Right: image courtesy of Treadly.net
On this weeks show, Rob & Chris discuss different points of view regarding cycling on shared paths, roads and the middle ground that might be the best outcome.
Chris interviews Cr Jackie Fristacky from City of Yarra about local traffic initiatives & sustainable transport issues. Plus plenty of news to plan your cycling week.
Additional links:
- Listening to Bike Lanes: Moving Beyond the Feud – Jeffrey A. Hiles
- Articles on Bicycle Facilities – John Forester
Events:
The next City of Yarra Bicycle Advisory Committee is scheduled for Wednesday 19 August 2009
Possible briefing – Interested in the new City of Yarra Bicycle Plan? (Note: Agenda for the next BAC is to be confirmed) Location: Richmond Town Hall, 333 Bridge Road, 6.30pm-7:30pm, Councillors Lounge 1. Please contact Jane Waldock (Manager Strategic Transport) whether you plan to attend. Email: Jane.WaldockATyarracity.vic.gov.au.
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. Membership is open to any member of the Yarra community with an interest in policies related to cycling and the development of the City of Yarra’s bicycle network.
News from Cycle Sport Victoria: Jayco Herald Sun Tour Womens 3 day Tour
Thurs 15 – Sat 17 October, 2009. TL Sports, Cycling Australia (CA) and CycleSport Victoria, are pleased too announce an exciting new three-day Womens Tour to be held in conjunction with the Jayco Herald Sun Tour. Part of the CA National Series, the Women’s Tour will comprise three stages including a road race, individual time trial and a criterium in the Geelong and Melbourne region. The teams event provides a unique opportunity for female cyclists in Australia with great event benefits creating a real sense of occasion. TL Sports are hoping that the Tour can become a permit fixture on the racing calendar and are looking for an expression of interest from sponsors. More at: www.vic.cycling.org.au
Bikes for Humanity Screening – 6th August
Message from Matt: Bikes For Humanity Melbourne, are having a screening of Olivia’s short film about the bike collection and we’d love to see you there. It’s at Loop on 6th Aug at 7pm, Loop, 23 Meyers Place, Melbourne, Vic, 3000. Loop is located in the Melbourne CBD off Bourke Street at the Parliament end of the city.
Full Moon Ride on the Darebin Ck trail – Thu, 6 August, 19:32 – 23:32
Depart Epping Station Thu 6 August 7:32 PM or catch the 6:45pm Epping Train from Flinders St Station (last carriage). This was one of the biggest FMR’s of 2007 so we’re doing it all again. Join in and experience some of the most spectacular night-time views in metro Melbourne. It’s a mostly gentle 22 km ride along the upper and lower Darebin Creek trails (OK, there’s one big-ish lump in the middle). Estimate arriving in Alphington around 11:30pm. As always bring along nibblies, drinks and good conversation to share around a fire at the 1/2 way picnic point. Organizer: X-rider 0417145375
2009 Whittlesea Challenge – Saturday 29th August, 2009
This year see’s the introduction of a 62 km short course to accompany an improved version of the 108 km long course. This ensures there is a distance option to suit all fitness and ability levels. Both courses feature a combination of flat sections, rolling hills and challenging climbs perfectly designed to provide you with the chance to strive to achieve your personal goals.
The event passes through Kinglake West, Flowerdale, Strath Creek, Broadford, Wallan and Wandong. Many of these towns have been badly affected by the tragic Black Saturday bushfires. The event will provide many local community groups with a much needed opportunity to raise funds to support their recovery projects. More at: www.cyclosportifvic.com.au
The Tour of The Murray August 30 – 6 September
The third race in the five race Australian National Road Teams series for professional men’s teams. A multi-stage event, the Tour covers eight stages over 805 kilometres and runs through Echuca, Moama, Barham, Swan Hill, Manangatang, Kerang, Cohuna, Balranald, Robinvale, Euston, Ouyen, Patchewollock, Merbein, Wentworth and Mildura. More details at www.vic.cycling.org.au
