The day Snowy Munro beat the train to Melbourne
On this week’s show Steve & Chris chat about:
- Warrnambool to Melbourne Cycling Classic, plus a brief overview of it’s history,
- New Rules for Victorian Cyclists from November 9,
- City of Melbourne’s status report on the redevelopment of Swanston Street,
- Plus plenty of news to plan your week, see below.
Image courtesy of the Warrnambool Standard
New & Events
The City of Melbourne has released a status report on the redevelopment of Swanston Street which will be discussed by Councillors on Tuesday 27 October. On 30 June this year, Council endorsed a proposal for Option 6 – ‘Decreased Motor Vehicle Access’ into Swanston Street. The status report explores a further four detailed design options to meet the objective of Option 6.
There’s a backlash already … The Age – Swanston bus ban blasted, October 26, 2009
Pedal back in time – 2009 Woodend Annual Vintage Bike Rally
Saturday 31st October, Starting at Woodend Clocktower – 2.30pm
A scenic 23km ride to the historical gardens at the Cosmopolitan Hotel, Trentham. Halfway stop over at Pig and Whistle Hotel, Trentham. bring you old bike and join the fun. Courtesy bus back to Woodend. Contact Rus for details 0423 388 167
BUG MeetUp: It’s quite a while since we’ve had a meeting of BUGs. Boroondara BUG currently has a meeting place that should work well for a get together – the function room at the Elgin Inn on the corner of Burwood Rd and Elgin St, Hawthorn. It’s right on the 75, Vermont South, tram line and very close to Hawthorn Station on the Belgrave/Lilydale line.
Chris or Steve from Yarra BUG have agreed to join us for our next meeting on Thursday 12th November and we are hoping that others may be able to come too. They would like to talk about Yarra Bend Park. Other possible agenda items are: naming and signing of off-road trails; enforcing of standards for construction of off-road paths and bicycle infrastructure generally; and making all TravelSmart maps available online from a single site. If you would like to add to this list please feel free.
We meet at 6.30pm for a meal, ordered from the bar downstairs, and start the meeting at 7.30pm. Can you please let me know if you are able to come and whether you’ll be eating or not by Monday 9th November? And please spread the word to any BUGs that are not Vicbugchat members. Contact: Julia Blunden, Boroondara BUG, Phone: 9853 5095, Email: jblunden[AT]bigpond.com
Hume Community BUG
Hume City Council is helping to facilitate the establishment of a Hume Community BUG. The BUG will organise rides and social events, campaign and advocate for cyclists needs, and work to improve the local cycling network and generally promote cycling in the community. It is also a great way to meet other cyclists and make new friendships
The inaugural meeting of the Hume BUG will take place: 7pm, Wednesday 11th November 2009. Hume Global Learning Centre*, 1079 Pascoe Vale Road, Broadmeadows (opposite the Broadmeadows train station). A light dinner and refreshments will be served (please RSVP for catering purposes). For more info and to RSVP, please email: cycling[AT]hume.vic.gov.au
Bicycle Exhibition – Urban Donkey
At Synergy Gallery 253 High St Northcote from 17 November to 29 November 2009
Bicycles by Matt B, paintings by Johnny K.
Women’s State Omnium Championship – November 22*, 2009 Please note: change of date from 15th November to 22nd November. The second Victorian State Women’s Omnium Championships. Omnium racing for U15 through to Masters women, with championship medals up for grabs. They plan to have some special guests racing, and a fantastic atmosphere for women to enjoy racing. If you are a newcomer or World Champion, everyone is welcome to race. Venue: DISC, Darebin Road, Thornbury. Keep an eye on the CSV website for entries, under the racing tab.
