM registration, 11AM start.
You are dealt a poker hand as you ride Melbourne's cobbled lane
underbelly. $10 in, best hand wins the jackpot. Not a race. Darebin
Parklands Wooden Tower (Melways p31 C9), More information:
mdoreian at optusnet.com.au
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Eighth Annual Bicycle Film Festival Melbourne - 20th to 23rd November
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Get on the mailing list for updates at: http://ambiguoushorse.com/
REGULAR EVENTS:
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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.
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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.
Polo Tournament, maybe late September, lots of fun for participants and
spectators. Details soon.
More information at http://www.bikepolo.com.au/
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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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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