Hi all,

Many many thanks to everyone who helped out with the shared Cycling
Promotion Fund/Bicycle User Group marquee under very trying weather
conditions on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. We survived sheltering from the
elements in the big marquee, re-christened the "Melt Zone" by some
attendees!

Here's some pix I took on Sunday:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/16115722@N00/tags/bugs/

Special thanks must go to Rosemarie, Kathy, Rose, Gabby, Helen, Steve,
Justin, Frank, Graeme W, Debra, Darren, Julia, Rosemary W, Janet, Robin,
Betty, Nancy, Anna, Richard, Jan, Val, Louisa and everyone else who was
involved during the weekend.

Big thanks to Rose especially for putting together the roster and organising
such a terrific attendance from Melbourne's vibrant bicycle user group
community.

Hopefully we'll be putting together more of these *Pan Galactic* BUG
displays in the future, if you have any great ideas or know of upcoming
events, please let us know. Also if you left behind any promotional
material, please contact the office so they can be returned.

cheers,

Chris ;)



Chris Star
Executive Assistant, Cycling Promotion Fund
PO Box 3052 Auburn Victoria 3123
Ph 03-9818-5400 Fax 03-9818-4535
www.rideabike.com.au
An initiative of the Bicycling Industry in Australia

Hi all,

There's veritable smorgasbord of cycling and transport-themed delights on
this weekend (see list below signature) at the Sustainable Living Festival
at Federation Square. For all the details, see the SLF website:
http://www.slf.org.au/festival/

The Cycling Promotion Fund is having a mega-marquee at the Transport Hub
with several Melbourne-based bicycle user groups, cycling groups and the
crew from Bike Fix. We'll all be located at St Paul's Court, which is simply
opposite St Paul's cathedral on Flinders Street between the "shard" and the
SLF site office. Look for marquee number S4, or simply look for all the
friendly bike folk. Our marquee will have plenty of great bike information,
tips and even tasty bike treats, such as free puncture repair kits.

Cycling Promotion Fund:
http://www.slf.org.au/festival/program/exhibitors/485

The festival runs from Friday 16 February from 10am to 6pm, Saturday from
10am to 6pm and Sunday from 10am to 5pm. As the weather forecast is looking
HOT, please ensure you have plenty of water, adequate sun protection and
don't over do it in the heat. Our marquee is approx 6m x 3m, is undercover
and we'll try to make sure there is plenty of water & shade on hand.

BoM Melbourne weather:
http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDV10450.shtml

A list of all the exhibitors at the SLF:
http://www.slf.org.au/festival/program/exhibitors

Bicycle Victoria is providing a free water fountain for cyclists and the
Victorian Police will be doing bike engraving. Also there is FREE bike valet
parking near the Transport Hub on Flinders Street for your beloved pedally,
courtesy of Bike It.

cheers & see you there!

cheers,

Chris ;)



Chris Star
Executive Assistant, Cycling Promotion Fund
PO Box 3052 Auburn Victoria 3123
Ph 03-9818-5400 Fax 03-9818-4535
www.rideabike.com.au
An initiative of the Bicycling Industry in Australia


********

Films:

Cycle for Sustainability
Fri 16th: 7:30pm - 7:40pm Main screen
Promotional short film for the Cycle for Sustainability project. By
harnessing the passion and creativity of many individuals we have created
Cycle for Sustainability, a travelling road show to promote the many ways in
which we can all contribute to a sustainable future. The film gives a brief
introduction to the project. For more info you can read our postcards from
the road to learn about other inspiring individuals and amazing
organisations that are taking on the challenge of living more sustainably.
http://www.slf.org.au/festival/program/film/600

The Power of Community - How Cuba Survived Peak Oil
Fri 16th: 8:20pm - 9:15pm Main screen
When Cuba lost access to Soviet oil in the early 1970s, the country faced an
immediate crisis - feeding the population - and an ongoing challenge: how to
create a new low-energy society. Cuba transitioned from large, fossil-fuel
intensive farming to small, less energy intensive organic farms and urban
gardens, and from highly industrial society to a more sustainable one.
http://www.slf.org.au/festival/program/film/603


Talks:

Freedom on Wheels: Bikes as Perfect Transport for Young Women - Ruth
Paterson
Fri 16th: 11:30am - 12:15pm Design tent
Join young women who ride around town - to school, uni, and work, to parties
and pubs, to shop, meet friends and simply to ride; be inspired and have
your questions answered. What should you look for in a 'city' bike? How can
you get riding cheaply? What do you need to have? How do you find your way
around? How do you be safe? How do you prevent theft? Ruth and friends will
share their tips and tricks and answer your questions.
http://www.slf.org.au/festival/program/talks/755

Walk, Bike, Better Connections - Anthony Barton, Alice Woodruff and Frank
Fisher
Fri 16th: 4:00pm - 5:00pm  Design tent
The Victorian Government announced in May 2006 it will spend $13m/year on
cycling and walking facilities in Melbourne. It has also committed a further
$16m over four years to improve local access by walking and cycling and $30m
over ten years to support sustainable travel. Anthony and Alice will outline
their department's plans for walking cycling and answer questions from the
audience.
http://www.slf.org.au/festival/program/talks/757

Sustainable Transport: An Introduction - Elliot Fishman
Sat 17th: 11:00am - 12:00pm  Think tent
Everyone participates in transport of one form or another. People's
transport choices have powerful implications for personal and community
sustainability. The rapid growth of car use has significant sustainability
implications. Transport is the fastest growing source of greenhouse gas
emission globally. The impacts do not stop at car emissions. Car use has
encouraged sedentary lifestyles, which is a major contributor to obesity,
diabetes and heart disease.
http://www.slf.org.au/festival/program/talks/733

Travelling Sustainably: Big memories with little impact - Suzanne King,
Angela Zuniga, Kerry Lorimer, Anna Demant
Sat 17th: 1:00pm - 2:30pm The Edge
Our world is an incredible place, and gaining access to its amazing cultures
and awesome sights is easier than ever before. In this day and age,
travelling overseas and really experiencing other cultures is increasingly
important, not just because it's fun (and let's face it, travelling is one
of the all time most entertaining things you could do) but also as a tool to
create better cross cultural understanding, awareness of the issues that
face the world and our roles as global citizens.
http://www.slf.org.au/festival/program/talks/843

Get BUGED - Hector Burton, Janet Rice
Sun 18th: 10:00am - 11:00am Design tent
If you've been interested in getting into cycling for fun or transport then
your local Bicycle Users Group is a good place to start. Hector will speak
about the role of BUGs within the cycling community drawing upon his
personal experience as president of the Maribyrnong BUG (Mazza BUG). Janet
whilst also a member of Mazza BUG was also the Mayor of Maribyrnong for
2006.
http://www.slf.org.au/festival/program/talks/771

Time to get moving on sustaining active lifestyles - Dr David Dunstan and
Karen Binks
Sun 18th: 3:30pm - 4:30pm Artplay
Trying to find time for exercise in busy schedules is difficult, but this
event will highlight the importance of regular exercise, as well as giving
you take-home tips to incorporate physical activity into your daily routine
to sustain good health.
http://www.slf.org.au/festival/program/talks/680

Hi

Bugger - I had thought that people had slowed down a bit since those
signs went in. Your next move after taking out a small child would be
to take yourself and a large rock to the Yarra, wouldn't it?

I wonder if the Bike Cops would be up for a joint activity? My feeling
is that speedsters are utterly selfish and will only slow if they
think they are in peril of not being able to go along there at all. If
the cops pulled some over and we (as peers) & they (the law) talked to
them about why it's bad for everyone, that might be useful.

Agree that we want to keep things positive. Could conceivably turn it
into a positive PR thing for Melb BUG - get one of the local papers
involved. Don't howl me down, just brainstorming.

I'll see if I can find out how MCC are feeling in the aftermath of the
child being hurt - I suspect they will have gone into orbit.

Goes to show that there are 4WD dickhead equivalents on bikes, eh?

Can you call me at work to discuss further, O Urban one?

Ciao

Robin

Convenor
Melbourne Bicycle User Group

--- In melbournebug@yahoogroups.com, urbanbicyclist
<urbanbicyclist@...> wrote:
>
> Hi everyone...
>
> As you will all know, southbank is an issue for cyclist and pedestrian
> conflicts.
>
> Recently the council lifted it's cycling ban and replaced the dismount
> signs with speed limit 10kph signs.
>
>
> There is currently a trial underway to see if this fixes the problems
> that have been reported.
>
> Last week a 7 year old girl was hospitalised after being hit by a
> cyclist outside Crown Casino.
>
>
> I have been down to southbank during morning and evening peak hour and
> I have noticed some cyclists travelling at speeds I consider to be too
> fast.
>
>
> What can we do?
>
> I am considering a little xerocracy exercise, perhaps with the
> consent/approval of Melbourne BUG.   Would you be willing to help me
> between 6:30 and 9:30am (or any part thereof) the week after Critical
> Mass?
>
> I can design and print flyers.
>
> I promise to make them sound a bit nicer than BV's latest press
> release about cyclists without lights.
>

Hi everyone...

As you will all know, southbank is an issue for cyclist and pedestrian
conflicts.

Recently the council lifted it's cycling ban and replaced the dismount
signs with speed limit 10kph signs.


There is currently a trial underway to see if this fixes the problems
that have been reported.

Last week a 7 year old girl was hospitalised after being hit by a
cyclist outside Crown Casino.


I have been down to southbank during morning and evening peak hour and
I have noticed some cyclists travelling at speeds I consider to be too
fast.


What can we do?

I am considering a little xerocracy exercise, perhaps with the
consent/approval of Melbourne BUG.   Would you be willing to help me
between 6:30 and 9:30am (or any part thereof) the week after Critical
Mass?

I can design and print flyers.

I promise to make them sound a bit nicer than BV's latest press
release about cyclists without lights.

Hi all,

A *reminder* of the 2005 Bicycle Victoria AGM - if you're
interested in attending or asking a question, please read below.


From the BV website:

2005 Annual General Meeting
http://www.bv.com.au/inform.php?a=9&b=162&c=1458
Notice of Annual General Meeting

Notice is given that the 30th Annual General Meeting of the Bicycle
Institute of Victoria Incorporated (trading as Bicycle Victoria) will
be held on Monday 7 November 2005 in the Condell Room, Melbourne Town
Hall (cnr Swanston and Collins streets) at 7.00pm.

Members who RSVP by close of business Friday 4 November are invited
for light refreshments from 6.30pm. RSVP: ph (03) 8636 8888, email:
jennieh@...


New Constitution: Notice of Special Resolutions

Notice is given that it is intended that the following resolutions be
proposed as special resolutions at the Annual General Meeting:

1. That the name of the association formally be changed to Bicycle
Victoria Incorporated.

2. That the constitution of the association be replaced with the new
constitution recommended by the Council, copies of which have been
made available to Members before the meeting, and a true copy of which
has been initialled by the chair of the meeting for the purpose of
identification.

Read more about the proposed constitution.
http://www.bv.com.au/inform.php?a=9&b=162&c=1670

Your questions
We welcome all Members to attend the AGM and ask questions and make
comments.

If you have questions you'd like answered in detail at the AGM, please
email or write to us by 5pm Friday 21 October (GPO Box 1961, Melbourne
3001; jennieh@...).

Formal Agenda

7.00:  Welcome
* Apologies
* Confirmation of the minutes of the 2004 AGM. The minutes are posted
on the right of this web page in PDF form, and copies will be
available at the meeting

7.15: Special Resolutions 1 and 2

7.45: General Manager's Report

8.00: President's Report: 2005 Strategy

8.15: Financial Report

8.30: Volunteer recognition

8.40: Q&A

9.10: Announcement of Council election result, and introduction of new
Councillors

9.30: Meeting closes


* Timing after the start is indicative

* All current Members are entitled to attend and vote and each Member
is entitled to one vote at the meeting

If you cannot vote in person, you are entitled to appoint another
Member as your proxy, by giving notice to the Secretary, Bicycle
Victoria by fax (8636 8800) or mail (GPO Box 1961, Melbourne 3001) no
later than 8pm Saturday 5 November 2005. Each Member can hold up to 10
proxy votes.

Also refer to here for Proxy Forms:
http://www.bv.com.au/file/Proxy%20form%202005%20AGM_1.pdf



Yarra Bicycle Users Group
http://www.yarrabug.org
------------------------------------------------------
Abbotsford, Alphington, Burnley, Carlton North,
Clifton Hill, Cremorne, Collingwood, Fairfield,
Fitzroy, Fitzroy North, Princes Hill, Richmond
------------------------------------------------------

Hi all,
Please read below for a message from Jason Den
Hollander, BoroondaraBUG and YarraBUG member. He is
contesting this years Bicycle Victoria Council
Elections.  If you are a BV member you will receive
your voting paper and details shortly.


For further Bicycle Victoria Council Election details
and extended candidate statements:
http://bv.com.au/inform.php?a=9&b=162&c=1695

***

VOTE FOR JASON DEN HOLLANDER

I have been a BV member for many years and I'm running
for Council to help get 'more people cycling more
often'! Growing up with a dutch father and living
there as a child has given me a passion for all things
'bike' and the many benefits that all can enjoy from
cycling.

I have diverse cycling interests ranging from my daily
CBD commute, riding with my wife and daughters, long
bunch rides with friends into the hills and club
racing.

I have an active involvement in my local
BUG(Boroondara), the committee of Hawthorn Cycling
Club and school cycling activities gives me a vast
insight into the cycling community and it's needs.

I am committed to environmental sustainability and
community consultation, both within and beyond current
Bicycle Victoria membership. I will further the
formation of partnerships with local cycling groups,
councils and other groups maintaining communication
with the whole community.

I am committed to safer, well maintained and connected
metropolitan bike paths across council areas.

Insurance is a key reason why Bicycle Victoria members
join and I will make sure that this is improved
further in the current financial insurance
environment.

I support an integrated approach to bicycle
development in all of Victoria, the potential for bike
trails as well as bike lanes in regional towns is
positive and the time is right.

I will offer a younger 'fresh' perspective to the
council to help BV build onto its current growth and
assist our cycling community to develop into the
future.

Please vote for me in October in the Bicycle Victoria
elections. To contact me, email: fdutch@..., ph:
0407 11 88 91




Yarra Bicycle Users Group
------------------------------------------------------
Abbotsford, Alphington, Burnley, Carlton North,
Clifton Hill, Cremorne, Collingwood, Fairfield,
Fitzroy, Fitzroy North, Princes Hill, Richmond
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http://groups.yahoo.com/group/yarrabug

www.yarrabug.org

Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger.yahoo.com

As discussd at last nights meeting.

There's a copy of the letter from City of Melbourne in the Files
section of the MBug Yahoo group.

Lygon Crt - Melb CC letter 23052005.doc
Re: on-street parking proposal oustide Lygon Court 324 KB
nearherethere May 23, 2005 Edit

Hiya MBUG,

There's a copy of the letter to City of Melbourne in the Files
section of the MBug Yahoo group.  I'd actually forgotten that I had
put it in there back on May 23:

Lygon Crt - Melb CC letter 23052005.doc
Re: on-street parking proposal oustide Lygon Court  324 KB
nearherethere May 23, 2005 Edit

I have to date recieved no written reply.  I rang City of Melbourne
about three weeks ago and spoke to Gordon Harrison and Andrew Cronn
(9658 8439) was surprised to hear that I had not got a letter back:
He indicated that he had drafted a reply that was to be approved and
signed by a councillor...?  But hey, I never got it...

In any case his answer to me on the matter was:

"While we can see some value to supplying more bike parking in that
area, there are several reasons why it won't happen in the way that
you suggest in the foreseeable future.

1) It would use up a large chunk of the 'bike parking' budget at once.
2) Those who decide how the road / traffic management budget is spent
would not agree to it.
3) There are already several car parking related issues in that ares
(read noisy residents' groups), they would be miffed to 'lose' three
parking spaces."
At this point I made it clear that we (MBUG) would be happy with even
just one space converetd to bike parking.  He still said "Hmmmm, very
difficult"
4) There is deemed to be enough bike parking off road (on footpath)
to meet demand, except perhaps for Monday nights (cheap movies at
Nova)."

So I guess that means that nothing is going to happen.

My personal thoughts on it all are that;

A) Melbourne is UTTERLY CRAP at responding to letters phone calls and
emails on anything. It is like talking to a big dark empty cave.
B) The campaign is worthwile and we should stick at it, but should
rethink our stratgey.
C) Happy to get other MBUG members' thoughts, and will try to make it
to next meeting.

--- Simon Vincett <svincett@...> wrote:
> Hello Melbourne BUG
This
> month we'll prepare for the Bicycle Victoria
> advocacy resource sharing via the web seminar on 10
> March, we'll check our members' progress on the
> campaigns they have taken on and we'll see what else
> has come up in the month that's been.

Hi Simon,
can't make it to this meeting, but I must ask, what is
this Bicycle Victoria "Web Seminar"? Is it just for
MelbBUG or all bicycle advocacy groups?

cheers,

Chris

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Yarra Bicycle Users Group
------------------------------------------------------
Abbotsford, Alphington, Burnley, Carlton North,
Clifton Hill, Cremorne, Collingwood, Fairfield,
Fitzroy, Fitzroy North, Princes Hill, Richmond
------------------------------------------------------
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/yarrabug

***New website - coming soon!***

www.yarrabug.org

Find local movie times and trailers on Yahoo! Movies.
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Melbourne BUG meets at 6.30pm on the first Wednesday of every month at
Prudence cafe/bar 368 Victoria St (near cnr with Howard St) Nth Melbourne

To unsubscribe email:
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--- Simon Vincett <svincett@...> wrote:
> Hello Melbourne BUG
  This
> month we'll prepare for the Bicycle Victoria
> advocacy resource sharing via the web seminar on 10
> March, we'll check our members' progress on the
> campaigns they have taken on and we'll see what else
> has come up in the month that's been.

Hi Simon,
can't make it to this meeting, but I must ask, what is
this Bicycle Victoria "Web Seminar"? Is it just for
MelbBUG or all bicycle advocacy groups?

cheers,

Chris

=====
Yarra Bicycle Users Group
------------------------------------------------------
Abbotsford, Alphington, Burnley, Carlton North,
Clifton Hill, Cremorne, Collingwood, Fairfield,
Fitzroy, Fitzroy North, Princes Hill, Richmond
------------------------------------------------------
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/yarrabug

***New website - coming soon!***

www.yarrabug.org

Find local movie times and trailers on Yahoo! Movies.
http://au.movies.yahoo.com

Hello,

This email message is a notification to let you know that
a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the melbournebug
group.

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Regards,

svincett <svincett@...>

Hi all,
the links via the Yarra council site for the Speaker
Box series are now working. Todays festivities kicked
off with the Bikers Brekkie on Smith, hmmm, enjoyed
our java at 7.45am, noticed many other cyclists who
had more time than us, happily tucking into their
breakfasts - see you Sunday!

More on International Car Free Day
http://www.carfree.com/
http://www.ecoplan.org/carfreeday/cf_index.htm
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_world/view/107720/1/.html

Car free festivities
http://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/publications/news/car-free.asp

Speaker Box series
http://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/publications/news/speaker.asp
By night, be entertained by the Speaker Box series,
which runs from Wednesday 22 September to Saturday 25
September. Listen to engaging speakers discuss local
history and sustainability issues in cosy Collingwood
cafes.

Wednesday 22 September 2004
Smith Street history lesson
6 pm Suede Bar, 284 Smith Street Collingwood
Did you know that Sidney Myer thought about putting a
Myer store in Smith Street? Learn more about this
popular street by listening to local historian Craig
Bellamy. Craig offers an insightful historical
overview of Smith Street, its trading traditions and
role as a grand retail hub on the city fringe.

Thursday 23 September 2004
Green Street achievements
3 pm Monties Bar, 347-351 Smith Street Collingwood
Doug Smith of Village Green, organisers of the Green
Street Project, will present the results and
achievements of the past 12 months of Green Streets in
Smith Street. Smith Street Traders, the City of Yarra,
City West Water and Village Green worked together to
make Smith Street greener and more sustainable. Learn
how you can do the same.

Friday 24 September 2004
Sustainable banking solutions by Mecu
2 pm Monties Bar, 347-351 Smith Street Collingwood
Mecu is the only credit union in the world to become a
signatory to the United Nations Environmental
Programme Statement by Financial Institutions on the
Environment and Sustainable Development. This
presentation will explore Mecu’s community projects
and Go Green car and home loans.

Car sharing – social and sustainable
3 pm Monties Bar, 347-351 Smith Street Collingwood
Monique Conheady and Luke Brown of FLO Car Share will
present on the benefits of car sharing. It’s
economical, environmentally friendly, sustainable and
sociable!

Sunday 26 September 2004
Saving energy at home, Alternative Technology
Association
12 pm Monties Bar, 347-351 Smith Street Collingwood
The Alternative Technology Association will present an
engaging multimedia presentation about reducing energy
in your home.

=====
Yarra Bicycle Users Group
------------------------------------------------------
Abbotsford, Alphington, Burnley, Carlton North,
Clifton Hill, Cremorne, Collingwood, Fairfield,
Fitzroy, Fitzroy North, Princes Hill, Richmond
------------------------------------------------------
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/yarrabug

YarraBUG meets 7.30pm,on the first Tuesday
of the month,at Ninos Restaurant,
359 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy

Find local movie times and trailers on Yahoo! Movies.
http://au.movies.yahoo.com

I'll try that again,

here's those pdf files that detatched from the last email.

cheers!






Blessed are the cracked for they will let in the light -- Spike Milligan
http://cfsmtb.blogspot.com/


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Please refer to attached pdf's for the coming Bikies Brekkie (Wednesday 22nd) &
Roll n' Stroll (Sunday 26th) in Smith Street Collingwood.

For Wednesdays Bikers Breakfast, the cafes involved are,

Foo Doos Cafe (anyone have an address?)
Gluttony - 278 Smith St Collingwood  9416 0336
Canteen -  354 Smith St Collingwood  9416 4554
Remains Cafe (anyone have an address?)
Gypsies Cafe - 102 Smith St Collingwood 9419 1231
Siyia - 334 Smith St Collingwood  9417 4460
Deelish - 288 Smith St Collingwood 8415 0700

Big thanks to ALL involved for the relaxed & funky Car Free Party on Lygon
Street today. Top work well done & lets keep the momentum building up for Car
Free Days for years to come!

cheers me buckos,

Cap't Star & the Good Ship Frances ;)))








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Hi Kevin, this sounds like fun, does it cost money to ride?

-----Original Message-----
From: melbournebug@yahoogroups.com [mailto:melbournebug@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: Monday, 13 September 2004 11:27 PM
To: melbournebug@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [MBUG Discuss] Digest Number 49



There are 2 messages in this issue.

Topics in this digest:

       1. cycle for old growth forests
            From: kerin fogarty <cyclesistak@...>
       2. cycle for old growth forests
            From: kerin fogarty <cyclesistak@...>


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Message: 1
    Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2004 17:28:54 +1000 (EST)
    From: kerin fogarty <cyclesistak@...>
Subject: cycle for old growth forests

                                        COGF v PUFFING BILLY


                                     SUNDAY 26 September 2004



                       raCe starts when the train departs @ 12.20

                      finishing @ LakesidE .. the train arrives at 1.45

                             so I am assuming we will beatT it!!



Awaiting us at lakesiDe will be a BBQ/picnic, banDs, performers, face
painting… !!



It is about 13 km bike ride… the final route is to be finalized.



So get in training… get your bike ready…. Bring your friends, family and
join in THE event of the year!!



This will be a HUGE event, raising awareness on Old Growth ForesTs … with
the election just around the corner it is important that we help spread the
word … that the destruction of our precious foresTs stop NOW!!



If you aren’t up for the ride…. help is needed to seT up for the
BBQ/picnic.. and festivities.   We  are also looking for more
performers/face painters/entertainers/crowd pleasers!!!



A carriage on the train has been booked so people are needed to jump on
board and cheer the cyclists on!!



Expressions of InteresT are  appreciated… as I need to worK out logistics
for the actual bike ride …. so if you could email back or call me.. I’d love
ya!!



Keep cyclin’



Kerin Fogarty

0418 577 925





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Message: 2
    Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2004 17:31:00 +1000 (EST)
    From: kerin fogarty <cyclesistak@...>
Subject: cycle for old growth forests

                                        COGF v PUFFING BILLY


                                     SUNDAY 26 September 2004



                       raCe starts when the train departs @ 12.20

                      finishing @ LakesidE .. the train arrives at 1.45

                             so I am assuming we will beatT it!!



Awaiting us at lakesiDe will be a BBQ/picnic, banDs, performers, face
painting… !!



It is about 13 km bike ride… the final route is to be finalized.



So get in training… get your bike ready…. Bring your friends, family and
join in THE event of the year!!



This will be a HUGE event, raising awareness on Old Growth ForesTs … with
the election just around the corner it is important that we help spread the
word … that the destruction of our precious foresTs stop NOW!!



If you aren’t up for the ride…. help is needed to seT up for the
BBQ/picnic.. and festivities.   We  are also looking for more
performers/face painters/entertainers/crowd pleasers!!!



A carriage on the train has been booked so people are needed to jump on
board and cheer the cyclists on!!



Expressions of InteresT are  appreciated… as I need to worK out logistics
for the actual bike ride …. so if you could email back or call me.. I’d love
ya!!



Keep cyclin’



Kerin Fogarty

0418 577 925






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Greetings cycle advocates

Melbourne BUG has at last settled on a new venue for meetings and is ready to
restart
regular gatherings to discuss campaigning on cycling issues in the City of
Melbourne
municipality. We hope to be focused on campaigns/advocacy and educational
activities
such as workshops, but we're welcome for anyone to get involved who might wish
to help
the BUG run social activities or host any other cycling-related events. The keys
to MBUG's
success will be to aim to achieve realistic goals and practical outcomes to our
lobbying
efforts.

The first campaign off the rank will draw attention to the shared paths of
Southbank and
the Carlton Gardens. Cyclists often traverse the Carlton Gardens as a natural
extension of
Canning St and Queensberry St cycling routes, but bikes using the park is a
touchy subject
with some other park users. There are shared paths around the edge of the
Gardens but
these are less than adequate as they cross many driveways, and often pedestrians
are not
aware that the footpaths are shared paths. Melbourne BUG made a submission to
the
Carlton Gardens master plan in March this year asking for allowances for
cyclists but more
attention needs to be drawn to this busy cycling crossroads.

At Southbank, Melbourne City Council are asking police to enforce "Cyclists
Dismount"
signs, due to the behaviour of a minority of cyclists who ride along the
promenade at
excessive speed. Russell Lindsay of the Melbourne Bicycle Police has asked
Melbourne BUG
to help inform cyclists that unsafe riding along Southbank could cause the
thoroughfare to
be closed to bikes. While we're at it we can suggest to Southbank pedestrians
that bikes
can safely share the space.

We're planning to produce flyers and signs, and to do shifts handing out this
information
and speaking to people at these locations about the need to share these spaces.
Other
ideas include encouraging cyclists to ring their bells in shared zones with
pedestrians, a
letter writing campaign and a media release.

What do you think of these issues? Would you like to get involved? What other
cycling
issues do you want to address in the City of Melbourne?

Our new meetings venue, the cafe/bar Prudence on Victoria St, North Melbourne,
offers
drinks and coffee (but you don't have to buy anything if you don't want to) and
a relaxed
atmosphere. They expect that the upstairs room will be ours alone for most
meetings.

The next meeting is at 6.30 pm on Wednesday 8 September.
Prudence
368 Victoria St (near corner with Howard St)
North Melbourne Ph: 9329 9267

Meetings will continue at Prudence at 6.30 pm on the second Wednesday of every
month.

See you there!

--- In melbournebug@yahoogroups.com, "Christine Ripke" <cripke@h...> wrote:
> Hi Justin

> Can you let me know how many people you actually had coming to meetings etc.
> I can understand the frustration in having small numbers trying to everthing.
I guess
> for me, i would like to know just exactly how many we are talking about. There
is a
> lot of work involved in BUG's and we are all busy in our day to day lives. My
> experience with other Bug's has left me a bit unsure as to whether i wanted to
> be involved.



Hi Christine - Last year MBUG had meeting attendances ranging from 50-odd (at
our
launch meeting) to 10-15 at a regular monthly meeting. But I think that it's
important to
recognise that it's usually the "quality" of the active members, rather than
simply the
"quantity" of them, which plays a big part in the success of a BUG. If MBUG had
100 people
turn up to every meeting but no-one had much to say, then obviously that would
not be as
good as having 15 people turn up, most of whom were keen to get involved in
advocacy
work and talk about cycling issues.

One thing that I've been reminded of often over the past couple of months is
that there are
many people in the Melbourne municipality who are raring to go BUG-wise. If we
had a
core group of (say) 5 or 6 BUG members who were active with campaigning, plus
another
bunch of folks who helped out occasionally, then I'm sure that we could really
start to
move some mountains. But if you're interested in MBUG, please come along to the
first
meeting, meet the other members and have your say there. If you decide
afterwards that
MBUG is not for you, then no worries... but it is equally possible that you'll
think that this
is a group of which you would like to be a part. Personally, I think that we
have the
capacity to learn from our errors (i.e. MBUG's faltering start last year) and
move forward
more successfully & much stronger.

Hope to see you on Sept 8 :)

cheers
Justin

Hi Murray

We could develop a consistent position on the Sandridge Bridge at the
meeting on the 8th of September - hope to see you there. If you're
there, I'll be able to share what I've learned about the proposed city
bike lanes.

Ciao

Robin Gallagher

--- In melbournebug@yahoogroups.com, "phunkmax" <murray@d...> wrote:
> Do we have a consistent position on what to do with the Sandridge
> bridge?
>
> More bike lanes in the CBD is great, is there any more info on what
> streets they are planning?
>
> --- In melbournebug@yahoogroups.com, "coelecanth77" <persia@v...>
> wrote:
> > Hi
> >
> > There's lots we could be doing right now - for example lobbying
> Melb
> > City Council about the Sandridge pedestrian / bike bridge, before
> > they make it into another unusable mess. I've also heard rumours
> > that council is planning on-road bike lanes for 2 east-west and 2
> > north-south CBD streets. We could be on that case as well. It would
> > also be great to make use of Cr David Risstrom, while he's still
> > there.
> >
> > If we can get organised and recruit even a tiny fraction of the
> > cyclists who pass through the city, we could achieve some great
> > stuff and really change the nature of our city.
> >
> > How about it?
> >
> > Robin Gallagher

Chris

It would be great if you could come to this meeting. I think we need
to discuss and be really clear about what we are going to do and
prioritise - because we can't do everything, especially when the BUG
is new and has yet to gain a lot of members and willing hands.

Hope to see you there,

Robin Gallagher