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Australia

City: Bundoora, Melbourne

Organizer: La Trobe University

Location: Agora, La Trobe University - Bundoora Campus

Events planned so far: Free barbeque upon presentation of a valid public transport ticket or bicycle helmet.

Date: 22 September 2008

Contact name: George Kirby

Contact e-mail: g.kirby@latrobe.edu.au

Web address: The La Trobe University, TravelSmart Program

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City: Sydney NSW

Events planned so far: All staff who use public transport on 22 Sept go into the draw for dinner for two at Bel Parco, Bicentennial Park, Sydney Olympic Park

Date: 22 September 2008

Organizer: Commonwealth Bank, Sydney Olympic Park

Location: Sydney Olympic Park

Contact name: Matthew Turner

Contact e-mail: sustainabilityatthepark@cba.com.au

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City: Brisbane, Australia

Organizer: Reverse Garbage

Location: 296 Montague Road WEST END 4101

Events planned so far: For customers who can produce a valid bus ticket, Reverse Garbage will subtract the cost from their shopping total.

Date: September 22nd

Contact name: www.reversegarbage.com.au

Contact e-mail: info@reversegarbage.com.au

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City: Canberra, Australia

Location: Downer to Mawson

Events planned so far:It's bike vs car on a 16 km commute through Canberra. On Monday the bike will take Canberra's on-road bike lanes, and on Tuesday it will travel part of the route by bus, using the Bike'n'Ride service.

Date: September 22nd

Contact name: www.pedalpower.org.au

Contact e-mail: ridetowork@pedalpower.org.au

India

City: Pune.

Organizers: Parisar, Janwani, Rotaract District 3131, PMC NMT cell and Pune Cycle Pratishtan

Location: Different locations

Events planned so far: Bicycle rally along four different routes converging to one point, where cyclists will sign a sustainable transport charter

Date: 22nd September

Contact name: Ashok Sreenivas

Contact e-mail: ashok.sreenivas@gmail.com

Web address: Pune car free day page OR Cycle rally page

Korea

City: Jung-Gu, Bong-San Dong

Organizer: Daegu

Location: Metro Plaza H316

Events planned so far: design my own bycle . learn about air-pollution . learn how to walk correctly . exhibit NIE(newspaper in education) works on envirnomental issues etc.

Contact e-mail: docgreen@hanmail.net

Web address: docgreen.net

New Zealand

City: Dunedin.

Organizer: Students for Environmental Action

Location: Otago University

Events planned so far: Promotion of World Carfree Day 22nd Sept. 2008. Organised bike ride on main St, Bike service workshop, promotion of public transport etc.

Date: 22nd September

Contact name:

Contact e-mail: seaotago@gmail.com

Web address: seaotago.bravehost.com/

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Phillipines

City: Metro Manila

Organizers: Parisar, Janwani, Rotaract District 3131, PMC NMT cell and Pune Cycle Pratishtan

Location: Metro Manila

Events planned so far:World Car-Free Day: The Firefly Brigade takes part in the annual celebration of the World Car-Free Day that happens every 22nd of September. It's this one day that people around the world gather protest against a car-dominated society by showing how wonderful the streets are with only bikes in them.

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Join the World Car Free Day!

Join us on September 20, 2008 as we celebrate the Manila leg of the World Car Free Day!

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Bike to Work! Bike to School! Bike to to Play! Bike Today!

Biking to work, school or play is not only a fun and a healthy form of exercise, but it also helps you contribute to abet the effects of global warming and climate change. One more bicycle on the road is one less car on the road. There will be a special raffle for bikers who will ride in their company, office, or school uniforms. eventdescription: World Car-Free Day September 20, 2008

Upcoming Rides +October: Halloween ride -"Car fume kills" awareness ride! +November: Clean Air Month ride- Pedals IN, Motorized vehicles OUT! +December: 3rd Share-a-Gift Christmas Ride!

Previously Organized Rides +August: Bike to Eat! +July: Bike with a Coat! Rainy Day Ride! +June: World Environment Ride- The Greenest Ride! +May: Flower and Ocean's Month Ride! +April: The Tour of the Fireflies! +March: CMR with a Twist! Women's Month Ride! +February: The Love Ride! +January: Lechon Alley, North Cemetery, Vegetarian feast Ride!

Contact e-mail: blinking_fireflies@yahoo.com

Web address: www.fireflybrigade.org

Thailand

City: Hat Yai City

Organizer: Students for Environmental Action

Location: Downtown Hat Yai City

Events planned so far: 07.00 - 22.00 น. About 1,000+ cyclists, plant trees, exhibits on keeping our world colder, unplug musics, shows, games, gifts, freebies.

Date: 14th September

Contact name:

Contact e-mail: webmaster.h@hatyaicity.go.th

Web address: www.hatyaicity.go.th/module/news/index.php?mode=detail&id=690 share.psu.ac.th/blog/bicycle/8998/

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