Bike Shorts at Village Bizarre 2013

Overview

This editorial is sponsored by our partners, The Rocks.

The Rocks Village Bizarre has become a success story in the rejuvenation of the area. The Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority event has reclaimed the cobblestone laneways and heritage-listed haunts with an ever-changing program of events that continues to inspire curiosity. It is returning from November 1 until December 20, and every Friday night the tourists will ship out and Sydneysiders will reclaiming their own, expecting the unexpected.

Two events that will allow the public to involve themselves are the Magnificent Revolution YouTube Battle, taking place at 8.30pm on Friday, November 1, and the inaugural Bike Shorts Film Competition, hosted by Magnificent Revolution on Friday December 6. Anyone can enter and there are two categories: Standard Shorts that can be up to five minutes long and Micro Shorts, where Instagrammers can submit 15-second cycle-themed clips. Just make sure to hashtag them with #bikeshorts and #villagebizarre.

If the satisfaction of your work being presented on a projector powered by bicycle is not enough to tempt you, perhaps the prize pool is. With $1,000 cash, a mentorship with Emmy and AACTA award-winning Firelight Productions, a Go-Pro camera and accommodation in The Rocks up for grabs, be sure to get filming. It is free to enter the competition and more information can be found here, with entries closing November 25.

You can find Bike Shorts on 'Revolutionary Road' at the intersection of George and Playfair Streets. Why not cycle down there and make it a whole evening of two-wheel power. Lycra bike shorts are in no way required but feel free to wear some to give the crowd something extra to enjoy.

Want to win a Go Pro HD camera? They're accepting entries to the Micro Shorts competition right up until 3pm on Friday December 6. To enter, take a video around the theme of 'cycle' and upload to Instagram with the hashtags #bikeshorts and #villagebizarre.

To watch the teaser video, click here.