Bikefest Newcastle this weekend

Bikefest Newcastle - www.bikefest.net.au

A community festival promoting cycling for health, fun and smart transport

• an expo of the latest marvellous bikes, accessories and bike-related goodies 
• art on a bicycle theme, and bicycles that are artworks themselves 
• a fashion parade with gorgeous bikes and cycle-friendly clothes fit for work, family time and special occasions 
• great rides around Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, including scenic self-guided routes and guided group tours for history buffs, foodies and chic cyclers keen to explore the local vintage and bespoke dress shops (For group rides you have to register online: http://bikefest.net.au/bookings/)

Newcastle and Central Coast line on http://www.cityrail.info/timetables. The online fare calculator says the adult return off-peak fare is $11:40 (sounds right for the weekend) or $16:40 regular times. (Bicycles travel free on weekends - no weekday peak hour charge for bringing bike on train - but space will be limited.)