{"id":4543,"date":"2023-12-18T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-17T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yarrabug.org\/radio\/?p=4543"},"modified":"2025-04-06T00:58:12","modified_gmt":"2025-04-05T13:58:12","slug":"yarrabug-radio-show-777-monday-18th-december-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yarrabug.org\/radio\/2023\/12\/18\/yarrabug-radio-show-777-monday-18th-december-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"YarraBUG Radio Show #777 Monday 18th December 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"676\" height=\"676\" data-attachment-id=\"4544\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.yarrabug.org\/radio\/2023\/12\/18\/yarrabug-radio-show-777-monday-18th-december-2023\/darebinlovesbikes_social-02\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.yarrabug.org\/radio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DarebinLovesBikes_SOCIAL-02.jpg?fit=1042%2C1043&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1042,1043\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"DarebinLovesBikes_SOCIAL-02\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.yarrabug.org\/radio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DarebinLovesBikes_SOCIAL-02.jpg?fit=676%2C676&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.yarrabug.org\/radio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DarebinLovesBikes_SOCIAL-02.jpg?resize=676%2C676&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.yarrabug.org\/radio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DarebinLovesBikes_SOCIAL-02.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.yarrabug.org\/radio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DarebinLovesBikes_SOCIAL-02.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.yarrabug.org\/radio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DarebinLovesBikes_SOCIAL-02.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.yarrabug.org\/radio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DarebinLovesBikes_SOCIAL-02.jpg?resize=768%2C769&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.yarrabug.org\/radio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DarebinLovesBikes_SOCIAL-02.jpg?resize=600%2C601&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.yarrabug.org\/radio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DarebinLovesBikes_SOCIAL-02.jpg?resize=945%2C946&amp;ssl=1 945w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.yarrabug.org\/radio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DarebinLovesBikes_SOCIAL-02.jpg?w=1042&amp;ssl=1 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 676px) 100vw, 676px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3cr.org.au\/yarrabug\/episode\/e-bike-q-darebin-loves-bikes-1\">E-bike Q &amp; A, Darebin Loves Bikes 1<\/a>: this weeks\u00a0program is the first of three Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio summer specials that recorded the E-bike Q &amp; A\u00a0by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.darebin.vic.gov.au\/darebinlovesbikes\">Darebin Loves Bikes<\/a>\u00a0held on 3 December 2023 at Preston Library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The E-bike Q &amp; A&nbsp;by Darebin Loves Bikes summer special over the next three weeks on 3CR&nbsp;is for anyone tempted to delve into the world of e-bikes but unsure where to begin. Expert panellists and local e-bike riders answer all your burning questions, you can gain insights into the affordability of e-bikes, listen to various options for carrying kids, shopping, and pets, and even learn about the possibility of converting your existing bike. Find out how to charge an e-bike effectively and discover just how far you can go on a single charge and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Panellists<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Thijs van der Heijden, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sparque.au\/\">Sparque<\/a>, Technical advisor, best e-bike for you, e-bike models, leases, test riding, road rules, charging, security,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nell Sudano, Consultant, Technical advisor, e-bike conversions, affordable e-bikes, getting into riding, everyday bike skills, charging , road rules, security,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jack Comte, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.99bikes.com.au\/preston-bike-shop\">99 Bikes Preston<\/a>, Technical advisor, best e-bike for you, e-bike models, charging, security,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mike McEvoy and Deanne Jones, Reservoir riders and climate activists, riding with families, commuter riding, personal climate action<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Questions &amp; Answers + time points:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4:15, Start<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4:45, Introduction and Welcome to Country<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7:18, Introduction to panellists<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>15:18, I heard there are two types of e-bike: pedal assist and those that use a throttle. Can you explain the difference?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>17:00, What can I expect to spend on buying, leasing or converting a bike?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>17:50, How easy, safe and cost-effective is it to convert your current bike?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>21:20, Leasing and renting options<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>23:50, What about ongoing costs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you to Heidi Marfurt, Katy Daily, Kira Whitaker, Cr Susan Rennie, Christine Banks, Ian Singleton, Ed Smart, Sam Black, Darebin Libraries and Darebin Council<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Program music<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/23Ybk7NpsOC1kgsbNXwIjj?autoplay=true\">Shonen Knife, Cycling is fun<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/4CBUbnGFz2iKFJjYqRIwst?autoplay=true\">Tycho, Dive<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_2799\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-4543-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/audio.3cr.org.au\/3cr\/yarrabug\/2023\/12\/18\/1000\/202312181000_yarrabug_64.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/audio.3cr.org.au\/3cr\/yarrabug\/2023\/12\/18\/1000\/202312181000_yarrabug_64.mp3\">https:\/\/audio.3cr.org.au\/3cr\/yarrabug\/2023\/12\/18\/1000\/202312181000_yarrabug_64.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1px !important;\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/audio.3cr.org.au\/3cr\/yarrabug\/2023\/12\/18\/1000\/202312181000_yarrabug_64.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"202312181000_yarrabug_64.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 31:03 &#8212; 25.1MB) | <a href=\"#\" class=\"powerpress_link_e\" title=\"Embed\" onclick=\"return powerpress_show_embed('4543-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Embed<\/a><\/p><p class=\"powerpress_embed_box\" id=\"powerpress_embed_4543-podcast\" style=\"display: none;\"><input id=\"powerpress_embed_4543-podcast_t\" type=\"text\" value=\"&lt;iframe width=&quot;300&quot; height=&quot;30&quot; src=&quot;https:\/\/www.yarrabug.org\/radio\/?powerpress_embed=4543-podcast&amp;amp;powerpress_player=mediaelement-audio&quot; title=&quot;Blubrry Podcast Player&quot; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; scrolling=&quot;no&quot;&gt;&lt;\/iframe&gt;\" onclick=\"javascript: this.select();\" onfocus=\"javascript: this.select();\" style=\"width: 70%;\" readOnly><\/p><!--powerpress_player-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>E-bike Q &amp; A, Darebin Loves Bikes 1: this weeks\u00a0program is the first of three Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio summer specials that recorded the E-bike Q &amp; A\u00a0by Darebin Loves Bikes\u00a0held on 3 December 2023 at Preston Library. The&#8230; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yarrabug.org\/radio\/2023\/12\/18\/yarrabug-radio-show-777-monday-18th-december-2023\/\">Continue Reading &rarr;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4543","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-podcast","category-show-summary"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p6Ksuk-1bh","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":4547,"url":"https:\/\/www.yarrabug.org\/radio\/2023\/12\/25\/yarrabug-radio-show-778-monday-25th-december-2023\/","url_meta":{"origin":4543,"position":0},"title":"YarraBUG Radio Show #778 Monday 25th December 2023","author":"admin","date":"25 December 2023","format":false,"excerpt":"E-bike Q & A, Darebin Loves Bikes 2: this weeks program is the second of three Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio summer specials that recorded the E-bike Q & A\u00a0by Darebin Loves Bikes\u00a0held on 3 December 2023 at Preston Library. 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