This week Steve and Chris discuss the recent police “blitz” on cyclists in the CBD and do a recap on the Blessing of the Bicycles from October 2008.
Plus a great listing of upcoming events, see further details below.
Also be sure and watch The Collectors on 8pm, Friday May 29 on ABC1 to see Charlie & Paul Farren and their amazing collection of pre-1900 bicycles & trikes.
Events Listing:
Bicycle Swap Meet – June 14, 2009, 25 Easey St, Collingwood
More at: http://www.fyxomatosis.com
Online Auction: Pink V Bikes raise money for the National Breast Cancer Foundation: Help Pink V Bike raise money for breast cancer research. Skeppshult have produced Eight limited edition Pink V Bikes, exclusively for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Four are individually signed by Fifi Box, Deborah Hutton, Lizzy Lovette and Adam Spencer. To get your hands on one of these exclusive signed bikes, place a bid from 26th May – 2nd June 2009, and one of these could be yours. Happy bidding! For more information: http://www.vbike.com.au/pink-v-bike.html
Bicycle Music Festival in Oz?: Kristen on Melbourne Cyclist asks – ” … Hi, wondering if there are any people on Melbourne Cyclist who’d like a Bicycle Music Festival to start up in Victoria. If so please join the Melbourne Cyclist ‘Bicycle Music Festival’ Group. Also….if you’re a musician (amateur or pro) who rides a bicycle , please let me know. Ideas and comments are welcome ….” So if you’re interested either join the Music Festival Group on Melb Cyclist: www.melbournecyclist.com Or contact us at YarraBUG Radio and we will forward on you details to Kristen!
The 2nd Annual Canberra Vintage & Classic Bicycle Ride – 20th September 2009: A great opportunity for owners of, and those interested in, old bicycles (pre 1985) to meet and ride around a 7km section of Canberra’s picturesque Lake Burley Griffin. Enjoy a great day of viewing old cycles, talking with other enthusiasts and a leisurely ride around your Capitals famous lake in springtime bloom. Registration forms available from; Trevor Shone, Email address; fasifern@bigpond.com.au or Phone 0418 619 831
Amy Gillett Foundation News: The Amy Gillett Foundation awards two scholarships as part of its work to support the development of young female athletes and to improve road safety by contributing intelligence and research.
Amy Gillett Scholarship (Sporting): Amy had a great love for life, sport and education. The Amy Gillett Scholarship seeks to honour her memory by supporting the young women who aspire to the same pursuit of sporting and educational excellence Amy did.
Safe Family Research Scholarship (Research): In partnership with the Monash University Accident Research Foundation, the Amy Gillett Foundation is co-funding research into incidents involving cyclists and motorists across Australia. This study will lead to the successful completion of a PhD and applications are now sought from interested students. For more information on the Amy Gillett Foundation or these scholarships go to: www.amygillett.org.au/scholarships
Amy Gillett Foundation Fundraiser: Warm up for the Tour de France 2009: Get your cycling mates together to share a night in celebrating good food, good culture and the upcoming Tour De France! Held at Cinema Nova, guests will be treated to a pre Tour de France party with special appearance by cycling legend Phil Anderson prior to the screening of the film “Hell on Wheels”. Each guest attending this event will automatically go into the draw to win one out of three cycling jerseys provided by Brunetti, The Adventure Travel Company, and Italian Immersions as well as receive a co-memorable gift bag filled with edible delights and cycling gear. Brunetti is proud to support the Amy Gillett foundation by donating profits raised through this event. The Amy Gillett Foundation is a Road Safety related charity aimed to promote awareness and safety between motorists and cyclists. Date : Thursday 18th June 2009, Time : 7:00pm, Location: Cinema Nova, 380 Lygon Street, Carlton. Price : $30.00 Includes light snacks, gift bag, automatic entry into prize draw. More information contact: Stephanie De Francesco: (03) 9347 2801, Email: stephanie@brunetti.com.au
Trailmix Social Rides – Lysterfield Park: Women’s Social Ride (MTB) – next ride is Sunday June 14 at 9am. Meet at shop for an hour ride. Tuesday night ride – leave at 6.30pm from Trailmix. All welcome. Ride for about an hour. Riding now using lights! Trailmix: Lysterfield Park, you can find Trailmix lakeside in-between the Horswood Rd entrance and the dam wall. Ph: (03) 8790 4402, E: rob@trailmix.com.auMore information: http://www.trailmix.com.au/catalogue/news/social_rides
Fat Tyre Flyers: Chix Ride – 6th June 2009: The ride is aimed towards women wanting to gain more confidence and a few skills on the mountain bike. Knobby tyres a must, no panniers or pack racks! Details are: Where: Lysterfield Park: Horswood Rd, Entrance, Narre Warren North. When: Saturday 6th June, 9.30am meet at Trailmix and we’ll leave from there. Trailmix: http://www.trailmix.com.au Details: cruisey 2-3 hour ride, time spent learning how to ride over logs, round tight corners, climb and descend. Must have’s: Helmet, gloves, water bottle or camelback, tube and mini-pump. $5- cost for non MTBA members. Let Jane know if you plan on coming along so she will have a rough idea on numbers, Contact Jane Ollerenshaw: ollerenshawj@ldr.newsltd.com.au. . More details: http://www.ftf.com.au/news/?IntCatId=20&IntContId=1385
