Rides and events from 28th July 2023
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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Start: Fri, 28 Jul 2023
Time: 6:00 pm
Finish: 8:00 pm
Meeting place: State Library
Starting at State Library, 5:30 for 6PM start.
Starting a bit later to give you a chance to get into town.
No destination planned, but bound to end up somewhere we can have a drink or a meal afterwards.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/CriticalMassMelbourne/events
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Start: Sat, 29 Jul 2023
Time: 1:30 pm
Finish: 3:30 pm
Meeting place: Grainger Café 49A Grange Rd, Caulfield East
Starting at Grainger Café 49A Grange Rd, Caulfield East 1.30pm – or for a coffee and something to eat earlier from 12.30
2 hours 15kms mostly flat and on trails and quiet streets with time to admire and discuss trees and bicycle routes
An easy ride of Glen Eira‘s oldest and most significant indigenous and habitat trees (some 390yo+) including along the Djerring Trail, Malvern Urban Forest for inspiration and past Murrumbeena and Carnegie gardens to Packer Park and Lord Reserve, via back streets.
It’s fantastic that there are now 200 trees protected in Glen Eira‘s tree register. The Council website has a map of the trees so you can plan a walk or ride to see some of them. pls RSVP Catherine 0412 119 807
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Start: Wed, 16 Aug 2023
Time: 6:15 pm
Finish: 9:00 pm
Meeting place: Village Cinemas Rivoli, Hawthorn East
This year’s collection of the world’s best cycling short movies.
Our stellar 2023 collection is absolutely geared to inspire, with a breathtaking range of short cycling films that celebrate the fun, adventure, and inspiration that cycling enables, whatever your ride is; it has 10 films and plays for just over 2.5 hours.
ATTENDEE COMMENTS:-
- “The most inspiring set of short films you’re ever likely to see!”
- “Anyone into bikes will love these events… they are always brilliant – 11/10!!”
- “The BBFN is always a wonderful, eclectic, wacky mix of films and I love it!”
Our attached Summary details the array of inspiring tales/ films that is being showcased.
Every ticket purchased to attend a screening of The Big Bike Film Night Australia goes in the draw to WIN A TRIP TO NEW ZEALAND for you and a mate, including return flights for two, a self-guided tour of the wonderful West Coast Wilderness Trail Great Ride, thanks to our prize sponsors Ngā Haerenga Great Rides of New Zealand, Kiwi Journeys, and Great Journeys New Zealand.
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1046954
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Start: Sat, 02 Sep 2023
Time: 9:00 am
Finish: 1:00 pm
Meeting place: Elwood Primary School, Scott Street, Elwood
Want to try out a cargo bike? Already use one and want to talk to other parents about it? PPBUG will be partnering with Lug & Carrie to have a come-and-try-it stall at the Elwood community market.
https://www.elwoodmarket.com.au/
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Start: Sun, 08 Oct 2023
Time: 5:50 am
Finish: 5:50 am
Meeting place: Albert Park Lake, Aughtie Drive, Albert Park
Australia’s biggest bike ride, United Energy Around the Bay, on Sunday 8 October will be a game-changer for riders of all ages and cycling levels from the Family Ride to the iconic 220km classic and the exclusive 300km club.
The 2023 ride will be safer and feature more entertainment at the Albert Park start/finish line.
Riders taking part in ‘The Classic’ 220km route and the challenging 300km option will enjoy a closed lane of the Princes Freeway to Geelong in a tremendous boost for rider safety and enjoyment. Freeway speeds will also be limited during the event.
Those taking part in the Family Ride will also enjoy more peaceful pedalling, with fully closed roads around Albert Park Lake to offer riders of all abilities a separated route for traffic-free family fun.
Since its inception in 1993, Around the Bay has been run by Bicycle Network and become a rite of passage for seasoned cyclists, colleagues, families and friends. Over 10,000 bike riders are expected to take part in what is Australia’s biggest and best one day cycling event.
The event’s official charity partner for 2023 is Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision. The organisation, founded in honour of Maddie Riewoldt, who was just 26 years old when she tragically died from a Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome, funds vital research to accelerate diagnosis and treatment, while supporting patients and their families with counselling, education and resources.
The available rides are Family Ride, 50km, 100km, 135km (Geelong start), 200km, the classic 220km loop and 300km ride distances, with free entry available for children under 15 for the Family and 50km rides.
http://www.aroundthebay.com.au
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- Moreland Bug: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=morelandbug@gmail.com&ctz=Australia/Sydney
- Banyule Bug: http://www.banyulebug.org.au/rides.html
- Darebin Bug: https://darebinbug.org.au/wp/rides/
- Moonee Valley BUG: Friday Bike Rides: The Cross Keys Cruisers meet at Cross Keys Hotel car park in Essendon at 9am every Friday; the destination is decided on Friday mornings. The majority of riders are 50+ years old and male but anyone can join in.
For further details please contact Martin 9370 1523 or Rodney 9374 2029
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