Talking about going tubeless & Hawthorn to Box Hill Trail project: due to Stage 3 COVID-19 restrictions we are returning to recording remote (under 😻 supervision) but still broadcasting on 3CR! This week Chris bails up Steve to discuss his latest tubeless wheelset acquisition and an introduction to if tubeless tyres are a feasible option for commuters & off road riding. Local news includes the global increase in cycling due to COVID-19 with The Humble Bicycle on Rear Vision (Radio National), make your feedback to Your Say Yarra (Making Space in Yarra) for a new bike lane for Park Street, Fitzroy North and Possible temporary closure of Trenerry Crescent, Clifton Hill.
This weeks interview is with David Blom from Metro East Bicycle User Group with a catch up about the Hawthorn to Box Hill Trail project, including AECOM consultants report and Metro East BUGs feedback to the process to improve existing and new connections including Ringwood to Croydon and the Main Yarra Trail. David mentions that shared paths in south east Melbourne being heavily used during Stage 3 COVID-19 restrictions including Box Hill to Ringwood and Eastlink trails. David also discusses the Anniversary Trail, Djerring Trail, new sections of the Yarra Rail Trail and improved walking and cycling infrastructure with the Level Crossing Removal Project.