Pride March, Sunday 6 February 2022
Midsumma Pride March 2022
Come and join Bent Kranks on Sunday, 6th February at Fitzroy Street St Kilda for this year's Pride March. The marching order is organised into groups called waves. We'll be among the sports clubs in Wave F2, in between Melbourne Argonauts Rowing Club and The NOMADS Outdoors Group.
As you might expect, we'll see pandemic precautions such as QR code check-ins and social distancing measures. Assembly is at Ian Johnson Oval from 9:45 am for the march itself to begin 11 am. The oval will be fenced and entry gained at two access points, one on the Fitzroy Street side and the other on Lakeside Drive. When you check in you'll need to show vaccination status. You can do this with your digital certificate via the Service Victoria app, digital certificate saved to a smartphone wallet, printed copy of your certificate together with a valid photo ID, printed copy of immunisation history statement together with a valid photo ID or medical exemption together with a valid photo ID.
Bring a refillable bottle to take advantage of the water stations that will be provided at the oval and Catani Gardens. Hand sanitisers will be located at entrances, exits, toilet queuing, stalls and sponsors & food trucks at both Ian Johnson Oval and Catani Gardens.
We'll start our participation with a ride from Southern Cross Railway Station, meeting at 9 am. Then we'll ride down Sandridge Trail and via Port Melbourne to St Kilda. Pride March is a lot of fun to take part. Thousands of onlookers will cheer and applaud as you cycle, saunter, stride, or vogue down Fitzroy Street. All support is welcome and encouraged.
To have a real visual presence we are hoping to have as many riders as possible participate, and for that matter, walkers and users of any other unlicensed mode of transport. Wear bright coloured cycling gear or street gear, or dress up your bike if you like!
Pride March will be followed by post-march festivities at the march's end in Catani Gardens.
You may choose to skip the ride in and meet us at the oval.
Contact
Please contact Neil on 0415 558 982 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Details
| Location | St Kilda |
| Date | Sunday, 23 February 2022 |
| Meeting place | Southern Cross Railway station concourse (cnr Collins and Spencer) |
| Ride start time | 9 am |
| Surface | Sealed bike path |
| Distance | 8 km |
| Suited to | Any bike |
| Fitness level | Easy |
About the club
Bent Kranks is a bike club created for the gay and lesbian community of Melbourne and open to all. Whether you are a once a year rider or a weekend warrior who likes to hit the trails in and around Melbourne, we have a ride for you.
Our rides are mostly away from busy roads on urban bike paths, rail-trails or dirt tracks in the hills around town. Annual membership is only $20 and entitles you to be on our mailing list, receiving full ride details weekly.
Check out our current ride calendar, read some examples of the kind of rides we do or find out more about becoming a member.
If any of this appeals to you contact us and we will soon have you riding your bike in places that perhaps you never knew existed.
See you on your bike soon!
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