Rides and events from 24th October 2022
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, 26 Oct 2022
Time: 7:00 pm
Finish: 8:30 pm
Meeting place: Zoom
What do our local State election candidates plan to do for walking, riding and public transport in Coburg, Pascoe Vale and West Brunswick?
Submit questions you want addressed at the link below and register for this free online forum.
When: Wednesday 26th October 7pm
Where: On Zoom in your Lounge Room
What do they plan to do to make it easier and safer for you, and your family, to walk, ride or use public transport? How easy is it for you and your family to get around on foot, by bike or on PT? What do you need to make it better, more accessible and safer? How can we use active transport to tackle our rising transport emissions?
Submit your questions for candidates here: https://forms.gle/wvjvy2qaEtR2Czgv6
Register to attend HERE
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/pascoe-vale-votes-active-transport-forum-tickets-431456918257
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Start: Fri, 18 Nov 2022
Time: 5:00 pm
Finish: 6:00 pm
Meeting place: State Library of Victoria
https://www.facebook.com/events/661042912022338
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Start: Sat, 26 Nov 2022
Time: 12:00 am
Finish: Sun, 04 Dec 2022 12:00 am
Meeting place: Koroit
Bicycle Network has announced an amazing route featuring the Great Ocean Road, volcanic craters, Otway rainforests and Golden Plains for the 2022 Great Vic Bike Ride.
It will be an iconic Great Vic with riders enjoying the best parts of Western Victoria, charming host towns and incredible scenery.
Highlights include:
- Explore Tower Hill volcano on the arrival day in Koroit
- Foodie paradise in Timboon and Birregurra
- Picture postcard Otway Ranges rainforest
- A rest day at the coastal town of Apollo Bay – from café to beach life
- Experience the iconic Great Ocean Road between Apollo Bay and Anglesea with no traffic other than bikes.
The rolling bike festival travels from town to town. At each campsite there’s heaps to enjoy including live music, food trucks, craft beer, yoga and outdoor cinema.
The ride starts in Koroit on 26 November. Overnight stops are in Noorat (27th), Timboon (28th), Birregurra (29th), Apollo Bay (2 nights 30th and 1st Dec), Anglesea (2nd), Inverleigh (3rd) and finishing in Buninyong.
Those who can’t get away for the week but still want to be part of the fun can join the first five days from Koroit to Apollo Bay or the last three days from Apollo Bay to Buninyong.
Ride Facts:
- The 522 kilometre route is suitable for road, hybrid and mountain bikes.
- Early bird registrations run until 7 August and can save up to $120. The first 1,000 riders will also receive a free event jersey.
- The ride is a fully catered, tent-based holiday. There is extensive on-route support, luggage transfers, entertainment, medical team, bicycle repair facilities and much more.
For more event information visit: greatvic.com.au
http://www.greatvic.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
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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