Bike Fun Melbourne presents...

*** October Bike Fun ***
Check back at http://bikefun.org/calendar.html for latest updates

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Valhalla Polo - Tuesday 14th of October
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6:30pm On the rooftop car park at Victoria Gardens (Ikea) corner
Burnley and Victoria Sts Richmond. Come and play at the coolest
location in the southern hemisphere. Go up to the top of the carpark,
and then go up another level. Bring your bike, and a mallet if you
have one.
N.B. next Tuesday 21st will be at the Launch of the Melbourne Bicycle
Film Festival (see below for details)

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Last Minute Full Moon Ride (BFMLMFMR!) - Wednesday 15th of October
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We return to old stamping grounds this for the October FMR and ride
from Eltham to Fairfield / inner northern suburbs via the Yarra Trail
(though we may make a detour to a new picnic point).
Catch the 6:40pm Hurstbridge line train from Flinders St Platform 1
(last carriage natch) arriving at Eltham 7:30pm.
Ride will depart exactly at 7:49:23 (or thereabouts).
As always, bring nibbles, drinks and interesting conversation to share...
(Both Stupor-markets are available at the start point for those wot
needs them)
Organiser, X-Rider 0417145375

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Goatage - Friday 17th October
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From 6pm, Mountain Goat Brewery Cnr North St & Clarke & St Richmond.
Bikes can usually be brought inside.

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Melbourne Bicycle Film Festival Launch - Tuesday 21st October
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6pm to 8pm, Beer Deluxe in Fed. Square
Call for volunteers PDF available:
http://www.cbdweb.net/personal.nsf/files/cycling/$file/call%20for%20volunteers.p\
df
http://www.ambiguoushorse.com

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Critical Mass - Friday 31st of October
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5:30PM - State Library
Last Friday every month. Warm up this month for the big birthday ride
in November!
Come and enjoy the party on (2) wheels.
organiser: you

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Urban Scum Poker Run 2 - Tuesday November 4, Melbourne Cup Day
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10:30AM registration, 11AM start.
You are dealt a poker hand as you ride Melbourne's cobbled lane
underbelly. $10 in, best hand wins the jackpot. Not a race. Darebin
Parklands Wooden Tower (Melways p31 C9), More information:
mdoreian@...

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Art Show @ Don't Come Gallery - Wednesday 19th November
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Design aficionado and committed bicycle nut Brad Haylock will curate
local and international artworks that explore the rich and expanding
appreciation of the bicycle in the creative community.
http://www.dontcome.com.au/ Part of the Melbourne Bicycle Film Festival

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Eighth Annual Bicycle Film Festival Melbourne - 20th to 23rd November
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Get on the mailing list for updates at: http://ambiguoushorse.com/

REGULAR EVENTS:

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Every Monday
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10am on 3CR 855AM Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio

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Bike Polo!
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Sundays 1pm until around 6pm usually @ the carpark in the Carlton
Gardens, west of the Exhibition Buildings Bring a bike, beverage and
yourself. Mallets and ball provided.
Tuesdays usually on the rooftop carpark at Victoria Gardens, corner
Burnley and Victoria Sts Richmond. N.B. Tuesday 21st is moved to
co-incide with the Bicycle Film Festival Launch, see above and check
at http://www.bikepolo.com.au/ for more information
Melbourne Bicycle Polo Club:
melbourne.bicycle.polo.club -at- gmail.com
Join the bike polo list on Yahoo Groups:
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/bike-polo/

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

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