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On this weeks show Chris talk to Kieran McMahon from Brainwave Bikes / Brainwave Australia about keeping bikes out of waste stream, donating to charities, skills training, upcoming pop up events and Monash and Melb Uni, supporting affordable transport options, supplying moderately priced bikes with lights, helmets and locks, his previous experience as a guide on Yungas Road in La Paz Bolivia and how to get involved or donate bikes.Local news includes two screenings of Motherload with Liz Canning, who was interviewed back in 2019, the winning pitch on ABC's Gruen about convincing motorists to love cyclists, Bike Wests close call video and campaign to make Summerhill Road safer in Footscray, flooding on Moonee Ponds Creek trail and the barriers are installed at Nicholson / Victoria Street intersection in Abbotsford.Program musicSleepy Dreamers: Bike SongParallel 6 - Four Tet

On this weeks program Chris chats to Cr Edward Crosslands about testing improvements to Yarra's cycling network, Elizabeth Street seperated lanes, councillor conversations and work finally commencing on the Gipps Street steps ramp replacement.Bicycle-themed news includes Melbourne western suburbs transport challenge, the latest Not Just Bikes video, Dutch Cycling Embassy Five Design Principles for Bicycle Infrastructure; Directness and a whisper about upcoming Critical Mass rides leading into spring.Also a massive thanks to our wonderful listeners who helped Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio make 134% of our 3CR radiothon target!

Val and Faith were joined in the studio by Annie Keynes of Melburn Durt, and the brand new, just created, Australian chapter of Radical Adventure Riders. Before turning to all things radical we check in on our Radiothon target and discover we have made it! Thanks to everyone who donated this year to help keep radical radio on the air.We also check in on the Gipps St steps as demolition was scheduled to begin this morning ahead of the building of a ramp to replace them. A day not many people thought they'd ever see! Turning to Radical Adventure Riders, Annie talks about the synergy between Melburn Durt and RAR, the immediate plans for RAR in Australia and what they hope will evolve. We discuss the importance of inclusivity and creating space for women (cis and trans), trans men and GNC folk to enjoy riding and the outdoors. You can keep tabs on RAR Australia here and let them know if you'd like to get involved. We finish up with a reminder that the next Critical Mass ride in Melbourne is this Friday June 30th and will mourn the boulevard of broken dreams that was the Shrine to Sea project. See you there! While we didn't get time to discuss it today we also wanted to mention that Bicycle Network are looking for donations for their Ride 2 School program to keep it going in the short term while they seek longer term funding. You can read all about it and make a donation here.#

On this weeks show Chris chats with Marie and Tim from Project Flock, a Melbourne bike light startup that focuses on biomotion, centring human motion as the lights function with goal of being seen as human not an object. We discuss product development and testing, safety envelope theory, riding in a urban environment and plans for the light to be available in 2024.Local news includes Accessible Transport for All Rally in Sydney Road, Merri-bek BUGs campaign for appropriate council budget allocation, Sara Stace's observations on addressing causes not symptoms and Yarra Council: Testing improvements to Yarra's cycling networkJune 2023 is Radiothon time at 3CR and Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio needs your support!Celebrate everything you love about riding your bike and supporting active transport by making a donation by 30 June 2023.Any amount makes a big difference, and all donations over $2 are tax deductibleProgram music Cycling Is Fun - Shonen KnifeCycling - Sonia KillmannBicycle - filous feat. klei

June 2023 is Radiothon time at 3CR and Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio needs your support!This week is our 3CR radiothon show - with Val, Steve and Chris in the 3CR studio chatting about the importance of community radio in Australia, our bike moments, Critical Mass: Shrine to Sea, 5pm, Friday 30 June starting at Fed Square, media reporting on recent research into 'dehumanisation of cyclists' and Val's now traditional recital of Mulga Bill's BicycleCelebrate everything you love about riding your bike and supporting active transport by making a donation by 30 June 2023. Any amount makes a big difference, and all donations over $2 are tax deductible Donate at GivenowSince 2008 Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio has broadcast on 3CR in naarm Melbourne, shared hundreds of bike moments, spoken to countless guests, interviews, rides, cycling events, alongside raising awareness about campaigns and advocacy you simply won't hear anywhere else in mainstream media

On this week program, falling on World Environment Day, Chris chats to Cam Walker from Friends of the Earth about celebrating 50 years, their continuing work in environmental, urban and social justice campaigns, including getting lead in petrol banned, intergenerational anti F19 protests in Alexandra Parade and 1990s Transport Collective which included Streets For People, Reclaim the Streets, establishing Critical Mass Melbourne and Sustainable Cities ongoing advocacy in Melbourne's west.Local news includes upcoming issues with Brunswick level crossing removal project with previous guest Paula Hanasz interviewed as part of 'Melbourne residents divided as the future of bustling Sydney Road strip hangs in the balance', despite years of research and data dispelling parking concerns. Update on previous program about Kerferd Road: Engage Victoria dropped plans to include walking and cycling. So come along to Critical Mass - Shrine to Sea on Friday 30 June 2023 show Port Phillip Council and the Victorian Government that we need safe mobility lanes along Kerferd Road as part of the Shrine to Sea project.Another reminder: June 2023 is Radiothon time at 3CR and Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio needs your support!Celebrate everything you love about riding your bike and supporting active transport by making a donation by 30 June 2023. Any amount makes a big difference, and all donations over $2 are tax deductible Program music Cycling Is Fun - Shonen KnifeCycling - Sonia KillmannBicycle - filous feat. klei

Val and Faith are joined in the studio by Thijs van der Heiden of Sparque. We share our bike moments and take a look at some local news including last Friday's Critical Mass ride, Mark Cavendish's last Giro d'Italia and the Walmer Street bridge build. Thijs gives us an update on Sparque, an electric bike business that makes e-bikes accessible with salary packaging, lease or buy arrangements, and it's development since we last spoke to him a few years ago.Discussion then turns to 'strict liability', an issue often raised by pedestrian and cycling advocates in Australia but which is also often misunderstood. We discuss the insurance arrangement, how it doesn't apply to traffic or criminal matters, what it has achieved in countries adopting it, and just as imoportant, what it hasn't. For further reading, particulalry about the Dutch experience check out Bicycle Dutch,and for a broader perspective this Report on Strict Liability.

On this weeks program, Chris catches up with Julie Clutterbuck from Port Philip Bicycle Users Group about the Shrine to Sea project, their recent media release 'Community groups call for seperated bike lanes on Kerferd Road', along with The Heart Foundation, Victoria Walks, Port Phillip Emergency Climate Action Network (PECAN), Bicycle Network, Disability Resource Centre and Better Streets for Victoria and Australia.Julie discusses the Shrine to Sea project prospectus that included seperate bike infrastructure, Kerferd Road safely issues, traffic modelling, community panel, biodiversity, local resident opposition who apparently believe they are the only stakeholders that should be listened to in regards to Kerferd Road usage, broadening conversation to local climate change concerns and a reminder how Lisa Nelville stood up to City of Greater Geelong to retain the Malop Street Green Spine.Update 23 May 2023: Shrine to Sea Project update - unfortunately reads like Victoria State Government has completely piked due to small number of residents,"The decision to separate the Kerferd Road protected bike lane design from the Shrine to Sea project will allow for a robust and concentrated engagement process to occur in the future"Contact Nina Taylor MP and Port Phillip Council councillors to voice your concernsNews includes Climate Council's new report: Shifting Gears: The Path to Cleaner Personal Transport and media release: Walking And Riding Must Triple To See Genuine Transport Emissions Reduction: Climate Council Report, Melbourne, Merri-bek, Darebin and Yarra local council budget allocations for active transport and Critical Mass: Climate Edition! 5pm, State Library, Friday 26 May 2023June 2023 is Radiothon time at 3CR and Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio needs your support! Celebrate everything you love about riding your bike and supporting active transport by making a donation by 30 June 2023. Any amount makes a big difference, and all donations over $2 are tax deductible Program music:Cycling is fun - Shonen KnifeThe Acoustic Motorbike - Luka Bloom

Val and Faith are joined in the studio by Jeremy Larence from Streets Alive Yarra. We share our bicycle moments before taking a look at how residents can make a budget submission to their local Council. Jeremy talks about the local issues in Yarra that listeners may want to comment upon or see changed,  and Faith talks about the Merri-bek budget and what it looks like for residents who'd like to use their bicycles more.

On this weeks program Chris chats to Andrea, an active travel advocate and urban planner, about how pedestrians and bicycle riders can be better allies, levels of abilities, changes needed for years of under investment, planning, strategy, disability requirements plus pressure upon use of public space. Watch Shane Hryhorec's video about him engaging with City of Yarra staff in a training and education day with a range of simulated challenges such as bins, e-scooters, e-bikes, driveways and road construction blocking footpaths and hard rubbish.Local news includes Yarra Council voting to make Elizabeth Street seperated bike lane permanent and Port Phillip Bicycle User Group media release 'Community groups call for seperated bike lanes on Kerferd Road', along with The Heart Foundation, Victoria Walks, Port Phillip Emergency Climate Action Network (PECAN), Bicycle Network,Port Phillip Bicycle Users Group, Disability Resource Centre and Better Streets for Victoria and AustraliaProgram music:Cycling is fun - Shonen KnifeA Walk: Tycho