CALENDAR OF EVENTS
(page updated 30 July 2008)
| Australian Events | News Reports from Past Events |
| 2008 | |
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Jul 12 -Oct 11 |
Australians and their Bicycles photographic exhibition at the Canberra Bicycle Museum; part of Vivid, Australia's first ever National Photography Festival. |
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Aug 23 |
The Evolution and Science of the Bicycle As part of the Australian Science Festival, bicycle historian and physicist Leon Arundell will lead you through the evolution of the bicycle and its strange and wonderful physics, illustrating his talk with examples from the extensive collection of the Australian Bicycle History Centre. Followed by an optional group bicycle ride. Time 11.30am to 12.30pm. Bookings recommended: contact 02 6247 1363 or 0431 979 184. Cost $10 (student and concession $5). |
| 14 September |
Informal vintage ride to Wattle Park, Melbourne The current plan, subject to change, is to meet at Blackburn Station around 10 am, perhaps adjourn briefly to a local cafe, then ride about 15 km to Wattle Park, mostly on bike tracks, to Wattle Day. Wattle Day is run by Parks Victoria with community organisations involved. Inquiries to Phil Crohn: philcrohn [at] ozemail.com.au. |
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Sep 28 |
Canberra Vintage and Classic Cycle Ride. A great opportunity for owners of, and all those interested in, old cycles (pre 1985) to meet and ride around Canberra's picturesque Lake Burley Griffin (22km) or a shorter ride of 10km. Meet at 10am at the Carillon in Kings Park, Wendouree Drive and join in a fantastic day of checking out the old cycles, talking with other enthusiasts and enjoying a leisurely cycle around your Capital's famous lake. Register your interest by contacting Trevor Shone on (02) 62584173 Mobile 0418619831 or email "fasifern" [at] "bigpond.com.au". |
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Oct 15 |
National Ride to Work Day. See www.ride2work.com.au for details |
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2009 |
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April |
The Australasian Cycling History Conference, Melbourne, Victoria. The date and venue to be advised. |
| 2010 | |
| 2011 | International Cycle History Conference combined with Australasian Cycle History Conference. To be held at the Australian Bicycle History Centre, Dickson ACT. email@canberrabicyclemuseum.com.au |
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