On this weeks program Chris catches up with Geoff Smart from Back2Bikes including St Kilda protected lanes, council elections and his recent observations of riding in Copenhagen. Geoff talks about recent activities at Back2Bikes, volunteers, working with over fifty community partners, community pop up bike services, donating, refurbishing bikes and a recent article, Sustainability Victoria: Guide to running a bicycle repair and recyclers program. We talk about Nature-Fest on the Birrarung, free bike tune-ups at South Melbourne Market, courses, workshops, Women’s Introductory Bicycle Maintenance Classes and general tips to stop bike theft.A major challenge for Back2Bikes is finding a new home due to planned redevelopment of 525 Williamstown Road, Port Melbourne. Please get in contact with Back2Bikes if you know of a suitable location and long term leasehold.Local news includes spring has sprung, it's time for a Critical Mass! Critical Mass Sydney Road, meeting 5pm, State Library, Thursday 26th September 2024 going to Brunswick!Program musicMonkey, Bicycle SongBonobo, Flashlight