On this weeks show Steve & Chris discuss

  • Path Closure along Yarra Boulevard
  • A roundtable discussion with Peta, Karen, Nonie and Lawrence recorded at DISC (Darebin International Sports Centre) in Thornbury that will provide you with many insights into Womens track cycling
  • And plenty of events & ride to plan the next couple of weeks

EVENTS

Melbourne BUG ride – Sunday 14th March
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.

Bike Buller – MTB Festival
WHEN: Saturday March 13th and Sunday March 14th, 2010
WHERE: Mt Buller, Victoria, Australia
WHAT: A super-fun, 2 day mountain bike stage race in the Victorian Alps
WHO: Mountain bike riders of all abilities – recreational to racers

Event Overview
The Bike Buller MTB Festival brings all that is great about mountain biking to the one spectacular location for a massive weekend of riding, single track, bikes, fresh air and partying at a place that is renowned for good times. The Bike Buller MTB Festival is a 2 day stage race that brings all that is great about mountain biking to one spectacular location.

info@RapidAscent.com.au – Office: (0)3 5261 5511 – http://www.rapidascent.com.au/BikeBuller/

World Naked Bike Ride – Sunday 21st March
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

Petty’s Orchard Ride – Sunday 28th March
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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