In this weeks packed edition we have.....

1. YarraBUG Meeting
2. Wednesday Wind down Rides
3. City of Yarra News
4. Congratulations to Jason
5. Critical Mass 10
6. Cycling and loving it
7. Stonnington Council Issues
8. How fast are you really going?

This email can also be found at:
http://www.yarrabug.org


***Extra Special Announcement*** - Listen into ABC 774
next Thursday 17th November for the Bike vs. Car
Commuter Race starting 7.45am on Red Symons show, with
interviews with Jon Faine! Just might be someone you
know! http://www.abc.net.au/melbourne/


1. Next YarraBUG Meeting - Tuesday 15th November,
7.30pm at Suede Bar, 284 Smith Street, Collingwood.
All welcome!

2. Next Wednesday Wind Down Ride + Social Rides
Planned for early December, how about 7 December with
a early evening ride out along the Yarra Boulevard?
For more local social rides check either the MBTC &
DarebinBUG sites for more rides in the Melbourne area
http://www.mbtc.org.au/
http://www.darebinbug.org.au/rides.html

VicHPV Ride this weekend - 'Be Spon'-Darebin Creek
Pathway Ride Sunday, 13 November, 2005. 40km return
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/vichpv/
Hello All HPV's, (`upright' riders welcome) BE
SPONTANEOUS and join us for a ride:
We start at 10.30am from Wingrove Street, north side
of Alphington railway station (Melway 31-C10) and ride
through Darebin Parklands all the way to Bandoora Park
(Melway 19-E3) for lunch and cappuccino. We climb Mt
Cooper, the highest point in the Metropolitan area, to
appreciate sweeping views of Melbourne, before
returning to Alphington. The path is easy to ride and
is suitable for all bikes. Please confirm with:
Robert: 03 9578 1539, Mobile: 0415 944 428

3. City of Yarra: A vision for a more sustainable
transport future in Yarra
YarraBUG has previously commented upon council
iniatives, such as the Linear Park Master Plan & C71
Bicycle Parking Amendments. We should also comment
upon the Draft Strategic Transport Statement (below),
if you're interested please contact us at:
yarrabug-owner@yahoogroups.com

http://www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/council/vision/trans_consults.asp
Too many cars? Too many bicycles? What about walking?
Let us know your priorities for transport planning in
Yarra. The draft Strategic Transport Statement
presents a vision for the future of our vibrant and
diverse city where residents, businesses, visitors and
commuters are provided with a range of transport
options. These options contribute towards maximising
your ability to get around in Yarra without
necessarily using a car. To comment on the draft
Strategic Transport Statement please make a written
submission by Friday 2 December 2005

4. Congratulations to Jason Den Hollander!
BoroondaraBUG member Jason was recently elected to the
Bicycle Victoria Council. Doubtless many of us would
of seen results of his amazing 'chalking' election
campaign. Good work Jason!

5. Critical Mass 10 - Melbourne turns TEN this
November:
http://www.urbanbicyclist.org/tenyears/

6. Cycling and loving it - The way to go for women:
We would like to invite you to an exciting launch of a
dedicated women's cycling website on: Saturday 26.
November 2005, 9am to 10.30am at the Riva, St. Kilda
Marine, Marine Pd. Elwood. Conveniently located on the
Bay Trail near Beach Road so no excuse not to cycle
there, bike parking will be provided. Come and join
some wonderful women for breakfast and be inspired by
stories from: Sara Carrigan Olympic Cyclist, Dr. Jan
Garrard, Deakin University, Felicity Dales, Body
Torque, Catherine James, Darebin BUG and 100 other
wonderful women who share your love of cycling.

http://www.womenscycling.com.au going live 26 November
2005. The women's cycling website has something to
encourage every woman to experience the buzz of riding
more often. Don't forget registrations are required by
phone, email or fax by 22 November 2005. There are
limited places, so register today so you don't miss
out. If you require the original pdf attachment,
download it from here:
http://www.cyclingpromotion.com/newsandevents.htm

7. Stonnington Council Issues:
Wednesday 16 Nov 7.30pm Prahran Town Hall
Stonnington North Ward Mtg. Councillors Sarah Davies,
Tas Athanasopoulos and John Chandler plus staff will
be on hand to discuss and answer questions on a list
of projects. Included in the list of major projects:
- parking and traffic management plan for Commonwealth
Games Cycling road race
- Yarra Bike Path maintenance

Looks like a good opportunity to turn out in force to
ask heaps of questions. Anyone able to go? I have a
previous function to attend but will try and get there
albeit late. Charlie

8. How fast are you really going? Dr Paul Tranter,
UNSW, ADFA
Take a different look at travel time, total cost and
effective speed in urban transport. 10am Tuesday
November 15th. Department of Infrastructure Theatrette
Level 29, 80 Collins St. Please RSVP
Damon.Rao@... or Ph 9655 6627

Could "speed" be stealing our time and our money? We
can help answer this question by considering the
concept of "effective speed", where speed is
calculated on the basis of the total amount of time
consumed by
a particular mode of transport. Applying the concept
of "effective speed" provides some surprising results
in the comparison of cars, bicycles and public
transport. This presentation introduces the concept of
effective
speed using Australian examples. It explores the
potential for the concept to be used as a stimulus for
travel behaviour change. It also examines the value of
walking school buses from the perspective of effective speed.

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