[YarraBUG-list] YarraBUG Newsletter: April 2011

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*YarraBUG Newsletter: April 2011*

    * YarraBUG Radio on 3CR
    * 3CR News - Community Digital Radio Launch
    * City of Yarra - Bicycle Advisory Committee Meeting
    * Cycling Course in Yarra - Cycling from a motorist's perspective
    * Edinburgh Gardens Raingarden Construction Detours
    * Safe Yarra Petition
    * More Rides & Events
    * Bicycle-themed News


***LOCAL NEWS*


***1. YarraBUG Radio on 3CR*
Latest podcasts: Yarra BUG Radio Show#131 -- Monday 28th March 2011
Australian successes at the 2011 Trackworlds in Apeldoorn, Darebin 
Councils attempt at introducing bicycle registration, ABC Radio 
Nationals Rear Vision program on the BT frame controversy, plus ride 
news, bike swap meets & the upcoming City of Yarra Bicycle Committee 
Advisory Meeting. More at: http://www.yarrabug.org/radio/?p=747

Yarra BUG Radio Show#130 -- Monday 21th March 2011
Interview with Simon Stainsby, Sustainable Transport Officer from 
Moreland Council.  Discussion includes bicycle lights maintenance and 
use in regards to the end of daylight savings, plus Moreland and 
Maribyrnong  Councils 20% off lights offer to for local riders.  Plus 
news & events, including the recent re-launch of Melbourne BUG. More at: 
http://www.yarrabug.org/radio/?p=745

Yarra BUG Radio Show#129 -- Monday 14th March 2011
Interview  with Paul van Bellen about the Cycling Dutch Style tour. The 
tour involves a group of Australian cyclists, led by Paul, will ride 
500km in The Netherlands in May 2011. This cycling infrastructure study 
tour will be a unique opportunity for participants to gain the needed 
knowledge that, hopefully will help influence policy making in 
Australia. Plus weekly catch up & bicycle news around Melbourne.
More at: http://www.yarrabug.org/radio/?p=742

Yarra BUG Radio Show#128 -- Monday 7th March 2011
Interview with bicycle frame builders Tristram and Scott from Commuter 
Cycles in Brunswick on the art and science of designing and building 
bicycle frames. Plus weekly bike news roundup & events.
More at: http://www.yarrabug.org/radio/?p=739


*2. 3CR News - Community Digital Radio Launch - 14th April 2011*
3CR, along with eight other Melbourne community radio stations, will 
officially "go digital" on Thursday 14 April with a live broadcast from 
Federation Square. All nine stations will broadcast side-by-side from 
the event to mark this significant occasion. Read more. Join 3CR 
presenters and a long line of your favourite 3CR programmers from 11 - 
12 noon live at the Atrium at Federation Square - or on air at 855AM, 
online and on 3CR Digital. More at (1): 
http://www.3cr.org.au/news/digital-radio-launch-14-april
(2) 
http://3cr.org.au/files/Community%20Radio%20Digital%20Launch%20-%20Media%20Release.pdf

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*3. City of* *Yarra - Bicycle Advisory Committee Meeting - 6th April 2011*
News from Kate (1): 6.30pm, Wednesday 6th April 2011. Mayors Room, 
Fitzroy Town Hall, corner Napier & Moor Street
This Committee aims to give local residents an opportunity to provide 
regular input to Council on the development of the local bicycle network 
and other bicycle infrastructure in Yarra. Membership is open to any 
member of the Yarra community with an interest in policies related to 
cycling and the development of the local bicycle network. Further 
information or to suggest agenda items, contact - Kate Simnett, 
Sustainable Transport Officer, 9205 5734, 
Kate.Simnett[AT]yarracity.vic.gov.au
More at: 
http://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/Your-Council/Consultative-Committees/Bicycle-Advisory-Committee/

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*4. **Cycling Course in Yarra - Cycling from a motorist's perspective - 
starts Wednesday 11th May 2011*
News from Kate (2): The hook turn might pose a challenge to some car 
drivers but that's the least of worries for Yarra's cyclists. Whether 
your bicycle has fixed gears or not, negotiating roads and footpaths 
carrying a constant flow of vehicles and pedestrians can be enough to 
turn some people off the two-wheel commute.

However, you don't have to feel that way. A free course starting in May 
aims to give people tips on staying safe while cycling. It will do this 
by asking participants to see cycling from a motorist's perspective. 
Presented by five experienced commuter cyclists, the course gets into 
gear on Wednesday 11 May. Split into two hour sessions held each 
Wednesday (from 5.30pm-7.30pm), the course will take place at the 
Fitzroy Town Hall over five consecutive weeks.

The first four sessions will provide advice on how to cycle without 
dedicated lanes, how to dress, and how to carry cargo and kids, secure 
your bike, gain health and fitness, and stay safe.The final session will 
get participants onto the road and rail system to experience just how 
effective Melbourne's bike and rail combination can be. Course numbers 
are limited to 24 people.For bookings, contact Frank Fisher on 0428 862 
693. For further information, contact Kate Simnett, Sustainable 
Transport Officer, on 9205 5734 or at Kate.Simnett[AT]yarracity.vic.gov.au


*5. Edinburgh Gardens Raingarden Construction Detours*
With the support of Melbourne Water, Yarra City Council is building a 
raingarden in Edinburgh Gardens.  The construction of the raingarden and 
the widening of the main north-south path will commence in early March 
and completion is due in late July.  During construction it will be 
necessary to fence off this part of Edinburgh Gardens for the safety of 
park users and contractors. Council apologises for the inconvenience.

This project will harvest stormwater from the North Fitzroy Main 
stormwater drain, providing a sustainable irrigation source for 
Edinburgh Gardens' historic trees. The raingarden will also help to 
improve the health of the Merri Creek and Yarra River by filtering 
captured stormwater.The raingarden will be a contemporary landscape 
feature in Edinburgh Gardens, comprising terraced gardens of native 
plants and a new avenue of trees along the main north-south path. During 
construction of the raingarden it will be necessary to fence off the 
site for the safety of park users.  Detours for cyclists and pedestrians 
will apply from early March to late July. Council apologises for the 
inconvenience. For information about this project please contact Mark 
Donnellan, Capital Works Officer -- Open Space on phone 9205 5724 or 
email: Mark.Donnellan[AT]yarracity.vic.gov.au
More at: 
http://www.melbournecyclist.com/forum/topics/edinburgh-gardens-raingarden

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*6. Safe Yarra Petition*
News from Liz: Yarra residents value walking, biking, scooting, jogging, 
skipping and running to our destinations. We choose to live here because 
we don't want to drive to school, shops or friends. We want to walk, 
ride and scoot around our streets safely. Children, elders and less 
agile residents in Yarra want to be safe on their neighbourhood streets. 
The City of Yarra is a leading example of how slower traffic is better 
for residents. Streets are quieter and safer. Families feel more 
confident to go places by bike or on foot. But there's still lots more 
VicRoads needs to do to make Yarra streets safer.
More at: http://safeyarra.wordpress.com/



***RIDES & EVENTS*
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/NB: //Find more rides + events on our listings page: 
http://www.yarrabug.org/events-and-rides//
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//*1. Pity the Fool - Australia's 2nd all-girls alleycat - Friday 1st 
April 2011*
News from Pony Bikes: Race in pairs with $10 entry per pair with all 
money going to WIRE (www.wire.org.au)
Registration begins at 7:00pm and racing will be underway by 7:30pm. 
There will be a list of checkpoints, not all of which will be real. 
There will be a time limit. There is no knowing who will win with the 
fastest riders possibly being the unluckiest and picking all the 'April 
Fools' checkpoints. Costumes are welcomed and will be rewarded. There 
will be dancing, beers and BBQ action afterwards at ponybikes followed 
by Lane's birthday party for those who feel like catching the party train.
More at: 
http://ponybikes.wordpress.com/2011/03/02/ponybikes-and-pity-the-fool/

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//*Two Bike Swap Meets/Meats -*
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*2. Bike Swap Meat - Sunday April 3rd 2011*
9am for sellers / 10-12pm for tyre kickers and buyers
Where: Coffee Supreme / 24-28 Grosvenor St, Abbotsford. Cost: $5 to sell 
/ Free to haggle and buy. First come, first served for stall spaces.
BMX, Fixed, MTB, Old, New, Used and abused. Frames, Freewheels, cranks, 
stems, headsets, bits and bobs. Featuring The Boss' BBQ of bangers in 
buns, Supreme coffee and vegetarian friendly baked treats. More at: 
http://www.fyxomatosis.com


*3. Swap Meet - BRING, BUY, SWAP, SELL - Saturday 30th April 2011*
Precious bicycle stuff, classic, vintage - all welcome - tell your 
friends 9am-1pm, rear of Abbotsford Cycles.  27 Swan St, Richmond (under 
the station) Melbourne.
SELLERS SET UP - 8 - 9 am   $10 fee. BROWSERS & BUYERS: 9am-1 pm, $ gold 
coin donation. Contact Charlie Farren: farren[AT]onedaysoon.net


*4. CX Social (Cyclo-cross) - Saturday 2nd April 2011*
Meet 1:00pm, Westfield Reserve, Heidleberg Road, Fairfield. 
Fast/advanced ride leaves 3.15pm. Slow/easy ride leaves 3.30pm. Rides 
return around 4.30pm or later. Music, drinks, skill share and fun comps 
from 4.30pm. Sausage & vego sizzle from 6pm. Music until late on the 
solar Cyclic Sound System. BYO food, drinks and picnic gear welcome. 
This is an all weather event (facilities are undercover)
RSVP: facebook 'CX Social' or KarlEdmondson[AT]gmail.com
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*5. HumeBUG - Next Ride 3rd April*
**News from Iain: The ride will head off down the Western Ring trail 
from the Westmeadows Bakery at 9.00am sharp.  We will turn right before 
Pipeworks and proceed down Merri Creek toward Rushall Station. Here we 
divert  toward the Yarra.  At Burnley Street we will detour to the 
Swap-Meet in Abbotsford. Afterwards we will continue on to Southbank, 
Docklands and return via the Moonee Ponds Creek. All up we should travel 
approximately 67km along relatively flat bike paths. Enjoy  stunning 
vistas along the Merri Creek, Riviera of Melbourne's north and the 
majestic splendour of the grand old Yarra. Ride Leader Iain Indian: If 
you have any questions or comments feel free to SMS or call me on 0418 
530 973. Where convenient (although not essential), SMS your interest to 
give me some idea of numbers. And please don't hesitate to forward this 
email to friends - the more the merrier.Email: humecitybug[AT]gmail.com
**

*6. Retro Ride - Sunday 3rd April 2011*
Meet at Cafe Racer, 15A Marine Pde St Kilda. When: 9.30am first Sunday 
of every month. Distance: 50km Relaxed Pace. Cost: Free
Cyclo Retro proudly presents the Retro Ride 50km Beach Rd, St Kilda to 
Mordialloc and back. This is free ride for any cyclist who loves the 
older style steel frames and the retro gear to get together and give the 
bikes an outing, while sharing knowledge and experiences from the 
earlier years of cycling. Starting at Cafe Racer in St Kilda at 9.30am, 
the ride will take a relaxed pace to Mordialloc where the ride will stop 
for a 30min rest and a chat about the bikes and gear. Then slowly return 
to St Kilda for a final coffee at Cafe Racer. More at: www.cycloretro.com


*7. Bicycle Music Concert - Castlemaine - Saturday 9th April 2011*
Bicycle Riders will meet in Victory Park, Castlemaine at 6:15pm for a 
3km 'Slow Ride' to the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens where they will be 
treated to a World Class Performance of Moving Images and Live Looping 
by Australia's own bicycle riding Cellist / Looper/ Composer, Kristin 
Rule. As the sun sets, a mesmerized audience will journey through 
contrasting emotional landscapes, exploring uniquely Australian 
perspectives, Worldly realities, past, present and future, and places 
both known and unknown, real and imagined. All are welcome, with bike or 
without. Bring your own rug, chair and picnic delights and settle into 
this enchanting one hour experience celebrating the richness of life. 
Ride Starts 6:45pm (meet 6:15). Concert Commences at 7:30pm (finishes 
8:30pm) @Castlemaine Botanical Gardens
$10/ $5 Tickets Available at the Venue on the Day. Bring a Picnic and 
Chair/Rug. Concert Supported by Aphids, Punctum, Ian Potter Foundation & 
Mechanarchy
More at: http://www.kristinrule.com/gypsylife/CastlemaineFestival.html


*8. OZHPV Challenge & 6 Hour HPV Enduro - Saturday April 9th & Sunday 
April 10th 2011*
The 2011 OzHPV Cycling Challenge will be held at Wodonga VIC on  
Saturday April 9, & Sunday April 10, 2011. Once again we have the use of 
a top quality Kart track at Wodonga for the weekend. 2 days of HPV fun: 
A day of individual races,  followed by a 6hr HPV Team Race.Track 
located at Sheather's Road Wodonga (approx 2km West from Wodonga City)
More at: http://www.ozhpv.org.au/


*9. MBTC MAD Ride - Sunday 10th April 2011*
Join hundreds of other cyclists for a fantastic day cycling though the 
forests and fields around Woodend. As well as the classic routes from 
previous years, a new ride has been added. The "Start/Finish" for all 
options is the Buffalo Sports Stadium on the Tylden Rd, Woodend. Ample 
free parking is available next to the stadium at the Woodend Racecourse. 
A new 40km road loop ride for enjoying the countryside and historic town 
of Kyneton as well as the riding, suitable for all styles of bikes and 
riders.It incorporates an optional tweed-ride event for riders who wish 
to dress-up in period street clothes and promenade through historic 
Kyneton on their classic, retro or vintage bikes. There will be prizes 
for the most interesting and popular bikes and outfits.

Last year's highly successful 65km road loop which visits Carlsruhe, 
Kyneton and Lauriston An exciting and challenging 60 km MTB loop through 
the scenic Wombat State Forest. The popular 120km road loop for fit 
riders ready for the transition from Beach Rd and other regular road 
routes. It visits Carlsruhe, Lancefield, Baynton, Kyneton and Lauriston. 
The quiet back roads are undulating with one or two hills and 
spectacular views as they swoop through the open country north of the 
Macedon Ranges and through the Kyneton district.
More at: http://www.mbtc.org.au/


*10. David Herlihy, speaking at Readings - Tuesday 12th April 2011*
**David Herlihy, author of both The Lost Cyclist & Bicycle: The History, 
will be speaking at Readings Bookshop in Carlton on Tuesday April 12th 
at 6.30 pm
Bookings: 9347 6633 The book tells the story of Frank Lenz of 
Pittsburgh, who set out to ride around the world in the 1880s, but 
disappeared on the way to Europe, and was never found. David was to have 
been a featured speaker at the now cancelled Australasian Cycling 
History Conference in Christchurch.
More at: http://www.readings.com.au/event/david-herlihy


*11. Pedal for Japan - 17th April 2011*
**News from Tori: Join some friendly people on a 30km ride around 
Melbourne's Capital City Trail on Sunday 17th April to raise money for 
the Red Cross Japan and Pacific Disaster Appeal, it will be great fun! 
(To find us on facebook, search for Pedal for Japan). When: Sunday 17th 
April. Time: 1:45pm for a 2pm start. Where: Front of Transport Bar at 
Fed Square

For more details about the route, please visit: 
www.bv.com.au/file/file/paths-trails/Capital%20City%20Trail%20map.pdf
You can help fundraise by forwarding the following link to your family 
and friends, and you can donate some money yourself at this link: 
www.redcrossfundraising.org.au/pedal_for_japan
  If you would like your name listed on the fundraising page just emaill 
me at tori.pearce at gmail.com and I'll add you. Your email address will 
not show on the fundraising page, but Red Cross will email you when 
someone dedicates a donation to your name. It's a good idea to get me to 
add your name to the list so that your supporters can direct donations 
to you and you will know how much you have raised.
We'll be finishing the day at Pray The Music, a fundraising concert for 
Japan and NZ at the European Bier Cafe (120 Exhibition St), from 4pm 
onwards. $10 entry, heaps of great beer, food and music (If you are one 
of those hipsters with facebook, search for Pray the Music for more 
details). I hope you can be part of Pedal for Japan and support a great 
cause! Please don't hesitate to contact me at tori.pearce[AT]gmail.com 
for more info.


*12. 21st BAD Ride 2011 Ballarat Cycling Tour - Sunday 1st May 2011*
50 Km and 100 km routes from Ballarat to Dean and return - all on sealed 
roads. Start -- 9 am Pleasant Street Primary School. 25 Km Scenic ride 
circuit from Moorabool Reservoir on sealed and gravel roads
suit mountain and hybrid bikes only. Start -- 10.15 am Moorabool Reservoir
More at: http://www.badride.com.au/


*13. Pink Cargo Bike Ride - Saturday May 7th 2011*
The first Pink Cargo Bike Ride! Join us for a 10 km tour along the 
beach; start with a coffee and have a picnic the end! Supporting the 
national breast cancer foundation... so come as PINK as you can get!
For everyone on a (cargo) bike. Saturday May 7, 2011.  Start 9.00am at 
playground North Rd Point Brighton (pirate ship) Finish around midday at 
the playground in Black Rock next to the clock tower, have a picnic to 
end a perfect morning! Cycling is all along Beach rd on the bike track. 
Pink box for donations will be on site. Ticket: $10,- for a family, pay 
on the day.  Register at info[AT]dutchcargobike.com.au
More at: http://www.dutchcargobike.com.au/


***14. Melburn Roobaix 2011 - Hell of the Northcote - Sunday 26th June 2011*
The Queen of the Suburban classics is back for 2011. Join the LIST on 
the MELBURN ROOBAIX page to be emailed when registration is live. For 
those unfamiliar with what has been a cycling cult classic over the past 
5 years, Melburn Roobaix is a cycle rally based on the French spring 
classic 'Paris-Roubaix' which is one of the oldest cycle races in the 
world. Like the French version the route incorporates some of Melburn's 
longest and bumpiest cobbled pave sectors, dirt tracks, cycle paths and 
finishes at the Brunswick outdoor velodrome. Unlike the French version 
there are no prizes for first, second or third. It is not a race.There 
will be lycra. There will be long socks. There will be baggy shorts. 
There will be skinny jeans. No matter what sect of the cycling religion 
you follow, there will be fellow bretheren. 100 days and counting. 
Internationals and interstaters, book your flights now! Select your 
bike, your gearing, your tyre width and pressure and start searching for 
every back alley, cobbled lane, dirt track in preparation for the 6th 
annual MELBURN ROOBAIX - Hell of the Northcote.
More at: http://www.fyxomatosis.com



*BICYCLE-THEMED NEWS*


*15. Made to Measure - the Treadlie Handmade Bicycle Show*
Treadlie are very proud to be hosting Made to Measure - the Treadlie 
Handmade Bicycle Show in conjunction with the State of Design Festival 
at the Royal Exhibition Buildings July 20-24th 2011.We are inviting 
bicycle builders, artists and designers to submit a proposal for 
consideration. Proposals may be for bicycles already built or to be 
built. Bicycles should be handmade or existing bicycles significantly 
customised to a specific concept. From these proposals Treadlie will 
select twenty bicycles to be displayed at the Exhibition Buildings.

Submissions must include: The names and contact details of those who 
designed and built the bike. Where there has been a collaboration list 
everyone involved. (This does not have to apply to commercially sourced 
components or suppliers) A description of the bike including what makes 
it unique and what are it's handmade qualities. (up to 250 words) 
Submissions should include a photo, sketch, CAD drawing or some visual 
representation of the bicycle or proposed bicycle.

Awards in different categories will be given by a panel of judges from 
the bike and design industries in addition to a People's Choice award. 
Winning bikes will appear in issue four of Treadlie in 
September.Submsissions are due April 21st and can be sent to 
design at treadlie.com.au as can any questions.  Details of insurance and 
security for the event will be provided on selection of the bikes to be 
exhibited. Exhibitors are responsible for transporting their bikes to 
the event in Melbourne. More at: 
http://www.treadlie.com.au/news_display/page/Made_to_Measure/articleid/708


*16. The Age - Letting kids ride to school doesn't make you a bad parent*
**Early this month, and quite suddenly, our roads got busy. The reason 
was simple: school went back and overnight once-quiet streets were 
invaded by vast, urgent fleets of cars delivering children to class in 
the morning and picking them up again in the afternoon. This twice-daily 
school-gate rush hour is now the norm but it wasn't always. Forty years 
ago 80 per cent of Australian children walked or rode a bike to school, 
and felt comfortable doing it.
**More at: 
http://www.theage.com.au/opinion/society-and-culture/letting-kids-ride-to-school-doesnt-make-you-a-bad-parent-20110314-1bte9.html


*17. New National Cycling Publication from AustRoads - Cycling Aspects 
of Austroads Guides*
This report contains information that relates to the planning, design 
and traffic management of cycling facilities and is sourced from 
Austroads Guides, primarily the Guide to Road Design, the Guide to 
Traffic Management and the Guide to Road Safety. The report has been 
produced to ensure that information is readily available for 
practitioners who have a specific interest in cycling issues and facilities.
More at: https://www.onlinepublications.austroads.com.au/items/AP-G88-11


*18. City of London studying introduction of 20mph speed limit*
The City of London Corporation is considering imposing 20mph speed 
limits on some or perhaps all of the streets in the capital's Square 
Mile under proposals designed explicitly to improve the safety of 
cyclists, due in part to a massive rise in the number of people using 
bikes there. The reduced speed limit could be applied just to local 
streets within the City, London's historical financial district, or 
could be extended to "red routes" administered by Transport for London 
(TfL), reports the Evening Standard.
More at: 
http://road.cc/content/news/33876-city-london-studying-introduction-20mph-speed-limit




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