Bike Fun Melbourne presents...

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

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Melbourne Bicycle Film Festival - call for volunteers
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The Melbourne Bicycle Film Festival is looking for volunteers to
undertake a variety of activities during the 2008 BFF. Roles include
Ushering, Box Office, Bicycle Valet Parking, Bar work (RSA preferred
but not essential), Bussing, Merchandise Sales, Front of House. We
are also seeking a small number of production specific volunteers that
will work on: Venue bump in / bump out, Transportation, Heavy Lifting
and set up, Production Management. The Bicycle Film Festival requires
minimum 4- hour / maximum 7 hour shifts, minimum 21-hour commitment.
The BFF can offer volunteers - Invitation to VIP and Volunteer closing
party on Monday 24 November - Melbourne BFF T-shirt designed by Lisa
Gorman - Food on every shift - Gift from the Bicycle Film Festival -
Reference from Ambiguous Horse.
More information: julie@...

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Melbourne City Bug ride - Sunday 9th of November
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10am Nth Melbourne Station, family friendly ride. Train to Altona and
ride back along the Bay. Depending on wind direction, might do it in
the other direction. Distance about 25km. Coffee break at
Williamstown, and train bail-out here if you need it. For last minute
updates, including cancellation due to wind, heat or rain, phone 9329
9757. Organiser: Helen.

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Moreland Bug ride - Sunday 9th of November
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1pm. Join Moreland BUG as we cruise down the Merri Creek trail and
Yarra to Abbotsford for a tour of the Farren's collection of vintage
bicycles. We'll return by the Merri Creek, or you can catch a train
from Collingwood Station. This is an easy ride and all are welcome.
Distance: 15km Rating: Easy, on bike paths, Note: 1pm is our
DEPARTURE time, please arrive early and if you'd like lunch or a
coffee at the cafe before hand, allow lots of time (lunch can take
more than an hour to order, eat and pay for on a beautiful Sunday at
CERES)! Please do RSVP to ruthpaterson@... including your phone
number. (We need at least 10 people for the tour. We should be able to
accommodate everyone, but if numbers are too great, we'll give
Moreland residents who register before 2 November first priority.)

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Mean Streets 3 - Sunday 16th of November
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3pm 447 Collins St, Melbourne, $20 entry. No brakes allowed! More
information: http://www.fixed.org.au

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BFF: Art Show Opening @ Don't Come Gallery - Wednesday 19th of 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, Exhibition runs 20th to 30th November

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Eighth Annual Bicycle Film Festival Melbourne - 20th to 23rd of November
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http://www.bicyclefilmfestival.com.au/ or pick up a programme at your
local bike shop.

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BFF: Bikes Rock! - Thursday 20th of November
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8pm Hi Fi bar and ballroom, 125 Swanston St, $15 & Booking Fee unless
buy at door. Acts include MY DISCO, Mountains In The Sky, Super Wild
Horses & Town Bikes. 18+ only

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BFF: The Bicycle Underground - Afterparty - Friday 21st & Saturday
22nd of November
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8pm–1am - Campbell Arcade, Degraves Subway, 18+ only. Celebrate
Melbourne's underground bike scene - underground. Featuring works by
Chris Pollack, Andy White and Ben Richards, a bar, music and some very
good times.

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BFF: Bicycle Swap Meet - Saturday 22nd of November
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9:30a.m. - 3pm, entry by gold coin donation. Rear of Abbotsford
Cycles 27 Swan St, Richmond (under Richmond station). Presented by the
Vintage Cycle Club of Vic courtesy of Abbotsford Cycles. A chance to
bring, buy, swap, sell precious old bicycle junk. All eras welcome,
but classic and vintage preferred. To register as a seller ($10 fee
bkgs essential - limited space available). Contact Charlie Farren on
9827 4453 or farren@... for more details.

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BFF: Bike Polo Tournament - Saturday 22nd of November
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12-5pm, Royal Exhibition Building, Corner Rathdowne & Queensbury Sts.
Contact Alex on 0425 870 681 or email
melbourne.bicycle.polo.club@... for more details.
http://www.bikepolo.com.au.

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BFF: Cycling Safety Clips Launch - Saturday 22nd of November
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2:30 - 3:30 (entry with ticket to programme 3), VCA Federation Hall,
Presented by Cycling Promotion Fund. Cycling is great for your body
and mind but with anything enjoyable there are some risks involved.
Join us for the launch of some great video clips with tips on how to
avoid some common risks. The launch includes a panel discussion to
encourage sharing of hints and experiences. Contact Cycling Promotion
Fund 9818 5400 or office@... for more details.

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BFF: Bikes As Transport Awards - Saturday 22nd of November
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4pm - 6:30pm then ride to 7:30PM Screening. Presented by Commuter
Cycles 14 Prentice St, Brunswick. A fun celebration of bikes as
transport. Competitions held to decide:
'Pit lane' award for the fastest puncture repair,
'Lindsay Fox' award for the biggest load carrying capacity,
'Connex' award for the most people on a bike (safely),
'Mudguards are hot' award for the sexiest commuter bike,
'Best dressed' award for the least lycra clad and most visible rider.
Entry free on the day. Contact Huw on 9388 1319 or
huw@... for more details.

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BFF: B.est F.riends F.orever Street Party - Sunday 23rd of November
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12–5pm, Dodds St Southbank, , Presented by Fitzroy Revolution.
Beautiful bikes and their owners from every corner of Melbourne come
together in an afternoon of bicycle-themed frivolity. Featuring a show
and shine, bunny hop contest, roller derby and of course the second
annual bicycle beauty pageant. A bar and DJs for the grown ups, kids
and their bikes welcome!

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Critical Mass - Friday 28th of November
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5:30PM - State Library
Last Friday every month. 13th birthday this month! Come and party!
organiser: you

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Geelong full daylight ride - Saturday 13th of December
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Check at http://www.myspace.com/fullmoonbikeridesgeelong for details,
yet to be announced. Something about ringing a road?

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 now in Hawthorn Rd Northcote, behind the Northcote Social
Club from 5pm until dark, 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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