Hi all,

That sounds great Kathy, making BUG information more accessible is a
positive development.

Back on the weekend we took part in a local ride organised by Finbar
Neighbourhood House in Richmond. We were very impressed by the amount
of families + kids out on Gardiners Creek.

Recalling Lisa's email from NillumBUG we now know possibly why there
was so many people out there, excellent work!

Peter Brock Foundation: Big Bike Ride Great Success:
http://tinyurl.com/nbgfr


cheers,

Chris ;)

--- In vicbugchat@yahoogroups.com, <cfund@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Chris & all,
>
> for those who don't know, the Cycling Promotion Fund is a national
> organisation, and I can say BV isn't alone - Bicycle NSW have even taken
> their BUG listings off their website! I'm trying to compile a
database of
> all BUGs and cycling clubs nationally, although this may be
redundant once
> our new website goes live.
>
> If you haven't already done so, and you would like your BUG and/or club
> included on the soon to be released Cycling Promotion website,
please send
> me an email: cfund@... (or phone 03 9818 5400). State wide
> searches of BUGs and clubs can be done, either via postcode (with a 50km
> radius) or by activity type. The activity options are: Sporting,
Touring,
> Social Rides, Over 50's, Triathlon, Road Cycling, BMX, Mountain Biking,
> Advocacy and Training. We've asked BUGs and clubs to advise:
>
> * 1. BUG/Club name
> 2. Address
> *3. Postcode that best represents the BUG/Club
> 4. Contact Name
> 5. Phone Number
> *6. Email address
> 7. Web Address
>
> (The ones with an * are required fields)
>
> Apart from also marking BUG/Club activities, there is an option for some
> extra information (100 words maximum). It could be a description of
the BUG,
> a media release, details of an upcoming meeting or ride, a campaign
win -
> whatever you like, including hyperlinks and small photos. The only
thing I
> ask is that it isn't offensive - I'll be the moderator so you will
hear from
> me if I think it is.
>
> BUGs and clubs will maintain their own listings and in an attempt to
keep
> information current, will receive a 'nag' email if they don't at
least log
> in every 90 days.
>
> Feel free to send me some details - the site will be going live on Anzac
> Day. We'd love to have heaps of BUGs and clubs there in the first
instance.
>
> Back to your list, Chris, I know some more. I'll send you a separate
email
> later this afternoon.
>
> Happy cycling,
>
> Kathy Brunning
> Executive Assistant, Cycling Promotion Fund
> PO Box 3052 Auburn Victoria 3123
> Ph 03-9818-5400 Fax 03-9818-4535
> www.cyclingpromotion.com
> An initiative of the Bicycling Industry in Australia
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: vicbugchat@yahoogroups.com [mailto:vicbugchat@yahoogroups.com] On
> Behalf Of Yarra Bicycle Users Group
> Sent: Tuesday, 11 April 2006 12:16 PM
> To: vicbugchat@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [vicbugchat] Victorian BUG Contacts + related notes
>
>
>
> Hi all,
>
> Brief introduction time ... I'm Chris and I help out
> with YarraBUG and a diverse array of bicycle groups.
> Just over two years ago I though, hrmmm, why not set
> up a yahoogroup/newsgroup for BUG's so we could
> communicate & network with each other. And two years
> later, VicBUGChat is kicking over nicely. Any
> suggestions or ideas you have regarding the group are
> most welcome.
>
> Just been doing some housework on our website and must
> ask, are the details listed below correct? Do you know
> of further BUGs and related links/contacts?
>
> Victorian BUG Contacts:
> http://www.yarrabug.org/victoria-bug-contacts/
>
> Recalling a online conversation from a while ago,
> Bicycle Victoria previously to have direct BUG links
> on one their webpages. Currently there's a pdf which
> really isn't useful or easy to access BUG information.
> Should we request that BV design a page with
> information that's easier for public access?
>
> In further bike-themed news, a couple of weekends ago
> Charlie and Paul Farren held a open day of their
> fantastic bicycle collection in Richmond. And also
> during that same week there was a friendly informal
> Bicycle User Group gathering in the city.
>
> So, why not combine the two!
>
> You are warmly invited along to the Farren Bicycle
> Collection + Mountain Goat Brewery on Friday 5th May.
>
> 6pm - 131 Brighton Street, Richmond (Melways 58
> F1)Come along, mingle with fellow cyclists, and view
> the amazing vintage bicycles & tricycles collection.
> Later during the evening we can adjourn to the
> Mountain Goat Brewery (cnr of River & Clarke St,
> Richmond)Goat Management allows your trusty bike to be
> parked inside the premises & the doorbloke is very
> nice.
>
>
> Have a enjoyable & safe Easter,
>
> Chris ;)
>




Yarra Bicycle Users Group
http://www.yarrabug.org
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