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Yarra BUG Radio Show 19.07.2010

www.3cr.org.au — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:00:00 -0700

Val, Steve and David Jablonka deconstruct the Tour de France. Bike Events and news.

Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio 12.07.10

www.3cr.org.au — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 01:51:00 -0700

This week Val, Steve & Chris discuss Le Tour, Yehuda Moon, bike moments, bike ninjas & the continuing saga of Steve’s Xtracycle. Phil Gomes from SBS Cycling Central is interviewed about the history & spectacle which is the Tour de France. We also discuss recent Miranda Devine’s “cycling” article on Sydneys cycleways, lack of representation reporting women’s cycling & plenty of news + events to plan your week.

Yarra Bicycle Users Group :: Yarra Bicycle Users Group
Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio :: Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio

File Download (31:44 min / 29 MB)

Yarra BUG Radio Show 05.07.2010

www.3cr.org.au — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 10:00:00 -0700

Guests Brendan and Nathan explain cyclo-cross and get ready for the last leg of Dirty Deeds cyclocross on 25th July. More info at http://dirtydeedscx.blogspot.com or www.brunswickcyclingclub.com

File Download (30:30 min / 14 MB)

Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio 28.06.10

www.3cr.org.au — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 02:10:00 -0700

On this week’s show Steve, Val and Chris interview Susan Goodwin about the 2nd annual Sydney Tweed Ride and all the fun and fashions on the day. Val provides useful Bike Tips, we discuss the Albert Street bikes lanes in East Melbourne and plenty of local news and events.

YarraBUG :: YarraBUG
YarraBUG Radio :: YarraBUG Radio
Sydney Tweed Ride :: Sydney Tweed Ride

File Download (31:38 min / 13 MB)

Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio 21.06.10

www.3cr.org.au — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 02:26:00 -0700

Val & Steve interview Glenn from the Darebin Men’s Shed about the project where donated bicycles are repaired for the community and given new life by volunteers rebuilding their own lives. Plus heads up on rides & events to plan your week.

YarraBUG :: YarraBUG
YarraBUG Radio :: YarraBUG Radio
Northcote Leader: Shed puts kids on their bikes :: Northcote Leader: Shed puts kids on their bikes

File Download (29:21 min / 12 MB)

Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio 14.06.10

www.3cr.org.au — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 01:50:00 -0700

Geelong bicycle historian & broadcaster Rod Charles & local bicycle advocate Peter Campbell, bicycle culture and more news than you can poke a spoke at. Also, Val reading the classic bicycle poem “The Man With Rubber Pedals” from 1895 – providing that commuter races are nothing new!
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Community Radio 3CR Donor Drive :: Community Radio 3CR Donor Drive
The Bicycle Show on 94.7 The Pulse :: The Bicycle Show on 94.7 The Pulse
Greenlivingpedia :: Greenlivingpedia

File Download (54:37 min / 25 MB)

Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio 07.06.10

www.3cr.org.au — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 01:51:00 -0700

Steve & Val interview Heidi Hill from Melbourne’s Winter Wonderland ride – riding naked in winter in solidarity with the northern hemisphere Worldwide Naked Bike Rides. (hot water bottles optional!) Other topics: reviews of the new Albert Street separated bike lane treatments in East Melbourne & the Melbourne Bike Share scheme.

Yarra Bicycle Users Group :: Yarra Bicycle Users Group
Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio :: Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio
As Bare As You Dare :: As Bare As You Dare
Worldwide Naked Bike Ride :: Worldwide Naked Bike Ride
Melbourne Bike Share :: Melbourne Bike Share
City of Melbourne: Council rolls out Albert Street bike lanes :: City of Melbourne: Council rolls out Albert Street bike lanes

File Download (25:53 min / 24 MB)

Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio Show 31.05.2010

www.3cr.org.au — Mon, 31 May 2010 10:00:00 -0700

Val and Steve review the Melbourne Roobaix and chat to Steve T. on the Ceres Bike Shed.

File Download (28:08 min / 13 MB)

Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio 24.05.10

www.3cr.org.au — Mon, 24 May 2010 04:04:00 -0700

On today’s show Val & Chris speak to Roland from Bike the Earth. Bike the Earth is a two year expedition with a mission. It will start in New Zealand in June 2010 and will cross four continents over three years, through Asia, Europe and the US, ending in Brazil in December 2012. Other topics include keeping your cool (and dignity) when sharing the road with other users, riding with a lurgie – tips & care during winter, plus plenty of news to plan your cycling week.

Yarra Bicycle Users Group :: Yarra Bicycle Users Group
Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio :: Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio
Bike the Earth :: Bike the Earth

File Download (27:54 min / 26 MB)

Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio Show 17.05.2010

www.3cr.org.au — Mon, 17 May 2010 10:00:00 -0700

Val and Steve chat to Andy White.

File Download (30:53 min / 14 MB)

Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio 26.04.10

www.3cr.org.au — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 05:55:00 -0700

On this week’s show Steve & Chris talk to Damo from Cog Bike Cafe, one of the organisers of this weekend’s Warburton Cycle Fest and last nights Liège-Bastogne-Liège results. We also discuss last week’s joint Slater & Gordon & Ambulance Employees Australia media release regarding cyclist safety issues & car door incidents.

Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio :: Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio
Yarra Bicycle Users Group :: Yarra Bicycle Users Group
Warburton Cycle Fest :: Warburton Cycle Fest
Slater & Gordon & Ambulance Employees Australia media release :: Slater & Gordon & Ambulance Employees Australia media release

File Download (30:57 min / 28 MB)

Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio 12.04.10

www.3cr.org.au — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 05:19:00 -0700

This week’s show we talk to Bethany Keats who is one of the hosts on the new “The Bicycle Show” about her new bike-themed radio show in Geelong. We discuss last night’s brutal Paris Roubaix, the launch of the City of Yarra’s Bicycle Strategy & a bit about Daylight Savings – check your lights!

The Bicycle Show :: The Bicycle Show on 94.7 The Pulse
City of Yarra - Bicycle Strategy 2010-2015 :: City of Yarra - Bicycle Strategy 2010-2015
Yarra Bicycle Users Group :: Yarra Bicycle Users Group
Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio :: Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio

File Download (29:41 min / 27 MB)

Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio 29.03.10

www.3cr.org.au — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 01:08:00 -0700

On this weeks show Steve & Chris speak to Travis Deane – host of The Mountain Bike Show podcast. Interview includes Travis’ involvement with MTB advocacy in South Australia and last weeks tragic passing of Australian MTB champion & Enduro magazine editor James Williamson. Travis also chats about the history & Australia-wide outcry surrounding the Eugene & Craig McGee hit-run case in Adelaide and the subsequent passing of hit-run laws in SA by the Rann government and these laws impact on the Chris Jongewaard aggravated driving case in September 2009.

Yarra Bicycle Users Group :: Yarra Bicycle Users Group
Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio :: Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio
Wheels of Justice :: Wheels of Justice - background on the McGee case since 2003
The Mountain Bike Show :: The Mountain Bike Show
James Williamson :: James Williamson - personal website
Enduro magazine :: Enduro magazine

File Download (31:02 min / 14 MB)

Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio 22.03.10

www.3cr.org.au — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 04:45:00 -0700

This week Val & Sonya continue their ongoing series of handy Bike Tips and interview Dr. Jan Garrard (Senior Lecturer,School of Health and Social Development, Deakin University) about cycling safety issues.

Yarra Bicycle Users Group :: Yarra Bicycle Users Group
Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio :: Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio
Monash University Accident Research Centre :: Monash University Accident Research Centre

File Download (30:32 min / 28 MB)

Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio 15.03.10

www.3cr.org.au — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 06:18:00 -0700

On this weeks program Val and Steve discuss this weeks bike moments, 70’s retro bicycle helmets, 60 Minutes – Vicious Cycle cycling story, Val’s recent cycling tour of Tasmania with a visit to the Evandale Village Fair and National Penny Farthing Championships. Plus plenty of news to plan your cycling week.

Yarra Bicycle Users Group :: Yarra Bicycle Users Group
Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio :: Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio
60 Minutes – Vicious Cycle (14/3) :: 60 Minutes – Vicious Cycle (14/3)
Evandale Village Fair and National Penny Farthing Championships :: Evandale Village Fair and National Penny Farthing Championships

File Download (30:00 min / 28 MB)

Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio Show 08.03.2010

www.3cr.org.au — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:00:00 -0800

International Woman’s Day episode covering critical mass, the bike shed, RMIT common bike project, Sunday Streets San Francisco, group riding, beginner tips from a woman just starting out and Melbourne BUG family ride.

File Download (31:20 min / 18 MB)

Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio 01.03.10

www.3cr.org.au — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:54:00 -0800

On this weeks show Steve & Chris discuss, a local path closure along Yarra Boulevard, a roundtable discussion with Peta, Karen, Nonie and Lawrence recorded at DISC (Darebin International Sports Centre) in Thornbury that will provide you with many insights into Womens track cycling. And plenty of events & ride to plan the next couple of weeks.

Yarra Bicycle Users Group :: Yarra Bicycle Users Group
Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio :: Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio
Cycle Sport Victoria :: Cycle Sport Victoria

File Download (30:47 min / 28 MB)

Yarra Bicycle User Group 22.02.2010

www.3cr.org.au — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:00:00 -0800

Sonya profiles the Evandale Penny Farthing event at Evandale and then Bike Park owner operator James talks about the Bike Park end of trip facility in the heart of the CBD. Bike tips and bike count call out and event announcements for the Handcycling come and try day and the Amy Gillett Albury recreational ride.

Yarra Bicycle Users Group :: Yarra Bicycle Users Group
Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio :: Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio
Bike Park Melbourne :: Bike Park Melbourne
Evandale Penny Farthing Championships :: Evandale Penny Farthing Championships
Amy Gillett Albury Ride :: Amy Gillett Albury Ride
Handcycle Series and try out :: Handcycling Series and try out
Critical Mass Ride :: Critical Mass Ride
Bike Count :: Bike Count

File Download (33:13 min / 15 MB)

YarraBUG Radio15.02.10

www.3cr.org.au — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:33:00 -0800

This week Steve & Chris interview Heidi Hill about the Australian rides included in the World Wide Naked Bike Ride. We include local news including the new Darebin Pipe Bridge, Yarra Bicycle Advisory Committee Meeting & a request for assistance for a Community bike maintenance workshop based in Fitzroy that needs a new workspace.

Yarra Bicycle Users Group :: Yarra Bicycle Users Group
Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio :: Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio
World Wide Naked Bike Ride - Australian Rides :: World Wide Naked Bike Ride - Australian Rides

File Download (25:55 min / 24 MB)

Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio 08.02.2010

www.3cr.org.au — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:00:00 -0800

Over the next 3 years Swanston Street will be redeveloped. Jason Den Hollander was the cyclist’s representative on the steering committee for this redevelopment. He joins us to talk about the plan (huge file to download). Val gives us a great tip on how to get those new hand grips on and keep them on. Beach rides and Darebin BUG rides.

Plan :: large file containing details of the Swanston Street redevelopment
Darebin BUG rides :: Port melbourne rides on Saturdays
Beach rides :: TXT to get updated when the next beach ride is on

File Download (29:08 min / 13 MB)

YarraBUG Radio 01.02.10

www.3cr.org.au — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:32:00 -0800

Chris & Steve discuss the new Amy Gillett Foundation TV ad and pedestrians too timid to exercise their right of way. This week’s interview: Jeff McLean & his Tri Cycling Africa doco showing on Ch31 (10pm 6 Feb). Events include bicycle talks at the Sustainable Living Festival, Marysville Lake Mountain Challenge ride and Wangaratta BUGs March Long Weekend rides.

YarraBUG :: YarraBUG
YarraBUG Radio :: YarraBUG Radio
Tri Cycling Africa :: Tri Cycling Africa
Amy Gillett Foundation :: Amy Gillett Foundation
Channel 31 :: Channel 31
Sustainable Living Festival :: Sustainable Living Festival

File Download (31:11 min / 29 MB)

Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio 25.01.2010

www.3cr.org.au — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:00:00 -0800

Sonya, Val and Emiley chat about moving babies on bikes. Bike fit tips and upcoming events.

File Download (28:21 min / 13 MB)

Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio 18.01.2010

www.3cr.org.au — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:00:00 -0800

This week on the Yarra Bicycle Users Group radio show – Chris and Steve chat about bikes.

File Download (29:23 min / 14 MB)

Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio 11.01.2010

www.3cr.org.au — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:00:00 -0800

Val and Lewis chat about folding bikes, riding tips and coming events.

File Download (28:08 min / 5 MB)

Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio 28.12.2009

www.3cr.org.au — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 10:00:00 -0800

Lyndon Fenlon tells us about the Urban Honey Co and Ilana Russell talks about organising BFF 09.

File Download (30:55 min / 14 MB)

Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio 21.12.09

www.3cr.org.au — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 01:51:00 -0800

On this week’s show we have a redux of three interviews done in the last year, including the Melburn-Roobiax, (April 20th), Adrian Emilsen discussing Coluzzi Bunch incident in May 2008 and it’s ramifications, including media perceptions about cyclists and related issues in Sydney (August 17) and Kathy Brunning about Mums, Dads and Kids on Bikes (August 31).

Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio :: Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio
Yarra Bicycle Users Group :: Yarra Bicycle Users Group

File Download (31:04 min / 14 MB)

Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio 14.12.2009

www.3cr.org.au — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:00:00 -0800

Jay chats with Val about next year’s edition of the Northside Ladies Bicycle Calendar.

File Download (26:55 min / 25 MB)

YarraBUG Radio 07.12.09

www.3cr.org.au — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 01:19:00 -0800

Steve & Chris discuss the end of the Great Victorian Bike Ride, Audax 1200 – Sydney Melbourne Alpine and ABC Radio National Background Briefing episode on under reporting of cyclist injuries with hospital authorities. We interview local bicycle artist, Matt Benn about “garage hacking” and his recent Urban Donkey exhibition. Plus plenty of news & rides to plan your coming week.

Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio :: Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio

File Download (30:14 min / 28 MB)

Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio 30.11.09

www.3cr.org.au — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0800

The show starts and ends with good riding advice from Val. Melbourne bike community is being boosted by two active women with a passion for bikes. We talk with Sasha bike mechanic and owner of Pony Bikes and Sabrina Staniewski a facilitator of the new women’s riding collective Sugar Spokes.

File Download (28:46 min / 13 MB)

Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio 23.11.09

www.3cr.org.au — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:54:00 -0800

This week Steve and Chris chat about the recent UCI Track World Cup held Melbourne, review the Urban Donkey bicycle art exhibition and list events for this weeks Melbourne Bicycle Film Festival. We interview Steve Nurse about his involvement with Human Powered Vehicles & recumbents. Plus plenty of cycling-themed events to plan your week.

Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio :: Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio
UCI Track World Cup :: UCI Track World Cup
Melbourne Bicycle Film Festival :: Melbourne Bicycle Film Festival
Human Powered Vehicle Community in Victoria :: Human Powered Vehicle Community in Victoria

File Download (26:36 min / 24 MB)

Yarra Bike User Group Radio 15.11.2009

www.3cr.org.au — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0800

Sonya and Val talk about the BFF local shorts program, Orla Mundy tells us about her film, Val gives us great advise about sharing the road, what’s happening at the Treadly Awards 2009, call out for bikes for humanity, Sugar Spokes, urban donkey bike exhibition, critical mass birthday ride.

File Download (29:11 min / 13 MB)

Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio 01.11.2009

www.3cr.org.au — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0800

Val and Sonya talk with Pip Carroll about the Bike Film Festival starting in Melbourne Nov 12th with a launch.

File Download (30:21 min / 14 MB)

Yarra BUG Radio 26.10.09

www.3cr.org.au — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:27:00 -0700

On this week’s show Steve & Chris discuss the 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.

Yarra Bicycle Users Group :: Yarra Bicycle Users Group
Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio :: Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio
Warrnambool to Melbourne Cycling Classic :: Warrnambool to Melbourne Cycling Classic
VicRoads - Rule Changes for Cyclists from November 9 :: VicRoads - Rule Changes for Cyclists from November 9
City of Melbourne: Swanston Street redevelopment :: City of Melbourne: Swanston Street redevelopment

File Download (28:41 min / 13 MB)

YarraBUG Radio 19.10.09

www.3cr.org.au — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:00:00 -0700

Talking bikes this week is Sonya, Val and Emelia. Shayne tells us how his workplace celebrates Ride to Work 2009. Val shares a quote and a riding tip. MCC report highlighting the bike path problems in Melbourne is due Nov 10th. Events: cycle back to 350 Oct 24 and Women’s only Alley Cat ride Oct 30.

File Download (31:46 min / 15 MB)

YarraBUG Radio 12.10.09

www.3cr.org.au — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 01:13:00 -0700

On this week’s show Steve & Chris chat about this week’s events, including magpies, local news, setting up your bike after a long lay off, Ride to Work and interviews from last weekend’s Blessing of the Bicycles at Edinburgh Gardens.

Yarra Bicycle Users Group :: Yarra Bicycle Users Group
Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio :: Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio

File Download (30:25 min / 14 MB)

YarraBUG Radio 05.10.09

www.3cr.org.au — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:00:00 -0700

Val and Sonya chat with Matt and Merryn about the Oct 24 world wide day of climate action – 350 – and what is happening locally. Moreland Climate Action Group is running an school art competition and creating a food sculpture on the day. Matt is organising a bike ride with a mass 350 human sculpture. Darebin BUG events are listed. Intended Wobble as a bike defence mechanism is the tip of the week.

File Download (27:31 min / 13 MB)

YarraBUG Radio 28.09.09

www.3cr.org.au — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 02:47:00 -0700

On this week’s show Steve & Chris chat about Cadel Evans Road Championship win in Switzerland. Chris interviews City of Yarra Mayor Amanda Stone about the new Yarra Bicycle Strategy 2010-2015 and the 2nd annual Blessing of the Bicycles in Edinburgh Gardens. Plus plenty of cycling news & events to plan your week.

City of Yarra Bicycle Strategy :: City of Yarra Bicycle Strategy 2010-2015
Blessing of the Bicycles :: Blessing of the Bicycles
YarraBUG :: YarraBUG
YarraBUG Radio :: YarraBUG Radio

File Download (25:58 min / 24 MB)

Yarra Bug Radio 21.09.09

www.3cr.org.au — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:28:00 -0700

Val and Elliot Fishman, director of the institute of sensible transport, chat about critical mass and riding in melbourne’s parks.

File Download (29:39 min / 14 MB)

Yarra BUG Radio 14.09.09

www.3cr.org.au — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:18:00 -0700

This week Val and Chris speak to Nik Dow, Local news roundup, including Carlton Gardens issues. We also chat about this weeks news and events to plan your week.

File Download (29:22 min / 14 MB)

Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio 31.08.09

www.3cr.org.au — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:44:00 -0700

On the last ‘official’ day of winter Steve & Chris bring you a recap of the new City of Yarra Bicycle Plan, news about another Victoria Police 3 day blitz on riders in Melbourne’s CBD, a interview with Kathy Brunning, Mums (& Dads) on Bikes rides organiser and plenty of news and rides to plan your cycling week.

Yarra Bicycle Users Group :: Yarra Bicycle Users Group
Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio :: Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio
City of Yarra - Bicycle Advisory Committee :: City of Yarra: Bicycle Advisory Committee
Victoria Police Media Release: Cyclists can run but they can't hide (31 August 2009) :: Victoria Police Media Release: Cyclists can run but they can't hide (31 August 2009)
Darebin Bicycle Users Group: Mums (& Dads) on Bikes rides :: Darebin Bicycle Users Group: Mums (& Dads) on Bikes rides

File Download (29:30 min / 27 MB)