[YarraBUG-list] bikefun now the weather's colder

[Nicholas Dow]

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

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Pub Bug - Friday 16th April
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6:00PM Mountain Goat Brewery Cnr North St & Clarke & St Richmond

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Woodend to Broadmeadows - Sunday 18th April
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Distance: 68km. Path: Predominantly quiet rural roads
Option 1: Meet:Southern Cross Railway Station, Spencer Street Bendigo 
train (via Woodend) departs at 10:35am 
Option 2: Meet:Sunbury Railway Station Bendigo train (via Woodend) departs 
at 11:08am
Option 3: Meet:Woodend Railway Station 11:30am departure for ride
Route:Ride from Woodend Railway Station through Macedon and Riddell’s 
Creek to Clarkfield (32km). Stop for lunch at the Clarkefield pub 
(approximately 1pm). From Clarkefield ride to Broadmeadows via Wildwood 
Road and Somerton Road (32km)
Organiser: Hume Bug  humecitybug at gmail.com 

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Board (games) ride II - Wednesday 21st April
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6:00PM under the clocks at Flinders St Station, ride to Mycube Cafe in 
Lygon st for a night of board games.  They have over 100 games to choose 
from and large upstairs lounge to play the games.  Packages are around 
$20- $28 that include the games, dinner and non alcoholic drinks.  Please 
call me beforehand so I can confirm numbers with them,
organiser (jellyware) 0411 437 137
http://www.menufeast.com.au/info/23855/mycube-cafe/carlton/

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Critical Mass - Friday 30th April
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5:30PM - State Library.  or 4:30PM Tottenham:
Bikezilla needs YOU for April Critical Mass in Melbourne.
You are invited to help power Bikezilla; a seven-seater bike that is great 
fun to ride and gets a great reaction on Critical Mass. It’s BIG! So we 
need YOU !
We need up to 6 riders to meeting Bikezilla in Tottenham: 4:30pm, Friday 
April 30.
Bikezilla will need to be returned to Tottenham after CM.
Here is the general plan: 
1) Train / bike to the bikezilla warehouse in Tottenham
2) Leave bikes in / near the warehouse
3) Ride bikezilla to State Library by 6pm
4) Ride bikezilla on CM (swap on and off with friends if you like)
5) Enjoy a pub meal or similar with other CMers
6) Return Bikezilla to Tottenham
7) Collect own bikes from warehouse
Contact Geoff on 0418 864 398 or by email by April 21 for more 
information.

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Warburton bicycle festival - Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd May
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http://www.warburtoncyclefest.com.au/

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REGULAR EVENTS:

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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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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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