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<font face="Arial"><b>YarraBUG Newsletter: February-March 2011</b><br>
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<li><font face="Arial">YarraBUG Radio</font></li>
<li><font face="Arial">3CR News - Sustainable Living Festival
Broadcast</font></li>
<li><font face="Arial">City of Yarra - Bicycle Advisory Committee
Meeting</font></li>
<li><font face="Arial">Super Tuesday Bike Counts</font></li>
<li><font face="Arial"> Sustainable Living Festival</font></li>
<li><font face="Arial">Pedal Powered Moonlight Cinema </font><font
face="Arial"> </font></li>
<li><font face="Arial">Carlton Gardens Protest</font></li>
<li><font face="Arial"> City of Darebin - Cycling Strategy Survey</font></li>
<li><font face="Arial">More Rides & Events</font></li>
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<b> </b></font><font face="Arial"><b>LOCAL NEWS</b><br>
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</font><font face="Arial"><b> </b><b>1. YarraBUG Radio on 3CR</b><br>
</font><font face="Arial"> Podcasts are all up to date, yes we
finally did it! Recent interviews include Brad Spolding from
Melbourne Bike Festival, Elliot Fishman from Institute for
Sensible Transport, Leaha and Judit from Loophole Community Centre
and David Sharp from Safe Cycling Australia.<br>
</font><font face="Arial"> More at: <a moz-do-not-send="true"
class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://www.yarrabug.org/radio">http://www.yarrabug.org/radio</a><br>
</font> <font face="Arial"> <a moz-do-not-send="true"
class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://www.3cr.org.au/aggregator/sources/3352">http://www.3cr.org.au/aggregator/sources/3352</a><br>
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</font><font face="Arial"><b> 2. 3CR News - Sustainable Living
Festival Broadcast - 19 February 2011</b><br>
</font><font face="Arial"><b> </b>News from 3CR: Join us for a
dynamic forum and live radio show covering climate change, urban
transport, marine conservation and earth sharing principles at the
Sustainable Living Festival. Listen live or join the audience at
Grassroots Radio: Saturday 19 February 11am-1pm, Federation Square
in the Green House. Out of the Blue, Earth Matters, Renegade
Economists and Beyond Zero Emissions will be talking all things
clean and green with host Dave Sweeney from the Australian
Conservation Foundation. More at: </font> <font face="Arial"><a
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href="http://www.3cr.org.au/news/sustainable-living-festival-broadcast">http://www.3cr.org.au/news/sustainable-living-festival-broadcast</a><br>
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</font><font face="Arial"><b> 3 . City of</b> </font><font
face="Arial"><b> Yarra - Bicycle Advisory Committee Meeting - 23
February 2011</b><br>
</font><font face="Arial"> </font><font face="Arial">News from
Kate: The full list of meeting dates for the year should be
available shortly. The first meeting of the year for the Bicycle
Advisory Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday February 23rd
between 6:30pm and 7:30pm in the Mayors Room at the Fitzroy Town
Hall. If you would like to add anything to the agenda please let
me know.Kate Simnett, Sustainable Transport Officer,
kate.simnett[AT]yarracity.vic.gov.au More at: <a
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href="http://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/Your-Council/Consultative-Committees/Bicycle-Advisory-Committee/">http://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/Your-Council/Consultative-Committees/Bicycle-Advisory-Committee/</a><br>
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</font><font face="Arial"> <b>4. Super Tuesday Bike Counts - 1
March 2011</b><br>
</font><font face="Arial"><b> </b>This year Super Tuesday 2011 will
take place on Tuesday 1 March, from 7am-9am across Australia. The
Super Tuesday project is an annual bike commute count, and it has
been running since 2007. Super Tuesday provides reliable annual
figures of bicycle commuters and their movements on roads and bike
paths. </font><font face="Arial">The project aims to answer two
questions:</font><font face="Arial"> How many riders are there?
Which routes are riders using? </font><font face="Arial">Registration
link:<a moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://www.bv.com.au/general/bike-futures/92039/">http://www.bv.com.au/general/bike-futures/92039/</a><br>
</font><font face="Arial"> For further information, please contact
Jeff McPhan 8636 8883 or email jeffm[AT]bv.com.au.<br>
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</font><font face="Arial"> <b>RIDES & EVENTS<br>
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NB: </i></font><font face="Arial"><i>Find more rides + events
on our listings page: <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.yarrabug.org/events-and-rides/">http://www.yarrabug.org/events-and-rides/</a><br>
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</font><font face="Arial"> <b>5. Sustainable Living Festival 12 -
27 February 2011</b><br>
</font><font face="Arial"> From the SLF: There's already too much
carbon in the atmosphere and that's heating up our planet at a
staggering rate. The environment that we depend on relies on a
stable and safe climate. Your planet needs you for this vital
mission to restore a safe climate. Drop into the Sustainable
Living Festival and find out how you can join the mission. More
at: <a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://festival.slf.org.au/">http://festival.slf.org.au/</a><br>
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</font><font face="Arial"> </font><font face="Arial">Treadlie
Magazine has a great precis of SLF bicycle-themed events:<a
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href="http://www.treadlie.com.au/events_display/page/Sustainable_Living_Festival_2011/articleid/687">http://www.treadlie.com.au/events_display/page/Sustainable_Living_Festival_2011/articleid/687</a><br>
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<b>Bike Town - 18-20 February 2011</b><br>
Come on down to Bike Town and meet the two-wheeled locals! Every
town has its characters and no two bikes are the same. Bike Town
celebrates the unique qualities of every bike (and the characters
that ride them) in this interactive display. Who will be the mayor
of Bike Town, the Beauty Queen or the Sports Star? Cast your vote
to decide in this interactive display. More at:
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.melbournebikefest.com.au/calendar/bikefest/41">http://www.melbournebikefest.com.au/calendar/bikefest/41</a><br>
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Bike City - Melbourne in Transition - 20 February 2011 from 1pm</b><br>
Spend your Sunday with some of Melbourne’s biggest bike advocates
as they explore the city’s rapidly growing and diverse cycling
culture. Join this lively discussion on how Melbourne can further
its cycling landscape and make cycling the top choice of transport
in town. Hosted by Charlie Pickering, Adam Bandt Federal Member
for Melbourne, Professor Rob Adams Director City Design, City of
Melbourne, Pip Carroll Director of Melbourne BikeFest. More at:
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://festival.slf.org.au/program/greenhouse">http://festival.slf.org.au/program/greenhouse</a><br>
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6. Pedal Powered Moonlight Cinema - 25 February 2011</b><br>
Pedal powerMelbourne Girls' College presents the world's first
100% pedal powered moonlight cinema. Go green and enjoy a night
under the stars for a screening of the animated feature film
WALL-E.<br>
Bring along a picnic, or purchase refreshments from the food
stalls. People wishing to contribute their pedalling power can
book a riding slot from 5.00pm. Riding sessions are booked in 10
minute intervals. To book a slot email Samantha Green at
dandyyellow[AT]hotmail.com.<br>
Prizes will be awarded to the most watts generated. Time: Gates
open 5.00pm - movie begins at dusk. Where: Melbourne Girls
College, Yarra Boulevard, Richmond<br>
Cost: $12 adults / $8 concession (students/health care card
holders/pensioners)<br>
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</font><font face="Arial"> <b>7. Carlton Gardens Protest - </b></font>
<font face="Arial"><b>26 February 2011 from </b><b>11:30am - 2:30pm</b><br>
</font><font face="Arial"> Via Facebook: "Bikes. Some people have
'em. Perhaps you do? Have you ever ridden on the Nicholson 'bike
path'. It's bonkers and dangerous to pedestrians and cyclists.
Despite all the consultation that went into this approach, it's
hardly a
solution.http://leader-news.whereilive.com.au/news/story/have-your-say-new-cycle-routes-to-counter-carlton-gardens-bike-ban/<br>
</font><font face="Arial"> At the moment riders are stuck in an
awkward policy sandwich between the rights ofcars and rights of
pedestrians. City of Melbourne needs to let us ride and make love
in Carlton Gardens. Or at least ride through it. Lets put an end
to the ridiculous fines: <a moz-do-not-send="true"
class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://www.theage.com.au/national/250-fine-for-cycling-on-the-path-20090916-frof.html">http://www.theage.com.au/national/250-fine-for-cycling-on-the-path-20090916-frof.html</a><br>
</font><font face="Arial"> Let's encourage cycling wherever
possible, not put up unnecessary barriers that work for no-one"<br>
</font><font face="Arial"> More at facebook event link: <a
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href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=124844107583783">http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=124844107583783</a><br>
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</font><font face="Arial"><b> 8. City of Darebin</b><b> - </b></font><font
face="Arial"><b>Cycling Strategy Survey</b><br>
</font><font face="Arial"> From City of Darebin: Have your say and
help us to better understand local cycling issues and learn more
about what should be improved in the City of Darebin. After the
survey, please enter the draw to WIN one of four $50 Wish Cards.
The questions are short and will only take about 5 minutes.<br>
</font><font face="Arial"> More at:<a moz-do-not-send="true"
class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://survey.darebin.vic.gov.au/login.php">http://survey.darebin.vic.gov.au/login.php</a><br>
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</font><font face="Arial"> <b>9. Cargo Bike Picnic - Edinburgh
Gardens - 27 February 2011 from 11am to 2pm</b><br>
</font> <font face="Arial"> The second Melbourne Cargo Bike Picnic.
An event about awareness and promoting the cargo bike lifestyle.
People can try all kind of cargo bikes, ask questions and have a
fun afternoon. Promoting sustainability, riding the cargo bike
keeps you fit, your kids start life with a healthy lifestyle, but
most of all it is easy, saves time and is FUN! </font><font
face="Arial">There will be a picnic area, playground, face
painting, a coffee machine cargo bike and trying all types of
cargo bikes! We will also arrange shade or when it drizzles some
rain protection. Come along and join us for a great day, come by
cargo bike, bike, walking, train or even by car. Just bring your
helmet and a picnic.<br>
</font><font face="Arial"> More at: <a moz-do-not-send="true"
class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://dutchcargobike.com.au/2011/01/cargo-bike-picnic-on-27-february-in-fitzroy-melbourne/">http://dutchcargobike.com.au/2011/01/cargo-bike-picnic-on-27-february-in-fitzroy-melbourne/</a><br>
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</font><font face="Arial"> <b>10. Retro Ride - First Sunday of the
month</b><br>
</font><font face="Arial"> 9.30am from Café Racer in St Kilda. 50km
along Beach Rd to Mordiallac and back. Presented by Retro Ride.
This is a 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 <a moz-do-not-send="true"
class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.cycloretro.com">http://www.cycloretro.com</a><br>
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</font><font face="Arial"><b> 11. From MorelandBUG - Would you like
to help out at the Sydney Road Street Festival?</b><br>
</font><font face="Arial"> This years Sydney Road Street Festival
will be held on March 6 (12 noon to 7 pm). The Moreland BUG will
be there with an information stall and bike parking for people who
ride to the festival.<br>
</font><font face="Arial"> We are in need of some people who would
like to help us out on the day! If you want to give a hand (as
little as one hour is enough) please email me and let me know your
preferred time you would like to help and also if you would like
to help with the stall or the bike parking. If you have any
further questions don't hesitate to contact me!<br>
</font><font face="Arial"> Thanks! Julia Mischke. Moreland BUG
Secretary. Email: committee[AT]morelandbug.org<br>
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</font><font face="Arial"><i> Two completely different bicycles on
the same day, you can dress up or dress down ... your choice ...</i><br>
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</font><font face="Arial"><b>12. Frocks on Bikes Melbourne
International Women's Day market & picnic ride - 6 March
2011 from 10.30</b><br>
</font><font face="Arial"> From Frocks on Bikes Melbourne: Starting
from Edinburgh Gardens Rotunda, St Georges Rd. <br>
</font><font face="Arial"> After the success of the inaugural Pimm's
and Croquet and 40 Degrees ride, we're going bigger and better.
Hopefully the weather will permit some less hardcore frockers to
join us this time. Please feel free to come to the whole
extravaganza, or treat it as a relay and select the stages which
suit you best. March 8 is International Women's Day (<a
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href="http://www.internationalwomensday.com/">http://www.internationalwomensday.com/</a>),
which is particularly significant this year due to it being 100
years since the first International Women's Day was declared to
celebrate the economic, political and social achievements of women
past, present and future. <br>
</font><font face="Arial"> More at facebook event link: <a
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href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=124954224244086">http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=124954224244086</a><br>
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</font><font face="Arial"> <small><b><big>13. World Naked Bike Ride
- Melbourne, 6 March 2011 from 3pm</big></b></small><br>
</font><font face="Arial"> News from WNBR Melb: Come Fully Dressed
to Ride to a Secret Body-Painting Place! <br>
</font><font face="Arial"> Mission Statement: We face automobile
traffic with our naked bodies as the best way of defending our
dignity and exposing the unique dangers faced by cyclists and
pedestrians plus all the negative effects of oil, cars, war,
consumerism and non-renewable energy. The Protest Themes in 4
Words: Naturism, Environmentalism, Pacifism and Biketivism.
Clothing is optional. The dress code for the World Naked Bike Ride
is “Bare As You Dare”! YOU get to decide how naked you wish to be.
If that means completely naked, the decision is yours. What to
bring – your trusty Bicycle, Helmet and shoes. Wear clothes that
are easy to remove and put back on. Bring body paints and makeup,
banners and artwork. Gold Coin donation to cover costs. Meet at:
Union Club Hotel, Cnr Webb & Gore Sts Fitzroy.<br>
</font><font face="Arial"> More at: <a moz-do-not-send="true"
class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://www.asbareasyoudare.com">http://www.asbareasyoudare.com</a><br>
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</font><font face="Arial"><b> 14. Swap Meet - BRING, BUY, SWAP, SELL
- 30 April 2011</b><br>
</font><font face="Arial"> Precious bicycle stuff, classic, vintage
- all welcome - tell your friends 9 am - 1pm. Rear of Abbotsford
Cycles. 27 Swan St, Richmond (under the station) Melbourne.</font><font
face="Arial"> Seller set up - 8 - 9 am, $10 fee.</font><font
face="Arial">Browsers & Buyers 9 - 1 pm, $ gold coin
donation entry. </font><font face="Arial">Sellers can register
with Charlie farren[AT]onedaysoon.net<br>
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</font><font face="Arial"><b> BICYCLE-THEMED NEWS</b><br>
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</font><font face="Arial"><b> 15. The Age: Daily punt on the cards
for cyclists crossing Yarra - 17 February 2011</b><br>
</font><font face="Arial"> Taking a punt may soon become part of the
daily commute for hundreds of Melburnians. The state government is
drawing up plans to return the West Gate punt service to weekday
operation and provide a new city transit link for Melbourne's
surging numbers of cyclists. More at: <a moz-do-not-send="true"
class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/daily-punt-on-the-cards-for-cyclists-crossing-yarra-20110216-1awoj.html">http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/daily-punt-on-the-cards-for-cyclists-crossing-yarra-20110216-1awoj.html</a><br>
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</font><font face="Arial"><b>16. 2011 Dutch Bike Tour</b><b> </b></font><font
face="Arial"><b>- May 2011</b><br>
</font><font face="Arial"> Message from Paul from Gazelle Bicycles
Australia: Hello cycling friends,<br>
</font><font face="Arial"> In May 2011 I am organising a Dutch
Bicycle Study Tour for at least 30 Australians who will be
learning about best bicycle infrastructure practice and sharing
that information with their contacts on return to Australia. The
journey will be filmed by 2 documentary film makers and they are
looking for sponsors for the trip. There will be a website set up
that will be used as a resource for local planners, cyclists and
media and I believe will be a very popular website into the future
since I receive many emails about this trip.<br>
</font><font face="Arial"> If you or your business/organisation can
help support the documentary film makers you are eligible for some
great rewards. If you have a website/magazine that distributes
bike related news and views I would be very appreciative of you
can pass on the link - </font> <font face="Arial"><a
moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://www.indiegogo.com/Cycling-Dutch-Style?a=56151&i=addr">http://www.indiegogo.com/Cycling-Dutch-Style/</a><br>
</font><font face="Arial"> Thanks for any help! Cycle safe and take
care<br>
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</font><font face="Arial"><b>17. Asia-Pacific Cycle Congress - 18-21
September 2011</b><br>
</font><font face="Arial"> Hosted in Brisbane, the Asia-Pacific
Cycle Congress will bring together key cycling experts,
researchers and enthusiasts from around the world. This will
provide a forum for industry networking, developing technical
approaches to cycleway planning and discussing strategies for
maximising cycling mode share. The congress will focus on themes
of cycling infrastructure and cycleway planning, promotion and
travel behaviour change programmes. The three-day congress will be
preceded by an international cycle expo that is also open to the
general public, featuring demonstrations of the latest in cycling
innovation and accessories. More at: <a moz-do-not-send="true"
class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://www.cyclecongress.com/">http://www.cyclecongress.com/</a><br>
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Yarra Bicycle Users Group<br>
PO Box 253<br>
Clifton Hill VIC 3068<br>
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