Bikefun Melbourne - Events
Fun bike rides, friendly people
Some rides are organised by other groups, you should get more information from their website where this is indicated.
Critical Mass
Friday 24/2/2012, 06:00pm State Library, Swanston Street, Melbourne Finish: 10:00pm5:30PM - State Library.
Come for a pleasant ride in a big group, and socialise afterwards at the pub.
Get Pushy
Wednesday 29/2/2012, 12:45pm Gordon Reserve Finish: 01:30pmGreens MP Greg Barber has introduced a bill to increase
the penalty for drivers opening car doors on cyclists to the same
as running a red light. This is a good first step to raise awareness.
But we want more.
Ride your bike to Gordon Reserve to support the car dooring bill
and call for:
1. More safe bike lanes
2. A culture of respect on the road
Gordon Reserve is the small grass triangle on Spring Street just south of Parliament House, near the corner of Little Collins Street.
Organised by the Melbourne Bicycle Users Group - campaigning for better cycling conditions in the City of Melbourne.
Twitter: @bikemelbourne
Facebook: Melbourne BUG
getpushy4bikesafety.wordpress.com/
World Naked Bike Ride
Sunday 4/3/2012, 02:00PM Melbourne CBD Finish: 05:00PMAll you need to know about the 2012 Melbourne World Naked Bike Ride
Sunday March 4th 2012
Clothing is optional.
The dress code for the World Naked Bike Ride is “Bare As You Dare”!
YOU get to decide how naked you wish to be.
If that means completely naked, the decision is yours.
What to bring – your trusty Bicycle, Helmet and shoes.
Wear clothes that are easy to remove and put back on.
Bring body paints and makeup, banners and artwork.
Small Note donation to cover costs
Check back here or at
http://www.asbareasyoudare.com/
for updates.
www.asbareasyoudare.com/
Yarra Full Moon Ride
Thursday 8/3/2012, 7:30PM Eltham Railway Station Finish: 11:00PMEach month, Bike Fun Melbourne sets out to explore one of Melbourne’s bike paths and enjoy some bikey camaraderie under the light of the full moon. Train out to Eltham, pick up some snacks then we’ll ride back to the city along the Yarra Track, stopping along the way for a picnic. The pace is social, and the distance is managable at 25km. Bike lights will be required.
Meet at Eltham or join us on the 6:40PM train from Flinders St
www.melbournebikefest.com.au/satellite-events/index/article/68
Frocks on Bikes Bikefest Village Picnic Ride
Saturday 10/3/2012, 10:00AM Rotunda at Edinburgh Gardens Finish: 12:00PMCome and join our ready-made picnicking posse, bring old or meet new friends to play Village Green style games, urge each other on in the highly competitive cake baking competition, and lounge about on the lawn with a bevy of biking beauties.
Frocks on Bikes is first and foremost for women. Women of all shapes, sizes, ages and abilities are welcome. The wearing of frocks is encouraged. Dapper gentlemen invited by a lady friend are also very welcome.
https://www.facebook.com/bikefrocksmelb
Bikefest Village Picnic
Saturday 10/3/2012, 11:00AM Mercator Lawn, Abbotsford Convent, 1 St Heliers St, enter from gate 2 Finish: 05:00PMOptional goldcoin donation on entry
Pack a picnic and load up your trusty steed for the inaugural Bikefest Village Picnic. Presented as part of the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival Umbrella Program, the picnic invites vistors to share food and cultures on the lawns of the Abbotsford Convent, savouring the sweetness of life on two wheels.
Your bike will also get a treat, with a free professional advice and service workshop provided by Abbotsford Cycles, and why not upgrade your food carrying capacity and find the right cargobike for you with free testing available on the Convent grounds.
On top of that, the red & white crew of Roll Up Bicycle Valet parking will look after your pushy while you spoil yourself on the lawns.
Bring family, friends, your Picnic and -if possible- a plate to share!
www.melbournebikefest.com.au/calendar/bikefest/52
Cargo Bike Picnic
Saturday 10/3/2012, 11:00AM Bikefest Village Picnic, Abbotsford Convent Finish: 05:00PMJoin the Cargo Bike community at the Bikefest Village Picnic!
Find out how you can reduce your daily carbon footprint and reduce your dependency on your car. Meet Melbourne’s cargo bike suppliers and owners and test ride some practical bicycles. Please BYO picnic and helmet.
dutchcargobike.com.au
Culture Cycle Bike Bling
Sunday 11/3/2012, 10:00AM The Hub, 80 Harbour Esplanade, Docklands Finish: 1:00PMYou dress for your mood, why not dress your bike?
In this 3 hour crochet workshop you’ll learn the old craft of crochet and apply it to your bike, creating new products that reflect your personality and mood. We’ll be making a range of bicycle accessories, (based on your skill) including options such as bike scarves, seat covers, bike bags and bell covers. All products will include our very special highly reflective yarns ensuring that you won’t only be more stylish, you’ll be more visible!
All materials will be supplied. Just bring your bike!
Ticket Price: $59
And remember, cycling should be fun and stylish. Come and discover new pleasure in old things, both on and off the bike!
This workshop is presented by Culture Cycle and supported by Bicycle Networks Victoria, RMIT University and Cycle Style.
www.melbournebikefest.com.au/calendar/bikefest/79
Moomba Parade
Monday 12/3/2012, 08:00am Shrine to Alexandra Gardens, St Kilda Rd Finish: 1:00PMRunning since 1955, Moomba is an institution in this fair town, and this year, Melbourne Bikefest is working with the grand old dame of Melbourne festivals to incorporate a colourful contingent of bike riders into the iconic Labour Day Parade.
Come along and see a contingent of Melbourne Bike Share blue bike riders, harvest riders and the rest of the colour and excitement of the parade.
www.melbournebikefest.com.au/calendar/bikefest/57
Pushy Women
Wednesday 14/3/2012, 7:00PM Beckett Theatre, Malthouse, Sturt St, Southbank Finish: 9:30PMThey're smart, sharp, dirty, hot and hilarious and they're going to wrap you up in a warm blanket of stories about being women on wheels.
WARNING! May include town bikes, speed freaks, lycra lasses, dykes on bikes, pedal pushers, dinkers and BMX bandits.
Eight of Melbourne's most prominent writers, comedians, thinkers and performers present their take on being a pushy woman.
Featuring:
Noni Hazlehurst, Stella Young, Emilie Zoe Baker, Clementine Ford, Ethel Chop, Jess McGuire, Anna Krein, Nelly Thomas-Comedian, Hosted by Catherine Deveny
$35 Full Price
$25 Concession
www.melbournebikefest.com.au/calendar/bikefest/62
Bikefest Bike Runway
Thursday 15/3/2012, 6:00PM 1000 £ Bend 361 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne Finish: 9:00PMThe Bike Runway puts Melbourne’s world famous fashion offering on two wheels, with a dedicated runway show celebrating the art of fashionable riding. Featuring a mix of everyday city commuters and local designers, the Bike Runway invites bikes and riders of every shape, size, speed and vintage to demonstrate their bicycle style.
The event will incorporate a unique bike runway, allowing participants to ride the track and document and share their fashion offering via Instagram. Amazing pieces from some of Melbourne’s most innovative designers will also be up for grabs.
www.melbournebikefest.com.au/calendar/bikefest/53
2012 Northside Knowledge
Saturday 17/3/2012, 02:00PM Rotunda at Edinburgh Gardens Finish: 06:00PMThe Northside Knowledge returns!
Ride to destinations within in a 3km radius identified only by photo. Find the answer to the clues then finish 6pm at a hotel near St Georges Rd.
There'll be prizes for 1st 2nd & 3rd as well as novice, under 16, veteran, mixed and family teams. Three to four riders each team but remember you'll have to split any prize ;-)
Entry by gold coin donation (to cover costs, remainder to charity).
www.flickr.com/photos/32614668@N00/6840802839/sizes/l/in/photostream/
Bikefest BMX Jam
Saturday 17/3/2012, 8:00PM Riverslide Skate Park, Alexandra Gardens Finish: 10:00PMA BMX jam featuring some of Melbourne’s most skilled BMX riders, directed by two of Melbourne’s most renowned choreographers Antony Hamilton and Byron Perry. The project presents a concentrated slice of the life of the most flamboyant and irreverent sub-culture of bike enthusiasts, the BMX rider.
The first half of the show features simultaneously projected filmed sequences, tracking the journey of riders as they travel from different locations to Riverslide Skate Park.
These sequences will be timed to finish at the same moment, when the riders appear from different sides of the park to begin a choreographed performance of BMX skills. The filmed vision will switch to live action from the riders' bike mounted cameras, and the audience experiences the performance in first and third person perspective.
The Bikefest BMX Jam will take place at the Riverslide Skate Park, the home of Melbourne’s BMX community.
www.melbournebikefest.com.au/calendar/bikefest/54
Tastes of Rutherglen Fest – A tweedy w/end in the country
Saturday 19/5/2012, 08:00am Details to come! Finish: 08:00pmTastes of Rutherglen Festival – A tweedy weekend in the country
Saturday 19th + Sunday 20th May, 2012
The historic Victoria Hotel, Rutherglen invites us to spend the weekend in the country, enjoying the Annual Rutherglen Harvest Festival. The Harvest Picnic, a riverside ride to All Saints Winery and the gorgeous surrounds of this stunning wine region ensure this weekend away will be a delight! The promise of plenty of sherry at The Victoria Hotel’s dining room will make the travel north worthwhile. Limited places available. Details to come!
melbournetweedride.com/upcoming-events/
Melburn Roobaix
Sunday 24/6/2012, 11:00AM to be advised Finish: 4:00PMTimes above are made up pending accurate advice from organisers, so check later.
www.fyxomatosis.com/index.php/melburn-roobaix-mainmenu