Rides and events from 2nd February 2015
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: Wed, 04 Feb 2015
Time: 7:00 pm
Finish: 11:00 pm
Meeting place: Seaford Railway Station
Summer is when we reprise many of our favourite coastal rides. This ride can be long or short – up to you. We start at Seaford Railway station (join the 6:06 Frankston Train at Flinders Street or meet us at Seaford). We follow the mainly off-road parkland route up to Mordialloc, and being summer will see the Seaford Wetlands in daylight. Mordialloc Station is a bail-out point if you want a short ride and an early night, otherwise continue with us along the beach paths. Another train station is passed at Brighton Beach, or else continue along the bay, then up Fitzroy St, Albert Park Lake and into the City from there.
Leader: Dan 0421 677 416
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Start: Sat, 14 Feb 2015
Time: 8:00 pm
Finish: 12:00 am
Meeting place: The Angel Sculpture, Birrarung Marr Batman Ave, Melbourne,
#BIKERAVEMELBOURNE
The most fun you can have on two wheels! Bike Rave weaves through the streets of the city pumping out tunes from loud, bass heavy 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 2015, there are a few things that you need to do to make this rave awesome.
THE MUSIC:
We have curated a 5 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.
Mix download coming soon! Check back for updates.
Need sound for your bike? Get a basket and some computer speakers, or head to Jaycar, JB-HIFI, etc up 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 8:00pm at Birrarung Marr (The Angel) and launching at 9:00pm sharp. We’ve planned a few stops along the way to do some dancing and find / lose your friends:
More route info coming soon!
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 7:30pm to let people know if the ride is cancelled.
PHOTOS VIDEOS TWEETS:
#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/
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!
Bike ravers around the world unite!
https://www.facebook.com/events/346290958912497/
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Start: Sun, 22 Feb 2015
Time: 8:30 am
Finish: 8:30 am
Meeting place: St Kilda Pier
We’re riding from St Kilda to Gunyah, to visit Karen Sutherland’s amazing garden at Edible Eden Design as part of Open Gardens Australia. See 200 edible plants: vegies, vines, citrus, fruit, nuts and Australian bush foods. Aquaponics, rooftop garden, bees & chickens. Talks at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. Information here: http://www.opengarden.org.au/events/vic_events.html#vic-fruits
Meet at St Kilda Pier for an 8.30am start.
It’s a 20km ride there (40km return) to Pascoe Vale, almost exclusively on bike paths and via Royal Park. Lots of bail out points. Entry fee to the garden is $8. BYO lunch.
Book the ride through http://www.trybooking.com/GQKF
CONTACT DETAILS: Ride leader – Liz Smith (via emailing: portphillipbug@gmail.com)
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Start: Mon, 23 Feb 2015
Time: 7:30 pm
Finish: 10:30 pm
Meeting place:
TRANSITIONS FILM FESTIVAL – WITHIN REACH (OUTDOOR SCREENING + PROJECTOR BIKE RIDE)
Monday, February 23, 2015
19:30 22:30
FREE outdoor screening of Within Reach: Journey to Find Sustainable Community, an adventure tale about a couple who traverse the USA on a pedal powered search for a better way to live. The film is presented in partnership with The Projector Bike and also includes a pre screening bike tour of the city which stops at designated sites to screen a series of sustainability shorts. Grab your two wheeler and join the fun! Ride starts: 7.30pm | Screening starts: 8.30pm
View Trailer
Presented by Treadlie
http://www.projectorbike.com.au/calendar/2015/1/23/transitions-film-festival-screening
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Start: Fri, 06 Mar 2015
Time: 7:45 pm
Finish: 11:30 pm
Meeting place: Croydon Railway Station
Full Moon Ride – On the Full Mullim Mullim (almost…)
Join us to explore a new trail from Croydon following the Mullim Mullim creek to the Yarra and then up the Diamond Ck to Eltham.
Catch the 6:49 Lilydale train from Flinders Street or meet us 7:45 at Croydon.
Ride ends at Eltham Station in time to catch the last train to the city at 11:39pm.
Bring drinks, nibbles and good conversation to share. Note there will be no opportunity to shop on the way so come prepared.
Contact 0417145375 on the day if you’re running late…
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Start: Sun, 19 Apr 2015
Time: 8:00 am
Finish: 3:00 pm
Meeting place: Eastern Gardens, East Geelong
The all NEW Ride the Bellarine takes participants around the spectacular Bellarine Peninsula.
Two great courses of 60km and 105km take participants from the starting point at Eastern Gardens in East Geelong, circling the peninsula, passing through the towns of Drysdale, Portarlington, St Leanoards, Queenscliff, Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads, Armstrong Creek and returning through Geelong to Eastern Gardens.
The event aims to raise money for Rotary’s world wide effort to End Polio Now.
http://www.ridethebellarine.com/
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Start: Sun, 17 May 2015
Time: 8:00 am
Finish: 3:00 pm
Meeting place: Wandong Memorial Stadium, Victoria
In this mass participation event you can either ride or race, its up to you. The course follows through the scenic Mt Disappointment state forest over 90kms / 65kms / 30kms with plenty of undulating and ever changing road terrain. There is NO single track, but that’s not why you’re here. Its an event for the masses. Never been off road before, want something more exciting than a road race or do you just want to enjoy a fully supported ride with friends and family. The Dirty Gran Fondo is all of the above.
Entry is according to the bike you choose to ride. Choose either Mountain Bike, Cyclo Cross or Mongrel (anything else). Choose your ride and join us a the Dirty Gran Fondo.
Entry prices vary from $70 to $115
http://www.bighillevents.com.au/dirty_grand_fondo/home.html
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Start: Sun, 28 Jun 2015
Time: 9:00 am
Finish: 5:00 pm
Meeting place: To be confirmed
It’s a scavenger hunt on wheels of sorts, themed on the greatest single day race of them all – Paris Roubaix.
Pronounced ROO-BAY, the Melburn version arms riders with a map, musette and a pen with a challenge of finding cobbled sectors from the East to West, discovering a part of the city rarely seen. Unplanned stops for coffee, stopping to take photos and getting lost are all part of the journey.
There are no prizes for athletic merit as THIS IS NOT A RACE. Prizes for creative expression and pure luck are up for grabs.
http://fyxo.co/melburn-roobaix/
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Start: Fri, 07 Aug 2015
Time: 8:00 am
Finish: Sun, 09 Aug 2015 6:00 pm
Meeting place: Southern Cross Station
A two night self contained regional tour to take in the Perseids meteor shower
About 90k over three days on quiet roads. Route plan available at: www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/BikeFun-MeteorRide
Limited to 10 people. More details in June.
Check back at Bike Fun for updates.
- Banyule Bug: home.vicnet.net.au/~banylbug/rides.html
- Darebin Bug: www.darebinbug.org.au/rides.html
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