Hi all,

Been a tad quiet of late, either people are getting over that horrid
lurgie doing the rounds or simply trying to shelter from spring
gales!

Seeing it's getting right into Spring it's probably time for another
BUG meet up at some point. Sorry Anna I've haven't gotten back to
you, that damn lurgie got the better of me. Back on board now, any
ideas, venues, dates, suitable times?

How about breaking the mold a bit and suggest a BUG meetup during on
a weekend or even a gentle pootle around Melbourne and it's
environs? Or sticking to the tried & true mid-week formula?

If we get ambitious there could be a combined BUG Bikeability audit
on some major (missing) bits of infrastructure that collectively
annoy the hell out of cyclists in several council areas?

http://www.travelsmart.gov.au/bikeability

Ok don't freak out, it's only a suggestion. ;)

As there's plenty of bike-themed events and news around at the mo,
here's additional stuff (see below) posted to the YB list last
night, so please feel free to pass it on to your BUG membership &
contacts. Also recently updated our site with current news, so have
a peruse there too: www.yarrabug.org

cheers & beers,

Chris ;)


- Lysterfield MTB Working Bee
- Get ready for Ride to Work Day & ATB
- Ride Like The Wind 07
- Offer from MYAMUGS - Multi-Use, Guarding Straps

YarraBUG member Steve, with his Lysterfield MTB group helmet on, is
organising a MTB Trail Working Bee this weekend in conjunction with
Parks Victoria rangers. If you're interested in assisting with trail
maintenance at Lysterfield Park and meeting other MTB riders ( +
free lunch and limited numbers for a lift from the inner burbs)
Please contact him by Friday 5/10 email: frm125_steveATyahoo.com.au

MTB Trail Working Bee, Oct 6/7. - Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th, 9 - 4
both days. Meet at Hallam North Rd. Bring the usual gear, boots,
gloves, hat, sunscreen, water etc. The PV-MTBA tool trailer should
be available but you can bring your favourite shovel if you have
one. BBQ lunch provided. Please RSVP for work planning & catering,
i.e. if vegetarian etc.

Lysterfield MTB Group:
http://au.groups.yahoo.com/group/lysterfieldmtb


Also don't forget if you're getting ready for Ride to Work Day or
the ATB, please make sure your bike is ready too. YarraBUG sponsors,
Abbotsford Cycles at Richmond Station provide excellent servicing &
repair for road bikes and the Bike Fix crew at Carlton Gardens on
Sundays can help you with basic repairs and servicing.

Abbotsford Cycles:
http://www.abbotsfordcycles.com.au/

Bike Fix:
http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=8831


Ride Like The Wind 07
Craig Durkee and Ross Donnan are planning a three day ride from
Melbourne to Sydney to raise money for the Starlight Children's
Foundation. With the riders planning to cycle 950km over 72 hours,
it does sound a bit like an Australian-style Paris-Brest-Paris, but
for a great cause!

Join two riders as they trek from Melbourne to Sydney in 3 days for
the Starlight Foundation. Departing on Saturday 3rd November 2007,
Craig Durkee and Ross Donnan will ride from Melbourne to Sydney in 3
days on their trusty pushbikes. Their aim is to raise money for the
Starlight Children's Foundation. Any donations would be appreciated.
All money will go towards the foundation.

http://www.ridelikethewind07.com


MYAMUGS - Multi-Use, Guarding Straps
Message from Rob Cassidy: We are a group of Australia National
University students who have formed a company, Mya, as part of the
Young Achievement Australia Business Skills Program. As part of this
program we have created a product, Multi Use Guarding Straps (MUGS).

A large portion of our sales has been to cyclists who use it to
protect their clothing by keeping it out of the chain. It is also
used to help be seen from the side at night because of the
reflective material, we have three different versions, one is an LED
version to help make cyclists as visible as possible. For more
information please see the attached brochure or visit our website
www.myamugs.com

As a requirement of Young Achievement Australia Business Skills
Program we must liquidate our business by the 29/10/07 so please put
any orders in ASAP.

We are happy to take orders from individuals or stores who want to
re-sell our product as we can offer a discount to stores. Please
distribute this to anyone who you think would be interested, we can
post Australia wide. I apologise if you are not interested in this
email, it is not spam and you're not on any mailing list, you won't
hear from us again unless you contact us.

Thanks for your help,
Rob Cassidy
Mya Sales Director: sales@...
www.myamugs.com



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PO Box 253
Clifton Hill VIC 3068
http://www.yarrabug.org
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Clifton Hill, Cremorne, Collingwood, Fairfield,
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