YarraBUG

On this weeks program Chris interviews Robert Lechte about his recent Crikey article: Cyclists’ road deaths are a national health emergency. Where’s the outcry? including issues in the aftermath of Angus Collins death at Footscray Road, normalising of road violence, prioritising traffic throughput over human life, reactionary attitudes, parking use, ABC Melbourne: What can we do to create a safer cycling infrastructure? and working towards visionary solutions on our streetsLocal news includes welcome return of the College Street Cycleway in Sydney which took eight years (previous YarraBUG Radio programs: 16 Feb 2015, 22 June 2015, 1 Feb 2016) City of Yarra bike maintenance workshop, Bike Garage Sale at Park/Canning Street (18 Feb) Bike Rave Melbourne: Monster Parade (18 Feb) and World Naked Bike Ride enjoying a lovely Sunday roll through narrm/Melbourne streetsLove listening to 3CR? Then become a subscriber in 2023! When subscribing please nominate YarraBUG Radio. By becoming a subscriber, you’re helping us t

Val and Faith are joined in the studio by John Symons of Bike West to discuss the issues around cycling in the western suburbs of Melbourne. While this segment was organised a while ago it has since become tragically relevant as Wiliamstown resident Angus Collins was killed on the Footscray Road bike path just days ago.  Angus was killed in a collision with a cement truck and trucks are an overwhelming feature of getting around by bike in the west. While state governement policies prioritize the safety of pedestrians and cyclists the circumstances of Angus' death unfortunately are an example of the many times  that authorties seem unwilingly to implement these prioirties on the ground. A fundraiser has been started for Angus' family to cover funeral costs.Bike West are organising a Critical Mass ride for February 24th. 

On this weeks program Chris chats to Jesse and Dominic from Better Streets NSW about creating a new community coalition based upon Better Streets UK initiatives, including networking, sharing resources, goals and priorities for active transport in NSW in the lead up to the state electionLocal news includes Yarra Park Master Plan survey & feedback, St Kilda Bike Kitchen open workshop on 4 February and the next Critical Mass: Franco Cozzo Edition on 24 February.

On this weeks show, Chris chats to Marc Wion about creating Streets Alive Darebin, a new community group trying to bring awareness to the challenges and opportunities to making Darebin a more vibrant, safe and liveable community and looking back at the progress, however small or big it may be along the way. Follow Streets Alive Darebin on twitter, instagram and subscribe to their newsletterCycling themed news includes subscribing to Bike Europe newsletter for latest cycling technology and bicycle industry news, Bike Rave Melbourne celebrating ten years with next months Monster Parade on 18 February 2023 and Momentum mag article 'Three more cities embrace the transformative power of the bicycle' detailing Boston, Denver and Detroit's progress and challenges with implementing active transportProgram music Cycling - Sonia KillmannLinked - Bonobo 

Val and Faith return to 3CR for 2023 with cycling quotes, anecdotes, bike moments and gravel rides around Romsey.Local news includes path closures on the Upfield line for skyrail works, 2023 Road Nationals, how to preventing bike theft, registering with Bike Vault and riding the Lavender Trail in South Australia 

The Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio team are having a well-deserved break so here's a cycling themed musical interlude to kick off 2023Bicycle Bicycle, You Are My Bicycle - be your own PETPedal Pushin' Papa - Billy Ward and his DominoesBicycle - Hymner featuring AlessandraBike in head - The Nitspeacefall - Purity RingRiding in the dark - King CurlyBike Song - fanclubwalletRide My Bike - Maika Loubté

Program first broadcast on Monday 8th August 2022Australia's transport emissions are 20% of all our emissions and yet policy on tackling them seems to be lagging. Val and Faith are joined in the studio by Dr Elliot Fishman of the Institute for Sensible Transport to take a look at our transport emisisons, what they are, what is producing them and what we can do about it. 

On our last show for the 2022 before a well-deserved break, Chris chats to Katie Falkiner about her ecargobike epiphany during the covid-19 lockdowns, public transport, dealing the inner east school run, transport equity for women, micromobility, wayfinding, getting active transport options for greater Melbourne area, Can kerbside bicycle lanes increase cycling during a pandemic? A case study from Melbourne, introducing bicycle riding requirements in drivers license tests, economic benefits of cycling, challenges to behaviour change, improving transport integration, incentives for ebikes, local advocacy space and new rideselectric project.Local bicycle news includes VicRoads Pop up Bike Lanes Survey and please consider making a submission supporting active transport in the Federal Governments 2023-24 Pre-Budget submissions before Friday 27 January 2023.

On this weeks program, Chris and Steve chat about recent weather impacts on cycling, bike packing and the cancelled Mallee Blast. Chris catches up with Lena Huda from 30 Please, Safe Streets to School and Walk Sydney about her campaign for safe speeds on Australian local streets, creating walkable and cyclable local streets for children, New Zealands safe speeds around schools, the right to access public life without a car, micromobility as a disruptive technology, generational changes, launch of Better Streets campaign in NSW and speaking about Slow Down Day and presenters at the recent Micromobility Conference.Program music:Sleepy Dreamers: Bike SongA Walk: Tycho

On this weeks show Chris talks to Charlie Woolley from Recycle Bike Tyres about his innovative recycling business that helps to remove bicycle tyres and tubes from landfill waste, then processed into tyre crumb for products. Charlie discusses rubber as a renewable resource, ongoing issues and challenges in the recycling industry, organising pick ups from bike stores and workshops and council collection points, of which Yarra Council and City of Greater Bendigo Council are partners in the program and how to become a recycling partner.Local news includes a possible threat to the long promised protected bike lanes on Inkerman Street at next Glen Eira Council meeting on Tuesday 22 November, as the constructed lanes would be a vital link between the new St Kilda Road seperated bikes lanes and Djerring Trail. Show your support for the protected lanes, see Glen Eira Bicycle Users Group facebook link, twitter thread with additional details and contacting Glen Eira Council

Faith and Val  are joinedin the studio by Hugh Schulz, life member and former president of Preston Cycling Club.We quickly take a look  at local cycling news, including the Walmer St bridge progress, St Kilda Road bike lanes and the upcoming Critical Mass ride. Hugh chats about when he first joined the club as a fifteen year old, the changes over the years in racing and clubs, and the celebrations this coming Saturday of the Club's 100th anniversary. Its not all about the past though, the Club's Junior Clinic is taking care of the future and with support from Darebin Council the Club hope to encourage older people onto the track as well. If you have a past association with the Club and want to attend the 100 Anniversary Celebrations please email info@prestoncyclingclub.com

On this weeks program Chris chats to Rachel Niekrasz, Community Manager at Lug+Carrie in Fitzroy about how she got started with ecargobikes, families looking at ecargo bikes for the school run and more, Tern GSD ('Get stuff done') and Tern HSD models, Luggie+Carries weekly subscription model, building community amongst ecargobike users, workshops, ongoing support, build your own bike and more.Bicycle-themed news includes what's happening (or not) at COP27 for active transport, Partnership for Active Travel and Health COP27 letter to governments and cities (also signed by Streets Alive Yarra & YarraBUG), Greenpeace Netherlands protest at Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport, University of Oxford: Obsessing over electric cars is impeding the race to net zero: More active travel is essential, Critical Mass Naarm Melbourne heading to Sydney Road on Friday 18 November and work on St Kilda Road bike lanes connecting with dedicated lanes on Princes Bridge.Program music Cycling Is Fun - Shonen KnifeAlright - TychoOur Street

Val and Faith are joined in the studio by the new CEO of Bicycle Network, Alison McCormack. Nine weeks into her new role, Alison is excited about the future and is already establishing the connections that will take BN into a new era.We also take a look at the Great Victorian Bike Ride, coming up at the end of November, a BN event that has stood the test of time and promises the right sized adventure for everyone. You can use the promo code 3CR for a 10% discount when booking.

On this weeks program Chris chats to Steven Wright and Daniel Quinn about their experiences cycling on Naarm Melbournes extensive shared trails network after yet another extreme weather event in October 2022, their observations, ideas about what needs to be done to improve connectivity, closure time, wayfinding, flood mapping, possible real time monitoring solutions, how confusing it is to find out who's responsible for path management and future proofing the trails due to a changing climate.Wheel Women: The aftermath of the #kensingtonflood from the #maribyrnongriver bursting its banksCost of fixing regional roads destroyed by Victorian floods will be 'huge'Brunswick Voice: Merri Creek flood ‘a taste of things to come’Facebook: Melbourne Bike PathsSES Flood GuidesMelbourne Water Rainfall and river levelsCSIRO: Flood risks under climate change

On this weeks program Chris chats to Phil Latz from the Micromobility Report about the upcoming Micromobility Conference and Micromobility Expo on 25 - 26 November 2022 at Royal Randwick Racecourse in Sydney. Phil discusses Expo events and Conference speakers, including previous Yarra BUG Radio guests Tom Flood, Megan Sharkey, Lena Huda, Penelope Bennett, Sara Stace and Stephen Hodge. Conferences themes are Day One: Making it Right, Day One: Making it There, Day Two: Making it Happen and Day Two: Making it Pay.You won't find this info anywhere else - listen carefully as Phil provides a secret discount code for voluntary cycling advocates wanting to attend the conference!Local news includes another Critical Mass ride planned for 18 November heading to Sydney Road, Brunswick, Merri-bek BUGs Lisa O'Halloran speech at the conclusion of Critical Mass 30 September 2022 calling for Victorian state and local governments to seriously lift their game with cycling infrastructure and watch the weather forecast for Thursd

Faith and Val are joined in the studio at 3CR by Martin Tse and Malachi Moxon of Brompton Australia. We chat about the return of Critical Mass in Melbourne on, coincidentally, the 30th anniversary of the first Critical Mass in San Francisco, last Friday. Over 200 people turned out to show their support for more safe infrastructure inMelbourne. We then turn to Brompton and all things small and folding, discussing the versatility of the folding bicycle that has become a design icon, who rides it, how and where as well as it's very British history. 

On this weeks program Chris chats to Jasmine from the Brunswick Bike Shed about their activities and Historially Excluded Day for shed volunteers. If you're interested in shed volunteer induction and upcoming events, please contact them via the website and instagramSecond interview: Pierre chats about reintroducing Critical Mass rides to another generation of riders in Naarm/Melbourne on Friday 30 September 2022, including reasons for CM being revived due to a groundswell of public support but mediocre response from local councils and successive state governments for overdue cycling infrastructure, safer riding conditions and a huge list of externalities. Local news that couldn't be fitted in: the Big Bike Film Night returns on 4 October 2022 and Kidtical Mass on 16 October 2022.You can also subscribe to recently revamped YarraBUG newslettersProgram music Our Streets - Dan AbrahamsCounterpoint - BonoboBicycle - True Love Always 

This week Chris catches up with freelance journalist Alice Clarke about her and her families journeys in discovering cycling around Naarm/Melbourne.Local news includes Critical Mass reanimating on Friday 30 September and UpCycles Yarra Valley official opening on 5pm Friday 16 September at ECOSS Valley Market and Rhythms of the World, listen to Damian Auton's interview from 15 August We chat about why cycling clothing is designed for the activity, cost, materials, womens clothing, comfort, feeling a bit awkward, trying to avoid wrecking everyday clothing and riding in New York. Read Alice's gear review: Lifehacker: I Took a Bunch of Women’s Cycling Gear for a Spin to Find the Best Kit. Follow Alice's articles at Kotaku Australia and LifeHacker AustraliaProgram musicAlphØmega - Pink Champagne Bubbles - InstrumentalSleepy Dreamers: Bike Songfilous - Bicycle feat. klei

Faith and Val are joined in the studio by Sarah Hammond and Jesse Carlsson of Curve Cycling. Jesse and Sarah bring us up to date on the history of Race to the Rock, and then fill us in this year's event (named Race From the Rocks for reasons which will become obvious)  which started last Saturday from the Rocks in Sydney. We catch up on news about this year's route, some of the riders taking part, the drama of the first two days out on course and someof the 'features' riders will enjoy soon. You can catch up on Race to the Rock news and updates here, join the Dot Watchers here and watch progress of the riders live on Map Progress.