Image: Kevin and Kate Nichols pose for a photo with Ben Kersten. Pic courtesy of Greg Johnson/Cycling News
This week Chris interviews Adrian Emilsen about the Coluzzi Bunch incident in May 2008 and it’s ramifications, including media perceptions about cyclists and related issues in Sydney.
News this week includes a update about the upcoming City of Yarra Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting, plus events to plan your cycling week.
News & Events
City of Yarra Bicycle Advisory Committee Meeting
The next City of Yarra Bicycle Advisory Committee Meeting will be held at 6.30pm, Wednesday 19th August 2009. Please note the change of venue: the BAC meeting will be held in the Mayors Room, Fitzroy Town Hall, corner of Napier and Moor Street, Fitzroy, not Richmond Town Hall as previously advised.
This meeting will include discussion of the proposed Yarra Bicycle Plan, so this is vitally important for anyone interested in cycling in Yarra attend for briefing and feedback. Please tell everyone you know to attend!
If you wish to come to this meeting, please RSVP to Mark Kulyk (Mark.Kulyk[AT]yarracity.vic.gov.au) by Monday 17th August. Ph: 9205 5737. Attendees will also obtain a copy of the Yarra Bicycle Plan at the meeting. There is bicycle parking on the Napier Street side of Fitzroy Town Hall and also at the Napier Hotel opposite the roundabout. See you there!
Darebin BUG Social Rides – Tuesday 18 August
Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 a.m. corner Plant and Union street, Northcote. 40-60 km rides mainly on bike paths and quiet streets for experienced cyclists. Bring lunch, snacks and water. Contact Norm on 9484 4767 to confirm start time and location (usually departs from Jika Jika Community Centre cnr Union & Plant streets Northcote).
Amy Gillett Foundation: Looking for outbound caller
The AGF are looking for a person to contact Learner Driver Schools nationally to raise awareness of the Road Right program. This is not a selling role. The person will be provided with a script and list of contact details. You will be required to work from home (using either Skype or phone call costs will be reimbursed) approximately 20 hours per week for two months. This is a paid position. If you, or someone you know, is interested please send your resume to info[AT]amygillett.org.au or call on (03) 9863 7041.
A Metre Matters
For those who have become a fan of the Amy Gillett Foundation on Facebook you will have seen some discussion on a logo for a new campaign they are working on, “A Metre Matters”. New jerseys will soon carry the logo and they are in the process of creating a community service announcement for television (stay tuned for more on this). Become a fan on Facebook
Tour of innovative transport programs and facilities in Melbourne – Friday 21 August
A Alumni and friends technical tour: Join the ITS (Monash) staff on a technical tour of innovative transport projects in Melbourne. Includes pick up and return to central city location. Date: Friday 21 August, Time: 9 am – 4 pm. To book: www.civil.eng.monash.edu.au/its
Melbourne 2010 Cycling – Volunteers Wanted
The Australian Government’s support for the 2010 UCI Road World Championships (Melbourne 2010) and its Volunteer Program is an acknowledgement of the critical role that volunteers will have in ensuring the success of the event.
Melbourne 2010 will be a celebration for all those who are passionate about cycling and sport. It will be an opportunity to showcase our volunteering spirit to the world, to demonstrate our unity, commitment, friendliness and good humour. The first round of applications for volunteers is now open, so if you want to help out and be involved in a showcase of Australia to the world, register to volunteer!
Sydney: ‘We brake for cake’ Girls Scavenger Hunt
That’s right girls it’s time to get on your bikes! Come on out for a fun afternoon riding around Sydney in the Rocket Fuel ‘we brake for cake’ scavenger hunt, Sunday September 6, 2009
Registration, sign on and payment at 1.00pm at Taylor’s Square on Oxford St, Darlinghurst. You will be handed a set of clues, things to do and collect in and around the city before we all meet back up to have a BBQ* prize giving and swap stories of the day. More details: http://www.sydneycyclist.com/events/we-brake-for-cake-girls
Hobart: Bicycle Tasmania Meeting
When:Thu 20 Aug 17:30 – Thu 20 Aug 19:00 (Monthly at 17:30 on the third Thursday except Thu 18 Jun 17:30) Where: Sustainable Living Tasmania office 71 Murray Street, Hobart
Bicycle Tasmania – Ph: 6266 4582
18 August 2009 at 7:59 pm
I think we should also have a we-brake-for-cake ride!