On this weeks show Steve & Chris chat about this weeks events, including
- Magpie swooping attacks via Google maps: Map 1 : Map 2
- Local news (see below for additional details)
- Setting up your bike after a long lay off over winter
- Ride to Work Day
- Interviews from last weekends Blessing of the Bicycles at Edinburgh Gardens.
Blessing of the Bicycles image courtesy of baudman via flickr
NEWS & EVENTS
Jayco Herald Sun Tour kicked off Sunday in Ballarat
Four days of tough road racing take the tour to Colac, Warrnambool, Apollo Bay, Anglesea and Barwon Heads with much of the time spent on the world class Great Ocean Rd. A technical individual time trial in Geelong, home of the 2010 Road World Championships should decide the race before a fast and furious circuit race finish in Lygon st, the heart of Melbourne’s Little Italy. It’s a tough week of racing and it will be a fitting winner that is crowned in Melbourne at Tour’s end!
Honda Hybrid Women’s Tour – 15 – 17 October 2009
Held in conjunction with the Jayco Herald Sun Tour, TL Sports are working with Cycling Australia and CycleSport Victoria to stage a Women’s Tour as part of the National Women’s Series.
Yarra Residents encouraged to Ride to Work on 14 October
Cyclists young and old are encouraged to get on their bikes for Ride to Work Day on Wednesday 14 October. Council is supporting Ride to Work Day by hosting a free breakfast for participants at Mayors Park, Clifton Hill between 7am and 9am.
Cyclists can drop in for free tea, coffee and breakfast and go in the running to win one of five Crumpler bags or a three-month membership to Yarra’s Leisure Centres. Free bike maintenance and engraving by Victoria Police will also be available on the day.
Yarra Bicycle Advisory Committee – 21 October 2009
Yarra City Council’s Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) meets six times per year. The BAC’s role is to give local residents an opportunity to provide regular input to Council on the development of a bicycle network and other bicycle infrastructure in Yarra. The BAC is chaired by Cr Sam Gaylard and resourced by Council’s Strategic 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 local bicycle network. People interested in attending meetings of the Bicycle Advisory Committee should contact Mark Kulyk, Acting Coordinator – Strategic Transport, at mark.kulyk[AT]yarracity.vic.gov.au or on 9205 5737. The next meeting will be held on: 21 October 2009 at 6.30pm, Fitzroy Town Hall, Mayor’s Room, Corner Moor and Napier Streets, Fitzroy
RACV Voting
For those BUG members & fellow cyclists who are also members of the RACV, voting for the RACV 2009 Board Elections closes at 5.00pm on Tuesday, 13 October 2009. Paula Piccinini, an existing board member who is standing for re-election, is also a member for Bicycle Victoria. See: http://www.racv.com.au
Bicycle Swap Meet – Hosted by Vintage Cycle Club of Vic – Saturday 24 October 2009
BRING, BUY, SWAP, SELL – Precious bicycle junk, 9 am – 1pm, Rear of Abbotsford Cycles, 27 Swan St, Richmond (under the station)
- Sellers set up, 8 – 9 am $10 fee
- Browsers & buyers, 9 – 1 pm
- Entry – $ Gold coin donation.
A few trestle tables will be available on first come first served basis, but if possible BYO. Interested sellers should register with Charlie, email: farren[AT]vicnet.net.au or tel 9827 4453.
Pedal back to 350 – Saturday 24th October
10:30am Melbourne Museum – Rathdowne St carpark. We are going to ride in MASS through the city in conjunction with millions of people from all over the world voicing their concerns for our future and demanding stronger action on responding climate change. We will ride our mighty bikes through the heart of Melbourne city. The 24th of October the 350 campaign will unite a global voice and compel international governments to set strong targets for December’s UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Dust Off Your Bike Day – Saturday 24th October
Climate Change: Our Future – the climate action group for Glen Eira and Monash – is inviting everyone to a day of fun and participation in support of a safe climate. Dust Off Your Bike Day will equip children and their families with the skills required to cycle more safely and keep their bikes in roadworthy condition, so that more families can enjoy the health and financial benefits of cycling while also contributing to a safe climate.
- October 24, 2009 from 11am to 3pm, Location: Packer Park, on Leila Road, Carnegie.
- Free bicycle engraving by Victoria Police
- Fun cycling skills for kids with help from volunteers from Bicycle Victoria
- Free basic bike maintenance lessons.
- More at: http://www.ccof.org.au
Entries now open for 2nd annual Scotty’s Ride
Scott Peoples was one of Australia’s most talented young cyclists and was on the brink of breaking into the world of professional cycling in Europe. Tragically in December 2006 Scott was killed whilst on a training ride near Mansfield in regional Victoria. To honour Scott’s memory the Scott Peoples Foundation was formed to assist in the development of junior cycling in regional Victoria.
In partnership with the Scott Peoples Foundation we are proud to announce that the 2nd annual Scotty’s Ride will take place on Saturday 12th December 2009. The 120km or 55km recreational challenge rides will take place on the quiet country roads around Scott’s home town of Shepparton. Scotty’s Ride will kick off an action packed weekend of cycling which will also include Scotty’s Race featuring see some of Australia’s top cyclists.
