Full Moon in the North

Your Bike Fun Newsletter

Rides and events from 19th April 2016
Read it online at http://www.bikefun.org/?bf_newsletter=full-moon-in-the-north
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/

Full Moon Ride
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Start: Fri, 22 Apr 2016
Time: 7:15 pm
Finish: 11:00 pm
Meeting place: Craigieburn Railway Station

Details

Full moon is on a Friday this month so we will ride from Craigieburn to the City, about 45km via the Merri Creek Path.

Catch the 6:27PM Craigieburn train from Flinders Street (probably platform 5), our end of the train will be towards Elizabeth St.

From Craigieburn Railway Station head north to pick up freeway path towards the City, then Ring Road to Merri Creek trail.  Last time we tried this a small group got frozen, but it’s a nice ride in reasonable weather.

There won’t be anywhere to buy food & drink, so stock up during the day and we’ll have a picnic along the way.

More information

http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/copy-of-craigieburn-full-moon-ride-bfm
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Fawkner Cemetery Discovery Tour
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Start: Sun, 24 Apr 2016
Time: 11:15 am
Finish: 2:45 pm
Meeting place: Mortuary Train Carriage – Fawkner Memorial Gardens

Details

Cemeteries play an important role in the history, culture and even social life of the local community.  Not only are they the last resting place of loved ones, but they are a timeless custodian of our history and our ancestors – filled with the colourful, moving, important and personal stories of those buried there.

Join us on an hour long discovery tour of Fawkner Memorial Park by bike as part of The Great Cemetery Open Day! We’ll discover how Fawkner fits in to the history and development of Melbourne,  from its beginnings inspired by the ideal Victorian Railway Cemetery to a modern, and multi-cultural, memorial park, how it has grown and changed to reflect the changes amongst the population living around it, and the changes in their attitudes to death. All while pedalling through peaceful, bike-friendly gardens!

BOOK YOUR TICKET HERE

This ride is suitable for beginner riders with basic bike riding skills and will involve riding on quiet sealed roads and gravel paths in a low-traffic environment.

More information

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Ballarat Autumn Day (BAD) Ride
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Start: Sun, 01 May 2016
Time: 8:30 am
Finish: 4:30 pm
Meeting place: Pleasant Street Primary School, corner of Mair and Pleasant Streets,Ballarat

Details
The intention of the Ballarat Autumn Day (BAD) Ride is to encourage people to challenge themselves and their families to ride longer distances in a friendly and supportive event over quiet country roads.
 The BAD Ride has now been running for twenty-seven years and has become an iconic event in Ballarat. The routes are well sign-posted and there are helpful marshals stationed on all major intersections.
Participants can book online via www.badrideballarat.com.au
More information

http://www.badrideballarat.com.au
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Ride to Warrandyte
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Start: Sun, 01 May 2016
Time: 9:00 am
Finish: 4:00 pm
Meeting place: Alphington station carpark

Details

From Alphington we  cycle along the   Darebin trail, to Greensborough ,Warrandyte, Park Orchards then join the Koonung trail

MAP : Tap/Click here for Warrandyte Route map

Distance : 68km & it’s hilly

Speed : 20-22kph

Suit: Any bike  Intermediate  or above

Cancellation: Pouring rain, thunderstorms

what to Bring: Tubes, Tools, Pump, Lock, Water, Money Myki, etc please make sure your bike is in good working order. Bring something to eat.

You ride at your own risk

Contact: 0410309264

 

More information

http://www.cyclingfreedom.net
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Projector Bike Friday Night Ride
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Start: Fri, 06 May 2016
Time: 7:30 pm
Finish: 9:30 pm
Meeting place: Testing Grounds, 1 City Road, Southbank 3006

Details

Come on down for this hip happening exhibition of wonderful short films and adventure! Please note this is not the last Friday of the month, but the 1st Friday! We are busy on the 29th April…

Projector Bike leaves Testing Grounds and takes a ride through the Melbourne CBD searching for secret screening locations, and comfy surfaces to perch upon, whilst we gorge on fun and fresh short films!

Showing award-winning short films with a fresh playlist every week, join us as we meander through Melbourne on a unique once off magical mystery tour.

Bring your bike and meet at Testing Grounds or catch up with us via Twitter updates.  This is a free event for all-ages.

More information

http://www.projectorbike.com.au/calendar/2016/3/23/friday-nigth
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Melburn Roobaix
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Start: Sun, 26 Jun 2016
Time: 9:30 am
Finish: 5:00 pm
Meeting place: Secret! Register to find out

Details

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.

Melburn Roobaix is the one day of the year to assemble your friends for an all-day adventure from the south to the north, with some east and west covered along the way. With a musette containing your map, pen and list of tasks it’s up to you how you make your way from one to the other.

More information

http://melburnroobaix.co/about-melburn-roobaix/
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Other Places to Find Rides:
  • Banyule Bug: www.banyulebug.org.au
  • Darebin Bug: www.darebinbug.org.au/rides.html
  • Moonee Valley BUG: Every Tuesday Night: Join the Tuesday night regulars for the “Cappuccino run” from 6.15pm. Meet at the Afton St Footbridge. More details by calling Laura, AH 9337 9839
  • 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
YarraBUG Radio — Every Monday on 3CR

Broadcasting every Monday at 10-10.30am on 3CR Community Radio 855am www.yarrabug.org/radio
Have an idea, want to be interviewed or have program feedback? We welcome your contribution, after all YarraBUG Radio is here for you to help you make your cycling safe, fun and infectious for others. YarraBUG Radio – streaming live on the web at: www.3cr.org.au/3CR_streaming

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