[YarraBUG-list] let's have significant amounts of bikefun

[Nicholas Dow]

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

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Tour de Panton Hill Wineries - Monday 26th April
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Come and join the BFM irregulars on a trip through the Wineries of 
Nillumbik (well some of them anyway).  These small wineries are much 
overlooked but well worth the visit.
Catch the 9:55am train from Flinders St (platform 1) to be at Eltham at 
10.37am, finishing at Hurstbridge about 4:30pm 
What to bring: your bike, your tastebuds and your weather-appropriate 
clothing.
Organiser Leens. (NB organisers will be joining the train later so don't 
be afraid to get on at Flinders St alone - get in the last car of the 
train).

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Dinner ride - Lentil as Anything (St Kilda) - Wednesday 28th April
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6pm State Library (Swanston/Latrobe Streets) Join Stevie for his annual 
birthday ride to this vegetarian favourite.

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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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Diamond Creek Waterwatch Ride: Sunday 2nd May, 
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10am-1pm Edendale Farm, Gastons Road, Eltham (MELWAY 22 A1)
Join Waterwatch for a 12km bike ride along the Diamond Creek, with stops 
along the way to test the water and learn about environmental issues 
affecting the creek.
Bookings: Georgia Ramsey, Environment and Strategic Planning, on 9433 
3210:

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Pub Bug - Friday 21st May
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6:00PM Mountain Goat Brewery Cnr North St & Clarke & St Richmond

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Full Moon Ride - Monday 26th July
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7:30pm Laverton Station (Werribee line)
Catch the 6:45 pm from Flinders Street Station Platforms 4&5 (western end 
- last carriage) 
Ride by the light of the full moon along the western shore of Port Phillip 
Bay back to the city (~30km). Great coastal scenery & a fun ride. Mainly 
bike paths with a little on-road. 
Bring food, drink and good conversation to share for a picnic on the way 
:) 
Also bring a warm jacket as sometimes the evening sea breeze can be a 
little too cool for school. Organiser: X-rider 0417145375

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Winter solstice ride and party.  Monday 21st June
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Save the date in your diaries, we will be riding from the city to a secret 
location for a party around a bonfire.

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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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