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Rides and events from 18th January 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.
Check back at our calendar for latest updates, or follow us on twitter @bikefunmelb
Please tell us about rides and events via this form: http://www.bikefun.org/list-your-event/

XRVic Pedal Rebels Tour Down Under

Start: Sat, 21 Jan 2023
Time: 11:00 am
Finish: 12:30 pm
Meeting place: Melbourne University Boat Club

Details
XRVic Pedal Rebels are Touring Down Under this summer. Our message: Stop Funding Fossil Fuels. It’s time to kick fossil fuel sponsorship out of Aussie sport!
Santos were slammed out of the Aussie Open but are still sponsoring cycling, footy and rugby. Join us for a gentle ride through the City of Melbourne and along Boathouse Drive and talk to us about the devastating impact of Santos fracking on sacred Gomeroi Country.
We ride in solidarity with Extinction Rebellion South Australia. Santos should not be allowed to sponsor the ‘Tour Down Under’
More information

https://www.facebook.com/events/643190780879321/
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Bike Rave Monster Parade

Start: Sat, 18 Feb 2023
Time: 5:00 pm
Finish: 10:00 pm
Meeting place: Birrarung Marr, Melbourne

Details
We did the mash, we did the monster mash!
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Welcome to Bike Rave 2023!
This edition of Bike Rave is a Monster Parade.
If you’ve never been to a Bike Rave before, please read over the following notes.
Bike Rave is a free event – but we ask you to bring along a cash donation for charity. We will be collecting throughout the evening.
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RAVE RULES:
There are a few simple rules that we would like you to follow to ride the rave.
Protect Your Head
Stay to the Left
Stop at Lights
Ride Straight
Don’t Hate
Pack Your Trash (no trace)
Don’t Get Smashed
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THE MUSIC:
We have curated a bone-crunching 4-hour mix from some talented DJ’s for this Bike Rave. The mix is full of pumping party tunes to keep you dancing all night long. You should download this and put it onto an mp3 player. Don’t rely on streaming – get a hard copy of the file.
Check back soon for the mix and DJ announcement.
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SOUND:
Bike Rave is a DIY event. Grab an MP3 player and put the mix on it. Bring your own speakers, build a sound bike, be creative! Need sound for your bike? Get a basket and some computer speakers, or head to Jaycar, JB-HIFI, etc to set up a self-contained set. There are some great solutions from $15, and some pretty impressive creations. Just remember to charge those batteries.
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DRESS UP:
What is a Monster Parade?
Break out your spookiest, wildest, and most creative monster costumes. Whether you choose to dress as a classic monster like a vampire or werewolf or come up with a unique creature of your own, we can’t wait to see the fearsome displays of creativity as we descend on the bike path to hell.
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THE ROUTE:
The route will be released soon but most likely follows previous years. About 12km total.
Check back soon for the route.
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THE WEATHER:
If it’s nice out, we ride. If it’s cloudy, we ride. If it’s raining a little, we ride. If it’s pouring, we don’t ride. If you aren’t sure, show up anyways. Someone will be there from 5pm to let people know if the ride is canceled.
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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.
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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://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/bikeravemelbourne/
More information

https://www.facebook.com/events/1213396929534520
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Critical Mass: Franco Cozzo Edition

Start: Fri, 24 Feb 2023
Time: 5:00 pm
Finish: 8:00 pm
Meeting place: State Library, Melbourne

Details
First #criticalmass for the new year!
Start – State Library
End – TBD
Editor’s Note: The ride’s title refers to the “Franco Cozzo missing link” in the bike network of Footscray.
More information

https://www.facebook.com/events/1248382782385557
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Southside Critical Mass

Start: Fri, 31 Mar 2023
Time: 5:00 pm
Finish: 8:00 pm
Meeting place: State Library Melbourne

Details

Time to resist the backlash in the south, and maybe celebrate new St Kilda Rd bikelanes.

Plans are being developed.

More information

https://twitter.com/shavo27/status/1615213084934832129
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Other Places to Find Rides:
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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