Rides and events from 5th March 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: Fri, 06 Mar 2015
Time: 5:30 pm
Finish: 6:30 pm
Meeting place: 1 Sydney Rd Brunswick
Ride to honour Alberto Paulon, killed riding in Sydney Rd Brunswick last Friday. Organised by Cycle.org.
https://www.facebook.com/events/866007893458139
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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 Mullum Mullum (almost…)
Join us to explore a new trail from Croydon following the Mullum Mullum creek to the Main Yarra Trail and then up the Diamond Ck Trail to Eltham. Ride is estimated to be 28km on good trails that should suit all but crabon frame racers.
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…
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/copy-of-full-mullum-mullum#
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Start: Sun, 08 Mar 2015
Time: 12:00 pm
Finish: 3:00 pm
Meeting place: Corner Wellington St and Alexandra Parade
Please contact info@asbareasyoudare.com if you would like to assist.
UPDATED – Ride route here
Riders guide and printable map
2015 Ride poster
We also have a great local pub – theFox on-board with open arms (sorry not open bar) for our meeting/starting point.
Please do not contact the pub for ride information (as they don’t know)
Riders to do
- Bike, Shoes
- Bike pump, spare tube, lock. Please don’t be stranded. Let us know if you have any issue.
- Bag to carry your clothes when you disrobe. (Ride ending away from start point)
- Body paint / costume (to share) – local art supplies sell these.
- Art gear – Brushes, sponges, pots, water to share.
- Posters/ flyers and banners. Make the days special.
- Camera/ Phone. Bike camera or point&shoot to remember the day.
- Gold coin (small note) donation for organisers.
- Whistles, bells, noisemakers.
http://www.asbareasyoudare.com/2015
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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: Fri, 08 May 2015
Time: 8:00 am
Finish: Sun, 10 May 2015 8:00 pm
Meeting place: Southern Cross Station
A two night self contained regional tour to take in the Eta Aquarids 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 April.
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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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- Banyule Bug: home.vicnet.net.au/~banylbug/rides.html
- Darebin Bug: www.darebinbug.org.au/rides.html
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