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The Bike Love Corral is a manifestation of bike fun presented by Newcastle volunteers from a variety of supporting bike activism groups.
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'''The Bike Love Corral is a manifestation of bike fun presented by Newcastle volunteers from a variety of supporting bike activism groups.'''<br>[[Image:Bike_Love_Corral.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Bike Love Corral]]
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The Supporting Volunteers Bike Activism Groups
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=The Supporting Volunteers Bike Activism Groups=
  
Critical Mass Australia
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===Critical Mass Australia===
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The following international website has information about Critical Mass in Australia. <br>
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[http://criticalmass.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page Critical Mass Wiki]<br>
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This is a wiki website for information about Critical Mass bike rides in cities around the world.<br>
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It has free information space for local Critical Mass groups.<br>
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If you are involved in a local Critical Mass group, you can add information and upload flyers to this site.<br>
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This is the most comprehensive and up-to-date Critical Mass website.<br>
  
The following international website has information about Critical Mass in Australia.
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===[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Critical_Mass_Newcastle/ Critical Mass Newcastle]===
 
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Critical Mass Newcastle ride on the first Friday of every month from Civic Park (opposite the Town Hall). Assemble at 5:30pm for a 6:00pm start. Ride Daily! Celebrate Monthly!<br>
Critical Mass Wiki
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[http://criticalmass.wikia.com/wiki/Newcastle,_New_South_Wales Critical Mass Newcastle Wiki]
 
 
This is a wiki website for information about Critical Mass bike rides in cities around the world.
 
 
 
It has free information space for local Critical Mass groups.
 
 
 
If you are involved in a local Critical Mass group, you can add information and upload flyers to this site.
 
 
 
This is the most comprehensive and up-to-date Critical Mass website.
 
 
 
Critical Mass Newcastle
 
 
 
Critical Mass Newcastle ride on the first Friday of every month from Civic Park (opposite the Town Hall). Assemble at 5:30pm for a 6:00pm start. Ride Daily! Celebrate Monthly!
 
 
 
Critical Mass Wiki Newcastle NSW
 
 
 
Newcastle Bike-Ecology Centre
 
  
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===[http://newcastlebikeecologycentre.blogspot.com/index.html Newcastle Bike-Ecology Centre]===
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CLOSED. Newcastle Bike Ecology Centre closed in 2014 and has moved and changed into the Bike Love Corral. See Bike Love Corral section for details.<br>
 
Newcastle's own environmental, not-for-profit, community based, sustainable transport, no green-wash cars, bikefun centre. Push bike co-op: We take pre-loved bikes & parts that are then restored by volunteers. Free workshops on how to fix bikes, cycling tips, & traffic skills. If you want a bike, we help you recycle one, for free! Volunteers welcome to help save the world through BIKEFUN!
 
Newcastle's own environmental, not-for-profit, community based, sustainable transport, no green-wash cars, bikefun centre. Push bike co-op: We take pre-loved bikes & parts that are then restored by volunteers. Free workshops on how to fix bikes, cycling tips, & traffic skills. If you want a bike, we help you recycle one, for free! Volunteers welcome to help save the world through BIKEFUN!
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[[Image:NBEC.JPG|left|thumb|400px|Newcastle Bike Ecology Centre poster]]
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Newcastle Cycleways Movement Inc.
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===[http://users.hunterlink.net.au/~magsb/ Newcastle Cycleways Movement Inc.]===
 
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Work with Government bodies to improve bicycle facilities in the Greater Newcastle Area.<br>
Work with Government bodies to improve bicycle facilities in the Greater Newcastle Area.
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Its aims are to promote the safe responsible use of bicycles for transport, leisure and fitness.<br>
 
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Members get bike riding insurance, discounts, rides, legal advice, and more.<br>
Its aims are to promote the safe responsible use of bicycles for transport, leisure and fitness.
 
 
 
Members get bike riding insurance, discounts, rides, legal advice, and more.
 
 
 
World Naked Bike Ride - Australia
 
 
 
Peacefully expose the vulnerability of cyclists, humanity and nature in the face of cars, aggression, consumerism and non-renewable energy.
 
The next World Naked Bike Ride in Australia is on Saturday the 13th of March 2010.
 
 
 
Exact dates may vary from city to city.
 
 
 
World Naked* Bike Ride - Newcastle
 
 
 
Peacefully expose the vulnerability of cyclists, humanity and nature in the face of cars, aggression, consumerism and non-renewable energy.
 
The next World Naked Bike Ride in Newcastle is on Sunday the 14th of March 2010.
 
 
 
Date: Sunday 14 March 2010
 
Time: 5pm
 
Location: Civic Park, opposite Newcastle Town Hall
 
 
 
Body paint yourself with peace signs, hearts and flowers.
 
 
 
'''Clothing 100% optional. Helmet Compulsory.'''
 
 
 
The Hosting Partners:
 
 
 
Students
 
 
 
Newcastle University Students' Association
 
 
 
NUSA Environment Collective
 
 
 
Ride a Bike Campaign
 
 
 
The Newcastle University Students' Association, Enviro Collective is the student environmental group on The University of Newcastle campus. In mid 2009 the Enviro Collective began the Ride a Bike Campaign to encourage bike use over car use among the Uni community. Riding a bike has minimal environmental impact, does not produce green house gasses or toxic emissions, does not produce noise pollution, is far cheaper than driving a car and it is easier to find somewhere to park your bike. Parking on campus for a year costs more than the price of many new bikes and decent second hand models.
 
The Bike Love Corral details are:
 
 
 
* Time: 10am to 4pm
 
* Date: Every Thursday During Semester
 
* Place: Outside the NUSA Building (around the corner a bit or maybe on the back verandah if it rains).
 
 
 
Follow the link to the current flyer / poster, to be used for the Bike Love Corral at NUSA to help promote participation. Please print these and stick them up where people will see them.
 
 
 
* Bike Love Corral on Facebook
 
* Newcastle University Students' Association (NUSA)
 
* NUSA Environment Collective
 
 
 
Bike Bus
 
 
 
Ride to Work Day 2009. Have fun and ride in safety with a visible group of cyclists along Newcastle’s East – West Cycleway from Nobbys Beach to The University of Newcastle for a free breakfast.
 
 
 
Organised by the Bike Love Corral as part of The University of Newcastle Ride to Work Day in association with the Newcastle University Students' Association (NUSA), Environment Collective, Ride a Bike Campaign.
 
 
 
Date: Wednesday 14 Oct 2009
 
 
 
Place: Assemble at the Nobbys Beach picnic pavilion, Newcastle East.
 
 
 
Bring: Your bike, helmet, a bottle of water and wet weather gear (just in case it rains).
 
 
 
Free breakfast: Registering your participation is required for the free breakfast on the Ride to Work Day 2009  website: http://www.registerridetowork.com.au/
 
 
 
Timetable (Follow link for map)
 
 
 
* 7:30 AM Start: Nobbys Beach picnic pavilion, Newcastle East
 
* 7:40 AM Stop and pick-up at Civic Park opposite the Town Hall, King St Newcastle (left hand side of Street when heading West)
 
* 7:47 AM Stop and pick-up at Hunter institute of Technology, Hamilton Campus, Parry St (Corner of Wood St), Newcastle West on the left hand side of Street, at Traffic lights when heading West along Parry St.
 
* 7:52 AM Stop and pick-up at Corner of Beaumont and Donald Sts, Hamilton on the left hand side of Street, at Traffic lights when heading West along Donald St.
 
* 8:00 AM Stop and pick-up at the Cycleway next to the stormwater drain, between the hockey fields and Energy Australia Stadium on Turton Road, Broadmeadow
 
* 8:07 AM Stop and pick-up at the beginning of off road cycleway, Corner of Croudace and Howe Streets, Lambton 
 
* 8:12 AM Stop and pick-up at the Pedestrian and Cycleway traffic lights, Newcastle Road, opposite Jesmond Park, Jesmond
 
* 8:20 AM Stop and pick-up at Western Entrance of The University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan
 
* 8:30 AM Finish at The Forum Sports and Aquatic Centre, The University of Newcastle
 
  
Links:
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===[http://nubug.wordpress.com/ Newcastle University Bike Users Group]===
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The Newcastle University Bicycle Users’ Group (NUBUG) is a cycling advocacy group, which seeks to promote cycling for fun, camaraderie, sport and transport.
  
* Ride to Work Day at The University of Newcastle flyer http://www.newcastle.edu.au/Resources/Divisions/Services/Facilities%20Management/Transport/ride_to_work_day_flyer.pdf
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We cooperate with other cycling and bike groups who share a mutual interest.  
* The University of Newcastle, Cycling to Campus webpage http://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/transport/cycling.html
 
* Bike Love Corral on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=142149104216
 
* Bike Bus event on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=189942476424&ref=ts
 
* Newcastle University Students' Association (NUSA) http://www.nusa.org.au/
 
* NUSA Environment Collective http://www.nusa.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=78&Itemid=115
 
* Bike Love Corral webpage http://australia.worldnakedbikeride.org/bikelovecorral/
 
* Map of the route and timetable on Bikely.com http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Bike-Bus-Ride-to-Work-Day-2009
 
  
Festivals 
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By broadly representing people who ride to university, we aim to encourage The University of Newcastle and Government Authorities to provide more infrastructure to support cycling.
  
Cultural Stomp
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NUBUG aims to promote safe cycling, sustainability, convenience, economic welfare, fitness and health and to eliminate environmental pollution.
  
Newcastle’s annual Multicultural and Community Festival, to be held in Civic Park on Saturday 6 June 2009 (Long Weekend) in Civic Park, in conjunction with World Environment Day June 5, under the theme: "BE THE CHANGE", relating to Gandhi's statement - You must be the change you wish to see in the world!"
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(direct quote from the Constitution, 2. Aims and Objectives)<br>
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Links:<br>
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*[http://nubug.wordpress.com/ NUBUG wordpress blog]
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*[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=121696691187393 NUBUG facebook group]
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*[http://boron.ocoth.net/mailman/listinfo/bikeusersgroup_nusa.org.au Discussion and announcements email group]
  
This Is Not Art
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===World Naked Bike Ride - [[Australia]]===
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Peacefully expose the vulnerability of cyclists, humanity and nature in the face of cars, aggression, consumerism and non-renewable energy.<br>
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The World Naked Bike Ride in [[Australia]] is on the second Saturday of March each year.<br>
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Exact dates may vary from city to city.<br>
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See the [[List_of_rides#Australia]] for your city or town.
  
01 to 05 October 2009
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===World Naked* Bike Ride - [[Newcastle]]===
Newcastle, Australia
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Peacefully expose the vulnerability of cyclists, humanity and nature in the face of cars, aggression, consumerism and non-renewable energy.<br>
Independent, emerging and experimental arts festival.
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A clothed or clothes free protest; riding with a message of peace & sustainability for planet earth.<br>
It's the five days of the year where you get to meet and collaborate with fellow creatives, share your ideas, passions and skills, showcase your work, and reinvigorate your practice at the nation's most inspiring party!
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The World Naked Bike Ride in [[Newcastle]] is usually on the second Saturday of March each year.<br>
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Assemble clothed with your bike. <br>Ride to a secret body painting party. <br>Wearing a bike helmet is compulsory. <br>
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Body paint yourself with peace signs, hearts and flowers.<br>
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Note: *Clothing 100% optional. Helmet Compulsory.<br>
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See the [[Newcastle]] page for details of any upcoming ride.
  
This Is Not Art - innovating, developing and showcasing emerging art and new media forms.
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=The Hosting Partners:=
  
This Is Not Art festival is an annual extravaganza which includes; workshops, panels, performances, speakers, special events and exhibitions that challenge ideas about making art, making culture and making noise.
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==Students==
  
Throw in some experimental indy theatre performances, artist networking, industry exposés, and a some ripe social & political cheekiness, and you have a rough idea of what This Is Not Art Festival has become - the largest and most diverse annual media and arts festival in Australia.
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===NUSA Environment Collective - Ride a Bike Campaign===
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The [http://www.nusa.org.au/ Newcastle University Students' Association], [http://www.nusa.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=78&Itemid=115 Enviro Collective]  is the student environmental group on The University of Newcastle campus. In mid 2009 the [http://www.nusa.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=78&Itemid=115 Enviro Collective] began the Ride a Bike Campaign to encourage bike use over car use among the Uni community. Riding a bike has minimal environmental impact, does not produce green house gasses or toxic emissions, does not produce noise pollution, is far cheaper than driving a car and it is easier to find somewhere to park your bike. Parking on campus for a year costs more than the price of many new bikes and decent second hand models.<br>
  
The groups that will come together to program the 2009 This Is Not Art festival include:
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===Newcastle University Bike Users Group===
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Bike Love Corral has attended the Orientation Week at the University of Newcastle and helped with the stall for Newcastle University Bike Users' Group.
  
* Electrofringe
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Students, staff, alumni and riders who visit campus all have an interest in the success of this group to lobby for better bike facilities like bike paths, bike racks, lockers and showers on campus plus better cycleways that link campus to the rest of Newcastle. Feel free to join if you have an interest in cycling for utility, advancing and promoting cycling and cycling facilities, cycling for recreation, fitness, sport, environment, community, protest or just plain fun in or in connection with The University of Newcastle.
* National Young Writers' Festival
 
* Sound Summit
 
* Critical Animals
 
* The Crack Theatre Festival (for more about TINA click here)
 
  
Bike Love Corral
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Members of NUBUG are encouraged to network and promote bike activities that interest them and their peers. Maybe that could involve a social ride with a picnic, or a sweaty fast sports ride, or a mountain bike bush ride - its up to them and maybe you if you want to join. Membership costs only $2. Membership enquiries can be made by emailing [mailto:nubug.org@gmail.com NUBUG] or visit the Bike Love Corral at NUBUG or one of the NUBUG meetings.
  
Bike Love Corral is a This Is Not Art "Special Event".
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If you want to join the [http://boron.ocoth.net/mailman/listinfo/bikeusersgroup_nusa.org.au mailing list] everyone is welcome. Members are subscribed to the mailing list by NUBUB moderators shortly after joining.  
We love push bikes and will provide the bike, accessories, activities and fun for FREE! Bikes are the easy, cheap, enviro friendly way to get around town and connect with our community. All day: Bike fixing and traffic skills workshops. Help fix / check your own bike OR choose one to help fix and keep. Buy or borrow bikes from the Newcastle Community Bike Library. Bike Activism workshops on Bike User Groups, Bike Co-op models, Critical Mass & World Naked Bike Ride.
 
  
Newcastle Community Bike Library
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====[http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/wiki/Newcastle_Bike_Love_Corral Bike Love Corral] visits [http://nubug.wordpress.com/ Newcastle University Bike Users' Group]====
Buy or borrow bikes, helmets, locks and lights (cheap deposit applies).
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Do you need a bike? Are you broke? Bike Love Corral has going bikes at super low prices or you can fix an old bike for yourself for FREE! Volunteers & bike/part donations welcome.<br>
Pre-register to borrow a bike: email Dan newcastlecriticalmass(at)yahoo(dot)com(dot)au by 20 Sept. These must be picked up from NBEC by or on 1st Oct. More bikes available each day at the Corral in Civic Park.
 
  
* Location: Civic Park
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BikeLoveCorral.BlogSpot.com (volunteer groups promoting pushbikes as happy, ethical, safe sustainable transport.) Trade-in/cash or buy/borrow 2nd hand bikes/parts/fixing/etc. We turn-over 33 bikes a week. Donate bikes/parts. Traffic skills workshops (end car annoyance) and more.<br>
* Days: Thursday - Monday
 
* Times: 11.00 to 16.00
 
  
Bike activist groups supporting the Corral have special events each day in Civic Park:
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We have moved into the new bike workshop at Bike Hub East on The University of Newcastle Callaghan Campus(Wed 6th Aug 2014, 10am official opening)<br>
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Location: Off Richardson Road, Callaghan 2308.<br>
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At the end of Richardson Rd go left into Design Road. We are at the corner of the next right, At the back of the Bike Hub East building. <br>
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Map : http://www.whereis.com/nsw/callaghan/richardson-rd<br>
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Three 15minute visitor parking spots near Commonwealth Bank. Free car parking on Saturdays, and for drop off / pick up goods.
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Use of the workshop is kindly provided through NUSA and Newcastle University Bike Users' Group (thanks heaps!) Everyone welcome. We are hard to find with little signage, so follow these directions and have a street directory<br>
  
Critical Mass - Friday
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Bikes/parts: We usually can supply bikes and parts to people within 10 minutes (over 95% success for requests). But for newer things or to save a trip send us an email to check we have it, or we could bring it in from our warehouse for you. Open Times: Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm Closed Times: Public Holidays and other times displayed on web Contact: bikelovecorral@yahoo.com.au and Facebook Membership: Bike Love Corral members get $5 off most goods/services Workshop rules/OHS: Safety and Health are our top priority for visitors. The afternoon sun pokes through the high security window mesh, be sun smart. If you want to use our tools please email us to obtain a workshop pass.  
Global Ride Celebrating Cycling. Assert our right to ride on roads and not in the car door death lane.
 
criticalmass.wikia.com/wiki/
 
Start Civic Park 18.00. Bike decorating from 16.00 to 18.00
 
  
World Naked Bike Ride - Saturday
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* Requirement: Current [http://nubug.wordpress.com/ Newcastle University Bike Users' Group] membership is required.
Peacefully expose the vulnerability of cyclists, humanity and nature in the face of cars, aggression, consumerism and non-renewable energy. Oz rides in March.
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This is the old [[:File:Bike_Love_Corral_at_NUBUG_2013.JPG|flyer / poster]], to be used for the Bike Love Corral at NUSA to help promote participation. Please print these and stick them up where people will see them. <br>
australia.worldnakedbikeride.org
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*[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=142149104216 Bike Love Corral] on Facebook
Semi-naked promotional ride (wear at least minimums): Start Civic Park 17.00. Body painting from 11.00 to 17.00
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*Newcastle Uni Bike Users Group:<br>
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**[http://nubug.wordpress.com/ NUBUG wordpress blog]
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**[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=121696691187393 NUBUG facebook group]
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**[http://boron.ocoth.net/mailman/listinfo/bikeusersgroup_nusa.org.au Discussion and announcements email group]
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*[http://www.nusa.org.au/ Newcastle University Students' Association] (NUSA)
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*[http://www.nusa.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=78&Itemid=115 NUSA Environment Collective]
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*This is the [[Newcastle Bike Love Corral]] webpage.
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[[File:Bike_Love_Corral_at_NUBUG_2013.JPG|left|thumb|400px|Flyer / Poster]]
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<br style="clear:left;" />
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http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=File:Bike_Love_Corral_at_NUBUG_2013.JPG
  
Newcastle Bike Ecology Centre - Sunday
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====Thursday Bike Bus to Uni====
Community volunteer bike help concept offering free bikes / help all year round Fri / Sat at Islington
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Thursday during semester the bike bus takes riders to Uni. [http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Bike-Love-Corral-Thursday-Bike-Bus-to-Uni Assemble 8:00am The Gateway Hotel, Maitland Road, Islington. Or pick up the group along the route. (Click here for map)].
newcastlebikeecologycentre.blogspot.com
 
Community Bike Re-use Workshop 2-3pm,
 
  
Newcastle Cycleways Movement Inc. - Monday
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====Archived material====
Work with Government bodies to improve bicycle facilities in the greater Newcastle Area. Its aims are to promote the safe responsible use of bicycles for transport, leisure and fitness. Members get bike riding insurance, discounts, rides, legal advice, and more.
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Please refer to the [[Bike Love Corral past events]] page for material about past events.
users.hunterlink.net.au/~magsb
 
How to lobby govt. workshop: 2 – 3pm
 

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The Bike Love Corral is a manifestation of bike fun presented by Newcastle volunteers from a variety of supporting bike activism groups.

Bike Love Corral


The Supporting Volunteers Bike Activism Groups

Critical Mass Australia

The following international website has information about Critical Mass in Australia.
Critical Mass Wiki
This is a wiki website for information about Critical Mass bike rides in cities around the world.
It has free information space for local Critical Mass groups.
If you are involved in a local Critical Mass group, you can add information and upload flyers to this site.
This is the most comprehensive and up-to-date Critical Mass website.

Critical Mass Newcastle

Critical Mass Newcastle ride on the first Friday of every month from Civic Park (opposite the Town Hall). Assemble at 5:30pm for a 6:00pm start. Ride Daily! Celebrate Monthly!
Critical Mass Newcastle Wiki

Newcastle Bike-Ecology Centre

CLOSED. Newcastle Bike Ecology Centre closed in 2014 and has moved and changed into the Bike Love Corral. See Bike Love Corral section for details.
Newcastle's own environmental, not-for-profit, community based, sustainable transport, no green-wash cars, bikefun centre. Push bike co-op: We take pre-loved bikes & parts that are then restored by volunteers. Free workshops on how to fix bikes, cycling tips, & traffic skills. If you want a bike, we help you recycle one, for free! Volunteers welcome to help save the world through BIKEFUN!

Newcastle Bike Ecology Centre poster


Newcastle Cycleways Movement Inc.

Work with Government bodies to improve bicycle facilities in the Greater Newcastle Area.
Its aims are to promote the safe responsible use of bicycles for transport, leisure and fitness.
Members get bike riding insurance, discounts, rides, legal advice, and more.

Newcastle University Bike Users Group

The Newcastle University Bicycle Users’ Group (NUBUG) is a cycling advocacy group, which seeks to promote cycling for fun, camaraderie, sport and transport.

We cooperate with other cycling and bike groups who share a mutual interest.

By broadly representing people who ride to university, we aim to encourage The University of Newcastle and Government Authorities to provide more infrastructure to support cycling.

NUBUG aims to promote safe cycling, sustainability, convenience, economic welfare, fitness and health and to eliminate environmental pollution.

(direct quote from the Constitution, 2. Aims and Objectives)
Links:

World Naked Bike Ride - Australia

Peacefully expose the vulnerability of cyclists, humanity and nature in the face of cars, aggression, consumerism and non-renewable energy.
The World Naked Bike Ride in Australia is on the second Saturday of March each year.
Exact dates may vary from city to city.
See the List_of_rides#Australia for your city or town.

World Naked* Bike Ride - Newcastle

Peacefully expose the vulnerability of cyclists, humanity and nature in the face of cars, aggression, consumerism and non-renewable energy.
A clothed or clothes free protest; riding with a message of peace & sustainability for planet earth.
The World Naked Bike Ride in Newcastle is usually on the second Saturday of March each year.
Assemble clothed with your bike.
Ride to a secret body painting party.
Wearing a bike helmet is compulsory.
Body paint yourself with peace signs, hearts and flowers.
Note: *Clothing 100% optional. Helmet Compulsory.
See the Newcastle page for details of any upcoming ride.

The Hosting Partners:

Students

NUSA Environment Collective - Ride a Bike Campaign

The Newcastle University Students' Association, Enviro Collective is the student environmental group on The University of Newcastle campus. In mid 2009 the Enviro Collective began the Ride a Bike Campaign to encourage bike use over car use among the Uni community. Riding a bike has minimal environmental impact, does not produce green house gasses or toxic emissions, does not produce noise pollution, is far cheaper than driving a car and it is easier to find somewhere to park your bike. Parking on campus for a year costs more than the price of many new bikes and decent second hand models.

Newcastle University Bike Users Group

Bike Love Corral has attended the Orientation Week at the University of Newcastle and helped with the stall for Newcastle University Bike Users' Group.

Students, staff, alumni and riders who visit campus all have an interest in the success of this group to lobby for better bike facilities like bike paths, bike racks, lockers and showers on campus plus better cycleways that link campus to the rest of Newcastle. Feel free to join if you have an interest in cycling for utility, advancing and promoting cycling and cycling facilities, cycling for recreation, fitness, sport, environment, community, protest or just plain fun in or in connection with The University of Newcastle.

Members of NUBUG are encouraged to network and promote bike activities that interest them and their peers. Maybe that could involve a social ride with a picnic, or a sweaty fast sports ride, or a mountain bike bush ride - its up to them and maybe you if you want to join. Membership costs only $2. Membership enquiries can be made by emailing NUBUG or visit the Bike Love Corral at NUBUG or one of the NUBUG meetings.

If you want to join the mailing list everyone is welcome. Members are subscribed to the mailing list by NUBUB moderators shortly after joining.

Bike Love Corral visits Newcastle University Bike Users' Group

Do you need a bike? Are you broke? Bike Love Corral has going bikes at super low prices or you can fix an old bike for yourself for FREE! Volunteers & bike/part donations welcome.

BikeLoveCorral.BlogSpot.com (volunteer groups promoting pushbikes as happy, ethical, safe sustainable transport.) Trade-in/cash or buy/borrow 2nd hand bikes/parts/fixing/etc. We turn-over 33 bikes a week. Donate bikes/parts. Traffic skills workshops (end car annoyance) and more.

We have moved into the new bike workshop at Bike Hub East on The University of Newcastle Callaghan Campus(Wed 6th Aug 2014, 10am official opening)
Location: Off Richardson Road, Callaghan 2308.
At the end of Richardson Rd go left into Design Road. We are at the corner of the next right, At the back of the Bike Hub East building.
Map : http://www.whereis.com/nsw/callaghan/richardson-rd
Three 15minute visitor parking spots near Commonwealth Bank. Free car parking on Saturdays, and for drop off / pick up goods. Use of the workshop is kindly provided through NUSA and Newcastle University Bike Users' Group (thanks heaps!) Everyone welcome. We are hard to find with little signage, so follow these directions and have a street directory

Bikes/parts: We usually can supply bikes and parts to people within 10 minutes (over 95% success for requests). But for newer things or to save a trip send us an email to check we have it, or we could bring it in from our warehouse for you. Open Times: Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm Closed Times: Public Holidays and other times displayed on web Contact: bikelovecorral@yahoo.com.au and Facebook Membership: Bike Love Corral members get $5 off most goods/services Workshop rules/OHS: Safety and Health are our top priority for visitors. The afternoon sun pokes through the high security window mesh, be sun smart. If you want to use our tools please email us to obtain a workshop pass.

This is the old flyer / poster, to be used for the Bike Love Corral at NUSA to help promote participation. Please print these and stick them up where people will see them.

Flyer / Poster


http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=File:Bike_Love_Corral_at_NUBUG_2013.JPG

Thursday Bike Bus to Uni

Thursday during semester the bike bus takes riders to Uni. Assemble 8:00am The Gateway Hotel, Maitland Road, Islington. Or pick up the group along the route. (Click here for map).

Archived material

Please refer to the Bike Love Corral past events page for material about past events.