Melbourne Bikefest

Bikefest is a new event for Melbourne that celebrates and advocates for bikes as part of everyday life.

Through partnerships with cultural, industry and community organisations, Bikefest places bikes at the centre of life in the city, offering a broad program of events addressing ideas around health, sustainability, design, safety, planning, youth and cultural engagement.

Bikefest is a new event for Melbourne that celebrates and advocates for bikes as part of everyday life.

Through partnerships with cultural, industry and community organisations, Bikefest places bikes at the centre of life in the city, offering a broad program of events addressing ideas around health, sustainability, design, safety, planning, youth and cultural engagement.

BY jesse

April 4th, 2011

Bikefest is a new event for Melbourne that celebrates and advocates for bikes as part of everyday life.

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