[YarraBUG-list] Yarra BUG February News ... and more!

Sat Feb 2 19:33:23 AEDT 2008

Hi all,

Feeling less than match fit after an extended festive break? Well there's more than enough bicycle fun around Melbourne to get you back 
into shape. Or there's a event or two you can just watch, if that's required too. Although February 24 looks as if you'll have to flip a 
coin to decide what event to participate in. ;)

For those of you who are interested in starting the radio announcer training at 3CR, a email is on it's way shortly with more details.

YarraBUG Meetings for 2008: the finer details are still being worked out, but this year we may break the mold and have meetings NOT on a 
school night (ie: on a weekend, not weeknight).

Believe or not we've been contacted by enthusiastic locals who would like to start organising rides, so if you also feel similarly enthused 
to help out, *please* contact us & lets get some fun rides planned for 2008. Email: enquiries at yarrabug.org or call Chris 0407 825 467 or Steve: 
0439 600 350

For more Melbourne-based cycling events, have a look at the Melbourne Cyclist calendar - middle column & scroll down a bit. Know of another 
ride or event? Then please let us know so we can help to promote it.

http://www.melbournecyclist.com

In this months news:

- Yarra Council: Bicycle Advisory Committee Meeting - 20 February
- DarebinBUG Historic Pub Tour - 3 February
- Rob Sawyer: On Ya Bike Going Away Party - Wednesday 13 February
- Sustainable Living Festival: Shared BUG marquee with Cycling Promotion Fund - 15 to17 February
- Melbourne Summer Cycle - Sunday 24 February
- Come to Life Ballarat Cycling Classic - Sunday 24 February
- Geelong Advertiser Family Fun Ride - Sunday 24 February
- Geelong World Cup Challenge - Sunday 24 February
- VeloRock - 29 March
- Melbourne Festival of Cycling - 20 April

Rides & Events

1. Yarra Council: Bicycle Advisory Committee Meeting - 20 February
6.30pm Richmond Town Hall Meeting Room 1. The City of Yarra's Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) meets six times per year. The BAC's role is to 
provide advice to the Councillors and Council staff about the development of bicycle infrastructure in the City of Yarra. The BAC is 
chaired by a Councillor and resourced by the Council's Transport Unit. All welcome to attend
More: http://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/Consultation/Bicycle%20advisory%20committee

2. DarebinBUG Historic Pub Tour - 3 February
Sorry for the late notice - but here's the details if you can make it along. Local cyclists are gearing up to tour Darebin's hotels but the 
emphasis won't be on beer. Instead, the history of the grand old dames, some dating back to the 1800s, will be recalled at each stop before riders retire to Northcote's 
Peacock Hotel for lunch. 

Darebin Bicycle Users Group member Marcus Ellard came up with the idea after browsing through Gary Edge's work 
Surviving the Six O'Clock Swill; A History of Darebin's Hotels."I thought it'd be interesting to do a brief five minutes on each pub, 
especially as so many of them played a part in the cultural and political development of Melbourne's inner north," he said.
Mr Ellard said the three-hour ride was open to the community but not suitable for beginners. "We'll be riding along bike trails, quiet roads 
and cycle lanes," he said. "It'll require above average to moderate fitness."

The tour will depart from the Jika Jika Community Centre, cnr Union and Plant streets, Northcote on Sunday, February 3, at 9.45am. 
Details: 0417 537 669. PDF of Northcote Leader article:
http://www.yarrabug.org/NorthcoteLeaderJan08.pdf

3. Rob Sawyer: On Ya Bike Going Away Party - Wednesday 13 February
Come and give the boys some encouragement at the first show for the tour, on Wednesday 13th February, at the Brunswick East Club, Brunswick 
VIC. Doors around 8pm, $10 @ the door. Rob will be playing solo+ support from Luke Foran (QLD). Come check out the bikes Rob and Harv will be 
riding, and farewell them hopefully for a successful 4 months of cycling around the country.
More at: http://www.robsawyer.com.au

4. Sustainable Living Festival: Shared BUG marquee with Cycling Promotion Fund - 15 to 17 February
It's on again - time to plan again for another shared BUG and cycling group marquee at the Sustainable Living Festival in February 2008. This 
will be a great event for promoting BUG's and cycling groups - with an estimated 100,000 visitors over the weekend. Yarra BUG will be having a 
presence at the SLF this year, please contact us if you would like to volunteer some time at the shared marquee!
More: http://www.cyclingpromotion.com.au/content/view/304/9/

Sustainable Living Festival:
http://www.slf.org.au/festival

Other great events organised for this years festival are:

Mum's and Dad's Emission Free Taxi
Come along to hear how your family can significantly reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, save time, money, get fit and have a great 
time. Just because you have kids doesn't mean you have to drive a car.
http://www.slf.org.au/festival/program/talks/1262

BikeOn: Bike ride to Federation Square on Sunday of the Festival.
Ride in with one of Melbourne's bicycle user groups. Bring the family and join your friends and neighbours and park your bike at the free 
valet service.
http://www.slf.org.au/festival/program/interactives/1087

5. Melbourne Summer Cycle - Sunday 24 February
Commencing at Alexandra Gardens and finish at Piazza Italia at Argyle Square in Lygon Street, Carlton with rest stops along the way to keep 
you going. Along the way you’ll travel over the Westgate bridge to Williamstown, and back through Flemington to the finish where there’ll 
be live entertainment and the best that bustling Lygon St has to offer.Start: Alexandra Gardens (Mel Ref: Page 2F Ref H7) Start Time: 7.30am – 
8.30am. Rider start times will be printed on the front of the envelope that your Ride Guide arrives in.
Finish Site: Piazza Italia at Argyle Square, in festive Lygon St, Carlton (Mel Ref: Page 2B Ref F9).
More: http://www.melbournesummercycle.org.au

6. Come to Life Ballarat Cycling Classic - Sunday 24 February
Come to Life Ballarat Cycling Classic is a fundraiser for the Ballarat Cancer Research Centre. Events include a 60-100km road ride that 
incorporates the National Road Racing Championship and 100km (17 laps) relay ride around Lake Wendouree.
More: http://www.bcrc.org.au

7. Geelong Advertiser Family Fun Ride - Sunday 24 February
We are pleased to announce the addition of the Geelong Advertiser Family Fun Ride. This free 12km event is the perfect option for the entire 
family to experience the thrill of riding the UCI World Cup course just prior to the elite female cyclists. Time 9.15 am. Start & Finish Geelong 
Waterfront. Distance 12 km. Format The event is a family run ride. It is not a race. Registration TBA. Entries: please click here:
http://www.vic.cycling.org.au/Participation/GeelongWorldCupChallenge_entries.htm

8. Geelong World Cup Challenge - Sunday 24 February
Time 7.00 am. Start & Finish Geelong Waterfront. Distance 80 km. Format The event is a recreational challenge ride for individuals or 
teams. It is not a race. Traffic Safety All participants are required to comply with Victorian road rules. Roads will be open to traffic as 
normal, road closures will not be in place. Victorian Police and event marshals will assist with traffic management. Timing State of the art 
timing equipment will be used to record the individual time of each participant. Each participant will be issued with a transponder - 
weighing only 20 grams - to place around their ankle. Your overall time will be recorded as well as split times for the climb up Bellbrae Hill.

Course Map & Elevation (pdf)
http://www.vic.cycling.org.au/Participation/Map&Elevation_Updated.pdf
Course Guide (pdf)
http://www.vic.cycling.org.au/Participation/CourseDescription-78.2kmGeelongWorldCupChallenge.pdf

Registration: TBA. On Course Support On course support will be available in the form of a mobile mechanic, qualified 1st Aid Officer, lead 
motorcycle, sag wagon and event marshals. Drink Stations Drink stations will be located at Freshwater Creek and Breamlea. 
Entries: please click here:
http://www.vic.cycling.org.au/Participation/GeelongWorldCupChallenge_entries.htm

9. VeloRock - 29 March
2pm-7pm at Brunswick Velodrome.
The Lucksmiths, Mid State Orange, The Steinbecks and the Crayon Fields will be playing; and the biggest drawcard is that this is a BIKES ONLY 
EVENT!!

10. Melbourne Festival of Cycling - 20 April
An invitation and opportunity for all cyclists to share in the Festival of Cycling and ride on the Albert Park circuit. Events listed included a 
GP Time Trail Challenge, Vic Open Road Team TT Championship open to all CSV / CA Cycling Clubs, 'Go for your life’ One hour challenge and 
Festival Fun Ride & Family Cycle.
More: http://mfoc.com.au

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