Steve, Rob and Chris talk Tour de France updates, including Stage 15’s mountain top fireworks!
We discuss the recent Motorcycle Riders Association (Victoria) Media Release calling for motorcyclists to be allowed to share bicycle lanes.
Also on this week we announce our Radiothon giveaway winners, how to subscribe to YarraBUG monthly newsletters, fellow 3CR show, Done By Law – “Get On Your Bike” 7 July 2009 podcast and upcoming rides & events.
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On 3CR: Done By Law – Get On Your Bike from the 7 July 2009 podcast
This week we look at the rights of cyclists in accidents. Done By Law speaks to road accident injuries lawyer Tim Dionisopolos about how the law can assist or hurt you when things go wrong on the bike. We discuss what cyclists can do to protect themselves legally. To listen to this podcast either go to www.3cr.org.au/podcasts or www.donebylaw.org
Melb Bicycle Touring Club: Kinglake Loop – Sunday 26th July
Distance: 80km, Rating: Medium – Hard, Bike: Road or touring bike .. all sealed roads. Some sections may have traffic. This is a classic ridge top ride. Originally scheduled on the March calendar it was postponed due to road closures caused by bushfire. Much of the ride has been affected by bushfire. MBTC is donating funds to the restoration of this area. Come and see the unrestricted views and state of recovery.
Meet: 9.00 am at Hurstbridge Station (carpark) – Meeting the 7:41 am train from Flinders St (Use a Metlink weekend saver ticket). Ride Route: Hurstbridge – Arthurs Creek – Yan Yean – Whittlesea – Humevale – Kinglake West – Pheasant Creek – Kinglake – St Andrews – Hurstbridge. Stopping at: Whittlesea (time dependant, maybe), The Flying Tarts (Pheasant Creek), Kinglake Bakery. For further details please contact Alister on (03) 9306 0435 or email: briggsa[AT]fastmail.fm
Free Seminar for Workplaces: Encouraging Cycling Makes Good Business Sense
Interested in encouraging active and healthy lifestyles, improving staff morale, managing parking demand and reducing the environmental footprint of your company or organisation?
Don’t miss this great opportunity to gain practical advice and information on innovative policies and practices used by companies to encourage staff to cycle.
This seminar is held as part of the Ausbike Trade Show (16th – 17th August 2009) which is only open to members of the bicycle industry. Participants of the seminar will gain exclusive access to the Ausbike Trade Show to check out the newest bicycles, accessories and cycling gear.
Topics covered:
– Travel Planning: How to do it and why (Department of Transport, Sustainable Transport Branch)
– End of trip facilities for bicycles: From planning to maintenance (National Australia Bank)
– Encouragement and incentives: Policies and guidelines which work (City of Yarra)
– Cycling as a tool for team building and improving staff morale (Superpartners)
– Setting up a bicycle fleet (Cycling Promotion Fund)
Participants of the seminar will gain exclusive access to the Ausbike Trade Show to check out the newest bicycles, accessories and cycling gear.
– When: Monday 17 August 2009, 8:00 am – 9:00 am. Followed by a tour of the Ausbike Trade Show
– Where: Exhibition Pavillion, Melbourne Show Grounds, Epson Road, Ascot Vale
– Cost: FREE Limited places available so registration is essential.
– RSVP: By Monday 10 August 2009
– E: office[AT]cyclingpromotion.com.au T: (03) 9818 5400
Semaine Fédérale en Australie – Festival of Cycling Bright, Victoria, 17– 23 January 2010
7 days of rides and entertainment from a central base. Semaine Fédérale is a week long series of rides organised from a central location catering for cyclists of all abilities, whose aim is to give participants the opportunity to share their passion in a festival atmosphere that celebrates cycle touring.
The concept of Semaine Fédérale is borrowed from the Fédération Française de Cyclotourisme (FFCT) who have been organising this event in France for over 70 years. The FFCT have agreed to partner Audax Australia in organising this event for the first time in Australia but also the first time outside of France.
Following a hub and spoke the rides will start from Bright and many attractions in the scenic country of the Alpine district. Rides of various lengths will offer an opportunity to discover the region at a level suited to the ability of all participants.
The Murray to the Mountains Rail Trail provides a safe option for those with children, and the high mountains a challenge to the adventurous. Whether you are kicking back and relaxing or preparing for the Audax Alpine Classic, Semaine Fédérale has something for you. So come along and find out for yourself what it’s all about! Entries open early August 2009, be sure to check the sf2010 website for updates.
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