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MONTHLY RIDES

• INNER WEST CALENDAR FEBRUARY-MARCH 2007 .pdf
• INNER WEST CALENDAR MAY-JUNE 2007.pdf

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

*CODES: E = Easy ride. S = Slow paced. O = Moderate pace. T = Some traffic. P = Includes off road cycle paths. W = Includes on road cycle paths. H = Significant hills. TBC = to be confirmed, check website. CTC = Call to confirm, and/or booking required *

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January

February

March

MASSBUG HERITAGE RIDE

EST 20 km return.

Start: 10:00am Petersham Railway Station.

Easy, slow pace, frequent stopping, about 90 minutes ride time.

Heritage Week ride with local historian. Frequent stops to hear stories of past celebrities. Finishing with a cold drink at historical pub or club.

Contact: Brenda ph: 9565 1657; mob: 0438 206 326

ST PETERS AND TEMPE HERITAGE RIDE (Seniors Ride)

15 km round trip about 90 minutes ride time.

Start: 10:00 am St Peters Railway Station (south side) Off-street parking opposite. Call to arrange assistance with bikes at the station.

Slow, easy, some on-road (council cycle paths) some off road cycle paths. Frequent stops at historical and interesting sites between St Peters and Tempe and return. Free entry to Bus and Truck Museum. Light refreshments provided. Call to confirm and book a place.

Contact: Brenda ph: 9565 1657; mob: 0438 206 326

CHOCOLATES AND FINE FOOD RIDE

EST 15 km return.

Start: 8.45 for 9 am Stanmore station, Railway St, Coffee Shop.

Visit specialty bakers, ice cream and sweet makers, Portuguese delis and cafes. Check out the itinerary from previous ride to whet your appetite. Please note this years meeting point is different to previous years.

Contact: Massbug ph: 9294 5900; or, Brenda ph: 9565 1657, mob: 0438 206 326

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April

May

SUNDAY 27 MAY

BLUE-STOCKING RIDE

Start: 10am Newtown Hub

15km, easy, on road.

'Begin at Newtown Hub travel via various public libraries and mechanics institutes and repositories of untold wisdom on the way to Walsh Bay. A precursor to Sydney Writers Festival (May 28 June 2). Blue hosiery, stack of books and step-through/old-school bike optional.

Contact: Gilbert 9560 0739 C to C

• Blue Stocking 2007.pdf ride info and map.

June

SATURDAY 30 JUNE

SUSTAINABLE CITIES - Newtown

Start: 10am Newtown Hub

15km, easy, on road.

We explore Newtown environs in search of working and practical examples of sustainable technology.

Contact: Gilbert ph 9560 0739 C to C

• Sustainable Cities - Newtown.pdf info sheet including map.

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July

August

26 AUGUST 2007

MARRICKVILLE MEDAL PEDAL

15 - 20 km, easy, on road. 2 hours ride time. Medal Pedal Map

Meet 9:45am for 10:00am departure at Marrickville Town Hall, Marrickville Rd under Winged Victory.

We explore Marrickville and inner west environs focus on Marrickville Medal Callan Park and Green Ban sites.

(Call to Confirm)

Contact: massbug@massbug.org.au or 9294 5900 (message bank)

September

22 SEPTEMBER 2007

BIKE TO THE BEACH

Two rides to launch NSW Bike Week 2007

1: Steel Park - Brighton Beach - Steel Park

Under 15km, easy, mostly off road paths, ride time about one hour.

A family ride to explore the scenic Cooks River off-road cycleway.

Call to confirm: 9335 2222 and/or www.marrickville.nsw.gov.au

2: Steel Park - Tempe Reserve - Steel Park

About 3km, easy, off-road.

A shorter ride for families with younger children. Stops at Tempe Reserve playground.

Call to confirm: 9335 2222 and/or www.marrickville.nsw.gov.au

Contact: massbug@massbug.org.au or 9294 5900 (message bank)

• Bike to the Beach Map and info

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October

SUNDAY 21 OCTOBER

SYDNEY SPRING CYCLE

We may have a small group going this year.
For more info checkout the website www.springcycle.com.au

SUNDAY 28 OCTOBER

SIGNERS AND SYMBOLISTS

Under 20km easy, some hills, on road cycle lanes, off road paths.

11:15 am Newtown to Domain and return.

Meet at Newtown Neighbourhood Centre visit places of significance to deaf culture, Greenpeace exhibition at Carriageworks, Dobell Drawing Prize (AGNSW) and Auslan interpreted tour of French Connection at the Art Gallery of NSW.

• Since French mariner La Perouse arrived at Botany Bay there has been a link between French and Australian culture. Join the French Connection tour, and investigate the influence of French art on Australian artists from the Impressionists through Modernism and beyond...

Coffee stop at the Depot in Waterloo and return to Newtown.

Call (or text) to confirm

Contact: Gilbert Mob: 0434 910 422 Email: gilbertgrace@bigpond.com

November

04 NOVEMBER 2007

SYDNEY TO THE GONG

Some hardy members do this each year.
For more info checkout the website www.msaustralia.org.au


11 NOVEMBER 2007 (A big day)

WALK AGAINST WARMING

If you want to join me, a few friends and thousands of others in the walk,
call Paul on 0417 692 963. Bringing bike is optional.

1:00-2:30pm approx. - Starts Ends at The Domain.
I will be going to the Newtown Festival after the walk, either by bike or train depending on weather.
For more info checkout the website www.walkagainstwarming

11 NOVEMBER 2007

NEWTOWN FESTIVAL

Come to the Festival and meet us in the Eco Area.
Ask us that bike question you've always wanted to ask, and we will aim to answer it and more.

10am-4pm - Camperdown Memorial Rest Park
Cycle in or walk. Not far from Newtown train station and King Street.
For more info checkout the website www.newtowncentre.org

28 NOVEMBER - 1 DECEMBER 2007

BICYCLE FILM FESTIVAL

Ride down with your friends and celebrate cycling.
For more info keep an eye on these websites

bikesydney.org
www.bicyclefilmfestival.com
MassbugNews

December

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