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<p class=MsoNormal>Hello Bicycle User Group and Club Members,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Hope you're enjoying the cooler weather and are remembering
to turn your lights on before riding in the dim hours. Here are a collection of
news items that maybe relevant to you and your members:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>- Bike Shed funding for schools<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>- Winners of the 2007 Bicycling Achievement Awards<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>- Cycling: Getting Australia Moving<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>- Workplace BUGs<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>- BUGs in the News<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>- BUG Radio<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>- Can't get enough of cycling?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>- Making Media Happen - Getting Cycling in the News<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>- People to Ride With<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>- Road Safety Community Grant<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Bike Shed funding for schools<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Does your child's school need a bike shed? Sometimes schools
simply need some encouragement from a parent. Here are the details of the
$14,500 Sustainable Shed funding grants. Applications close 18 July.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>- http://www.bv.com.au/join-in/40400/<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Winners of the 2007 Bicycling Achievement Awards<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Winners of the 2007 Bicycling Achievement Awards have been
announced.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Celebrated Victorians include:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>- Charlie Farren, joint winner of the Cycling Promotion
Award of the Year- Honorary Category<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>- Newhaven Primary School, winner of the Award for an
educational institution for innovation in encouraging cycling to school<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>- bikeNow, winner of the Award for contribution towards
cycling by a bicycle retailer<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>To find out more about the Awards, the other winners, or to
download a booklet summarising all the nominees and winners, go to
www.cyclingawards.com.au. Please contact us if you'd like hard copies of the
booklet.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Getting Australia Moving<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>The Cycling Promotion Fund's latest publication, Cycling:
Getting Australia Moving has been getting a lot of media attention. If you
haven't already heard about it, see the link below where you can read about the
launch and download the report or executive summary. Please contact us if you'd
like a hard copy.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>- http://www.cyclingpromotion.com.au/content/view/329/9/<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Workplace BUGs<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Free corporate bicycle maintenance workshops with Gran Prix
Bicycles in South Caulfield. Sounds like a great way to get ready for Ride to
Work day. Offer closes: 31 October. Phone Kay: 0407 355 338.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>- http://www.granprixbicycles.com.au<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>BUGs in the News<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Progress Leader: Cyclists win Willsmere Park battle
(24/6/08)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>http://www.progressleader.com.au/article/2008/06/24/37521_ppv_news.html<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Moonee Valley Leader : Blast at Moonee Valley cycle budget
(29/6/08)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>http://www.mooneevalleyleader.com.au/article/2008/06/30/38004_mvv_news.html<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Moreland Leader: City falling off its bike (29/6/08)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>http://www.morelandleader.com.au/article/2008/06/30/38018_cov_news.html<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>BUG Radio<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Would you like to talk about your BUG on radio? Yarra BUG's
six volunteers have almost completed their radio announcer training at 3CR
Community Radio (855 AM) Have ideas for show segments or interviewing subjects?
Then contact YarraBUG to make a contribution. The program will be a weekly
half-hour bicycle show that promotes bicycling to both cyclists and
non-cyclists alike, as a fun and viable means of transport and campaigns to
improve conditions and awareness<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>- Email: enquiries@yarrabug.org<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>- http://www.yarrabug.org<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>- http://www.3cr.org.au<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Can't get enough of cycling?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Here are some places you can keep talking about them after
you get home:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>- Vic BUG Chat:
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/vicbugchat<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>- Melbourne Cyclist: http://www.melbournecyclist.com<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Making Media Happen - Getting Cycling in the News<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Positive media coverage of cycling is vital in lifting the
profile of cycling as a fun, healthy and popular activity be it for recreation,
sport or getting around. The Cycling Promotion Fund has engaged a journalist to
develop a media kit for cycling organisations to assist them to gain positive
media coverage of cycling. Please contact us if you'd like a hard copy.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>- http://www.cyclingpromotion.com.au/resources/publications/cycling-promotion-media-kit.html<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>People to Ride With<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Don’t forget the ”People to Ride With”
section of our website relevant to all BUGs and clubs whether rides are offered
or not. We can include the details of your BUG or club, your rides, meetings,
campaigns – anything relevant. If you’ve already got a listing,
take a look to make sure it’s up to date. If you haven’t got a
listing, feel free to add it and get some extra publicity.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>- http://www.cyclingpromotion.com.au/component/option,com_cpf/Itemid,60<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Road Safety Community Grant<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>In other news, the Cycling Promotion Fund and the Amy
Gillett Foundation have applied for a Road Safety Community Grant. The grant
application has been successful and we look forward to working on this
important initiative to improve cycling safety and awareness.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>- http://www.amygillett.org.au<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Happy cycling from the CPF team.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Cycling Promotion Fund<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>PO Box 3052 Auburn Victoria 3123<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Ph 03-9818-5400 Fax 03-9818-4535<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>www.rideabike.com.au<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>An initiative of the Bicycling Industry in Australia<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>If are receiving this email, you have been included in our
Bicycle User and Club contact list. We use this list to inform Bicycle User
Groups and Clubs about upcoming events, information about cycling, funding
opportunities and campaigns. If you would like to be taken off this list please
send us an email and let us know.<o:p></o:p></p>
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