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<tt>Hi all,<br>
</tt><tt><br>
</tt><tt>Here's a huge July newsletter with plenty of news &
events. There's
big changes afoot at the City of Yarra, fantastic news about 3CR
Radiothon pledges for YarraBUG Radio and more!<br>
</tt><tt><br>
</tt><tt></tt>
<ul>
</ul>
<ol>
<li><tt>YarraBUG Radio - Annual 3CR Radiothon </tt></li>
<li><tt>News from Mark Kulyk</tt></li>
<li><tt>Cycling & Transport Roles at City
of Yarra</tt></li>
<li><tt>Next Yarra Bicycle Advisory Committee
Meeting - Wednesday 18 August</tt></li>
<li><tt>Main Yarra Trail closures within the
City of Yarra (Fairfield to Richmond)</tt></li>
<li><tt>Feedback Needed on Boardwalks</tt></li>
<li><tt>News articles + links</tt></li>
<li><tt>Rides & Events</tt></li>
</ol>
<tt><br>
<b>1. YarraBUG Radio - Annual 3CR
Radiothon </b><br>
</tt><tt>3CR set us a target of $500 to raise from our audience. As of
20
July, almost $1,300 has been pledged by our wonderful listeners. If you
haven't listened in of late, there's a onpage mp3 player to make it
easier. Also we're coming up for our 100th show real soon, so please
contact us if you've got any ideas, guests and topic suggestions.
There's much more planned in the next few weeks,
including the Tour de Timor. Your radiothon pledges direct contribute
towards 3CR annual running costs, but don't cover our studio
fees. Obviously, we're looking for show sponsors, and Boroondara BUG
have recently offered come onboard as a sponsor. So if you know of any
local cycling business would like to contribute, please get in touch.<br>
</tt><tt><br>
</tt><tt>3CR Community Radio:<a moz-do-not-send="true"
class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.3cr.org.au/">http://www.3cr.org.au/</a></tt><tt><br>
Community Radio 3CR Donor Drive: <a moz-do-not-send="true"
class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.givenow.com.au/cause442">http://www.givenow.com.au/cause442</a><br>
</tt><tt>YarraBUG Radio: <a moz-do-not-send="true"
class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://yarrabug.org/radio">http://yarrabug.org/radio</a><br>
</tt><tt><br>
</tt><tt><br>
</tt><tt><b>2. News from Mark Kulyk</b><br>
</tt><tt><i>Sadly, after almost 7 years of service, I will be finishing
with
Yarra City Council this Friday (16/7). Being a part of the BAC has
been one
of the highlights of my Yarra experience. Thank you to you all for your
enthusiasm and tireless commitment to improving cycling in the City of
Yarra. Kate Simnett, Sustainable Transport Officer, will be taking
over the reigns as Secretariat. Kate is a commuter cyclists and
passionate cycling advocate. All the best and keep cycling.</i><br>
</tt><tt><br>
</tt><tt><br>
</tt><tt><b>3. Cycling & Transport Roles at
City of Yarra</b><br>
</tt><tt>Step up if you want to contribute towards Yarra's cycling
future - and
please pass on this information onto anyone you know who maybe
interested and/or suitably qualified. ;)<br>
</tt><tt><br>
</tt><tt>Coordinator Transport: Yarra’s Strategic Transport Branch is
seeking an
experienced and talented transport co-ordinator. This position will
supervise four experienced engineers, and report to the Branch Manager.
This position will be a step towards management, requiring both
technical and management skills. More at: <a moz-do-not-send="true"
class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://cityofyarra.mhr.com.au/jobdetail.asp?jobid=1935">http://cityofyarra.mhr.com.au/jobdetail.asp?jobid=1935</a><br>
</tt><tt><br>
</tt><tt>Bicycle Strategy Project Manager: Yarra recently adopted its
ambitious
Bicycle Strategy 2010-15 which aims to establish cycling as a
legitimate first choice of transport within and through Yarra. To
deliver this important strategy, a new position has been created. More
at: <a moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://cityofyarra.mhr.com.au/jobdetail.asp?jobid=1925">http://cityofyarra.mhr.com.au/jobdetail.asp?jobid=1925</a><br>
</tt><tt><br>
</tt><tt><br>
</tt><tt><b>4. Next Yarra Bicycle Advisory Committee Meeting -
Wednesday 18
August</b><br>
</tt><tt>Fitzroy Town Hall, 6.30- 7:30pm, Mayor’s Room, Chair: Cr Sam
Gaylard,
Secretariat: Kate Simnett, Sustainable Transport Officer<br>
</tt><tt>Item 1 – Transport Management Association Access Melbourne.
David
Meiklejohn from TMA will present on mentoring ‘bike buddy’ systems – a
program which brings experienced and new cyclists together.<br>
</tt><tt>Item 2 - Cyclists Visibility Project. Kate will present the
findings of
the survey data collected during this project.<br>
</tt><tt>Item 3 - Gertrude – Langridge proposed bike route, Cremorne –
Sandringham proposed bike route. Kate will make a brief presentation
about these routes.<br>
</tt><tt>Item 4 - Resident requests for private bike hoops<br>
</tt><tt><br>
</tt><tt>Yarra BAC Agenda 18 August:
<a moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://www.yarrabug.org/docs/BACAgenda18August.pdf">http://www.yarrabug.org/docs/BACAgenda18August.pdf</a><br>
</tt><tt>Yarra BAC Notes 16 June:
<a moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://www.yarrabug.org/docs/NotesfromBACmeeting16June2010.pdf">http://www.yarrabug.org/docs/NotesfromBACmeeting16June2010.pdf</a><br>
</tt><tt><br>
</tt><tt><br>
</tt><tt><b>5. Main Yarra Trail closures within the City of Yarra
(Fairfield to
Richmond)</b><br>
</tt><tt>News from Mark Donnellan, City of
Yarra: The Main Yarra Trail is closed
in a number of places in the City of Yarra, for a number of
reasons:Walmer Street Bridge - the bridge that connects
Abbotsford (near Victoria Gardens) to Studley Park needs urgent major
repairs and may be closed for eight weeks.</tt>
<ul>
<li><tt>Upstream of Bridge Road - The path is
closed at O'Connell Reserve. awaiting safety fences - should be within
the next week or so.</tt></li>
<li><tt>Downstream of Bridge Road - The path is
closed at Melbourne Girls College until mid-August due to building
works. The trail is on Melbourne Girls College land and outside the
control of Yarra City Council. Further information may be obtained
from the school.</tt></li>
<li><tt>Downstream of MacRoberston Bridge - the
trail is closed due to freeway widening works by the CityLink
authority. Diversions are in place through Richmond Streets and Barkly
Gardens. Alternately, pedestrians and cyclists can cross to the south
bank at Toorak (Grange Road) or Anderson Street use the southbank path.</tt></li>
</ul>
<tt>Future Main Yarra Trail closures within the
City of Yarra will include:<br>
</tt><tt></tt>
<ul>
<li><tt>Bridge Road (O'Connell Reserve) to
Victoria Street for reconstruction - diversions along River Street -
commencing late July for two months.</tt></li>
<li><tt>Fairfield Park, near pipe bridge -
partial closure for path works during July and August - minimal
disruption.</tt></li>
<li><tt> Collingwood Children's Farm to Dight's
Falls - partial closures for path works, August - October - minimal
disruption.</tt></li>
</ul>
<tt>Delivered on time and within budget, the Main
Yarra Trail works being completed by the City of Yarra are designed to
improve the amenity of the path for cyclists and pedestrians. The
disruptions are unfortunate and somewhat frustrating but the finished
product is worth the wait - check out the new path from Melbourne Girls
College downstream to St Kevin's Boatsheds. For further specific
information about any shared trail works within the City of Yarra,
please feel free to contact me directly on 9205 5724 or email
mark.donnellan[AT]yarracity.vic.gov.au.<br>
</tt><tt><br>
</tt><tt><br>
</tt><tt><b>6. Feedback Needed on Boardwalks</b><br>
</tt><tt>News from Julia, Boroondara BUG: Graeme Stone, a member of the
Facilities Development team at Bicycle Victoria, and also a
longstanding member of the Boroondara BUG, is currently researching
different treatments for boardwalks – timber, recycled plastic and
cement being the main options. He would be very interested in hearing
of your experiences, whether positive or negative, with boardwalks
particularly regarding surfaces and tyre grip, hence safety. He can be
contacted by email: graeme_stone[AT]optusnet.com.au or at Bicycle
Victoria email graemes[AT]bv.com.au or phone at Bicycle Victoria 8636
8870 on Tuesdays or Wednesdays.<br>
</tt><tt><br>
</tt><tt><br>
</tt><tt><b>7. News articles + links</b><br>
</tt><tt><br>
</tt><tt>That’s Melbourne: Getting Around by Bike<br>
</tt><tt>From the Going Solar newsletter: Melbourne Bike Share, Free
Bike
Pod in the City, and the Humble Vintage.<br>
</tt><tt><a moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://www.thatsmelbourne.com.au/Gettingaroundthecity/Pages/GettingAroundByBike.aspx#bikeshare">http://www.thatsmelbourne.com.au/Gettingaroundthecity/Pages/GettingAroundByBike.aspx#bikeshare</a><br>
</tt><tt><br>
</tt><tt>Melbourne City Bicycle Rider<br>
</tt><tt><a moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://www.citycyclist.org/">http://www.citycyclist.org/</a><br>
</tt><tt><br>
</tt><tt>Moreland Leader: Councillor slams free bikes plan<br>
</tt><tt><a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://moreland-leader.whereilive.com.au/news/story/city-free-bikes-plan-leaves-some-in-a-spin/">http://moreland-leader.whereilive.com.au/news/story/city-free-bikes-plan-leaves-some-in-a-spin/</a><br>
</tt><tt><br>
</tt><tt>Sad news - the passing of Ted Wilson and Stephen Hart (see
below for
Stephen Hart ride this Sunday)<br>
</tt><tt><a moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://www.cyclingpromotion.com.au/content/view/491/9/">http://www.cyclingpromotion.com.au/content/view/491/9/</a><br>
</tt><tt><br>
</tt><tt>AustCycle spins into the history pages - First nationally
standardised
bike training programme announced<br>
</tt><tt><a moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://www.amygillett.org.au/austcycle-spins-into-the-history-pages">http://www.amygillett.org.au/austcycle-spins-into-the-history-pages</a><br>
</tt><tt><br>
</tt><tt>Message from Amy's parents on the 5th anniversary<br>
</tt><tt><a moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://www.amygillett.org.au/message-from-amy-s-parents-on-the-5th-anniversary">http://www.amygillett.org.au/message-from-amy-s-parents-on-the-5th-anniversary</a><br>
</tt><tt><br>
</tt><tt>Grattan Institute: The cities we need<br>
</tt><tt><a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://www.apo.org.au/research/cities-we-need">http://www.apo.org.au/research/cities-we-need</a><br>
</tt><tt><br>
</tt><tt><br>
</tt><tt><b>8. Rides & Events</b><br>
</tt><tt><br>
</tt><tt>Know of a upcoming local ride or event? Please let us know so
it can be
included here. ;)<br>
</tt><tt><br>
</tt><tt><b>Krista Bernard - Thursday 22 July</b><br>
</tt><tt>International adventure cyclist Krista Bernard will be in
Melbourne
Wednesday 21st July - 24th July, talking about 'Ride for the
Rainforest' - a twelve day cycle fundraiser in Sri Lanka, raising much
needed funds to save the endangered rainforests. To get you inspired,
Krista is hosting an information night in Melbourne on Thursday 22nd
July at the Arts House, North Melbourne Town Hall, 521 Queensbury St,
North Melbourne – 6.30pm. There she'll be discussing her previous trip
from London to the Himalayas. Krista is an international adventure
cyclist who won the 'Young Adventurer of the Year Award' in 2000 by the
Australian Geographic Society. Read more at Rainforest Rescue -
<a moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://www.rainforestrescue.org.au/">http://www.rainforestrescue.org.au/</a><br>
</tt><tt><br>
</tt><tt><br>
</tt><tt><b>Bicycle Black Market - Friday 23 July </b><br>
</tt><tt>NIB and Commuter Cycles present the Bicycle Black Market. Get
your
non-UCI approved, 2nd hand cycling wares under the cover of darkness;
get ready for round 2 of Dirty Deeds cyclocross series. Stay to get
revved about cyclocross at the free CX screening after the trading.
When: Friday, 23rd July. 5pm – 8pm parts market. 9pm – Late CX Flicks.
Where: Commuter Cycles, 14 Prentice St, Brunswick. How much: Free
Entry, Stalls & Flicks. More at: <a moz-do-not-send="true"
class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://commutercycles.com.au">http://commutercycles.com.au</a><br>
</tt><tt><br>
</tt><tt><br>
</tt><tt><b>Rush Cafe: Tour de France Breakfast
in Richmond - Friday 23 July</b><br>
</tt><tt>News from SKCC Newsletter: Rush Cafe are
holding the annual Tour de France breakfast on Friday July 23rd from
7am onwards. Showing Stage 17- Pau-Col du Tourmalet on the big screen,
and the cafe will be open with full cooked breakfasts available. To add
to the excitement, we will be proud to give away a Specialized 'Live'
town bike, valued at $1099! There will also be some SIGNED Astana Team
jerseys straight from the team themselves to give away. The prize will
be drawn at 7.50am sharp, and you must be here to claim your prize.
The raffle tickets are $10, which includes a free coffee, a croissant,
plus one entry into the prize draw. Additional tickets may be
purchased. So make your way to the Total Rush breakfast, and ride away
on your new Specialized bike!<br>
</tt><tt>When: Friday 23 July from 7am (Prize draw at 7.50am sharp).
Where: Rush
Café at Total Rush, 345 Punt Rd, Richmond.<br>
</tt><tt><br>
</tt><tt><br>
</tt><tt><b>Four Goals for Promoting Urban Cycling with Mikael
Colville-Andersen
- Saturday 24 July</b><br>
</tt><tt>Mikael Colville-Andersen is a filmmaker, photographer and
urban
mobility expert who is also known as Denmark's Bicycle Ambassador. He
lectures around the world on how cities can and should re-establish the
bicycle as a respected and accepted transport form. In his presentation
'Four Goals for Promoting Urban Cycling', Colville-Andersen explains
Copenhagen's journey – then, now and into the future – towards
establishing the bicycle as a feasible, acceptable form of transport.
Colville-Andersen shows how other cities can be inspired by the
Copenhagen experience. Copenhagenize Consulting – Building Better
Bicycle Cultures – copenhagenize.eu, Blogs: copenhagencyclechic.com<br>
</tt><tt>Time: 2pm – 4pm, Cost:$22.00. Phone: 9650
3963. Email: info[AT]stateofdesign.com.au.
Website:stateofdesign.com.au.
Location: BWM Edge, Fed Square, Melbourne 3000<br>
</tt><tt><br>
</tt><tt><b>The Melbourne Cycling Forum</b><br>
</tt><tt>A moderated panel discussion will lead on from Mikael's talk
about the
real corridors of influence: our city’s bike lanes. Expert commentators
explore the possibilities for redefining our cycling landscape with a
focus on city cycling – to and from work – presenting it as a viable
and sustainable mode of transport. The forum brings together advocacy
leaders, urban designers and transport planners to openly discuss
current and emerging issues and future opportunities. A key focus point
is how design in the environment, the office and on our roads can
create the necessary behavioural change needed to increase the number
of cyclists in Melbourne. The forum is designed to engage Melbourne’s
cycling community and free valet bike parking will be offered.<br>
</tt><tt><br>
</tt><tt><br>
</tt><tt><b>Stephen Hart Memorial Ride - </b><b>
Sunday 25 July</b><br>
</tt><tt>News from Gran Prix Bicycles: To celebrate
Stephen’s life, GP are organizing a remembrance ride on Sunday, 25th
July 2010.<br>
</tt><tt>Ride Details - When: Sunday 25th July 2010. Time: 10:00am -
11:30am
(ride), 11:30am - 1:00pm (morning tea). Where: Meet and start from Gran
Prix Bicycles, 710 Glenhuntly Rd, Caulfield South. How long: We will
leave GP at 10am, have a very casual ride down to Black Rock, around
the roundabout, then head back to Gran Prix Bicycles. The ride will be
30kms and should take about 90mins at a nice casual speed. We’re not
going to be racing, it’s a remembrance ride. More at:
<a moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://www.granprixbicycles.com.au/about/Shoprides/Steveride.html">http://www.granprixbicycles.com.au/about/Shoprides/Steveride.html</a><br>
</tt><tt><br>
</tt><tt><br>
</tt><tt><b>Cyclocross @ Darebin Parklands - Sunday 25 July</b><br>
</tt><tt>Round two of the Dirty Deeds Cyclocross series. Cyclocross
racing in
two classes: <br>
</tt><tt>- 'Cross - Cyclocross bikes only<br>
</tt><tt>- Open - MTB, 26", fixed, other<br>
</tt><tt>Registration open midday, racing starts at 1pm. For more
information
check the blog: <a moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://dirtydeedscx.blogspot.com/">http://dirtydeedscx.blogspot.com/</a><br>
</tt><tt><br>
</tt><tt>Brendan & Nathan were recently interviewed on YarraBUG
Radio -
want to know more about cyclo-cross? Listen here:
<a moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://www.yarrabug.org/radio/?p=615">http://www.yarrabug.org/radio/?p=615</a><br>
</tt><tt><br>
</tt><tt><br>
</tt><tt><b>The Monthly Retro Ride</b><br>
</tt><tt>First Sunday of the month 9.30am from Café Racer in St Kilda.
50km
along Beach Rd to Mordiallac and back. Presented by Retro Ride. 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.
All welcome. <br>
</tt><tt>More at: <a moz-do-not-send="true"
class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.cycloretro.com/">http://www.cycloretro.com/</a><br>
</tt><tt><br>
</tt><tt><br>
</tt><tt><b>Hume BUG - Aitken Creek Ride (to Highlands Lake) - Sunday 1
August</b><br>
</tt><tt>Meet: 10AM Craigieburn Library, ride is 14km, 1.5 hours return
plus
time at café. Very Easy grade on mostly cycle paths. Ride Leader Kevin
Balaam, or contact Stephen: stephenhi[AT]hume.vic.gov.au or call 9205
2200. <br>
</tt><tt><br>
</tt><tt><br>
</tt><tt><b>Ride for Jodie - Sunday 15 August</b><br>
</tt><tt>At about 6.30am on the 19th of March, Jodie Ridges was
following her
passion for health and fitness on a solo training ride, when she was
involved in a serious collision with a vehicle. Jodie suffered severe
injuries and remains in hospital. As Scott Ridges and their four
children come to terms with the challenges that lie before their
family, the local Shepparton and Tatura communities have come together
to conduct a community bike ride. It’s Scott’s wish that the cycling
safety message be clearly communicated to all road users and all levels
of government. Join the Ride for Jodie on the 15th of August to help
deliver this message in a very visual way, and support the Ridges
family.<br>
</tt><tt><br>
</tt><tt>Details: Sunday August 15th. Shepparton to Shepparton – 66.8
km.
Shepparton to Tatura – 20.5 km, Starting from Friar’s Cafe carpark,
Fryers Street, Shepparton. Registration: 7:30 am Start: 9:00 am<br>
</tt><tt>Tatura to Shepparton – 46.2 km, Starting from MacTier Park,
Registration: 8:30 am Start: 10:00 am. Entry Fee. Adult: $50 Junior:
$25 Family: $100 Includes coffee and toast at start, light lunch and
refreshments at finish. Registration: On-line:
<a moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="http://www.sheppartontriclub.com.au">www.sheppartontriclub.com.au</a>
- Ride for Jodie link. Prior to ride day:
Friars Cafe, Shepparton. Ride day: At either start location, cash only.
Further information contact the ride committee: Simone: 0423 820 385<br>
</tt><tt><br>
</tt><tt><br>
</tt><tt><b>BikeFest - Wednesday 24 - Sunday 28 November</b><br>
</tt><tt>News from BikeFest - Bikefest is a new event for Melbourne
that
celebrates and advocates for bikes as part of everyday life. Through
partnerships with cultural, industry and community organisations,
Bikefest places bikes at the centre of life in the city, offering a
broad program of events addressing ideas around health, sustainability,
design, safety, planning, youth and cultural engagement.<br>
</tt><tt><br>
</tt><tt>Our goal is to improve conditions for bike riders on the road
by
positioning cycling as a high status, desirable and above all,
enjoyable activity. Bikefest recognises bikes as important tools for
change and celebrates the optimism, creativity and diversity within
Melbourne's bike riding community. Bikefest aims to get more people
riding by providing an accessible, non-competitive and celebratory
event for bike riders of every ability and riding style. By showcasing
the breadth of bike culture in Melbourne, we aim to break down
stereotypes around bike riding and celebrate it for what is really is -
a fundamentally good way to get around. <br>
</tt><tt>More at:
<a moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://www.melbournebikefest.com.au/">http://www.melbournebikefest.com.au/</a><br>
</tt><tt><br>
</tt><tt><br>
</tt><tt><br>
</tt><tt>-- <br>
</tt><tt><br>
</tt><tt>Yarra Bicycle Users Group<br>
</tt><tt>PO Box 253<br>
</tt><tt>Clifton Hill VIC 3068<br>
</tt><tt><a moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://www.yarrabug.org">http://www.yarrabug.org</a><br>
</tt><tt><br>
</tt><tt>Listen to YarraBUG Radio<br>
</tt><tt>Every Monday morning 10-10.30am on 3CR Community Radio<br>
</tt><tt><a moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://www.yarrabug.org/radio/">http://www.yarrabug.org/radio/</a><br>
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</tt><tt>Clifton Hill, Cremorne, Collingwood, Fairfield,<br>
</tt><tt>Fitzroy, Fitzroy North, Princes Hill, Richmond<br>
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