[YarraBUG-list] Christmas Bikefun

[Nicholas Dow]

Check back at http://bikefun.org/calendar.html for latest updates, or 
follow us on twitter @bikefunmelb

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BFM Boullie, Light Up Your Ride - Thursday 24th December
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Meet: 7pm Imax Rathdowne St, Carlton and bling it up for the holidays!! 
Decorate your bike with as much christmassy decorations and lighting as 
you can bear, 
bring a can of food to donate to the Sacred Heart Mission and join other 
community minded 
riders for an easy, fun, 15+km tour of the East Ivanhoe Boulevard 
Christmas Lights with a 
pit stop afterwards in Westgarth for some liquid good cheer.

Why: Christmas Merriment with Friends & to support Sacred Heart's good 
work.

Meet: 7pm 

Bring: A can (or two) of food to donate, Drinks for you and Nibblies eats 
to share.

Contact: X-rider 0417145375

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Don't forget to register for beach rides
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Text "Beach Rides" to 0411437137 and you will be notified the day before a 
beach ride is planned.  Join other cyclists for a ride from the City to 
the beach on a hot night. 

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Critical Mass - Friday 25th December
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5:30PM - State Library. - Possibly this might be the smallest CM ever. You 
might be the only person attending.

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New Year's eve - Thursday 31st December
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Watch the 9:15 pm fireworks from a City rooftoop, then ride to a secret 
camping location on the Yarra River, about 1.5 hours riding.  Camp on the 
cool grass, take a dip in the river in the morning and cook breakfast on 
the campfire.  The evening starts at 7pm at Level 6, 165 Flinders Lane. 
Free parking for bicycles on level 6.

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Goatage - Friday 15th January
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6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Mountain Goat Brewery Cnr North St & Clarke & St 
Richmond

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Sat 30th Jan  - Yarra Full Moon Ride [BFM]
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Departing Eltham Stn (Hurstbridge Line) at 8:33PM
Catch the 7:28 or 7:49 from Flinders St Station Platform 1 last carriage 
natch (don't catch an Epping train by mistake).
Yes, the First Full Moon Ride of 2010, bringing giddy fun, bikey 
comradery, and light perspiration.
It's been quite a while since we've done this route so join us to ride 
along Diamond Ck and the Yarra back to the city (~35km) by the light of 
the full moon. 
When: 8:33 pm Saturday, 30th January 2010
Where: Eltham railway station Vic
Bring: Nibblies Drinks and good conversation to share.

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REGULAR EVENTS:

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Bike Polo!
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Check out the amazing new space under the Footscray Rd bridge
For holiday arrangements, check at web http://www.bikepolo.com.au/
Melbourne Bicycle Polo Club: 
email melbourne.bicycle.polo.club at gmail.com
list http://groups.google.com/group/melbournebikepolo

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Darebin Bug Social Rides - Tuesdays and Thursdays 
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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). 
http://www.darebinbug.org.au/rides.html

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Darebin Bug Port Melbourne Ride - Saturdays
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9.30am Meet at Jika Jika Neighbourhood House, cnr Plant & Union Sts, 
Northcote.  Slow ride suitable for beginners. 
http://www.darebinbug.org.au/rides.html

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The Crosskeys Crusiers - Strathmore - Friday rides
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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. 
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

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Cyclic Bikes to Mountain Goat - Fridays
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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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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 - 3RRR
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3RRR's bicycle podcast is riding along every fortnight! Download the 
newest podcasts at http://www.rrr.org.au/programs/podcasts.

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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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