Social nights

Social nights

Join Pedal Power members on the third Tuesday of each month for a relaxed evening of food chats and a bike-related talk.

Gatherings are held at the Southern Cross Club in Woden. They start at 6pm for dinner followed by the talk at 7:30pm in the Rainbow Room. The event is usually finished by 9:30pm.

Upcoming social nights are:

16 May 2023 – Learning to Share Bike Paths with Canberra’s Reptiles

Gavin Smith is the owner & operator of ACT Snake Removals a government-licensed snake catching, rescue and removal service. Cyclists encounter the ACT’s unique wildlife in surprising locations & better knowledge & understanding of these animals will be fascinating and worthwhile. Knowing what to do, how to respond to a snake, and how to treat a bite plus much more will be shared. Gavin is also conducting academic research which explores social attitudes towards snakes and how snake encounters are experienced, and the movement ecology of local venomous snake species.

20 June 2023

Credit Card Cycling with Andrew Stuart-Credit Card Cycling – taking minimal gear over multi-day trips around Canberra and beyond.

Andrew Stuart is an experienced cyclist around Canberra, Australia and overseas. He goes on regular overnight rides where he takes the bare minimum on his bike; staying at pubs, hotels or Airbnbs. Andrew will share some of his local routes and equipment lists. If you are wondering how to get started on overnight cycles or you’re curious about how to minimise your gear, come and listen to this engaging presenter.

18 July 2023

Details coming soon.

15 August 2023

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19 September 2023

Peter Beers – cycling through Germany.
More details coming soon.

17 October 2023

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21 November 2023

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19 December 2023

Christmas Party
More details coming soon.