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Critical Mass - Friday 26th February
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5:30PM - State Library, Swanston St, City. Ride together in safety.  Optional
party after the event see below:

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Cross Campus Enviro Network - after Critical Mass
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'Creative Dissent: WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE'
An evening of bikes, poetry, music & mischief:	indoor fixie racing, poetry
slam, open mic...
Fundraiser: $5 o.n.o on the door, food & drink inside!
Mystery location!  Come straight from Critical Mass, or join us at Tooronga
station for directions to the gig.
Latecomers collected - call 0437 428 422 to get picked up.
See the Facebook event:  www.tinyurl.com/wildthingsfb

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Craigieburn Festival Family Ride - Sunday February 28th
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10AM - Westmeadows Bakery to Craigieburn Festival at DS Aitken Reserve
Path: Predominantly cycle paths, some residential roads; 17 km
Organiser: HUME BUG at HumecityBUG@gmail.com.

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Reasonably Fast Ride - Thursday 4th March
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6:30pm Town Hall Hotel Errol St North Melbourne.  Ride at 7pm.
Organiser: Stevie

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Melbourne BUG ride - Sunday 14th March
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10.00 am - North Melbourne Railway Station
Need: Sunday rail ticket and coffee money
Route: train to Coburg and then ride via Coburg Lake and Merri Creek trail to
CERES. Coffee and then return to North Melbourne via Merri Creek trail and
Capital City trail.
Ride: is largely on offroad shared paths, with a little riding on quiet
streets.
Distance:  20 km; Suitable: for families; Pace: slow.	Organiser: Helen.

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Pub Bug - Friday 19th March
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6:00PM Mountain Goat Brewery Cnr North St & Clarke & St Richmond

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World Naked Bike Ride - Sunday 21st March
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3pm Location TBA, check
http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Melbourne.
Hello Lovely Melbourne Groovers and Shakers. The  Ride has been growing in
popularity each year...we had 60 riders last year and it was the most
ridiculous fun you could ever have on 2 wheels. For the Love of Mother Earth
join our blissful protest. Hugs H

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Critical Mass - Friday 26th March
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5:30PM - State Library.

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Petty's Orchard Ride - Sunday 28th March
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9am for 9:30 departure - 17 Park Cres, Fairfield.  Bring some food to share,
and space to stock up on goodies at the Orchard!  Questions:
elvira.griffith@gmail.com/0448992852
Join us on a ride along the Yarra Trail to the Apple tasting festival at
Petty's Orchard in Templestowe.  Glide past billabongs, wetlands, areas of
revegetation and regeneration by our beloved Yarra River.  Arrive at an
organic fruit orchard, and pick your favourite apple out of more than 200
varieties!
Speakers: David Holmgren, permaculture founder and teacher; Vasili Kandiadis of
gardening fame; Susan McKinnon, bee expert.
Music, snake charming, picnic, orchard tours!
This is a gorgeous day out.  A long ride - 50km if you ride there and back,
but there's the option of catching the train home from Eltham if you're
tuckered out.  The ride is medium grade, with some great hills.

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Yarra Valley rides - Sunday 11th April
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Just Cycle Yarra Valley is a new recreational cycling event in the Yarra
Valley.  45km and 120km courses and offers live music and entertainment
for all at Rochford Wines. Just Cycle Yarra Valley will raise awareness and
funds for Jesuit Social Services.
To find out more or register for the event, please visit
www.justcycle.com.au<http://www.justcycle.com.au>.

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REGULAR EVENTS:

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Bike Polo!
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Playing in North Carlton during January, Sundays and Tuesdays (until dark)
Check back at http://www.bikepolo.com.au/

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Darebin Bug Social Rides - Tuesdays and Thursdays
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9:30 a.m. corner plant and union street, northcote.  40 -60 km rides mainly on
bike paths and quiet streets for experienced cyclists. Bring lunch, snacks and
water. Contact Norm on 9484 4767 to confirm start time and location (usually
departs from Jika Jika). http://www.darebinbug.org.au/rides.html

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Darebin Bug Port Melbourne Ride - Saturdays
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9.30am Meet at Jika Jika Neighbourhood House, cnr Plant & Union Sts, Northcote.
 Slow ride suitable for beginners. http://www.darebinbug.org.au/rides.html

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The Crosskeys Crusiers - Strathmore - Friday rides
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The Crosskeys Crusiers are a group of retired men and women who meet in the
Crosskeys CarPark near the Strathmore station at 9am on Friday mornings.
The rides are decided each Friday and the adventure begins. Some riders go till
morning tea while others ride till lunch and then home at about 3pm. New
members most welcome to chat and share the experience  Telephone Max 93783501
or John 93707829

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Cyclic Bikes to Mountain Goat - Fridays
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6pm sharp Cyclic Bikes, 56 Pin Oak Cres (opposite Newmarket Station)
Ride from Flemington to Mountain Goat Brewery (Richmond). Different route each
week, faster than your average bikefun ride.

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YarraBUG Radio - Every Monday on 3CR
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Broadcasting every Monday at 10-10.30am on 3CR Community Radio 855am
http://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: http://www.3cr.org.au/3CR_streaming

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Most rides go at a social pace, run rain or shine, and are free (like the
streets themselves).

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