[YarraBUG-list] end of summer bikefun

Nicholas Dow nik at cbdweb.net
Fri Feb 26 00:03:40 AEDT 2010 

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

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Critical Mass - Friday 26th February
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5:30PM - State Library, Swanston St, City. Ride together in safety. 
Optional party after the event see below:

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Cross Campus Enviro Network - after Critical Mass
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'Creative Dissent: WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE'
An evening of bikes, poetry, music & mischief:  indoor fixie racing, 
poetry slam, open mic...
Fundraiser: $5 o.n.o on the door, food & drink inside!
Mystery location!  Come straight from Critical Mass, or join us at 
Tooronga station for directions to the gig.
Latecomers collected - call 0437 428 422 to get picked up.
See the Facebook event:  www.tinyurl.com/wildthingsfb

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Craigieburn Festival Family Ride - Sunday February 28th
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10AM - Westmeadows Bakery to Craigieburn Festival at DS Aitken Reserve 
Path: Predominantly cycle paths, some residential roads; 17 km 
Organiser: HUME BUG at HumecityBUG at gmail.com.

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Reasonably Fast Ride - Thursday 4th March
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6:30pm Town Hall Hotel Errol St North Melbourne.  Ride at 7pm.
Organiser: Stevie

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Melbourne BUG ride - Sunday 14th March
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10.00 am - North Melbourne Railway Station
Need: Sunday rail ticket and coffee money
Route: train to Coburg and then ride via Coburg Lake and Merri Creek trail 
to CERES. Coffee and then return to North Melbourne via Merri Creek trail 
and Capital City trail.
Ride: is largely on offroad shared paths, with a little riding on quiet 
streets.
Distance:  20 km; Suitable: for families; Pace: slow.  Organiser: Helen.

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Pub Bug - Friday 19th March
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6:00PM Mountain Goat Brewery Cnr North St & Clarke & St Richmond

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World Naked Bike Ride - Sunday 21st March
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3pm Location TBA, check 
http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Melbourne.
Hello Lovely Melbourne Groovers and Shakers. The  Ride has been growing in 
popularity each year...we had 60 riders last year and it was the most 
ridiculous fun you could ever have on 2 wheels. For the Love of Mother 
Earth join our blissful protest. Hugs H

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Critical Mass - Friday 26th March
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5:30PM - State Library.

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Petty's Orchard Ride - Sunday 28th March
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9am for 9:30 departure - 17 Park Cres, Fairfield.  Bring some food to 
share, and space to stock up on goodies at the Orchard!  Questions: 
elvira.griffith at gmail.com/0448992852
Join us on a ride along the Yarra Trail to the Apple tasting festival at 
Petty's Orchard in Templestowe.  Glide past billabongs, wetlands, areas of 
revegetation and regeneration by our beloved Yarra River.  Arrive at an 
organic fruit orchard, and pick your favourite apple out of more than 200 
varieties!
Speakers: David Holmgren, permaculture founder and teacher; Vasili 
Kandiadis of gardening fame; Susan McKinnon, bee expert.
Music, snake charming, picnic, orchard tours!
This is a gorgeous day out.  A long ride - 50km if you ride there and 
back, but there's the option of catching the train home from Eltham if 
you're tuckered out.  The ride is medium grade, with some great hills.

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Yarra Valley rides - Sunday 11th April
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Just Cycle Yarra Valley is a new recreational cycling event in the Yarra 
Valley.  45km and 120km courses and offers live music and entertainment
for all at Rochford Wines. Just Cycle Yarra Valley will raise awareness 
and funds for Jesuit Social Services.
To find out more or register for the event, please visit 
www.justcycle.com.au<http://www.justcycle.com.au>.

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REGULAR EVENTS:

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Bike Polo!
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Playing in North Carlton during January, Sundays and Tuesdays (until dark)
Check back at http://www.bikepolo.com.au/

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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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