Chris & Steve discuss the new Amy Gillett Foundation “A Meter Matters” tv ad and share anecdotes about a worrying trend of pedestrians too timid to exercise their right of way.
This weeks interview: Jeff McLean talks about riding through West Africa and the Tri Cycling Africa documentary to be shown on 10pm, Saturday 6 Feb on Channel 31. Events include bicycle talks at the Sustainable Living Festival, Marysville Lake Mountain Challenge ride and Wangaratta BUGs March Long Weekend rides.
EVENTS
Sustainable Living Festival 6-21 February at various venues + Federation Square
The Festival raises awareness and provides tools for change by showcasing tangible solutions to the ecological and social challenges we face.
The Tao Of Cycling – Sat 20th February 10.00 am – 10.50 am, Venue: Think Tent, hosted by Austin-Mercy BUG and Banyule BUG
Cycling offers the most energy efficient and pollution-free form of transport known to humans. In Australia the smallest group of cyclists is the relaxed commuters, mainly women, cycling around their neighbourhood on various errands, shopping and going to work.
CycleWise – Tips For Surviving And Thriving On The Roads – Sat 20th February 12.00 pm – 12.50 pm, Venue: Design Tent, hosted by Bikes@Work
Designed for novice riders who’d like to ride more, ride to work, ride for transport but don’t feel confident on the roads.
Ventou Marysville Lake Mountain Challenge
And like last year, the 2010 ride will once again help the areas devastated by the Black Saturday bushfires with $10 from each entry donated to the CFA and SES. Details: 8.30am, Saturday 20th February, 2010, Marysville, 35km, 80km, 120km, 160km courses. Further information: Mathew Hilton, Recreational Events Coordinator, CycleSport Victoria, 03 8480 3055, mathew.hilton@cycling.org.au
Wangaratta BUG – March Long Weekend 2010
Looking for a weekend of bike riding in the North East of Victoria?. Welcome to Wangaratta BUG’s renown weekend of great rides, great hospitality and great friendships. This ride has been a popular multi-Bicycle User Group ride for several years now. 2010 promises to be as great as ever and with only 130 places available you’ll want to book early for the 6th, 7th & 8th March 2010. Rides to Eldorado, Beechworth & Milawa Gourmet Region.
Contact: – Co Coordinators Colin Andrews (Registration) 03 5721 9845
John Myles (Ride Information) Mobile 0427 811 768
