The Seigel-Boettner brothers tell a wonderful story on how bicyclesare improving the lives of people all over the world. Beautifully shoton location in Zambia, Ghana, India, Guatemala and California, this socialjustice film does not leave you with the often "what to do next"feeling - you'll know what to do when the film ends.
VENUE : Arthouse Cinema. Cost: $10 by bike $15 if not.
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Bike Fruit Salad Sat. 18 Feb. 12-2pmOn and off-road guided bike ride to Shepards Bush Orchard for ahorticultural tour of the community orchard and fruit sampling.
VENUE : Wind Wand. Cost: Free.
Fri 17 Feb 6-7.30pmWild West Bike Party
Bike jumping, bike racing, bike blinging and bike prizes. The bike party inthe Huatoki Plaza kicks off with the Taranaki bunny-hop champs beforeshifting it up a gear for short circuit bike racing on a hard and fastcourse through the plaza! There are great prizes for competitors andonlookers alike and for those who like their ride on the wild side therewill be spot prizes for the best blinged up bikes too.
Starting places for the racing are limited so pre-register at any New Plymouthbike shop.
VENUE : Huatoki Plaza. Cost: Free.
Evening ride/refresher course in commuter road cycling skills andetiquette. Experienced cycling instructors will guide you through whatyou need to know to ride with confidence through our cities streets.
VENUE : Puke Ariki Landing. Cost: Free.
Tue 7 Feb 6-7pm
Whether you're just starting out on a bike, thinking about cycling moreor simply nuts about bikes you will need a few basic skills to get thebest out of your machine. Bike mechanics at Mitchell Cycles in NewPlymouth and the O2 project in Stratford will show you how to getyour bike running sweet as a daisy.
VENUES:
Mitchell Cycles, 467 Devon Street East 06-758 3813.
O2 Project, 377 Broadway, Stratford 06-765 6326.
Bookings essential. Cost: $10.
Western Wheeled Loop 5th Feb. 10am-12pm
Join this guided bike ride covering the Herekawe Walkway, MangaotukuStream, Ngamotu Domain and more if there's time. Riders should be10 years or above and you will need a mountain or off-road bike.
VENUE : Ngamotu Beach Reserve by the oval car park, Ocean ViewParade. Cost: Free. Bookings essential please call 06-759 6060.
Fri 3 Feb 5.30-7.30pmFrockoffee
Ride on down to the Ozone bean store for a global coffee tastingtour. Between cups check out frockaliscious fashion garments andbike beauty accessories, Mitchell Cycles will also be here with a chicselection of ladies bikes too. With the caffeine in your seams why notstretch your legs with a spin along the foreshore to finish?
VENUE : Ozone Coffee Roasters, King Street. Cost: Free.
Group's next meeting, 5.30 pm, Weds 1st Februaray 2012 at 5.30pm.Location TBA: weather dependent!
Gathering on Puke Ariki
Wed 1 Feb 7.30-9amGo By Bike Day Bike BreakfastDust off your bike, pull on your helmet and enjoy the fresh air on yourway into work or school today! Gather on Puke Ariki Landing anytimebetween 7.30am and 9am and enjoy a free breakfast with greatcoffee, spot prizes and smooth music.
VENUE : Puke Ariki Landing. Cost: Free.
Big Bike Fix UpSun 29 January 10am-1.30pmBig Bike Fix Up
All bikes will be diagnosed and worked on for free by professional bike mechanics. Basic parts and labour will be provided so whether it's a flat tyre, brakes not working or gears not shifting bring your bike down to the Wind Wand for rejuvenation. The fix-up will run from 10am to 1.30pm and will include workshops on how to fix your bike, bike maintenance tips and helmet checks.
VENUE : Wind Wand. Cost: Free.