Yarra BUG February News … and more!
Yarra Council: Bicycle Advisory Committee Meeting - 20 February
Rob Sawyer: On Ya Bike Going Away Party - Wednesday 13 February
Sustainable Living Festival: Shared BUG marquee with Cycling Promotion Fund - 15 to17 February
Melbourne Summer Cycle - Sunday 24 February
Come to Life Ballarat Cycling Classic - Sunday 24 February
Geelong Advertiser Family Fun Ride - Sunday 24 February
Geelong World Cup Challenge - Sunday 24 February
VeloRock - 29 March
Melbourne Festival of Cycling - 20 April
Feeling less than match fit after an extended festive break? Well there’s more than enough bicycle fun around Melbourne to get you back into shape. Or there’s a event or two you can just watch, if that’s required too. Although February 24 looks as if you’ll have to flip a coin to decide what event to participate in.
For those of you who are interested in starting the radio announcer training at 3CR, a email is on it’s way shortly with more details.
YarraBUG Meetings for 2008: the finer details are still being worked out, but this year we may break the mold and have meetings NOT on a school night (ie: on a weekend, not weeknight).
Believe or not we’ve been contacted by enthusiastic locals who would like to start organising rides, so if you also feel similarly enthused to help out, *please* contact us & lets get some fun rides planned for 2008. Email: enquiriesATyarrabug.org or call Chris 0407 825 467 or Steve: 0439 600 350
For more Melbourne-based cycling events, have a look at the Melbourne Cyclist calendar - middle column & scroll down a bit. Know of another ride or event? Then please let us know so we can help to promote it.
Rides & Events
Yarra Council: Bicycle Advisory Committee Meeting - 20 February
6.30pm Richmond Town Hall Meeting Room 1. The City of Yarra’s Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) meets six times per year. The BAC’s role is to provide advice to the Councillors and Council staff about the development of bicycle infrastructure in the City of Yarra. The BAC is
chaired by a Councillor and resourced by the Council’s Transport Unit. All welcome to attend
Rob Sawyer: On Ya Bike Going Away Party - Wednesday 13 February
Come and give the boys some encouragement at the first show for the tour, on Wednesday 13th February, at the Brunswick East Club, Brunswick VIC. Doors around 8pm, $10 @ the door. Rob will be playing solo + support from Luke Foran (QLD). Come check out the bikes Rob and Harv will be riding, and farewell them hopefully for a successful 4 months of cycling around the country.
Sustainable Living Festival: Shared BUG marquee with Cycling Promotion Fund - 15 to 17 February
It’s on again - time to plan again for another shared BUG and cycling group marquee at the Sustainable Living Festival in February 2008. This will be a great event for promoting BUG’s and cycling groups - with an estimated 100,000 visitors over the weekend. Yarra BUG will be having a presence at the Sustainable Living Festival this year, please contact us if you would like to volunteer some time at the shared marquee!
Other great events organised for this years festival are:
Mum’s and Dad’s Emission Free Taxi
Come along to hear how your family can significantly reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, save time, money, get fit and have a great time. Just because you have kids doesn’t mean you have to drive a car.
BikeOn: Bike ride to Federation Square on Sunday of the Festival
Ride in with one of Melbourne’s bicycle user groups. Bring the family and join your friends and neighbours and park your bike at the free valet service.
Melbourne Summer Cycle - Sunday 24 February
Commencing at Alexandra Gardens and finish at Piazza Italia at Argyle Square in Lygon Street, Carlton with rest stops along the way to keep you going. Along the way you’ll travel over the Westgate bridge to Williamstown, and back through Flemington to the finish where there’ll be live entertainment and the best that bustling Lygon St has to offer.
Start: Alexandra Gardens (Mel Ref: Page 2F Ref H7) Start Time: 7.30am – 8.30am. Rider start times will be printed on the front of the envelope that your Ride Guide arrives in. Finish Site: Piazza Italia at Argyle Square, in festive Lygon St, Carlton (Mel Ref: Page 2B Ref F9).
Come to Life Ballarat Cycling Classic - Sunday 24 February
Come to Life Ballarat Cycling Classic is a fundraiser for the Ballarat Cancer Research Centre. Events include a 60-100km road ride that incorporates the National Road Racing Championship and 100km (17 laps) relay ride around Lake Wendouree.
Geelong Advertiser Family Fun Ride - Sunday 24 February
We are pleased to announce the addition of the Geelong Advertiser Family Fun Ride. This free 12km event is the perfect option for the entire family to experience the thrill of riding the UCI World Cup course just prior to the elite female cyclists. Time 9.15 am. Start & Finish Geelong Waterfront. Distance 12 km. Format The event is a family run ride. It is not a race. Registration TBA. Entries: please click here.
Geelong World Cup Challenge - Sunday 24 February
Time 7.00 am. Start & Finish Geelong Waterfront. Distance 80 km. Format The event is a recreational challenge ride for individuals or teams. It is not a race. Traffic Safety All participants are required to comply with Victorian road rules. Roads will be open to traffic as normal, road closures will not be in place. Victorian Police and event marshals will assist with traffic management. Timing State of the art timing equipment will be used to record the individual time of each participant.
Each participant will be issued with a transponder - weighing only 20 grams - to place around their ankle. Your overall time will be recorded as well as split times for the climb up Bellbrae Hill.
Course Map & Elevation (pdf) :: Course Guide (pdf)
Registration: TBA. On Course Support On course support will be available in the form of a mobile mechanic, qualified 1st Aid Officer, lead motorcycle, sag wagon and event marshals. Drink Stations Drink stations will be located at Freshwater Creek and Breamlea. Entries: please click here.
VeloRock - 29 March
2pm-7pm at Brunswick Velodrome. The Lucksmiths, Mid State Orange, The Steinbecks and the Crayon Fields will be playing; and the biggest drawcard is that this is a BIKES ONLY EVENT!!
Melbourne Festival of Cycling - 20 April
An invitation and opportunity for all cyclists to share in the Festival of Cycling and ride on the Albert Park circuit. Events listed included a GP Time Trail Challenge, Vic Open Road Team TT Championship open to all CSV / CA Cycling Clubs, ‘Go for your life’ One hour challenge and Festival Fun Ride & Family Cycle.