On the last ‘official’ day of winter Steve & Chris talk about:
- A recap of the new City of Yarra Bicycle Plan,
- News about another Victoria Police 3 day blitz on riders in Melbourne’s CBD,
- Interview with Kathy Brunning, Mums (& Dads) on Bikes rides organiser
And plenty of news and rides to plan your cycling week!
News & Events
Next Mums (& Dads) on Bikes ride: Sunday 6 September, Father’s Day, to CERES Environment Park, East Brunswick along Merri Creek Trail. What better idea than a bike ride on Father’s Day? Bring the kids and your family for an easy ride along the Merri Creek Trail to CERES Environment Park in East Brunswick. There’s lots to see and do there, and the organic café is fabulous and will provide a wonderful father’s day meal or snack for the dads who come along. Feel free to invite others who haven’t been on a bike for a while. Meet 10am at Jika Jika Community Centre, Plant Street, Northcote, Contact Kathy on 9489 4275 or 0410 667 634 or kbrunning[AT]bigpond.com.
Melbourne company wins 2009 EuroBike Award: Australian Designed Fibre Optic Bike Light wins EuroBike Award 2009 Melbourne based product development company A.L.L Innovations Pty Ltd (Applied Linear Light) has been awarded the highly competitive Eurobike Award 09′ for its unique, highly innovative fibre optic bicycle tail light known as Fibre FlareTM. For more on Fibre FlareTM see: www.fibreflare.com
Bikefun Brunswick Op-Shop ride – Saturday, 5 September 2009: Find a fun outfit, or maybe a bargain. We’ll stop for lunch on Sydney Road. Time: 9:00am – 3pm. Phone: Simon 0411 877 503, email: bikenerd[AT]gmail.com. Meet at Jewel Station at 9 am and then ride around the op-shops of Brunswick and Coburg in search of a bargain or something silly. We start early so we can take in a few of the smaller op-shops that close at midday. Don’t forget to bring panniers to take home your treasure.
Fight like Hell! 2 vs 2 Melbournament – 5th September 2009: From Melbourne Bike Polo: In view of keeping our polo skills sharp, and honing our organisational skills for the upcoming Aussie Nats, we announce the FIGHT LIKE HELL! 2 VS 2 Melbournament! Saturday, September 5, 2009 – Princes Hill Secondary College – Cnr Paterson St and Arnold St – North Carlton / Princes Hill, Melbourne, Victoria, 3054. $5 individual entry – Cash Prizes – All skill levels and bikes welcome.
Gran Prix MTB Beginners Social Ride – Sunday 6th September: The plan is to head up to the You Yang’s for a few hours of beginner riding and instruction. An intermediate level of fitness is required, as we will be riding for at least two hours. If you have never ridden the XC trails out at the You Yang’s, then this is your perfect opportunity to give them a go. Bring some food for lunch and snacks for riding. Where: You Yang’s State Park. Rangers Car park off Branch Rd. You Yang’s is located approx 60mins, along the Geelong Freeway, from the CBD. Meet here and then drive a bit further into the park, so don’t unpack everything at the rangers hut.
Time: 10:45am SHARP as we need to drive to the trail head from the meeting point. Bike: Fully serviced MTB and plenty of water to drink. Cost: Nothing, nada, zip, zilch, free!! What if it’s raining?? WE GET WET. If you are lost or need to speak to use give us a call on the shop Mobile Phone: 0488 906 366
Follow this link for more details:
http://www.granprixbicycles.com.au/about/Shoprides/
Ladies Who Leisure Bicycle Ride: A short and sweet leisurely ride for the ladies … Sunday 20th September 1pm at the Rotunda in the Edinburgh Gardens. The ride is less than 10km with a coffee stop & all bicycles are welcome! Contact Casey Moira for more details: musstuppence[AT]gmail.com
