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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

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

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 piked due to sma

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

Val and Faith are in the studio today to celebrate May Day with stories of the bicycle and it's crucial role in organising workers in Australia at the turn of the nineteenth century. After sharing our bike moments we dive right in!Val kicks off with first May Day celebrations in the world here in Australia in 1891.  We take a look at when shearers fought for their rights. and the impact of the bicycle on shearer's work and organising later inthe 1890s as it allowed them to travel across long distances for work and became integral to their bargaining with employers. The Australian Worker's Union found the bicycle so useful for reaching and organising workers they developed their own bicycle corps to do just that. The role of the bicycle in building a network and recruting members continued into the C20th when Frank Anstey and David McGrath, then two young Labor MPs, toured Gippsland by bike in November 1904. Over twenty-two days with speaking events organised in eleven towns they recruited members for the Labo

With important station work happening today at 3CR we're taking a break, so listen back to a previous interview with Marc Wion, first broadcast on 16th January 2023 plus a musical interlude with King Curly and Chicken-like BirdsChris chats to Marc about creating Streets Alive Darebin, a new community group trying to bring awareness to the challenges and opportunities to making Darebin a more vibrant, safe and liveable community and looking back at the progress, however small or big it may be along the way. Follow Streets Alive Darebin on twitter, instagram and subscribe to their newsletterProgram music Bike Song - Sleepy DreamersLinked - BonoboRiding our Bikes - Chicken-Like BirdsRiding in the dark - King Curly

With important station work happening today at 3CR, Faith and Val are taking a break. So listen back to a previous interview with Chris and Lena Huda first broadcast on 5th December 2022Chris catches up with Lena Huda from 30 Please, Safe Streets to School and Walk Sydney about her campaign for safe speeds on Australian local streets, creating walkable and cyclable local streets for children, New Zealands safe speeds around schools, the right to access public life without a car, micromobility as a disruptive technology, generational changes, launch of Better Streets campaign in NSW and speaking about Slow Down Day and presenters at the recent Micromobility Conference.

After our introductions, Chris and Steve chat about Paris Roubaix Femmes & Paris Roubaix Hommes, carbon fibre rims not handling the pavé, the 2023 Indy Pac not a race across Australia, changes to e-scooter trials, new corrals in Yarra, subscribing to the YarraBUG newsletters, Critical Mass Chapel Street article by PS Media, Curve Cycling rides and upcoming cyclocross seasonSteve discusses V/line changes to regional fares ($9.20, or $4.60 concession), planning your cycling adventures, what you need to know, being pragmatic about having flexible travel plans, issues in NSW with boxing bikes, ancient history from 2008 about bike bans on metro Melbourne Connex trains, low emission holidays starting from home and being aware of service changes and planned disruptions 

After a Jane Jacobs quote and respective bike moments including new rail trails, Vancouver cycling infrastructure and truck pollution, Faith and Val chat to Dr Lauren Pearson about her research on gendered barriers to cycling, including Adults’ self-reported barriers and enablers to riding a bike for transport, Barriers and enablers of bike riding for transport and recreational purposes in Australia and What a girl wants: A mixed-methods study of gender differences in the barriers to and enablers of riding a bike in Australia. Also see The Conversation: How to get more women on bikes? Better biking infrastructure, designed by women, ABC: Limited escape routes on new Melbourne bike path a safety risk to women, cyclists say and Treehugger: Biggest Barrier to Biking Is the Fear of Cars Lauren discusses how lack of inclusivity, adequate planning and lack of safe seperated infrastructure influences how women perceive if they will ride a bicycle, as well as impacting upon mens participationNews includes recent Pari

On this weeks show Chris catches up with Julie (Port Phillip Bicycle Users Group) and Victoria (Stonnington Bicycle Users Group) about local active transport issues including Inkerman Street, Chapel Street, what local councils are doing (or not doing) and this weeks Critical Mass - Chapel Street ride at 5pm, Fed Square, Friday 31 March with a halfway pick up point: 5:45pm Fawkner Park (corner Park Street/Toorak Road) and ending 6:30pm, Alma Park West. Local news includes Yarra Council installing a new counterflow lane in Lambert Street, Richmond, Bike Melbourne organising a get together on Tuesday 28 March, Streets Alive Darebin newsletter with updates, progress on St Kilda Road protected lane construction and previous guests, Better Streets NSW becoming a national organisation.Program music:Cycling is fun - Shonen KnifeOur Streets - Dan Abrahams 

Faith and Val are joined in the studio by Brunswick resident Paula Hanasz. We all share our bike moments and take a brief look at local news before turning to the Brunswick level crossing removal project.Like many Brunswick residents Paula and her family rely on bicycles to get around and are concerned about the impact of the project while the Upfield shared path is closed down. Questions around detours, whether they will match the Upfield in separation from traffic and directness, are a major concern for residents. Like most areas of Melbourne, Brunswick is over-reliant on a single traffic free route and it will now be out of action for lengthy periods. We also look at the opportunities the project provides to improve transport accessibility across Brunswick into the future.  Merri-bek Council are collecting feedback on what issues and opportunities residents can identify around the project. Have your say here. For listeners who heard our show about Dervla Murphy last year, Val has found this interview with

On this weeks program Chris catches up with Tina McCarthy from Wheel Women, topics include almost ten years since we first spoke, creating rides for women, skills and confidence to get women on their bikes and future goals.Tina discusses issues regarding cycling infrastructure design processes, particularly the Westgate Tunnel Veloway ('Limited escape routes on new Melbourne bike path a safety risk to women, cyclists say', 5 March 2023), womens perceptions of personal safety in public space, a lack of understanding about designing fit for purpose cycling infrastructure for different types of riders and working towards inclusive city design.Local news includes Response to Footscray Road cyclist fatality after Angus Collins' death in February 2023, due to public opinion and the cycling communities response.Program music:Cycling is fun - Shonen KnifePeople are people - Depeche ModeBicycle - filous feat. klei

On this weeks show Chris talks to Nathan Reading from Bicycle Network about help required for the Yarra leg of Super Tuesday bike counts on 7am-9am, 7 March 2023 plus count details, information, how you can assist and also get a donation to local organisation or charity of choice for volunteering.Pierre from Bike West catches up for a interview about Critical Mass: Franco Cozzo Edition held on 24 February, the route details, a striking video of the ride taken by Maribynong Truck Action Group at Hopkins Street, increased freight movements creating dangerous conditions on our streets, active transport advocacy in antagonistic times, the bike lift at Franco Cozzo, Sydney vs Melbourne attitudes towards bike lanes and future plans for Critical Mass to head south.News includes, in no surprise to anyone, congestion continues across naarm Melbourne due to car dependency and Critical Mass goes to Chapel Street on Friday 31 March 2023Program music Cycling is fun - Shonen KnifeAlright - TychoGo West - Pet Shop BoysBicyc

Val and Faith kick off the show with the bike moments: a ride along the new section of the MTM Rail Trail from Yackandandah to Beechworth and joy sparked by a reminder of an old school component maker. We take a look at the statement from the Victorian Government on the death of Angus Collins on the Footscray Road protected shared path which you can read here, and recommend you read John Symon's from Bike West's article on safe system design and the shortcomings in its adoption in Victoria. We also celebrate ten years of Melbourne Bike Rave and eighteen years of World Naked Bike Ride in Melbourne. We take a look at the Brunswick LXRP Project and the opportunities and challenges this will provide. Initial local consultation is underway here with more consultation to come from the LXRP themselves. And finally a reminder about some local events: the important Critical Mass Ride Footscray edition to protest the lack of safe routes in the west of Melbourne is coming up this Friday February 24th and on Sunday March