YarraBUG

On this weeks show: Chris catches up with David Borella from BIKESydney for a wide ranging chat about cycling and transport issues in the Emerald City. Topics include Ride to the Gong, WestConnex protests, Green Square, ongoing cycling crackdown from RMS, who also paradoxically sponsor SpringCycle, a solution in sight for those problematic 50+ steps on the Harbour Bridge, M5 Green Link, Sydney's destroyed tram network, George Street Light Rail, getting cycling infrastructure into new developments and the recent Sydney Rides Festival.

On this weeks program Chris discusses 2016 local council elections and big changes to local representation in metro Melbourne councils. There's a Single Speed World Championship recap with Damian Auton, Renata the new womens SSWC champion and  happy cast of hundreds at Woodend. Sue Donovan from Walmer Street Action Group talks about about recent public consultation at Richmond Town Hall over two Salta developments planned for Walmer/Victoria Street, Abbotsford, in light of changes with local council elections, public outcry over the illegal Corkman Irish Hotel demolition and leadership needed from the planning minister rather than allowing developers to hold sway over pedestrian and cyclist access in the area

The sun is shining but there is still a winter chill to the air as Val and Faith take to the studio, with this week's guests, Brad and Victoria of Melbourne Art Bike Grand Prix. We take a look at the news including Tess Fabry's brilliant win of the second women's Melbourne to Warnambool road race and Nathan Elliot's win of the men's race. Local council elections are coming up and you can find responses to questions put by Yarra BUG on their website. Brunswick Cycling Club is celebration their centenary this week and Anna Meares has announced her retirement while Peter Sagan won the World Championships road race in Doha. Brad and Victoria fill us in on the inaugral Melbourne Art Bike Grand Prix they have planned for Tuesday November 1st at Coburg Velodrome. Intended as an alternative to the focus on horse racing the Art Bike GRand Prix will feature decorated 'art bikes' racing at the velodrome to support the work of Bicycles for Hmanity.  Take bikes to donate, decorate your bike as a piece of art or just drop in to watch the fun and enjoy the music!We finish up with some upcoming events including; My Mechanic Rules at Commuter Cycles, the SSWC at Woodend this weekend, MoreArt Festival rides with The Squeaky Wheel and the 2016 Bright 24hr.

On this weeks show, Chris chats with Damian Auton about build up to Single Speed World Championships (SSWC) in Melbourne and Woodend, and how you can be involved in a fabulous six-day bike festival of events. Second interview: CB Mako on being a mum, disability advocate, woman of colour, cargobike rider and writing about her experiences riding in Melbournes west. Third interview: Troy Parsons, who's standing in this months Yarra Council elections as Australian Cyclists Party candidate. We discuss local issues, need for improved planning, making riding accessible for broader audience, eg: 8 to 80, increased funding and sustainable transport options for school children.Local news: Fitzroy Residents Association have organised a "Meet the Candidates" Forum (Nicholls & Langridge Wards) for City of Yarra, 7.30pm, Monday 10 October at the Reading Room, Fitzroy Town Hall.

On this weeks show, Chris talks to Jenica Brooke from Melbourne Commuter about last weeks recommendments from the Victorian governments Economic and Infrastructure Committee about the Road Safety Road Rules 2009 (Overtaking Bicycles) Bill 2015. We discuss problematic implications of flawed recommendations for intersections, riding two abreast and other proposed "solutions" to apparently perceived issues by committee members that could undermine the whole point of minimum passing distance legislation. Bicycle news includes local council elections in October, Australian Cyclist Party fielding a candidate in Yarra Council, supporting the Lightening Furies pozible campaign and The Triplets of Belleville soundtrack live at next months Melbourne Festival by Le Terrible Orchestre de Belleville with Benoît Charest.

Val and Faith kick off a sunny but chilly spring morning in the studio with bike moments and introduce this week's guest, Alecks Svazas.  We run through some of the news from the week including Sarah Hammond's determined win in the inaugral Race to the Rock, the inaugral winners of the European Road Championships, a tragic death in the Paralympic Road Race and drug claims surounding Sky Racing. Our Studio guest Alecks tells us about his three weeks touring through Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan by bike, the planning and adventures along the way. We wrap up with some upcoming events including Pushy Women Maintenance session, Melburn Hurt's Fixies in Wonderland G'alleycat and Bicycle for Humanity's Art Bike Grand Prix.

The Single Speed Worlds Carnivelo coming to town! Chris chats to Damian Auton about next months 2016 Single Speed Championships, with a packed week in Melbourne and Woodend, chockers full of bicycle festivities, including My Mechanic Rules at Commuter Cycles, Melburn pub ride, socials rides, early bird drinks, Carnivelo market at Hanging Rock, leading up to the main event on Sunday 23 October. News includes update over Merri Creek to CERES proposed bridge, with Darebin Council approving detailed design funding, in the UK, West Midlands Police to use a cycling officer to target close-passing motorists, Melbourne Bicycle Users Group petition aimed at upcoming Melbourne council elections for additional community feedback and design improvement on proposed Southbank Boulevard protected bike lanes. Also be quick to get tickets to Le Terrible Orchestre de Belleville, with Benoît Charest recreating The Triplets of Belleville score live at the Melbourne Festival as the film itself is beamed onto the big screen.

It's a gorgeous early spring morning as Val and Faith head into the studio. We kick off today's show with our respective bike moments and take a look at some bike news including; Race to the Rock with past guests Sarah Hammomnd and Jesse Carlsson, upgrade plans for Hoddle Street and an online consultation and plans for seperated bike lanes on St Kilda Rd. We rarely mention magpies. Spring is the perfect time to drag your bike out of the shed and give it a once over before taking to the bike paths so Val takes us through a couple of the essential points to check if its been a while since you last rode your bike. And if you're looking for some local events to kickstart your spring bike enthusiasms then how about the Spring Full Moon Ride, Melburn Bike Market or Pushy Women Training session?

On this weeks program: Chris discusses last weeks Guardian Cities article "Sydney's 'war on cyclists': 'I got fined $106 for not having a bell'" and influence of ongoing wedge politics and running interference in Australia's biggest city regarding sustainable transport options. This weeks interview: Richmond residents Aly MacDonald and Jeremy Lawrence talk about their innovative proposal, the Mondring for Swan Street/Punt Road intersection, complementing the Streamlining Hoddle Street intersection redevelopment. Mondring is an elevated path, based on Hovenring in Eindhoven, The Netherlands.  Local news includes last days to make your online entry to the 2016 Single Speed Worlds (SSWC) in Woodend, upcoming Fyxo Swap Meet at Rooftop Carpark and Squeaky Wheel's Pushy Women training for Yarra on 18 September at Fitzroy High School.

On this weeks program: Rushall Reserve recap, linking Melbourne's shared paths, campaigns & perserverance: Chris catches up with Zoe Metherell about positive result for the Let's Share Rushall Reserve campaign, that huge Yarra Council meeting on 2nd August and ongoing plans to link shared paths in inner Melbourne. Local topics include Paul Biegler's article: Bike safety: the great fluoro fallacy, decreasing number of Australian children walking & riding to school since 1971 and The Conversation: Modelling for major road projects is at odds with driver behaviour