Rides and events from 9th February 2016
Here is your list of Bike Fun events and more. Love to see you on a ride soon! Bike Fun rides mostly go at a social pace, Some rides are off-road recreational, some are on-road mini-masses. Food and moderate alcohol consumption are often featured. We also list rides organised by others, usually with a link to their website.
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Please tell us about rides and events via this form: http://www.bikefun.org/list-your-event/
Start: Thu, 11 Feb 2016
Time: 12:00 pm
Finish: 1:30 pm
Meeting place: Federation Square – Cr Swanston & Flinders
Suits Bicycle Ride Tickets, Thu, Feb 11, 2016 at 12:00 PM
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/suits-bicycle-ride-tickets-21078250615
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Start: Fri, 12 Feb 2016
Time: 2:00 pm
Finish: Sun, 14 Feb 2016 5:00 pm
Meeting place: Birrarung Marr
Nestled within the Sustainable Living Festival ‘Big Weekend’, the Treadlie Bike Hub is returning in 2016 with everything you need to fuel a life on two wheels.
Stallholders are hand selected from bike distributors, retailers, craftspeople, wholesalers, collectors and enthusiasts and will be bringing bikes, accessories, fashion, experiences and more. The Treadlie Bike Hub features something for every kind of rider and stands will include Dyson Bikes, East Gippsland Rides, Allegro, St Kilda Cycles, Shimano, NE Tourism, The Squeaky Wheel and many more!
http://treadlie.com.au/treadlie-bike-hub-feb-2016/
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Start: Fri, 12 Feb 2016
Time: 6:00 pm
Finish: 8:00 pm
Meeting place: The Library at the Dock 107 Victoria Harbour Promenade Docklands, VIC 3008
Have you wanted to start bicycling to work but can’t quite put it together? Do you find the idea of carrying extra clothes and showering at work daunting? Interested in wearing something more flattering on the bicycle to the office? Come along for an interactive chat with Sarah Imm of veloaporter.com. You’ll be able to try out some different bicycles including e-bikes, cargos and dutch-style bikes. Learn how to “lift off” in a skirt and heels. Discover how to sweat less on a bicycle. See some stylish clothing options for women and men that work at the office and on the bicycle. There will be lucky door prizes and a Dutch-auction for a Gazelle City Zen. Part of the Sustainable Living Festival 2016
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-bicycle-with-style-tickets-20549527189
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Start: Fri, 12 Feb 2016
Time: 6:30 pm
Finish: 11:00 pm
Meeting place: Port Phillip EcoCentre 55A Blessington Street St Kilda, VIC
Gasworks Backyard Cinema in partnership with the Port Philip BUG are hosting a bike ride followed by a special screening of the feature length documentary INSPIRED TO RIDE.
On June 7, 2014, forty-five cyclists, both professional and non-professional riders, from around the world set out on the inaugural Trans Am Bike Race, following the famed TransAmerica Trail. Their mission; cover 4,233 miles in one enormous stage race, traversing through ten states in a transcontinental adventure of epic proportions. INSPIRED TO RIDE follows the journey of a handful of these cyclists. They will endure agonizing climbs in the Rockies, driving winds in the Great Plains and sawtooth switchbacks in the Appalachians all for a pat on the back, bragging rights and a cold beer when its all over. Ultimately, this is a story of the human spirit of these men and women making history and inspired to ride in the ride of a lifetime. The audience experience their journey amidst the jaw-dropping beauty along the TransAmerica Trail with its varied landscapes, intriguing locals and found stories, which dot this path of discovery.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1001246206583538/
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Start: Sat, 13 Feb 2016
Time: 1:00 pm
Finish: 5:00 pm
Meeting place: Abbotsford Convent, Abbotsford 3067
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shopping-for-style-bicycle-ride-tickets-21249235034
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Start: Sat, 13 Feb 2016
Time: 6:00 pm
Finish: Sun, 14 Feb 2016 12:00 am
Meeting place: The Angel Sculpture, Birrarung Marr, Melbourne, Australia
The most fun you can have on two wheels! Bike Rave weaves through the streets of the city pumping out tunes from sound bikes. If you came last year, you know what we are talking about, if you’ve never been before…you are in for a treat.
Welcome to the Bike Rave 2016, there are a few things that you need to do to make this rave awesome.
THE MUSIC:
We have curated a 4 hour mix from some very talented producers for this Bike Rave. The mix is full of pumping party tunes to keep you dancing all night long.
Check back soon to download the mix!
Need sound for your bike? Get a basket and some computer speakers, or head to Jaycar, JB-HIFI, etc to setup a self contained set. There are some great solutions from $15, and some pretty impressive creations. Just remember to charge those batteries.
BRIGHT LIGHTS:
Nothing makes a rave better than the input of the people. So this is one time that I recommend dressing up full fluoro whilst riding your bike.
Think bright lights, reflective jackets, crazy hair, glow sticks, EL wire, or anything else that flashes and blinks. This isn’t just about making sure that you look awesome, make sure your bike is pimped out also.
Everyone knows somewhere that sells this kind of stuff, so if you find someplace cool, let us know.
THE ROUTE:
We’ll be gathering at 6:00pm at Birrarung Marr (The Angel) and launching at 7:00pm sharp. We’ve planned a few stops along the way to do some dancing and find / lose your friends:
Check back soon for the route!
THE WEATHER:
If its nice out, we ride. If it’s cloudy, we ride. If its raining a little, we might ride. If it’s pouring, we don’t ride. Our speakers will get messed up. If you aren’t sure, show up anyways. Someone will be there from 5:30pm to let people know if the ride is cancelled.
#BIKERAVEMELBOURNE
BikeRave was founded in Vancouver but is shared around the world. When an image is uploaded to instagram with #bikeravemelbourne you will see it here!
https://tagboard.com/bikeravemelbourne
IMPORTANT!
We are not responsible for your safety; YOU ARE!
We have done our best to ensure that the route is well lit and safe, but it does involve a little riding on the road and in the dark and past people. We should attempt to obey all traffic laws. If we get split up, we can rejoin at one of the several stopping points along the ride, so please stop at red lights and stop signs.
EVERYTHING ELSE
If you would like to get involved with you can send us a message here on the facebook, and we will get back to you as soon as we can. If you have a serious sound bike, get in touch, we will spread you out along the ride. If you want to take photos or film the event, come along!
http://allevents.in/melbourne/bike-rave-2016/1683826831831253#
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Start: Sun, 14 Feb 2016
Time: 4:00 pm
Finish: 5:00 pm
Meeting place: The Shed, Sustainable Living Festival, Birrarung Marr
A forum at the Sustainable Living Festival on Sunday February 14th will launch BikeSpot, a unique bike safety project. Intended to uncover where Melbournians feel least safe while riding, the BikeSpot project will be officially launched at the forum RIDING IN MELBOURNE: PERCEIVED FEAR OR REAL RISK- Is our fear of riding holding us back?
A panel of expert speakers including Pip Carroll, Founder and Director of The Squeaky Wheel, Jane Waldock, Manager Sustainability & Strategic Transport, City of Yarra and Alexander Sheko, Consultant, GTA Consultants will examine perceived risk, how it affects people’s decision to ride and how this plays out in Melbourne.
Melbourne is still striving to become a world-class cycling city. Is fear of riding holding it back or is it genuinely unsafe on the roads? The panel discussion will be followed with the opportunity for questions from the audience.
Forum – RIDING IN MELBOURNE: PERCEIVED FEAR OR REAL RISK- Is our fear of riding holding us back?
Sunday February 14th 4pm at the Sustainable Living Festival, The Shed, Birrarung Marr, Melbourne, 3000
http://www.slf.org.au/event/bikespot/
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Start: Sun, 28 Feb 2016
Time: 12:00 am
Finish: 12:00 am
Meeting place: TBA
Last ride!
Pending other issues, the 2016 MELBOURNE WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDEwill ride again this year.
As it’s a leap year, we see it as the perfect time to ‘jump off’.
This ride will be LAST RIDE in Melbourne (unless someone gives us tons of cash).
http://www.asbareasyoudare.com/?page_id=1165
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- Banyule Bug: www.banyulebug.org.au
- Darebin Bug: www.darebinbug.org.au/rides.html
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