This week Steve, Rob & Chris present a special Tour de France treat with discussion of Le Tour 2009 & a live phone call to France with David Olle.

We also have cycling news to plan your week by and a request for feedback from the City of Yarra for a proposed bike lane treatment.

Local News

From City of Yarra: Bike lane Separator Trial – Elizabeth Street, Richmond. Vicroads is conducting trials into a device which is aimed at providing better ‘separation’ between motor vehicles and on-road bike lanes.  Essentially it is a narrow version of the yellow tram barriers i.e located on Bridge Road.

The product will be put down on Elizabeth St in Richmond, from Hoddle St back to under the railway bridge, most likely at the end of July. It will be installed on the south side (i.e. westbound lane) and will probably be there for a few months. This is a location that the City of Yarra requested.

To get the most out of the trial, City of Yarra are keen to receive as much feedback as possible during the trial period and will pass all feedback received onto the consultants, SKM, undertaken the trial for Vicroads.

It is anticipated that this product will provide considerable benefit to on-road cyclists, by discouraging infringing motor vehicles and improving actually and perceived safety through a degree of physical separation. If you have feedback, please email your comments to Bhavin Shah, Traffic Engineer: Bhavin.Shah[AT]yarracity.vic.gov.au.

Sustainable Neighbourhood Walking Maps
City of Yarra has produced a series of Sustainable Neighbourhood Walking Maps to help residents find out more about practical environmental initiatives in their local area.

You can pick copies from Richmond Town Hall – 333 Bridge Road, Richmond, Collingwood Town Hall – 140 Hoddle Street, Abbotsford, Fitzroy Town Hall – Corner Moor and Napier Streets, Fitzroy. Contact CoY for more details: Phone: 03 9205 5555, email: Info@yarracity.vic.gov.au

Events

Social Rides – Tuesday 7th July and Thursday 9th July
9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Corner Plant and Union St, 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).

Full Moon Ride – Tuesday 7th July
Been missing your BFM rides during winter? Then here’s a last minute ride just for you. Get away from the inner city and enjoy some eminently sensible eastern suburban air as we travel the under utilised Glen Waverly trail. From Flinders St platform 3&4, catch the last carriage of the 6:39 train to Glen Waverly arriving 7:23 (Zone 1&2 2hr). There are a number of shops, supermarkets etc nearby to get provisions for the ride, or bring drinks, nibblies & experiences to share.
Where: Glen Waverly Railway Station, When Thursday 27th September 2007 7:30pm.
Expected end 11pm (Clifton Hill)
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Glen-Waverly-to-Alphington-FMR

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