Podcasts about Bicycle Network

Val and Faith are joined in the studio by Alison McCormack, CEO of Bicycle Network. We all share our bike moments and consider what appears to be a significant cut to the CoM budget for bike lanes. In light of what everyone agrees is needed to make the CoM a liveable city into the future, the cut from $4M to $1.5M doesn't make any sense. Alison McCormack updates us on the new version of the Great Vic Bike Ride, plans for which have just been released. The changes are designed to make the Great Vic more accessible to schools, provide a deeper dive into a region while also giving participants a journey to complete. You can find out more about the Great Vic Bike Ride here. 

Val and Faith are joined in the studio by Paul McKay, former General Manager of Bicycle Victoria (now known as Bicycle Network)  We share our bike moments before taking a look at BUGs, or Bicycle User Groups. It's thirty-five years since the first Bicycle User Groups were created in Australia in 1990 . Paul explains why Bicycle Victoria created BUGs, their role as advocates, their changing relationship wth Bicycle Network over the years, and their resilience as grass roots community advocates.   

A Warrny debrief & Three Peaks preview with Mark O'Brien.In this episode of The Domestiques, Hollywood and Tils catch up with former Melbourne to Warrnambool champion Mark O'Brien about his day in the winning break. We dive into his power numbers and nutrition, as well as his plan to break his own record at next month's Peaks Challenge by Bicycle Network.This is a long chat with a a true legend of Australian cycling.

The recent "Relax Festival" in Tatura organized by "Tatura Transition Towns" was highly successful, on a comparative basis. More than 100 people came to the town's Stuart Mock Place to enjoy free music; a free barbecue cooked on induction hotplates powered by an electric car; learn about composting; watch a karate display; book in to either see a rather special garden and visit another home and learn about making biochar; join the GV Gamers Guild to enjoy play without electric power; talk with John Laing about the damage our way of living is causing to other life forms, learn about insects (watch them crawl up your arm) and hear about the valuable work of Landcare; hear from Hilary Grigg about how we should be dealing with our waste; and get som home energy tips and ideas from Terry Court of "Zero Carbon Tatrura". The Melbourne-based "Bicycle Network" was represented, and the idea of using an electric bike was illustrated through the display of a privately owned electric trike and a folding electric bike from Shepparton's Leading Edge Cycles. Climate Conversations also attended and talked with two 'ordinary" people - Dave Wischer (pictured) from Rushworth and Wynan Dollar from Tatura. Dave is concerned about the impact of climate change and encouraged others to watch "Nature Bats Last" by Professor Guy McPherson.

Kaz and Tubes chat with Alison Hetherington from the Bicycle Network of Tasmania about Ride to Work Day today. Comedian Bronwyn Kuss previews her Clubhouse Comedy show at the Hobart Brewing Co tomorrow night. Jeremy Pettet, Chair of Foodbank Tasmania, details the 2024 Foodbank Hunger Report, which shows more than a third of Tassie households are experiencing food insecurity. Adam Webster, JackJumpers Superfan provides an update on our Tasmania JackJumpers ahead of a match in Launceston this weekend. 18-year-old carer, Izzy Dewar is featured in this week's Tassie Trailblazers segment, highlighting inspirational Tasmanian women. And, Dr Elizabeth Pietrzykowski, CEO of Private Forests Tasmania, calls in to have her say on the forestry debate, following reports that 300 thousand animals are killed through logging each year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shepparton's Ray Russell (pictured) and his Mooroopna business partner, Marty Rogers, built their first electric bike, "The Phantom" in 1987. Building the bike was, in a sense, the easy part, bringing changes to Victorian State Government road rules was truly the hard part - it took months and months of dedicated lobbying by many people, including a former CEO of Victoria's Bicycle Network, Harry Barber. Ray and Marty produced 80 Phantoms and one is presently on show in Shepparton's "Museum of Vehicle Evolution (MOVE)". Ray, who is still enthusiastic about electric bikes, and recently graduated to a carbon fibre mountain bike, believes it is such things as mountain bikes with their go-anywhere capacity that can reshape human movement in Shepparton.

Special Offer: Use the code ATB15 for 15% off to the United Energy Around the Bay https://bicyclenetwork.com.au/rides-and-events/around-the-bay/ The Domestiques pays tribute to the Aussie domination at La Vuelta. Ben O'Connor, Jay Vine, and Kaden Groves all appeared on the podium of the final Grand Tour of the year as Primoz Roglic silenced the doubters by claiming La Vuelta number 4. The team discussed the inspirational endurance journey of Lachlan Morton who is attempting to circumnavigate Australia on a bicycle. And the women's peloton is in for a shakeup as the end of the season nears. Plenty to digest. Lots to unpack as the Aussies take centre stage in this episode of The Domestiques. The Domestiques is presented by Black Sheep Cycling and Marsh Insurance - and Bicycle Network.

This week in the Zwift Cycling Central Podcast Christophe & Macca speak to Craig Richards, CEO of Bicycle Network on the world post Covid-19, and the opportunities cycling represent for the world.

Faith and Val are joined in the studio by Yana Lim of Bite Sized Rides. We all share our bike moments before touching on some local news including; City of Melbourne candidates already eyeing off protected bike lanes just in case it garners a few votes, and Bicycle Network calling for volunteers and donations for Streets People Love, a new campaign leading in to the 2024 Council elections. Yana Lim tells us all about how and why she started Bite Sized Rides, a community for people of colour in Melbourne who share bike rides and lunches. She touches on the importance of feeling comfortable and safe and the power of community to deliver lots of firsts; first ride, first overnighter, first aurora borealis! While only a new group she has built a strong community and has plans for the coming spring and summer. Get in touch at Bite Sized Rides if you'd like to know more. 

Simon Kerr (pictured) is the musical driving force of "Music for a Warming World" and has had a long history in the challenges of climate change. The Melbourne-based musician/academic was reading the most recent book, "Living Hot: Surviving and Thriving on a Heating Planet", co-authored by Australian public intellectual Clive Hamilton and energy consultant, George Wilkenfeld. Simon was so impressed with what Halimton and Wilkenfeld had written that he contacted "Climate Conversations" saying: "We have to talk". Both Simon and his partner, Christine, use electric bikes to travel about the City of Melbourne. He was particularly excited to hear the "Climate Conversations" episode in which the CEO of the Melbourne-based Bicycle Network, Alison McCormack was interviewed: "Interview: 'Australia's E-Bike moment' with Bicycle Network's CEO, Alison McCormack". Hamilton has been the Professor of Public Ethics at Charles Sturt University in Canberra since 2008. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-mclean/message

Alison McCormack (pictured) leads the Melbourne-based Bicycle Network and is excited and overwhelmed by what is "Australia's e-bike moment". Working with her team, Alison recently organized an e-bike event at the Brunswick Velodrome attracting some 4000 people from all parts of Victoria. The event, which allowed people to test-ride their preferred bike was so successful that Alison's team is now contemplating an "E-bike roadshow" that might visit Shepparton and, if arranged, visit the Museum Vehicle of Vehicle Evolution. This venue already has an impressive display of classic bicycles. As Alison previously worked with the Australian Centre for the Moving Image, she is well aware that Shepparton has a celebrated Olympic cyclist in Steve Fairless and would love to combine the screening of that movie, "Fairless", with the e-bike roadshow. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-mclean/message

Faith and Val are joined in the studio on a glorious autumn monring by Alsion McCormack, CEO of Bicycle Network. We all share our bike moments before taking a look at some recent news including: Bicycle Network's changed position on Australia helmet laws, a Moonee BUG campaign to improve the movement of riders and pedestrians at Flemington Station and the last chance to speak at the City of Port Phillip meeting in support of the Inkerman Street protected bike lanes. Alison fills us in on the campaign Bicycle Network are running to advocate for better support for people wanting to buy e-bikes from all three tiers of government. The campaign was launched last month with an eBike Expo that saw hundreds of people testing out ebikes of all shapes and sizes. Ebikes have the capacity to transform how people move around, all while providing cost-of-living relief, significant health benefits and improving road safety and congestion. We talk about some of the subsidies that already exist in Australia and how listeners can get involved. You can also download a booklet with all the facts and figures here.  Radiothon is coming up and we need to raise funds to help keep 3CR Radical Radio on the air! Every little bit helps so if you can make a donation to help keep weekly cycling stories on the. airwaves pleade do! It's easy, check it out here. (And be sure to type "Yarra BUG Radio Show" at the prompt for which programme you want to support)   

Meet Hayley Gorman, the Workforce Coordinator at UniSport Australia, and one of our beloved SportsGrad Members!We met Hayley last year in October when she joined the Community, and was working part-time for the Bicycle Network. Since then, she's gone to land her first full-time role, as well as become a super active and well-known member within SportsGrad.Lots to look out for including how to land your first full-time job in sport, tips to improve your networking and leadership skills, what it's like moving interstate for a job, and how being a SportsGrad Member has helped her career.Enjoy this episode!We cover:(00:39) Who is Hayley Gorman?(01:37) Welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast! Here's what's going on in the Community…(03:59) Welcome Hayley!(05:28) Quick-fire questions(08:48) What does Hayley do at UniSport Australia as the Workforce Coordinator?(12:37) The roles Hayley had before her first full-time role in sport(14:42) How does Hayley balance FT work and travel/fun(18:21) How did the application at UniSport work and how did Hayley stand out?(20:01) Why did Hayley become a SportsGrad Member?(23:30) How Hayley has found confidence within herself(27:28) What are the skills most important in people-facing roles, and how does Hayley practice them?(29:59) How Hayley decided to make the move interstate and tips she has if you're thinking of doing the same(32:42) When has Hayley utilised her network in sport?(36:33) What is something Hayley wishes she could tell her first year of uni self?---Additional episodes you may enjoy:#168: Geordie Miles (Spark Event Group) - How to turn casual work into a full-time career#231: Clayton Henderson (Golf Australia) - Journey to Commercial Partnerships Coordinator---Want a weekly dose of career inspo? Get industry stories, upcoming events, and the latest sports jobs in your inbox each Friday.

CEO of Bicycle Network, Alison McCormack, spoke to Ross and Russ on the recent development.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussie superstar Grace Brown is the toast of Liege-Bastogne-Liege and the talk of this week's edition of The Domestiques. Listen how Matilda and Hollywood unravel the performance of the World Tour season so far. And as the Pog secured his 6th Monument, we ask why is he so good? Ali McCormack from the Bicycle Network house team and outlines the issues in cycling advocacy. And listen to a special feature from Beechworth as 1200 riders hit the gravel for the annual Granite Classic.

 Faith and Val are joined in the studio today by Nick Richardson, from Banksia Gardens Community Services to tell us all about Broady Bikes. First we all share our bike moments. and Val's leads us nicely into our first item of news about the very succesful E-bike Expo held by Bicycle Network last week.We also mention the three consultations in Merri-bek at the moment, of interest to anyone who lives, works or plays and rides through there; Harding St Bridge, O'Hea St Bike Lane Extension and Victoria Streets For People  Brunswick. Make sure you take a look!Coming up this weekend is a day for focussing on active transport in Moonee Valley Walk.Ride.Moonee Valley hosted by Moonee BUG and Moonee Valley Sustainability.Featuring:+ Towards Better Streets - panel and Q&A+ Info on infrastructure for cycling and walking+ Bike repairs advice+ Explore e-bikes and cargo bikes+ Join Moonee BUG for a group rideMeet your neighbours and people from Better Streets campaign, Streets Alive, your local Bicycle Users Group (MooneeBUG), local businesses and MVS's Active Transport Collective.Nick tells us all about the Broady Bikes initiative at Banksia Gardens, set up to give disadvantaged youth an opportunity to practice the sorts of skills that enable holding down a job while learning how to work on and fix bicycles. Providing broader as well as mechanical skills the program also provides engagement with education services and the wider community. Repaired bicycles are sold or provided to people in the local community that can use them. If you have a good quality bicycle to donate then please contact Nick on 0418436269  or at  nick@banksiagardens.org.au. Unoftunately, many cheaper bicycles from stores such as KMART etc cannot be repaired and are not suitable for donation. 

Welcome to another of the Monday Breakfast show, produced and presented in the studios of 3CR and hosted by Rob Harrison. First up we hear Cam and Andy of the Yeah Nah Pasaran show speak with academic Chris Wilson about the previously undiscovered digital footprint of the Australian killer who perpetrated massacres in Aotearoa in 2019.  You can hear more content from the Yeah Nah Pasaran Show on Thursdays from 4:30 to 5pm or click here to stream it digitally.As the wheels of capitalism, imperialism and colonialism continue to spin, direct action is needed to blockade a global economy which is complicit in the genocide of Palestinians. Today, in cities across the globe, a series of coordinated actions will take place to do exactly that. Rob spoke with Nathalie, a passionate advocate, writer & creative from the SWANA region to talk further about the action. She is a proud descendant of a long line of resistance fighters & political leaders in the Levant. Arriving to this continent as a refugee, Nathalie has dedicated herself to fighting for the rights of marginalized peoples globally and for dismantling structural racism through storytelling, spoken word and staunch political action. Check out the Disrupt Wars Instagram page for more info on all the actions happening throughout Naarm/so-called Melbourne today, including: From 8AM on the steps of Victoria Parliament there will be a rally to get Elbit Systems out of so-called Victoria From 9:30: Blockade to shut down AW Bell at 145 Abbotts Rd, Dandenong SouthFrom 11AM: Speak out for Palestine happening at 700 Swanston StFrom 12pm: BP out of Palestine rally in protest of the oil company's supply of fuel to Israel's military. The protest will occur at 717 Bourke St, DocklandsFollowing that we played James McKenzie of 3CR program In Ya Face's conversation with Damien Patterson, Policy and Advocacy Officer for the Council to Homeless Persons about the need for more funding toward safer housing options for trans and gender diverse people, including a crisis housing facility. You can hear more of the In Ya Face show on Fridays from 4 to 5pm or at the link here.And finally we hear a segment of the YarraBUG show from the 25th of March 2024 in which host Chris speaks with Paul Baker about his pathway from starting off riding BMX as a kid, commuting, workplace bicycle user groups, the June 2022 'halt' of the roll out of protected cycling lanes in Melbourne, organising #comerailtrailwithme bike trail rides and getting elected to the Bicycle Network board. You can listen to the full episode of the YarraBUG show here.Events: On Tuesday the 16th of April there will be a peaceful protest outside Attorney General Mark Dreyfus' office to pressure the Federal Government to remove its alignment with Israel. That's happening from 5:30pm at 566 Main Street, Mordialloc. On Thursday the 18th of April the 'Say No to Injustice: Expel Israeli Ambassador for War Crimes' rally will take place at Federation Square from 5:30pm. Camp Sovereignty is ongoing and support is encouraged. Events are held throughout the week there, the info for which can be found at the Old Country Calling Instagram page. The Free Palestine rally will also continue this Sunday from 12pm outside the State Library.Songs played: 'Morning Sun' - Bumpy'Let Them Know Something' - Barkaa'Cinderella' - Remi Wolf'One True Place'  - Amy Saunders 

On this week show Chris chats with Ruth Jelley and Paul Baker about making things better by getting involved with local advocacy.First interview (3.04 mark) Ruth discusses South Crescent issues after a Streets Alive Darebin ride held on Saturday 23 March 2024.Second interview: (6.40 mark) Paul Baker chats about his pathway from starting off riding BMX as a kid, commuting, workplace bicycle user groups, the June 2022 'halt' of the roll out of protected cycling lanes in Melbourne, organising #comerailtrailwithme bike trail rides and getting elected to the Bicycle Network board. Follow Paul and his adventures on Melbourne Bike Paths, instagram and stravaLocal news includes Critical Mass March ride supporting Port Phillip BUG, Inkerman Street consultation, the Border Run and Bicycle Network discussion session on Wednesday 3 April for people interested in local council elections (Council elections an opportunity for better bike municipalities)Program musicShonen Knife, Cycling is funGunnar Olsen, Pedal onJohn Butler Trio, Oceanfilous feat. Klei. Bicycle

Faith and Val are joined in the studio on a warm autumn morning by Liz Fowler and Edmund West from Melbourne Bicycle Touring Club. We all share our bike moments before taking a look at some upcoming events including Critical Mass on Friday March 22nd (heading Southside with Port Phillip BUG) and a Bicycle Network event for those interested in what they can to support active transport during the upcoming Council elections. The Melbourne Bicycle Touring Club has been celebfrated its fiftieth year and Liz and Ed talk about the community that the club has built over the decades, the rides they've shared and the future of the club. We talk about the joys of bike touring, how a club like MBTC helps to make it accessible to more people and the diversity of people, and bikes, that enjoy their tours and day trips. You can find out more about the MBTC and their rides from their website. Rides are advertised and shared on Meet Up.  

In this episode of the Yarra BUG Radio Show Val and Faith take a look at some of the projects currently open for conultation that provide opportunities for active transport and in particular, safer cycling. Six draft plans for railway station precincts in the eastern phase of the Suburban Rail Loop project have been released, with active transport integration and planning for networks within 1.6kms of the stations being included. You can read more about it at Bicycle Network as well as find the link for giving feedback. The stations included are Cheltenham, Clayton, Monash, Glen Waverley, Burwood and Box Hill.Chapel Street, Stonnington consultation is ongoing with feedback sought from those who live, work or visit Chapel Street. You can have your say on ideas so far and help inform transformation projects now and into the future.The federal government is seeking views on the decarbonisation of all modes of transport , including freight and supply chains, active transport planning, and supporting infrastructure. We know bicycles and cargo bicycles can play a big part here so make sure you have your say on the Transport and Infrastructure Net Zero Roadmap and Action Plan. We also take a look at the Merri-bek Draft Transport Strategy which is out now for comnultation. Take a look and have your say before December 24th if you live, work or travel through Merri-bek. Coming up for those who like to leave the house once in a while; a Streets Alive Darebin meet up for anyone interested in thriving sociable streets that support all modes of movement will be held at the Wesley Anne Beer Garden on Thursday 14th December at 6:30pm. Merri-bek BUG will be offering FREE bike checks, and selling awesome totes together with Brunswick Tool Library at stall B28 & B29 at Coburg Night Market on Friday december 15th from 5:30pm onwards. That's it from us for 2023, Chris will be in the studio next week and we'll see you in the New year on January 8th! 

Val and Faith make it to the studio, riding through at least three seasons to get to the station this morning. After sharing our bike moments, we take a look at some local news including; Tommy Quick is due to finish his epic 4points ride after riding over 9000kms to the four points of Australia to raise awareness and funding about young stroke. Tommy will be riding into Footscray on Sunday October 22nd. And Ride to Work Day is coming up again on Wednesday October 18th. You can check out Bicycle Network's activities here or check with your local council and bike shops for what's happening in your neighbourhood. We also take a look at the news that Australian Standards are revising the standards for car parking spaces to accomodate the ever larger cars that people are buying. We take a look at two new-ish books. The first, Inclusive Transportation by Veronica Davies is sub-titled A manifesto for repairing divided communities and looks at the inequities inherent in the way transport planners of the past have carried out their work and how these can be addressed into the future. If you'd like to find out more about it you can listen to an interview with the author here.  The second book, Traffication. How cars destroy nature and what we can do about it is by Paul Donald and examines the impact of cars on the natural world around us. Described as "doing for road traffic what Silent Spring did for agrochemicals " Traffication examines the pervasivness with which roads impact wildflife in subtle and unpredicatble ways. You can also listen to an interview on The War on Cars with the author here. We finish the show with a reminder that Critical Mass goes North on Friday October 27th! Full details here.    

Alison joined Sam to discuss the 'Around the Bay' ride this weekend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Val has a too short chat with Keith Dunston's grandson Jack on Keith's life and his contribution to bicycling and activism in Melbourne, Bicycle Network, being one of his noted achievements that has stood the test of timehttps://keithdunstan.org

On this Monday morning Faith and Val are in the 3CR studio discussing getting over colds, their winter weather experiences, bike moments, Bicycle Networks screening of Motherload at AMCI and a subtle attitude shift from Bicycle Network towards rest of the bike riding community.News includes riding at night, UCI banning trans riders but not Dirty Deeds CX and Yarra Council changing left turns for riders, also see Testing improvements to Yarra's Cycling Network

Val and Faith were joined in the studio by Annie Keynes of Melburn Durt, and the brand new, just created, Australian chapter of Radical Adventure Riders. Before turning to all things radical we check in on our Radiothon target and discover we have made it! Thanks to everyone who donated this year to help keep radical radio on the air.We also check in on the Gipps St steps as demolition was scheduled to begin this morning ahead of the building of a ramp to replace them. A day not many people thought they'd ever see! Turning to Radical Adventure Riders, Annie talks about the synergy between Melburn Durt and RAR, the immediate plans for RAR in Australia and what they hope will evolve. We discuss the importance of inclusivity and creating space for women (cis and trans), trans men and GNC folk to enjoy riding and the outdoors. You can keep tabs on RAR Australia here and let them know if you'd like to get involved. We finish up with a reminder that the next Critical Mass ride in Melbourne is this Friday June 30th and will mourn the boulevard of broken dreams that was the Shrine to Sea project. See you there! While we didn't get time to discuss it today we also wanted to mention that Bicycle Network are looking for donations for their Ride 2 School program to keep it going in the short term while they seek longer term funding. You can read all about it and make a donation here.#

On this weeks program, Chris catches up with Julie Clutterbuck from Port Philip Bicycle Users Group about the Shrine to Sea project, their recent media release 'Community groups call for seperated bike lanes on Kerferd Road', along with The Heart Foundation, Victoria Walks, Port Phillip Emergency Climate Action Network (PECAN), Bicycle Network, Disability Resource Centre and Better Streets for Victoria and Australia.Julie discusses the Shrine to Sea project prospectus that included seperate bike infrastructure, Kerferd Road safely issues, traffic modelling, community panel, biodiversity, local resident opposition who apparently believe they are the only stakeholders that should be listened to in regards to Kerferd Road usage, broadening conversation to local climate change concerns and a reminder how Lisa Nelville stood up to City of Greater Geelong to retain the Malop Street Green Spine.Update 23 May 2023: Shrine to Sea Project update - unfortunately reads like Victoria State Government has completely piked due to small number of residents,"The decision to separate the Kerferd Road protected bike lane design from the Shrine to Sea project will allow for a robust and concentrated engagement process to occur in the future"Contact Nina Taylor MP and Port Phillip Council councillors to voice your concernsNews includes Climate Council's new report: Shifting Gears: The Path to Cleaner Personal Transport and media release: Walking And Riding Must Triple To See Genuine Transport Emissions Reduction: Climate Council Report, Melbourne, Merri-bek, Darebin and Yarra local council budget allocations for active transport and Critical Mass: Climate Edition! 5pm, State Library, Friday 26 May 2023June 2023 is Radiothon time at 3CR and Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio needs your support! Celebrate everything you love about riding your bike and supporting active transport by making a donation by 30 June 2023. Any amount makes a big difference, and all donations over $2 are tax deductible Program music:Cycling is fun - Shonen KnifeThe Acoustic Motorbike - Luka Bloom

On this weeks program Chris chats to Andrea, an active travel advocate and urban planner, about how pedestrians and bicycle riders can be better allies, levels of abilities, changes needed for years of under investment, planning, strategy, disability requirements plus pressure upon use of public space. Watch Shane Hryhorec's video about him engaging with City of Yarra staff in a training and education day with a range of simulated challenges such as bins, e-scooters, e-bikes, driveways and road construction blocking footpaths and hard rubbish.Local news includes Yarra Council voting to make Elizabeth Street seperated bike lane permanent and Port Phillip Bicycle User Group media release 'Community groups call for seperated bike lanes on Kerferd Road', along with The Heart Foundation, Victoria Walks, Port Phillip Emergency Climate Action Network (PECAN), Bicycle Network,Port Phillip Bicycle Users Group, Disability Resource Centre and Better Streets for Victoria and AustraliaProgram music:Cycling is fun - Shonen KnifeA Walk: Tycho

On this weeks show Chris talks to Nathan Reading from Bicycle Network about help required for the Yarra leg of Super Tuesday bike counts on 7am-9am, 7 March 2023 plus count details, information, how you can assist and also get a donation to local organisation or charity of choice for volunteering.Pierre from Bike West catches up for a interview about Critical Mass: Franco Cozzo Edition held on 24 February, the route details, a striking video of the ride taken by Maribynong Truck Action Group at Hopkins Street, increased freight movements creating dangerous conditions on our streets, active transport advocacy in antagonistic times, the bike lift at Franco Cozzo, Sydney vs Melbourne attitudes towards bike lanes and future plans for Critical Mass to head south.News includes, in no surprise to anyone, congestion continues across naarm Melbourne due to car dependency and Critical Mass goes to Chapel Street on Friday 31 March 2023Program music Cycling is fun - Shonen KnifeAlright - TychoGo West - Pet Shop BoysBicycle - filous feat. klei  

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Val and Faith are joined in the studio by the new CEO of Bicycle Network, Alison McCormack. Nine weeks into her new role, Alison is excited about the future and is already establishing the connections that will take BN into a new era.We also take a look at the Great Victorian Bike Ride, coming up at the end of November, a BN event that has stood the test of time and promises the right sized adventure for everyone. You can use the promo code 3CR for a 10% discount when booking.

On this weeks program Chris chats to Damian Auton about back history to creating the newly opened UpCycles bicycle maintenance hub located at Yarra Valley ECOSS that will be a youth group space for bicycle education, recycling bicycles and providing courses, training and workshops.Bicycle-themed news includes Boroondara Council works at Walmer Street commencing this week for an estimated eight months to replace the northern land bridge section from Kew, Gipps Street ramp replacement possibly going back out to tender, Moreland Council voting to retain separated lanes and shared zones in Dawson, Victoria, Albert and Albion streets and extending the Kent Road trial for 12 months in Pascoe Vale, Bicycle Network, Friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore Rail Trail, Mitchell Bicycle Users Group asking for Victorian State Government to prioritise future funding for the Wallan to Heathcote Rail Trail project, Banyule Council opening feedback for Northern Trails 2022, historic NSW Rail Trails legislation approved and the ancient Yarra Bicycle Users Group website being updated for the 21st century.   

A push to reverse a state government decision not to go ahead with a planned bike lane in Albert Park has sparked concern among some locals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I really enjoyed talking with Craig Richards the CEO of Bicycle Network. So many great things discussed including: - Living life on purpose - knowing when to say no - living life with integrity to be able to always face the person in the mirror - and much more. I hope you enjoy - Talk soon - Tom Bell

On this weeks program Chris interviews Carlton Reid, senior contributor, sustainability for Forbes about COP26, Carlton was previously interviewed on YarraBUG Radio about Emerging issues for pedestrians, bicycle riders & autonomous vehicles in March 2018.Carlton Reid talks about his observations of 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow, bureaucratic & generational intransigence on climate change threats, dominance of EV / car industry, no mention of cycling in the "Blue Zone", Transport Day, lack of opportunities for immediate decarbonisation and political courage to reign in vehicle use, stranded assets, over dependance upon future technologies, actions outside COP26, rising influence and power of younger generations, European Cyclist Federation COP26 joint letter on cycling and future COP agendas. Read more: No Bicycling At COP26 Means Quickest Way To Decarbonise Road Transport Is Inexplicably MissingNews & events: contribute your feedback to Moreland Councils Trial separated bike lanes - Kent Road by Wednesday 10 November 2021, watch this virtual ride from Glenroy to Brunswick to see Pascoe Vale's pop-up lanes and new Upfield Path, new Wangaratta separated cycling lanes for Phillipson Street between Sisely Avenue and Edwards Street and it's Ride to Work Day on Wednesday 10 November, see City of Melbourne & Bicycle Network for details.

"It's an absolutely extraordinary amount," Craig Richards, CEO of Bicycle Network, told Tom Elliott. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this weeks program recorded at home, Chris catches up with Alice Prior from Parents' Voice about last weeks government announcement, their recent survey that found 94 per cent of Australian parents support greater government investment in infrastructure, getting kids riding and back to school as Stage 4 COVID-19 restrictions gradually lift across Victoria.Bicycle-themed news includes potentially huge news with Minister for Roads and Road Safety Ben Carrolls annoucement of "100 kilometers of new and improved cycling routes will be delivered across key inner-Melbourne suburbs to make it easier and safer for people cycling to and from the CBD" and minimum passing distance legislation to be introduced in 2021 although it may pay to be cautious about what is actually enacted and also remember what was previously promised (Oct 2016: Active Transport Victoria launched by State Government)It's council election time for many across Victoria: read YarraBUGs City of Yarra election: 2020 Candidate Questionnaire which includes links to other candidate surveys from Streets Alice Yarra, Yarra Climate Action Now, Bicycle Network, Glen Eira BUG, Moreland BUG and Bike Melbourne.International news includes Transport for Under Two Degrees project  that reports that active transport can assist decarbonisation, also see, Carlton Reid: Bicycles And Buses Will Be Future’s Dominant Modes Of Urban Mobility, Predict 346 Transport Experts

Once again recording from lounge rooms, kitchen tables and homes across Melbourne, Val and Faith are joined in their virtual studio by Jenica Brooke and Moses Chitima for this edition of the Yarra BUG Radio Show.We all share our bicycle moments before moving on to the subject ofd the day; the upcoming Bicycle Network Board elections. Jenica and Moses both introduce themselves, share a little about themselves and their cycling lives and talk about why they want to be elected to the Bicycle Network Board and why you should vote for them. 

On this weeks program recorded in the front room, Chris chats to Luke Poland from Sustrans about the recent Bicycle Network webinar,  Learnings from London: How active travel can drive lockdown recovery.Local news includes City of Melbourne gaining Department of Transport support for fast-tracking 40km of seperated bike lanes to help active transport during and post COVID-19 pandemic and how you can support the ongoing Yarra Making Space initiative, including the Park Street contra flow bicycle lanes to ease the crowded Linear Park Trail in Fitzroy and Carlton North and the temporary Elizabeth Street seperated bike lanes in Richmond.Luke discusses actions taken in London to improve physical distancing with active transport, how UK transport authorities differ in regards to positive working collaborations when compared to here in Victora, how UK walking and cycling advocates have a greater impact, work done by Tactical Urbanistas to brighten up urban spaces and even what you can do during the Melbourne lock down.Speakers included Melissa Cazzato (Transport for London), Fran Graham (London Cycling Campaign), Brian Deegan (Urban Movement), Tactical Urbanistas and Stuart Outhred (RACV). Watch the presentation + Q&A on YouTube

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This week in the Zwift Cycling Central Podcast Christophe $ Macca speak to Craig Richards, CEO of Bicycle Network on the world post Covid-19, and the opportunities cycling represent for the world.

Craig Richards from the Bicycle Network has told 3AW Breakfast the state should be using the change in behaviour to trial more bike lanes.

This weeks Yarra Bicycle Users Group program is coming to you from our front room in response to the COVID-19 crisis, read more at 3CR's response to Covid-19. Are you a new or intending rider in Melbourne due to COVID-19 issues and unsure about what's the most suitable route to take? Philip Mallis, transport planner, map creator, former councillor and Chair of Urban Planning at Boroondara Council has offered to assist riders plan their journeys as applications such as Google maps don't prove enough detail for safe and adequate routes. Philip discusses the surge in new riders avoiding public transport, wayfinding, using Open Street Maps, OpenRouteService and his Offer of help: journey planning for your bicycle route.News and events include Two cyclists killed on Melbourne's roads on 18 March, Melbourne also requiring dedicated cycling routes during this unprecedented time, Brad Sohner's action-packed Tour de Quarantine commentary, fill in the Bicycle Network survey: Moving around in the time of COVID-19, international bike share issues, Bogota expanding cycling routes and British Cyclings response to COVID-19. .

While it has changed since its invention in 1817, the humble bicycle seems to never go out of fashion. Craig Richards, CEO of the Bicycle Network, joins us to talk all things cycling.

While it has changed since its invention in 1817, the humble bicycle seems to never go out of fashion. Craig Richards, CEO of the Bicycle Network, joins us to talk all things cycling.

Val and Faith are joined in the studio today by guest Jenica Brooke of Melbourne Commuter. We all share our bicycle moments before taking a look at some news including; the 2019 cycling participation results which show a decline in cycling across Australia, the opening of Quarry Park in Footscray this coming weekend and the Australian Walking and Cycling Conference coming up in Adelaide later this month. Hear more about it in this earlier podcast. Val fills us in on VACRO, the organisation behind our awesome sponsor, Second Chance Cycles. Discussion turns to the 2019 Bicycle Network elections in which both Faith Hunter and our studio guest, Jenica Brooke are candidates. Two positions are open on the Board and each member has two votes. Faith and Jenica talk about what they think they can bring to the Board, the future they hope to see for Bicycle Network and its strengths as a cycling advocacy organisation. Voting is open from October 1-16 for all Bicycle network members. Read more about all the candidates here. 

On this weeks program Chris talks to Jeremy Miller about the 2019 Australian Cycling & Walking Conference to be held at Port Adelaide from 24-25 October 2019 with the theme Active Transport in a Changing Environment, key note speakers including Professor Billie Giles-Corti and Associate Professor Paul Tranter, challenges facing creating a inclusive walking and cycling enviroment, whats in the program, creating a affordable, volunteer-run conference, side events including Outer Harbor Greenway ride, Adelaide Bike Fest 2019 + Motherload screening on 13 October. Motherload is a crowdsourced documentary about a new mother’s quest to understand the increasing isolation and disconnection of the digital age, its planetary impact, and how cargo bikes could be an antidote.Local news includes Glen Eira Safe Cycling Corridor Listening Post at Caulfield Park on Sunday 6 October, also please ensure you add feedback to the consultation here, Boroondara Councils Proposed Amenity Local Law review 2019, a screening of the above-mentioned Motherload as part of Bike Palooka Bendigo launch Friday 4 October, WeCycle in Northcote having a Open Morning, Thursday 3 October, Jenica Brooke and fellow YarraBUG Radio presenter Faith Hunter standing in the 2019 Bicycle Network board elections and a reminder about the Giant BikeWest Fest launch on 12 October.

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Val opens todays show with a quote from Emily Kachorek before we introduce our studio guests Sarah Hammond and Jesse Carlsson. Everyone shares their bicycle moments and then we take a look at a couple of news items including Bicycle Network's call for bicycle commuters to be paid for choosing to cycle, and the announcement of the first stage of works for the Yarra Valley Trail.  Val reminds everyone to turn on their lights!Talk in the studio turns to getting outside of your comfort zone and Sarah and Jesse fill us in on their unplans to tour by bicycle while discovering ways to survive and thrive. We talk about the differences between their experiences touring with a sense of urgency and their new mode of travel which will depend on connections they are able to establish with both the places and communities they travel through. You'll be able to catch up with Sarah and Jesse on April 27th at Moondog Brewery, and buy them one of their last beers, before they leave. Also on the same weekend is the Handmade Bicycle Show. And if you're looking for some friendly rides to get you and yours out on your bikes then check out the upcoming rides with Neighbourly Ride. 

On this weeks program Chris catches up with Mike Bodsworth about keeping public pressure on to retain Anglesea Bike Park, Alcoa's reluctance to negotate over the site, State government rezoning and local council support.Cycling news includes Huw Kingstons cheeky photobomb during Federal Budget coverage in Canberra, Tour of Flanders, big news with PTV + VicRoads restructure and two recent bike, bus, tram, train aka bustitution commuter challenges (RACV, Bicycle Network) that are especially apt during April's massive public transport disruptions across Victoria. 

On this weeks program: Chris catches up with Alan Todd from Freestyle Cyclists to talk about recent developments, Bicycle Network, legislation vs lnfrastructure and the upcoming National Freestyle Cyclists 'Stop Fining Healthy Transport' rides planned for Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth.News includes 3CR Subscriber Drive 2019, Labor vows 'end to war on cyclists' with $412m for active transport in NSW and Handmade Bicycle Show Australia from Friday, 26 April - Sunday, 28 April 2019 at The Meat Market, North Melbourne.

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Val and Faith are joined in the studio this week by Melissa and Chris Buntlett of Canadian agency Modacity. We share our bike moments before taking a brief look at some local news including; last chance to have your say on the shape of the Shrine to Sea boulevard for pedestrians and cyclists and Skyrail for Upfield and the chance to make sure this ensures a badly needed upgrade for the Upfield bike path. Melissa and Chris describe how they first came to give up the use of their car ten years ago in Vancouver and the journey they've been on since then, with their two children, sharing stories about urban mobility and the ways in which multi-modal transport which embraces the bicycle can create more open and welcoming environments for everyone. Their book Building the Cycling City: The Dutch Blueprint for Urban Vitality is being launched in Melbourne Tuesday November 20th at Bicycle Network 

The Bicycle Network, Australia's largest cycling advocacy body, is calling for laws to be relaxed to allow cyclists to ride without helmets on paths where there isn't traffic. For the College's position on this issue, we hear from Professor Jeffrey Rosenfeld AC OBE, Director of the Monash Institute of Medical Engineering, Professor of Surgery at Monash University and a senior neurosurgeon at The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne. He shares his thoughts on the consequences of relaxing the current laws.

Our monthly episode with public transport boffin John McPherson swerves between issues including the Bicycle Network's recent campaign for removing Melbourne helmet laws, privatisation of bus services, "sky rail", public space around train stations & even runaway trains! Tune in for our post-cup-day digest of all things happening in Melbourne's public transport news.

Episode 26 - Remembering Lawrence Shamrakov This episode is dedicated to my dear friend and business partner, Lawrence Shamrakov who passed away tragically as a result of a bike accident two years ago (20 January 2016).  Lawrence’s cousin Gary Voskoboynik joins me today to speak a few people who were close to Lawrence and share their stories to give you an idea what kind of an amazing person he was. This is also for his daughter Maya who will one day listen to this tribute episode when she is old enough. The guests on this week’s episode are: Gary Gorov - Lawrence’s cousin Mikel Guyetsky – friend and work colleague Inge deKoster – client of Lawrence in his role as financial planner at Adapt.   “He was like my little brother, he was a few years younger than me. Everything I did he wanted to do as well” - Gary Voskoboynik “We were more than family, we were more than friends. Our bond ran deeper than any. No-one really understands what we meant to each-other” – Gary Gorov “He was such a special person to a lot of people in a lot of different ways. Every parent would want their child to emulate Lawrence” – Mikel Guyetsky “It is difficult and emotional, but while we are talking, I can’t wipe the smile off my face thinking about him and everything he could do” – Reuben Zelwer Today on the  Finance Hour Podcast: Reuben and Gary V talk about their memories of the day Lawrence passed away and their journey of the last two years Gary V talks about Lawrence’s cheekiness as a child and how he would tinker with family computer settings making it unusable in many occasions. As he got older, he became incredibly tech savvy and became the go to guy for anything IT. Gary G recounts how Lawrence had a strong sense of responsibility to both himself and his family and gives a moving message to Lawrence’s daughter Maya. Mikel Guyetsky, shares his  story on how he met Lawrence and how their close friendship developed. Mikel and Reuben talk about Lawrence’s creative side including his passion for marketing, design photography and  creating websites His combination of both technical and creative skills was truly unique.  Mikel’s message for Lawrence’s daughter Maya Inge de Koster,  a client of Lawrence’s at Adapt Wealth Management tells us what he was like as a financial planner. He was attentive, sensitive and had an amazing memory of what was going on in Inge’s life Gary V and Reuben talk about the programs they are continuing in Lawrence’s memory. Gary is involved in a truck driver bicycle awareness program through Bicycle Network where he will add a personal touch by sharing Lawrence’s story. Reuben and his wife Keren have set up a loan fund in Lawrence’s name at Empower (Jewish Care interest free loans) which will provide funding for young professionals and small business owners to further their careers. And make sure to listen all the way to the end where Reuben shares three important lessons from how Lawrence managed his financial affairs. Resources mentioned Adapt Wealth Management Empower (Jewish Care interest free loans) Wealth Axis (Mikel Guyetsky) Bicycle Network Thanks for tuning in! Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the The Finance Hour podcast! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please head over to iTunes and leave us a rate and review to help us reach even more listeners. Don’t forget to check out our website, visit us on Facebook, or hang out with us on Twitter to stay up-to-date on what’s in store for you!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kick off today's show with Mark Knopfler's musings on bicycles before sharing our bike moments. News covered this morning includes an update on Race to the Rock 2017 standings, a Bicycle Network mandatory helmet law policy review and global community soul searching prompted by dockless bike sharing amongst other things. Also of note but not mentioned on the show is a Merri Creek Trail reconstruction project which may impact your local commute. You'll find details here. We finish the show with some upcoming events including final screenings (for now) of All for One, the awesome Drag Drains Drags on Sunday September 10th and Women on Wheels Bike Skills Workshop in Darebin. 

Val and Faith kick off the show on a glorious winter's morning with studio guest Kat Carter of Rehub Studios. We share our respective bike moments before moving on to some local news including; City of Melbourne to name and shame vehicles parked in bike lanes (and a handy link for reporting them yourself), VicRoads campaign of awareness about laws affecting cyclists use of the roads and Bicycle Network's support for 30kph speed limits.We move onto bike fit and Kate takes us through the important elements of bike fit and how they interact with your own priorities, your body and the bike. We look at the most common injuries or concerns that can arise from incorrect bike fit, how your body works while it is on the bike and the ways in which you can identify that your fit on the bike might need adjusting. Kate leaves us with a couple of handy stretches that most cyclists will benefit from and illustrated in the photos below. You can find more information about bikefit here and a handy measurement process you can follow at home here. The Medicine of Cycling Group(US) also touches on much of what Kat discussed on the show for anyone who is interested in more information.  We didn't have time to run through upcoming events but you can take a look at WOCLE who are running a series of workshops for women in Melbourne's Inner North and also a seminar being presented soon by the Institute for Sustainable Transport.  

Its a fine late autumn morning as Val and Faith are joined in the studio by Rowan Faltyn and Val's particularly persistent head cold. We kick off the show sharing our bike moments and some news including the upcoming 3CR Radiothon, the end of Bicycle Network's Ride On Magazine and Tom Doumoulin's win in the 2017 Giro D'Italia. Talk turns to the community of cyclists using Warm Showers a site based on reciprocal hospitality for cycling tourists. Rowan has both hosted cyclists and been a guest in Tasmania and Europe and we discuss the ways in which this model works particularly well for cyclists travelling the world and their hosts as well as it's old school origins in the 70s. We finish up with some upcoming events including Newbie Night at Melbourne Bike Polo on Wednesday and this Sunday's Wrenchworthy Workshop in Thornbury. And of course there is a reminder or two about this year's Radiothon. If you'd like to keep independent media like 3CR and the Yarra BUG Radio Show on the air then please donate at 3cr.org.au and mention the Yarra BUG Radio Show in the comments box. We'll be thanking everyone who donates live on-air on Monday June 12th with special guest Sarah Hammond.