Podcasts by YarraBUG

Going Dutch - Dr Elliot Fishman from 2023-12-12T21:10:11.317118

Its a stunning autumn morning in Melbourne as Val and Faith welcome studio guest Elliot Fishman to the show. We all share our bicycle moments, a combination of unseasonal magpie swoops. riding down...

Find me sombody to ride with from 2023-12-12T21:10:11.309405

It's the first *real* winter's morning as Val and Faith brave the chill on their respective bikes to make it to the studio. We share our bike moments before kicking off with a reminder that today i...

Velo-a-Porter: Being stylish&riding with kids from 2023-12-12T21:10:11.305849

It's 3CR Radiothon so make your pledge, subscription or donation to YarraBUG Radio. Chris and Steve enjoy a leisurely start to this Queens Birthday holiday this Monday, so go make a nice cuppa. We ...

Les Vaches Du Tour: Celebrating the unsung heroes of the Tour de France. That's right. The cows. from 2023-12-12T21:10:11.297925

This week Chris discusses Senator Janet Rice's article:"Drivers vs. Cyclists is not either/or"where she makes numerous good points in her far-ranging article about cycling, health, gender, infrastr...

Yarra Race to Town Hall from 2023-12-12T21:10:11.291199

Chris talks to Berish Bilander from Public Transport Not Traffic about the inaugural Yarra Race to Town Hall on Tuesday 11th August and also combining cycling as a transport mode with public transp...

Oodnadatta or bust - a bike adventure from 2023-12-12T21:10:11.281508

Val and Faith kick off a chilly spring morning with their bike moments, including a special one from studio guest Will Hartnett. After skimming through some local news we get down to busines as Wil...

Northern Exposure - bike touring in Norway from 2023-12-12T21:10:11.271784

Spring has leapt into summer as Val and Faith take to the studio for the latest instalment of the Yarra BUG Radio Show on 3CR. We kick off the show sharing bike moments and some news, including rec...

Sharing the path in Darebin from 2023-12-12T21:10:11.262304

Its a long weekend for some but not for Faith and Val as we kick off this episode of the Yarra BUG Radio Show with studio guest, Anna Haygreen, Sustainable Transport Officer at Darebin City Council...

Stop the tacks on Kew Boulevard - enough is enough from 2023-12-12T21:10:11.258657

On this weeks program: Stop the Tacks Protest Ride on Yarra Boulevard; Steve interviews rider organiser George Mihailides, Aidan McGann (VicRoads), Senior Sergeant Mark Standish (Victoria Police) a...

Getting the Melbourne's west suburbs on track for riders from 2023-12-12T21:10:11.246658

On this weeks program: Chris has a quick recap of Elly Blue's Bikenomics: How Bicycling Can Save The Economy and interviews Colleen Harland MP about less than optimal conditions for riders in Melbo...

Veloaporter summer special: cycling with kids from 2023-12-12T21:10:11.237364

Veloaporter summer special: all about cycling with kids with Sarah Imm.What you need to get started, tips, what type of bike and the fun riding with your family.

NSW cycling laws changes: rego by stealth? from 2023-12-12T21:10:11.212214

On this weeks program Chris catches up with David Borella from BIKESydney. We discuss ongoing impacts of the NSW government removing College St Cycleway, proposed massively increased fines for'cycl...

Women on bikes, the more the better from 2023-12-12T21:10:11.208943

Val and Faith kick off this week's show with studio guests Emma Grella of Fondo Cycling and Mark Drehlich from Cycling Victoria. We start by sharing our bicycle moments before moving onto local cyc...

Ditching the day job - a tour by bike from 2023-12-12T21:10:11.200458

Val and Faith are joined by Simon Stainsby and start the show with some local and international bike news.

Fields of Joy - the growth of a rad Essendon Fields cycling venue from 2023-12-12T21:10:11.192214

Its a glorious Melbourne autumn morning as Val and Faith kick off the Yarra BUG Radio show this morning sharing their bike moments together with studio guest Colin Bell of Sunbury Cycling Club. We ...

Girls on Track - Melburn Hurt from 2023-12-12T21:10:11.183578

Its a stunning autumnal Melbourne morning as Val and Faith are joined in the studio by Tina Thorburn of Melburn Hurt. We kick off the programme sharing our bike moments before taking a look at loca...

Let's share Rushall Reserve from 2023-12-12T21:10:11.180253

On this weeks show: Chris talks to Zoe Metherell about her and Madeline Farrugia creating the new “Share Rushall Reserve- Build The Path” facebook group and City of Yarra plans to finally connect M...

Greens seek to establish new Active Transport Fund for cycling and walking from 2023-12-12T21:10:11.172309

3CR Radiothon kicks off today: so please pledge your donation or subscription to Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio to keep 3CR and us on air!On this weeks program Chris chats to Senator Janet Rice ab...

Getting a better outcome for Walmer Street Bridge, Tour de France&more from 2023-12-12T21:10:11.163481

On todays show, Chris chats to Mike Waller from Walmer Street Action Group about proposed a Salta redevelopment at the old MFB site on Yarra bank in Abbotsford, it's potential impact upon pedestria...

Flemington Road Gum legacy, Yarra Council to vote on Rushall Reserve&Projector Bike moves to Brunswick from 2023-12-12T21:10:11.154966

On this week's show: Chris talks to Sue Freeland from Guardians of the Flemington Road Gum to catch up on last weeks sad and avoidable outcome that resulted in it's removal. This week Yarra Council...

Riding through grief from 2023-12-12T21:10:11.151145

Val and Faith are joined in the studio today by Associate Professor, Craig Fry, of Victoria University. We share our bike moments before running through some news including; Yarra Council's decisio...

Getting your bike out of the shed from 2023-12-12T21:10:11.141742

It's a gorgeous early spring morning as Val and Faith head into the studio. We kick off today's show with our respective bike moments and take a look at some bike news including; Race to the Rock w...

Cycling in Sydney, the Good, the Bad and the Ugly from 2023-12-12T21:10:11.109087

On this weeks show: Chris catches up with David Borella from BIKESydney for a wide ranging chat about cycling and transport issues in the Emerald City. Topics include Ride to the Gong, WestConnex p...

Back down on NSW cyclist identification + what's next for bicycle advocacy from 2023-12-12T21:10:11.102347

On this weeks program: Chris welcomes Steve back into the 3CR studio after a too-long absence with news about last weekends Tour de Melburn, Melbourne Water M40 works on St Georges Road in Northcot...

The Indian Pacific Wheel Race from 2023-12-12T21:10:11.090534

It's a gloomy summer's morning as Val and Faith welcome Sarah Hammond and Jesse Carlsson to the studio. We kick off with our respective bike moments, before moving on to local bike news incuding Da...

Sydney Rd revamp plans from 2023-12-12T21:10:11.082241

Its a stunning autumn morning as Val and Faith kick off the show with their respective bike moments. Discussion turns to Sydney Rd, Brunswick and Coburg and a statement from the RACV supporting the...

Vale Jim Freeman and Mike Hall from 2023-12-12T21:10:11.073992

After several recent 3CR programs dedicated to the Indian Pacific Wheelrace, Val and Chris attempt to process Fridays unbearably tragic news of Mike Halls death on the Monaro highway outside of Can...

May Day special: Food Delivery Workers, shearers bikes&remembering MacRobertsons cycling history in Fitzroy from 2023-12-12T21:10:11.065419

This weeks program is a May Day Special with a repeat of the Asher Wolf interview about her article Meet The Food Delivery Workers In The Decentralised Dickensian Online Gig Economy and what needs ...

Ride and Rally to Parliament and Melbourne Bicycle Diaries from 2023-12-12T21:10:11.061818

Ride and Rally to Parliament and Melbourne Bicycle Diaries: first up, Chris chats with Greens MLC Samantha Dunn about Ride + Rally to Parliament (8.15am, Wednesday 10 May) about the rather underwhe...

How the Dutch got their cycling infrastructure + Vision Zero principles from 2023-12-12T21:10:11.053886

On this weeks show, Chris tackles diverse topics such as dot watching, Mike Halls last ride from Harrogate to Wales, 2017 Trans Am Bike Race and all-important brick safety.If you think road rage is...

Race to the Rock, helmet law reviews and more from 2023-12-12T21:10:11.035433

We kick off today's show with Mark Knopfler's musings on bicycles before sharing our bike moments. News covered this morning includes an update on Race to the Rock 2017 standings, a Bicycle Network...

Cycling the Peru Divide with Pepper Cook from 2023-12-12T21:10:11.015681

Val and Faith welcome guest Pepper Cook to the 3CR studio and we kick off the program by sharing our bike moments. We run through some local news including; Marianne Vos to visit Melbourne for the ...

Vale Paul Farren, Big Bike Film Night + Justice system fails cyclists again from 2023-12-12T21:10:11.012175

On this weeks show Chris talks to Jenica Brook from Melbourne Commuter about recent appalling incidents in Airport West and Northcote, major deficiencies in Victoria Police's interpretation of road...

Roxanne DeBeaux from Cambridge Cycling Campaign + call for Coburg hitrun information + Give the Space to Bike Riders launch from 2023-12-12T21:10:11.003740

On this weeks program Chris interviews Roxanne DeBeaux in depth about her cycling journey, how she got started cycling in Melbourne, moving overseas and being employed by Cambridge Cycling Campaign...

Talking to Melburn Durt: all women Indy Pac relay team from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.995060

Up first on the show, Chris reflects upon the strangeness of recent weather, especially over the weekend, with roads and trails affected by heavy rain and local flooding.This weeks interview is wit...

Step away from the car: using active transport choices from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.988302

We're off having a short break over the new year, but here's three segments from Radio Adelaide series Step Away From The Car,  produced by Nicky Page and recorded with people involved with 2017 Au...

Nik Dow from Melbourne Bicycle Users Group from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.984667

Val talks to Nik Dow from Melbourne Bicycle Users Group about the recently released Victorian Cycling Strategy 2018-28 and related transport issues

The Handmade Bicycle Show is back! from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.972371

Val and Faith are joined in the studio by Michael Hands of Corporate Cycling and Ben Schultz of Bastion Cycles, to talk about the renaissence of the Handmade Bicycle Show in 2018. We share our bike...

Critical Mass Melbourne - a personal history from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.964299

In this episode of the Yarra BUG Radio Show which was pre-recorded for the Easter break, Faith and Val take a look at the history of Critical Mass in Melbourne.Its a personal history with Val shari...

Melburn Durts Indypac adventures across Australia from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.961502

This week, Chris chats to Elise and Kate from Melburn Durt IndyPac Team about their Indian Pacific Wheel Race experiences alongside Liz, Stef and Tess, riding a combined 5500km across Australia, in...

Talking to Cr Jonathon Sri: Die-in protest on Vulture Street, Brisbane from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.950064

This week Chris catchs up with Cr Jonathan Sri and discusses unpacking local issues that led to last week's Vulture St cyclist die-in action, including the lack of responsiveness from Brisbane City...

Rishi Fox riding the TransAtlantic Way and Zoe Condliffe on female access to cycling culture from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.940162

Two interviews this week, Chris catches up with Rishi Fox riding the TransAtlanticWay, a 2500 km one stage self-supported road bike race between Dublin and Cork via The Wild Atlantic Way. She talks...

Building Bridges: talking to Mike Waller about Walmer Street Bridge Coalition campaign from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.914674

In fantastic 3CR Radiothon news: we've made OVER our target for Yarra Bicycle users Group Radio, thank you so much to everyone who donated!On this weeks program, Chris welcomes Mike Waller from the...

City of Melbourne Transport Discussion Paper. Who has the last say on streets of Melbourne. from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.911847

Nic Dow from Melbourne BUG and Val talk to the recently released Melbourne City Council Transport Strategy Discusion Paper.https://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/news-and-media/pages/car-priority-putting...

Lewis Ciddor rides the Tour Divide from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.904765

Faith and Val are joined in the studio by endurance cyclist Lewis Ciddor. We swap bicycle moments before taking a look at local and overseas cycling news, particularly that affecting your transport...

Remembering Russell Mockridge from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.891549

Faith and Val take to the studio on a Monday morning and kick off the show sharing their bike (or bikeless) moments. While waiting for our guest we talk about the end of an era with the retirement ...

A surprise guest, the Mike Hall inquest and other news from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.886137

Val and Faith are surprised by a visit from a random listener, Allan, so we invite him to join us on the show. We all share our bike moments before kicking off the program with some news. The 30kph...

Four years of missed opportunities for active transport in Victoria from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.882927

On this weeks program, Chris catches up with Jenica Brooke (Melbourne Commuter) for a free-ranging discussion about four years of missed opportunities for active transport in Victoria since 2014. F...

Ride to Farm Day + South East Melbourne cycling projects from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.875863

Chris catches up with David Blom from Melbourne Metro East Bicycle Users Group and Lachlan Cook from Collingwood Childrens Farm.Local news includes The Greens announcement of a 17km multi-lane, sep...

The Victoria Divide 550 - a new bikepacking route from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.862892

Faith and Val are joined in the studio by Tour Divide 2018 winner Lewis Ciddor. We kick off the show with our bike moments and a brief look at news including the new home for FOJCX at Broadford Sta...

New bike challenges and finding your people - Kia Matley and the Victoria Divide 550 from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.855452

Val and Faith are joned in the studio by Kia Matley of Melburn Durt. Val kicks off the show with a reading from H G wells, a particularly apt one, considering Kia's day job as a paleobotanist. We s...

Neighbourly Ride - building community with bicycles from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.848059

Val and Faith are joined in the studio by Andrew Talati of Neighbourly Ride. Val has an apt reading for April Fools Day before we all share our bicycle moments. We share some news including the Cit...

PT disruptions across Victoria + Anglesea Bike Park update from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.845285

On this weeks program Chris catches up with Mike Bodsworth about keeping public pressure on to retain Anglesea Bike Park, Alcoa's reluctance to negotate over the site, State government rezoning and...

Hawthorn and Box Hill trail news + What's gone wrong for Victoria's transport networks from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.832706

On this weeks program: two interviews: first up, David Blom from Metro East Bicycle User Group Inc talks about an announcement from Paul Hamer MP about a new safe cycling corridor between Hawthorn ...

The Transatlantic Way - Kate Fowler rides the Wild Atlantic Way from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.816089

Val and Faith are joined in the studio on a glorious winter morning by Kate Fowler. Val's dulcet tones share a reading from Joe Kita in The Wisdom of our Fathers before we all share our bike moment...

Talking to Tim Read MP about the Sydney Road Improvement Project from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.813256

On this weeks program Chris talks to Tim Read MP about Bikes For Brunswick and the current VicRoads Sydney Road Improvements Survey.It's Tour De France season again, so welcome to three weeks of sl...

Extinction Rebellion Moreland: Ride In to Die in from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.805298

On this weeks show Chris chats to Cormac from the newly created Extinction Rebellion Moreland about the upcoming Ride In to Die in event on Saturday 17th August, including critical issues on the gl...

Back2Bikes with Geoff Smart, demise of Melbourne Bike Share + bicycle news from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.799637

On this weeks show Geoff Smart from Back2Bikes joins Chris in the 3CR studio. Local news includes opening of the new Inner West Community Bike Hub, upcoming Yarra Tram works on Nicholson Street, Ca...

Spring a Ding Ding! from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.796880

Enjoying a last blast of wintery weather Val and Faith take to the studio this week joined by our guest, Thomas Keeble. We all share our bike moments before taking a look at news including; Austral...

Bicycle Network Board Elections - candidates Jenica Brooke&Faith Hunter from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.789772

Val and Faith are joined in the studio today by guest Jenica Brooke of Melbourne Commuter. We all share our bicycle moments before taking a look at some news including; the 2019 cycling participati...

Neighbourly Rides with Andrew Talati from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.782810

Val and Faith welcome Andrew Talati to the studio for an update on the Neighbourly Rides program. With the backing of Brunswick Cycling Club and other supporters Andrew has been able to bring this ...

Cycling Lake Biwa Japan with Wheel Women from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.775747

Val and Faith take to the studio on an unseasonably cool December morning and share our bicycle moments which involve hail and jacarandas. We take a look at a few news items including a research re...

Reclaim Our Merri Creek + Hunt 1000 from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.772921

On this weeks program Chris welcomes long term YarraBUG Radio presenter Steve back into the studio after a lengthly break doing bicycle adventures including the 2019 Hunt 1000. Steve chats about th...

Nicky Page talks about advocacy, Step Away From The Car 2.0&Radio Adelaide fundraising from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.764998

In this series of summer specials, Chris catches up with Nicky Page about Step Away from the Car (broadcast on YarraBUG Radio in 2017/18) and Step Away from the Car 2.0  The 2019 series was recorde...

Build It For Batlow from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.756616

Chris and Steve return to the 3CR studio for 2020, with the ongoing Australian bushfire crisis we discuss impacts ranging from Steves route for the Hunt 1000 back in November, Audax Alpine Classic ...

Greater Geelong votes to remove separated bike lanes from Malop Street Green Spine project from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.747204

On this weeks program Chris discusses the City of Greater Geelong vote on 25 February to remove recently constructed separated bicycle lanes that are part of the Malop Street Green Spine project wi...

Now we're all at home, what do we do? from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.736570

Val and Faith find themselves staying at home with the rest of Melbourne (and beyond) due to Covid-19. We share our bike moments and some news before having a think about what we can do instead of ...

Cycling Indoors - online cycling with friends from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.711061

We take a look at indoor cycling and the software that enhances it. Why it's so popular during Covid19 restrictions and how it works to keep your social life alive and what you need to get set up. 

Council initiatives and temporary bicycle lanes: talking to Jackie Fristacky and Dan Kneipp from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.704947

On this weeks program Chris talks to Cr Jackie Fristacky (Yarra City Council) and Dan Kneipp, CEO (Amy Gillett Foundation).Jackie Fristacky discusses what actions Yarra Council are doing to support...

Making space in Yarra for active transport during COVID19 from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.699125

Since April 2020 YarraBUG Radio has done a series of interviews on supporting safe movement for active travel and public health initiatives due to the COVID19 epidemic including Cr Rohan Leppert (C...

Talking to Alice Prior: improving walking and cycling for parents and kids from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.691261

On this weeks program, Chris speaks to Alice Prior from Parent's Voice about their recent poll that found 94 per cent of Australian parents support greater government investment in infrastructure s...

Bunnings, bikes and bike brigades from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.682210

Val and Faith are back on Zoom recording from garden sheds and kitchens across the suburbs in Melbourne's stage four restrictions. We kick off the show with our bicycle moments which this week focu...

Bicycle Network elections with Moses Chitima and Jenica Brooke from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.674510

Once again recording from lounge rooms, kitchen tables and homes across Melbourne, Val and Faith are joined in their virtual studio by Jenica Brooke and Moses Chitima for this edition of the Yarra ...

Talking to Tim Goldby, Moonee Valley BUG and Cr Rohan Leppert, City of Melbourne from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.668277

On this weeks program, Chris returns to the 3CR studio after months recording at home and it's good, all good! This weeks interviews are with Tim Goldby from a reinvigorated Moonee Valley Bicycle U...

Talking to Roland Postma about the Planners Declare movement from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.661668

On this weeks program Chris speaks to Roland Postma about the Australian Planners Declare movement, how planning issues intersect with literally aspect of our lives, including proactive responses t...

Talking about Heidelberg Road pop up lanes from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.653760

Back in the 3CR studio for 2021, Chris interviews Jeremy, Emma, Steve and Andrew about their observations and feedback riding the newly Department of Transport installed Heidelberg Road pop up lane...

Streets Alive Yarra from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.650541

Faith and Val are joined in the studio today by Jeremy Lawrence of Streets Alive Yarra. We chat about what Streets Alive do and Infrastructure Victoria's Draft 30 Year Stratgey, out for consultatio...

Let's Ride Melbourne + Hidden in Plain Sight from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.643971

Back in the 3CR studio, Chris talks to Liz Kim, General Manager, Mobility at RACV, about Lets Ride Melbourne, a joint project between RACV, GoodCycles, City of Melbourne, City of Yarra, and City of...

3CR broadcasts International Women's Day 2021 from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.640763

 No YarraBUG Radio program this week - Join 3CR for 24 hours of IWD2021 as we celebrate women and gender diverse people making waves.When you think about radical leadership who comes to mind? Who a...

We're having a Easter break! from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.632842

We're having a well deserving Easter break - so this week please enjoy a replay of Making connections: new Merri Creek Bridge between Northcote&Brunswick first broadcast on 28 September 2020

Bike news&bicycle user groups from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.624490

On this weeks show, Faith and Val discuss their respective bike moments, cycling news and encouraging listeners to call in with their best bicycle user group stories

Public Access to Old Heidelberg Road + talking to Sara Stace about Streets as Shared Spaces in NSW from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.614629

On this weeks program Chris talks to Sara Stace about her new roles with WSP and Cycling and Walking Australia and New Zealand (CWANZ) and previous NSW government roles, including the 2020 rapid re...

Whats the future for Darebin Streets for People projects, Gipps Street funding, Brunswick St pop-up lane&more from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.603579

On this weeks sleep-deprived program Chris catches up with Ruth Jolley about cycling issues in northern Melbourne and particularly, City of Darebin, Ben O'Connor being fabulous at the Tour de Franc...

New pop-up bike lanes, Magpies&new UK hierarchy of priority for road users from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.592422

On this weeks program Chris and Steve discuss upcoming Victoria Road&Station Street pop-up bike lanes in Thornbury, Northcote and Fairfield, Logan Martin taking Olympic gold in the BMX freestyle, a...

Sorry no YarraBUG show this week from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.587951

Having a break, we'll be back next week

Books and Bikes - reading on National Book Day from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.578187

Somewhere in the world it's National Book Day today so Val and Faith took a look at a handful of books. Some they've read, and some they are planning to. Chris has some local news items including: ...

Making transport more inclusive - Disability and cycling with Alice Verrall from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.563590

Val and Faith are joined in another Zoom session by Brunswick rider Alice Verrall. We take a look at the mobility bicycles can offer people living with disabilities and the ways in which cycling in...

Making transport more inclusive - Disability and cycling with Alice Verrall (Repeat) from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.553014

This weeks program is a repeat of Making transport more inclusive - Disability and cycling with Alice Verrall first broadcast on 4 October 2021

Carlton Reid: no bicycling, walking&PT at COP26 from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.548246

On this weeks program Chris interviews Carlton Reid, senior contributor, sustainability for Forbes about COP26, Carlton was previously interviewed on YarraBUG Radio about Emerging issues for pedest...

Cycling in Melbournes inner north&east from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.537348

On this weeks program it's back to basics with examining Yarra cycling conditions. Chris interviews Karen Hovenga and David Balding about their cycling observations of Melbournes inner east&north, ...

Local traffic management issues in Cremorne from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.526911

On this weeks summer special, Chris interviews Rick, a civil engineer with 20 years expertise in traffic&transport infrastructure. Rick discusses Cremorne issues with curtailing truck movements, tr...

The Yarra Active Transport Advisory Committee with Michael Oxer from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.507927

Faith and Val are back in the studio for the first time since ..... a long time! We managed to work out what all these dials and sliders were for and welcome Michael Oxer as our guest, to chat abou...

Active Transport and Planning - Bunnings and unresolved tensions in planning policy from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.477671

Val mans the studio solo today as Faith deals with a family whittling emergency.Today's program focuses on an interview with planning consultant Stephen Rowley of RCI PLaning about the recent VCAT ...

Gary Cookson talking about getting started with cargo bikes from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.472428

On this weeks program Chris chats to Gary Cookson from Cargo Cycles about his journey getting started with cargo bikes, peoples perceptions, e-cargo bike specifications like range, batteries, trans...

Supporting City of Melbournes bicycle infrastructure projects from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.461269

On this weeks program Chris speaks to Cr Rohan Leppert, City of Melbourne and Andreas Loewe, Dean of Melbourne about the agenda item for Future Melbournes next meeting"6.9 Implementation Update: Ci...

Fitzsimons Lane&cycling in NE Melbourne from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.447084

In this weeks program Chris chats to Paul Schofield from Eltham Bike Lanes about not fit for purpose changes to Fitzsimmons Lane in Eltham, ongoing campaigning, communication and construction issue...

Supporting pop-up bike routes in Port Phillip from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.433358

On this weeks program Chris talks to Julie Clutterbuck from Port Phillip Bicycle Users Group. Bicycle-themed news includes Tour de France Femmes and ABC Perth: Advocates say two-wheeled EVs a cheap...

Elliot Fishman and transport emissions from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.428767

Australia's transport emissions are 20% of all our emissions and yet policy on tackling them seems to be lagging. Val and Faith are joined in the studio by Dr Elliot Fishman of the Institute for Se...

Race from the Rocks with Sarah and Jesse from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.414030

Faith and Val are joined in the studio by Sarah Hammond and Jesse Carlsson of Curve Cycling. Jesse and Sarah bring us up to date on the history of Race to the Rock, and then fill us in this year's ...

Brompton Australia - the little bike that is a big deal. from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.402160

Faith and Val are joined in the studio at 3CR by Martin Tse and Malachi Moxon of Brompton Australia. We chat about the return of Critical Mass in Melbourne on, coincidentally, the 30th anniversary ...

Talking to Rachel about ecargo bikes, building community and Lug+Carrie from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.388774

On this weeks program Chris chats to Rachel Niekrasz, Community Manager at Lug+Carrie in Fitzroy about how she got started with ecargobikes, families looking at ecargo bikes for the school run and ...

Lena Huda: 30kmh as default urban speed limit, Slow Down Day and Micromobility Conference from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.375068

On this weeks program, Chris and Steve chat about recent weather impacts on cycling, bike packing and the cancelled Mallee Blast. Chris catches up with Lena Huda from 30 Please, Safe Streets to Sch...

A New Years cycling themed musical interlude from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.364152

The Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio team are having a well-deserved break so here's a cycling themed musical interlude to kick off 2023Bicycle Bicycle, You Are My Bicycle - be your own PETPedal Pus...

Val and Faith back for 2023 from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.358863

Val and Faith return to 3CR for 2023 with cycling quotes, anecdotes, bike moments and gravel rides around Romsey.Local news includes path closures on the Upfield line for skyrail works, 2023 Road N...

Cycling in the west- RIP Angus Collins from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.347232

Val and Faith are joined in the studio by John Symons of Bike West to discuss the issues around cycling in the western suburbs of Melbourne. While this segment was organised a while ago it has sinc...

Talking to Dr Lauren Pearson about gendered barriers to cycling from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.323087

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 ...

May Day - bicycles building communities of workers from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.310511

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 ...

Active transport: pedestrians and cyclists should be better allies from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.305517

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 year...

50 years of Friends of the Earth: urban campaigns and active transport from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.293050

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 just...

Talking to Cr Edward Crosslands about Yarra active transport initiatives&more from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.280347

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 commenci...

Inquiry - Road behaviours&'vulnerable'road users from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.266049

Val and Faith are joined in the studio by this week's studio guest, John Symons of Bike West. We all share our bike moments and in the process cover cover the return of the swoopy boys of spring, p...

Spring time&urban cycling issues from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.249637

After a spoken word introduction, Val and Faith discuss the rising pollen count, spring warmth, bicycle moments, Walmer Street Bridge works, drop in cycling rates, The Age: The congestion-busting c...

The life and times of Keith Dunstan from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.238373

Val has a too short chat with Keith Dunston's grandson Jack on Keith's life and his contribution to bicycling and activism in Melbourne, Bicycle Network, being one of his noted achievements that ha...

Talking to Jonathan O'Brien about YIMBY Melbourne from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.225746

On this weeks program Chris talks to Jonathan O'Brien from YIMBY Melbourne about why the group was created, how property affordability and location directly influences peoples transport options, mi...

Community campaign for Johnston Street protected lanes from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.209390

On this week program Chris talks to Harrison Watt about the community campaign to get protected kerbside lanes build on Johnson Street from Kew to Carlton, signing the change.org petition and follo...

Making connections for active transport in Melbourne's East from 2023-12-12T21:10:10.193991

On this weeks program Chris catches up with David Blom from Metro East Bicycle Users Group about what's happening out east, including Box Hill ‘ghost platform’ touted as underground cycling highway...

Good Cycles - Ten years and counting! from 2023-11-27T10:00

Faith and Val are joined by Adam Lana of Good Cycles in the studio today to talk about Good Cycles first ten years and what's to be expected in the next ten. First we all share our bike moments bef...

Make your mark with BikeSpot from 2023-11-20T10:00

On this weeks program Chris talks to Anthony Aisenberg about the BikeSpot project, it's origins, why it's worthwhile to map data, receiving feedback about unsafe locations, crashstats, community in...

Framework Designs&a RAR Gear Library! from 2023-11-13T10:00

Faith and Val are joined in the studio by Tia Evans of Framework Designs. We all share our bike moments before moving on to talk about Tia's business Framework Designs, making handcrafted cycling b...

Tommy Quick&cycling to the four most extreme points of Australia from 2023-10-30T10:00

Val and Faith are joined in the studio today by Tommy Quick who has just finished cycling the four most extreme points of Australia. We all share our bike moments, and as you might expect, Tommy's ...

Talking about Critical Mass North: Spooky Edition! from 2023-10-23T10:00

On this weeks program Chris interviews Sally and Ruth from Streets Alive Darebin about Critical Mass North: Spooky Edition that calls upon Darebin Council and the Victorian Government to invest in ...

News, a new reading and more from 2023-10-16T10:00

Val and Faith make it to the studio, riding through at least three seasons to get to the station this morning. After sharing our bike moments, we take a look at some local news including; Tommy Qui...

2023 Australian Walking and Cycling Conference: Pathways to change from 2023-09-25T10:00

On this weeks program Chris chats to Bailey Underwood and Nicky Page about the upcoming Australian Walking and Cycling Conference and Step Away From the Car series that will explore the many pathwa...

Talking to Elyse Cunningham about Transport Equity Week from 2023-09-11T10:00

On this weeks program Chris chats to Elyse Cunningham about Transport Equity Week from 17 to 23 September 2023. Elyse talks about her role at Friends of the Earth Sustainable Cities collective, the...

Talking to Cate Hall about creating a safer Murray Road from 2023-08-28T10:00

On this weeks program Chris talks to Cate Hall from Safer Murray Road about creating a safer, more inclusive shared environment for a narrow shared path on Murray Road, Coburg that's heavily used b...

Magpies, Shrine to Sea and St Kilda Road bike lanes from 2023-08-21T10:00

After a spoken word intro, Val continues with a bike moment in a local park and Faith talks about helping women to ride in Fawkner.News includes springs kicking off, magpie swooping season, especia...

Talking to Julian O'Shea about truckzillas from 2023-08-14T10:00

On this weeks program Chris talks to Julian O'Shea, creator of educational videos about design, cities and interesting places, about recent media articles related to pick up trucks aka truckzillas ...

David Margetts&the return of bike lane guy from 2023-07-31T10:00

On this weeks program Chris chats to David Margetts about changing his career to becoming an actor, kicking off with the bike lane guy character for Let's Ride Melbourne, his observations about Mel...

Midwinter riding, Motherload and more from 2023-07-24T10:00

On this Monday morning Faith and Val are in the 3CR studio discussing getting over colds, their winter weather experiences, bike moments, Bicycle Networks screening of Motherload at AMCI and a subt...

Talking to Kieran from Brainwave Bikes from 2023-07-17T10:00

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 an...

Radical Adventure Riders in Naarm! from 2023-06-26T10:00

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 che...

Taking to Marie and Tim from Project Flock from 2023-06-19T10:00

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 ...

'The voice of the people'- Stay tuned, stay radical with 3CR from 2023-06-12T10:00

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 import...

'Strict liability'- what is it, what can it achieve and what won't it do? from 2023-05-29T10:00

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 ...

Protecting the Shrine to Sea Project from 2023-05-22T10:00

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 b...

Budget time at your local council! from 2023-05-15T10:00

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 Cou...

Redux: Introducing Streets Alive Darebin from 2023-04-24T10:00

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 Ki...

Redux: Lena Huda: 30kmh as default urban speed limit, Slow Down Day and Micromobility Conference from 2023-04-17T10:00

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 catch...

Planning your V/Line cycling adventures from 2023-04-10T10:00

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-s...

Cycling issues in Melbournes inner south + Critical Mass - Chapel Street from 2023-03-27T10:00

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, Chape...

Brunswick Skyrail with resident Paula Hanasz from 2023-03-20T10:00

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 p...

Tina McCarthy: designing inclusive bicycle infrastructure from 2023-03-13T10:00

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 the...

Critical Mass goes west + Super Tuesday counts from 2023-02-27T10:00

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, ho...

Footscray Road and Yackandandah Rail Trail from 2023-02-20T10:00

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 ma...

Robert Lechte: Cyclists road deaths are a national health emergency from 2023-02-13T10:00

On this weeks program Chris interviews Robert Lechte about his recent Crikey article: Cyclists’ road deaths are a national health emergency. Where’s the outcry? including issues in the aftermath of...

Talking to Jesse&Dominic from Better Streets NSW from 2023-01-30T10:00

On this weeks program Chris chats to Jesse and Dominic from Better Streets NSW about creating a new community coalition based upon Better Streets UK initiatives, including networking, sharing resou...

Introducing Streets Alive Darebin from 2023-01-16T10:00

On this weeks show, Chris chats to Marc Wion about creating Streets Alive Darebin, a new community group trying to bring awareness to the challenges and opportunities to making Darebin a more vibra...

Redux: Elliot Fishman and transport emissions from 2022-12-26T10:00

Program first broadcast on Monday 8th August 2022Australia's transport emissions are 20% of all our emissions and yet policy on tackling them seems to be lagging. Val and Faith are joined in the st...

Katie Falkiner: challenges&opportunities for ecargobikes from 2022-12-19T10:00

On our last show for the 2022 before a well-deserved break, Chris chats to Katie Falkiner about her ecargobike epiphany during the covid-19 lockdowns, public transport, dealing the inner east schoo...

Nic Dow from Melbourne BUG on State election results. from 2022-11-28T10:00

Inkerman Street protected bike lanes&Recycling bicycle tyres from 2022-11-21T10:00

On this weeks show Chris talks to Charlie Woolley from Recycle Bike Tyres about his innovative recycling business that helps to remove bicycle tyres and tubes from landfill waste, then processed in...

100 years at Preston Cycling Club from 2022-11-14T10:00

Faith and Val  are joinedin the studio by Hugh Schulz, life member and former president of Preston Cycling Club.We quickly take a look  at local cycling news, including the Walmer St bridge progres...

Alison McCormack, the new CEO of Bicycle Network from 2022-10-31T10:00

Val and Faith are joined in the studio by the new CEO of Bicycle Network, Alison McCormack. Nine weeks into her new role, Alison is excited about the future and is already establishing the connecti...

Climate change impacts on Naarm Melbourne's shared paths from 2022-10-24T10:00

On this weeks program Chris chats to Steven Wright and Daniel Quinn about their experiences cycling on Naarm Melbournes extensive shared trails network after yet another extreme weather event in Oc...

Critical Mass Narrm Melbourne + Micromobility Conference&Expo from 2022-10-10T10:00

On this weeks program Chris chats to Phil Latz from the Micromobility Report about the upcoming Micromobility Conference and Micromobility Expo on 25 - 26 November 2022 at Royal Randwick Racecourse...

Brunswick Bike Shed + Critical Mass returns to Naarm Melbourne from 2022-09-26T10:00

On this weeks program Chris chats to Jasmine from the Brunswick Bike Shed about their activities and Historially Excluded Day for shed volunteers. If you're interested in shed volunteer induction a...

Talking to Alice Clarke: bicycle adventures, cycling gear, riding in New York&more from 2022-09-12T10:00

This week Chris catches up with freelance journalist Alice Clarke about her and her families journeys in discovering cycling around Naarm/Melbourne.Local news includes Critical Mass reanimating on ...

John Symons, BikeWest on near miss project, safe systems approach + more from 2022-08-29T10:00

On this weeks program Chris chats to John Symons from BikeWest about riding in Melbournes western suburbs, bicycle infrastructure for designed for AAA to SSSS ('All Ages and Abilities to Shops, Sta...

The Northern Trails Strategy from 2022-08-22T10:00

Val and Faith are in the studio again after having been blown there on their respective bikes by the blustery spring winds. After sharing our bike moments we take a look at some news including plan...

UpCycles at Yarra Valley ECOSS from 2022-08-15T10:00

On this weeks program Chris chats to Damian Auton about back history to creating the newly opened UpCycles bicycle maintenance hub located at Yarra Valley ECOSS that will be a youth group space for...

RIP Iris Dixon Australian Cycling Legend from 2022-07-25T10:00

Today Faith and Val pay homage to Iris Dixon, a champion of Australian cycling and a cracking story teller. Iris Dixon passed away at the end of last week, aged 91. Iris was an incredible cyclist, ...

Introducing Stonnington Bicycle User Group from 2022-07-18T10:00

On this weeks program Chris chats to Alex Stott from the recently created Stonnington Bicycle User Group about getting started, local issues like Chapel Street safety, getting council to recognise ...

Dunolly cycling from 2022-07-11T10:00

Faith and Val catch up in the studio and chat about local cycling news and stories including a recent weekend in Dunolly where there are several roads and trails throughlocal state forests which ma...

Redux: The Canberra Electric Bike Library from 2022-06-27T10:00

We're having a little break after all the 3CR radiothon excitement so here's a repeat of The Canberra Electric Bike Library first broadcast on 14 February 2022.Chris chats to Zuleka Chan, Brook Cli...

Cycling news, works&rides around Naarm/Melbourne from 2022-06-20T10:00

On this weeks program Chris and Steve discuss upcoming cycling news, works and related events around the metro naarm/Melbourne area, including; Pedestrian And Cyclist Safety Upgrades Near Monash Un...

Keep Community Strong: YarraBUG Radiothon Show from 2022-06-13T10:00

For our annual 3CR radiothon program it's back to back Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio shows, with Faith and Val from 10am then Chris from 10.30am with interviews from Alyson Macdonald, Jeremy Lawr...

Remembering Dervla Murphy from 2022-05-30T10:00

Val and Faith are back in the studio and kick off the show wtih their bike moments before taking a look at some news.Overnight Jai Hindley became the first Australian to win the Giro d'Italia after...

Lena Huda talks about 30km/h speed limits in local streets from 2022-05-23T10:00

On this weeks program Chris chats about last weekends federal election and what changes could occur in relation to climate change and urban policy, local news includes Main Yarra Trail works at rea...

Yarra Moving Forward Transport Strategy + IPCC Changes to Transportation and Urban Planning from 2022-04-25T10:00

On this weeks program Chris and Steve chat about IPCC Mitigation of Climate Change report and Streetsblog: International Climate Report Demands ‘Systemic’ Changes to Transportation and Urban Planni...

Talking about e-scooter trials in Melbourne from 2022-04-11T10:00

On this weeks program Chris chats to Helen, a Carlton resident about her experience with e-scooters, product issues, the one-year trial of Lime and Neuron e-scooters in Melbourne, Yarra, Port Phil...

Jonathan Sri: Climate change, flood crisis, infrastructure impacts&moving to sustainable transport from 2022-03-28T10:00

On this weeks program Chris catches up with Cr Jonathan Sri, Greens Councillor for the Gabba, Brisbane City Council about flooding impacts in Queensland and New South Wales, priorities on repairing...

Adventure, bikelash, French Island and more from 2022-03-21T10:00

Faith and Val kick off the show with their usual bike  moments before taking a look at some news. Riders following the Indian Pacific Wheel Ride route leave Fremantle, you can catch up with the IPW...

Talking about Moving Forward: Yarra Councils draft Transport Strategy 2022 from 2022-03-14T10:00

Chris talks to regular Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio guest, Jeremy Lawrence from Streets Alive Yarra about Moving Forward: Yarra Councils draft Transport Strategy 2022. Local news includes rising...

St Kilda Bike Kitchen from 2022-02-28T10:00

On this weeks program, Chris catches up with Tina from the St Kilda Bike Kitchen collective who aim to grow and support a vibrant and welcoming community where anyone can learn to build, maintain a...

Faith and Val in the studio from 2022-02-21T10:00

Faith and Val wrestle some studio gremlins this morning before sharing bike moments including discovering an 1890s photo of your great grandmother with her bicycle. In local news we mention the Wor...

The Canberra Electric Bike Library from 2022-02-14T10:00

On this weeks program Chris chats to Zuleka Chan, Brook Clinton, Simone Annis about the innovative Canberra Electric Bike Library, operated by SEE-Change, Switched on Cycles and supported by the AC...

Bike Shaped Objects&the waste stream from 2022-01-31T10:00

On this weeks program Chris and Steve attempt to tackle the huge topic of'bike shaped objects'and barely scratch (align?) the topic. We discuss low-end bikes from an Australian perspective, referri...

Cool cycling tunes to stay chill from 2022-01-24T10:00

Hey it's too hot to think clearly at the moment here in narrm / Melbourne so here's some of Chris and Steves fave cool cycling tunes to stay chill.Enjoy!Shonen Knife: Cycling is funChicken-Like Bir...

Lisa Byrne on Brunswick Street North&Fitzroy North traffic issues from 2022-01-17T10:00

Continuing with Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio summer specials, Chris talks to Lisa Byrne about Brunswick Street North and Fitzroy North traffic issuesLisa talks about local advocacy she's been in...

Ali Wirtz talks about positive changes in Clifton Hill for active transport from 2022-01-10T10:00

Continuing with Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio *summer specials*, Chris talks to Ali Wirtz about the changes she's observed in Clifton Hill.Ali discusses local advocacy she's been involved with, i...

Elizabeth Honey talks about her love of bicycles&Gleadell Street Market from 2021-12-27T10:00

On this weeks Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio *summer special*, Chris talks to Australian childrens author and illustrator Elizabeth Honey about her love of bicycles, Amsterdam, her book selections...

Jeremy Lawrence reviews Yarra active transport priorities from 2021-12-13T10:00

Val and Faith talk about their respective bicycle moments, Jeremy Lawrence from Streets Alive Yarra discusses local Yarra issues, street trees, community support, social justice and equality, revie...

New Burwood Highway Trail&the Big Bike Film Night from 2021-11-22T10:00

On this weeks program Chris chats to David Blom, Metro East Bicycle User Group and Brett Cotter, the Big Bike Film Night.David discusses the campaign to create the new Burwood Highway trail, with m...

What's wrong with Nicholson Street, Coburg? from 2021-11-15T10:00

Val and Faith are joined online for another pre-recorded Yarra BUG Radio Show.Our guests this morning are Helen Kratzmann of Pedestrian Safety for Nicholson Street Coburg and Catherine Hall from th...

Farewell Emma Wiggle&talking to Cargo Bike Dad from 2021-10-25T10:00

This weeks show starts with a little bicycle homage to Emma Watkins who's leaving The Wiggles after a decade. Chris interviews Michael Hossen aka Cargo Bike Dad about how he got started with replac...

Talking to Alex Dyer from Cycle Wellington from 2021-10-11T10:00

On this weeks program Chris chats to Alex Dyer, co-chair of Cycle Wellington, Aotearoa. Alex provides an overview of local cycling advocacy, dealing with Wellington City Council, Waka Kotahi NZ Tra...

Melbourne lockdown 6.0, Strava art, UK petrol shortages&Metro Tunnel Project cycling infrastructure from 2021-09-27T10:00

On this weeks show Chris and Steve chat about an unpleasantly exciting week in Melbourne including increased use of shared bike paths during lockdown 6, creative Nirvana-inspired Strava art in Adel...

Climb every mountain - Matt de Neef the"climbing cyclist"on the Everesting phenomenon from 2021-09-20T10:00

Val and Faith are joined in the zoom studio for another lockdown broadcast, by Matt de Neef, who some listeners may know as the Climbing Cyclist. Matt has written a book about the Everesting phenom...

Climb every mountain - Matt de Neef the "climbing cyclist" on the Everesting phenomenon from 2021-09-20T10:00

Val and Faith are joined in the zoom studio for another lockdown broadcast, by Matt de Neef, who some listeners may know as the Climbing Cyclist. Matt has written a book about the Everesting phenom...

Lucy Maloney talks about Vancouver cycling advocacy, riding for kids, car culture&more from 2021-09-13T10:00

On this weeks program Chris talks to Lucy Maloney who's originally from Melbourne, about her cycling advocacy journey, interest with urban planning, separated cycling infrastructure, riding with ch...

Talking electric cargo bikes with Paris Lord, Motherload movie&Canberra Electric Bike Library from 2021-08-30T10:00

On this weeks program Chris chats to Canberra resident Paris Lord about his introduction to cycling, listening to Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio, riding for transport, riding in Canberra and getti...

Cycle Zoo: Bikes for the 21st century with Stephen Nurse from 2021-08-16T10:00

On this weeks program Chris talks to Stephen Nurse about the second edition of his book Cycle Zoo: Bikes for the 21st Century about the vast array of designs and configurations that the bicycle can...

Bike moments, Womens Olympics road cycling, Bike lanes vs. parking perception from 2021-07-26T10:00

Faith and Val chat about their respective bike moments, womens road cycling at the Olympics, media'backlash'over bicycle lanes in the Melbourne CBD countered by research, including Berlin study fin...

Talking to Alice Clarke about learning to love cycling from 2021-07-19T10:00

On this weeks program Chris talks to Alice Clarke, freelance journalist, producer and presenter, about her new found appreciation for cycling, what attracted her to consider riding during lockdown ...

Flowering wattles, Tour de France&TAC Smart Bike Light Trial from 2021-07-12T10:00

After a minor glitch, Val and Faith start the show with poetry, flowering wattles, bike moments, a call out for listeners to contribute their bike moments, Tour de France news with Eddy Merckx, Gir...

Making our 3CR radiothon target, new Yarra cycling infrastructure&1970s Tour de France history from 2021-06-28T10:00

Val commences the show with cycling prose, then Val&Faith share their respective bike moments, thanks to Boroondara BUG and everyone who donated to YarraBUG Radio contribution to the 3CR Radiothon ...

Getting it done: Cycling infrastructure in Moreland and Melbourne from 2021-06-21T10:00

On this weeks winter solstice show, Chris interviews Cr James Conlan, Moreland Council and Cr Rohan Leppert, City of Melbourne. Bicycle-themed news includes the impact of last fortnights horrific w...

Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio: Radiothon 2021! from 2021-06-14T10:00

Celebrate everything you love about riding your bike by making a donation to keep 3CR Community Radio and the Yarra BUG Radio Show on the air for another year and that all donations over $2 are tax...

Melbourne lockdown, bike moments, conflicting messages from DoT and 3CR Radiothon from 2021-05-31T10:00

On this weeks show, Val and Faith discuss the fourth Melbourne covid19 lockdown, bicycle prose and poetry, their respective bike moments, Bidens Infrastructure Bill alongside news of removing US an...

Shortfall for Victorian active transport + talking to Matthew Mclaughlin about low-speed streets from 2021-05-24T10:00

On this weeks program Chris interviews Matthew Mclaughlin, co-author of The Conversation: Busted: 5 myths about 30km/h speed limits in Australia where leadership is needed to counter myths about 30...

The Handmade Bike Show review + Diesel vehicle emissions from 2021-05-17T10:00

On this weeks show, Faith and Val chat about their bike moments, encouraging listeners to call in with their bike moments, a review of the recent Handmade Bike Show and the dangers of diesel pollut...

Call out for Back2Bikes volunteers + lack of safe cycling infrastructure in Darebin from 2021-05-10T10:00

On this weeks 3CR program, Chris discusses the somewhat slow implementation of 100km of pop-up bicycle lanes, promised in last year by the Victoria State Government (Safer Cycling And More Routes T...

How you can support Darebin Councils Streets for People project from 2021-04-26T10:00

On this weeks program Chris chats to Ruth, a Darebin resident about safer local walking and cycling and how you can support Darebin Councils Streets for People Preston Activity Link that involves C...

The Handmade Bicycle Show from 2021-04-19T10:00

Val and Faith are joined in the studio by Michael Hands to chat about the Handmade Bicycle Show coming up May 7-9. Like so many other things, the Handmade Bicycle Show was on hold during 2020 but i...

Talking to Jurgen Heikamp about e-cargo bikes&more from 2021-04-12T10:00

On this weeks program Chris chats to Jurgen Heikamp from Dutch Cargo bike about the E Cargo Bike Demo Day at Edinburgh Gardens in North Fitzroy, 10am - 2pm, Sunday 18th April 2021. We also discuss ...

Talking to Tom Flood about riding with kids, cycling advocacy, car culture + more from 2021-03-29T10:00

On this weeks program Chris chats to Tom Flood from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada about his creative cut through messaging about riding to school with kids, car culture, cycling advocacy, The All-Power...

Bike moments, autumn and supporting active transport from 2021-03-22T10:00

Faith and Val chat about the beginning of the European road cycling calendar, bike moments, autumn, Capital City Trail improvements, Southbank and police fining riders, City of Melbourne accleratin...

30 Please: a campaign to reduce speed limits on Australian streets from 2021-03-15T10:00

On this weeks program, Chris talks to Lena Huda about 30 Please, a campaign to reduce speed limits on Australian streets. Many cities overseas have implemented 30km speed limits to improve resident...

Autumn Gravel Calendar from 2021-02-22T10:00

Val and Faith kick off the show with a live crossover to Treasury Gardens where a protest is underway over the State government's continued felling of native trees against scientific advice. We ret...

Heidelberg Road Pop-up lanes in the media, Misc. Labourers, Canning&Richardson St, Back2Bikes&more from 2021-02-15T10:00

On this weeks program: after being knocked for six by Fridays COVID19 Stage 4 lockdown, Chris and Steve do a quick workaround in the'home studio annex'and chat about Heidelberg Road Pop-up lanes in...

We're back! from 2021-01-25T10:00

Faith and Val are back in the studio for the first live program of 2021! We kick off the program with a couple of news items including; Victoria Walks release of their position paper on Safe Urban ...

2020 Active Transport recap + Craig Fry on Melbourne to Warrnambool history from 2020-12-21T10:00

On this weeks program Chris does a recap of riding for transport issues, public health and public space after massive impact of COVID19 upon how we live and move about our streets and cities.Interv...

South Crescent popup bike lane trial, Infrastructure Victoria&Melbourne to Warrnambool from 2020-12-14T10:00

Val and Faith chat about their respective bike moments, Darebin Council opening their first pop-up bike lane trial on South Crescent, Northcote, no marked lines on Napier Street, e-bike recall, Vic...

Jacarandas, local bike news and the UCI from 2020-11-30T10:00

Faith and Val chat about their bike moments, jacarandas, Moreland BUGs AGM, deaths of bicycle delivery riders in Sydney, lack of commitment for active transport in the 2020-21 Victoria State Budget...

The Chapel Street Realisation Project from 2020-11-23T10:00

This week back in the 3CR studio, Chris chats to Matthew Townsend about Safer Cycling for Stonnington about working towards safer and healthier transport, shared spaces for pedestrians and cyclists...

Gipps Street Ramp news + talking to Toby from Cherry Tree Hotel from 2020-10-26T10:00

On this weeks program recorded at home, with a producer cat knocking things over in the background, Chris chats to Toby from The Cherry Tree Hotel in Cremorne about their home grown bicycle deliver...

Talking to Alice Prior from Parents Voice + new bicycle infrastructure, minimum passing for Victoria&Council elections from 2020-10-12T10:00

On this weeks program recorded at home, Chris catches up with Alice Prior from Parents'Voice about last weeks government announcement, their recent survey that found 94 per cent of Australian paren...

Making connections: new Merri Creek Bridge between Northcote&Brunswick from 2020-09-28T10:00

On this weeks 3CR program produced at home due to COVID19 restrictions with one of our talented cats as producer, Chris talks to Juliet Hall and Helen McDonald from The Merri Creek Bridge Group abo...

Prioritising joy with Jorja Creighton from 2020-09-21T10:00

Coming to you from lounge rooms and kitchen tables across the country this week's edition of the Yarra BUG Radio Show features significantly less barking dogs than some past episodes. Val and Faith...

Support Yarras Making Space trials + advice for people new to riding during COVID-19 from 2020-09-14T10:00

On this weeks 3CR program produced at home due to Stage 4 lockdown, Chris talks to Philip Mallis about his article written for people new to cycling (My advice for people who are new to riding bike...

Active transport + Sustrans Healthy Streets Approach from 2020-08-31T10:00

On this weeks iso-recorded-at-home program Chris chats to Zoë McMaster who shares her observations of being involved with Healthy Streets Approach, managed by UK transport charity Sustrans and fund...

Talking to Norsham Husaini: Lockdown interview and video projects and the power of the bike to draw people out from 2020-08-24T10:00

In this episode of the Yarra BUG Radio Show recorded remotely from lounge rooms, kitchens and studies across Melbourne during Lockdown 2.0 Val and Faith are joined by our guest Norsham Husaini. We ...

Talking to Luke Poland about Learning from London: How active travel can drive lockdown recovery from 2020-08-17T10:00

On this weeks program recorded in the front room, Chris chats to Luke Poland from Sustrans about the recent Bicycle Network webinar,  Learnings from London: How active travel can drive lockdown rec...

Talking to physio Kat Carter: Indoor cycling&your body from 2020-08-10T10:00

This week's remotely recorded show produced in lockdown from lounge rooms and kitchen tables around Melbourne features Kat Carter as our guest. Kat Carter is a Melbourne physiotherapist and cyclist...

Back to the 70s - Freewheeling Magazine with Warren Salomon from 2020-07-27T10:00

Faith and Val are recording from home again duirng Melbourne's Lockdown 2.0. In this episode of the Yarra BUG Radio Show we share our bike moments before heading back in time to inner city Sydney o...

Talking about going tubeless&Hawthorn to Box Hill Trail project from 2020-07-20T10:00

Due to Stage 3 COVID-19 restrictions we are returning to recording remote (under cat supervision) but still broadcasting on 3CR! This week Chris bails up Steve to discuss his latest tubeless wheels...

BikeSpot 2020 - the wrap up from 2020-07-13T10:00

Val and Faith are back producing the program remotely from two different suburbs. This week's program is a patchwork of cycling and we kick off as usual with a reading from Val and our bike moments...

Melbourne and Yarra Councils move to fast-track cycling infrastructure during COVID19 emergency from 2020-06-22T10:00

On this weeks program Chris returns to the 3CR studio after a looooong time away recording in the front room under the supervision of several cats. News includes Yarra City Councils COVID19 Respons...

"OO-OOOM"Too, too close ! from 2020-06-15T10:00

Read here History Ride      The Man with Rubber Pedals makes a return as do the tactics of the NYPD in regards to the bicycle. One as a target of confiscation, the other an armour-plated battering ...

Melbourne's bicycle boom needs a safe bike network from 2020-05-25T10:00

On this weeks show Chris talks to Sam Hibbins, member for Prahran and Victorian Greens Transport spokeperson, about immediate need for new cycling infrastructure, funding and building a safe bike n...

Talking to Megan Sharkey about Melbourne&NSW supporting #SpaceForHealth from 2020-05-11T10:00

This weeks Yarra Bicycle Users Group program is from our front room again in response to the COVID-19 crisis, on this weeks edition, Chris and Steve discuss two recent passings, first up with the l...

Huge increases in cycling during COVID-19, Dr Ben Beck talks about Space for Health from 2020-04-27T10:00

This weeks Yarra Bicycle Users Group program is coming to you from our front room in response to the COVID-19 crisis, read more at 3CR's response to Covid-19 and you can also share a message and co...

BikeSpot 2020 from 2020-04-20T10:00

Val and Faith take to their repective laptops for this episode of the Yarra BUG Radio Show. Val shares a particularly long and slightly grim reading before we both share our respctive bike moments....

Cycling during COVID-19, ScRamble + Some Light in the Tunnels for Sydney’s Greenway from 2020-04-13T10:00

This weeks Yarra Bicycle Users Group program is from our front room again in response to the COVID-19 crisis, read more at 3CR's response to Covid-19. On this weeks program: Chris does a overview o...

Philip Mallis: journey planning for new&intending riders during COVID-19 from 2020-03-30T10:00

This weeks Yarra Bicycle Users Group program is coming to you from our front room in response to the COVID-19 crisis, read more at 3CR's response to Covid-19. Are you a new or intending rider in Me...

Kat Carter and the way you sit on your bike from 2020-03-23T10:00

Val and Faith weren't able to get into the studio today due to Covid19 restrictions. So here is a program from our summer series. It features Kat Carter, Physiotherapist from Rehub Studios and two ...

Talking to Susanne Newton and Renee Dikeni from 2020-03-16T10:00

On this weeks program Chris interviews Susanne Newton, Deputy Mayor of Darebin Council and then Renee Dikeni from Brisbane about recent incidents they encountered while riding.Susanne talks about a...

Val and Faith back on air from 2020-02-24T10:00

After a long summer break Val and Faith are back on the air and catching up on all things cycling in Melbourne and beyond. 

Rail Trails Australia: support bushfire affected communities with #Ride2Recover from 2020-02-17T10:00

On this weeks program Chris chats to Warwick Duncan from Rail Trails Australia about how you can support bushfire affected communities with their #Ride2Recover campaign including ‪#‎RoadTrip4Good,‬...

Summer Programming - bikepacking adventures from 2020-01-27T10:00

Nicky Page talks about Step Away From The Car 2.0: Ride a Bike Right&Gridlock from 2020-01-20T10:00

In this series of summer specials, Chris catches up with Nicky Page about Step Away from the Car (broadcast on YarraBUG Radio in 2017/18) and Step Away from the Car 2.0  The 2019 series was recorde...

Summer Programming - Bike fit with Kat Carter from 2020-01-13T10:00

Faith and Val are taking a break over summer. We've put together some of the shows listeners have enjoyed listening to the most for you to enjoy over the summer. In this show we feature two intervi...

Summer Programming - Swag Family Hughes from 2019-12-30T10:00

Val and Faith were lucky enough to catch up with the the Hughes family on their way through Melbourne. Nicola, Andrew, Hope and Wilgy had ridden their bicycles (tandems!) around Australia and were ...

Nicky Page talks about Step Away from The Car 2.0 from 2019-12-23T10:00

In this series of summer specials, Chris catches up with Nicky Page about Step Away from the Car (broadcast on YarraBUG Radio in 2017/18) and Step Away from the Car 2.0  The 2019 series was recorde...

Exploring Victoria on an electric MTB from 2019-12-16T10:00

Faith and Val are joined in the studio by our guest Phil and we kick off the show by sharing our bike moments. We take a look at local news including the opening of the William St bike lanes in the...

What's the price of justice for a cyclists life? from 2019-11-25T10:00

On this weeks show Chris talks to Nat Bromhead from Bicycling Australia Magazine about sentencing for Jason Lowndes death in 2017, including distracted driving, what's needed to improve road user b...

Road Safety Symposium - Australian issues meet Dutch, and local, solutions from 2019-11-18T10:00

Val and Faith are joined in the studio today by Dr Elliot Fishman of the Institute for Sensible Transport. We share our bike moments before taking a look at news including: Sydney Cycleways working...

Crash not accident: End the language of denial from 2019-11-11T10:00

On this weeks program Chris talks to Robert Jamieson about using the word crash not accident, along with a free-ranging conversation about South east Melbourne transport issues. We discuss the new ...

Melbourne vs. Vancouver cycling infrastructure with Tim Read&Cr Jackie Fristacky from 2019-10-28T10:00

On this weeks program Chris talks to Tim Read, MP for Brunswick and Cr Jackie Fristacky from City of Yarra.Since Tim and I first spoke in July 2019 about the Sydney Road Improvement Project, the st...

Herschel Landes&Glen Eira's plans for a Safe Cycling Corridor from 2019-10-21T10:00

Val and Faith are joined in the studio by Herschel Landes. We all share our bike moments before taking a brief look at some news, specifically a Dutch Cycling Embassy report that finds weather is n...

Liz Canning talks about Motherload, the crowdsourced cargobike documentary from 2019-10-14T10:00

On this weeks program Chris talks to film maker Liz Canning about Motherload, her crowdsourced cargobike documentary with one hundred co-directors. Liz speaks about her families journey to discover...

Jeremy Miller talks about 2019 Australian Cycling&Walking Conference from 2019-09-30T10:00

On this weeks program Chris talks to Jeremy Miller about the 2019 Australian Cycling&Walking Conference to be held at Port Adelaide from 24-25 October 2019 with the theme Active Transport in a Chan...

The Great Divide Social Ride from 2019-09-23T10:00

Val and Faith are joined in the studio by Gayle Ilievski and we settle in to listen to Val's reading from Tom Babin's Frostbike: the Joy, Pain and Numbness of Winter Cycling. We then share our bike...

Sydney Road bike lane trial issues + Birrarung Cycling Club from 2019-09-16T10:00

On this weeks program Chris talks to Liam Delany from the newly created Birrarung Cycling Club, based in the Yarra area, about getting the club started, weekly Yarra Boulevard rides, Road Ride Read...

Talking to Megan Bridger-Darling about BikeWest from 2019-08-19T10:00

On this weeks program Chris chats to Megan Bridger-Darling about improving cycling access in Melbourne's western suburbs, how BikeWest got started, local history, their upcoming projects including ...

Melbourne Grand Prix of Cyclocross with Col Bell from 2019-08-12T10:00

Val kicks off todays show with an excerpt from Susan Vreeland's Clara and Mr Tiffany as we warm up in the studio this morning. We are joined by studio guest Col Bell of Fields of Joy CX and Sunbury...

To ride or not to ride - Shakespeare and cycling from 2019-07-29T10:00

Val and Faith take to the studio on a glorious late winter Monday morning. Val sets the theme,  reciting The Lady Cyclists Soliloquy, an adaptation of a well known Shakespearean verse, of 1897. We ...

Velocipedia Review + Chris Boardman takes on Channel 5 + Vancouver's Burrard Street bike lane from 2019-07-22T10:00

On this weeks program, Chris continues from last fortnights discussion about lack of respect for womens procycling, then plenty of local news and events, including Steve and Chris'review of Velocip...

YarraBUG - Episode 201907151000 from 2019-07-15T10:00

   New York Times,  Big City, New York was supposedly getting better for cyclists. What happened ?   The Conversation.  Walking and cycling to work makes commuters happier.....

The Big Bike Film Night + Talking about barriers to cycling engagement from 2019-06-24T10:00

On this weeks show Chris talks to Brett Cotter and Jemma King. Brett chats about the Big Bike Film Night returning to Australia in August 2019 for another tour also screening at Geelong, Bendigo an...

Pretty Pictures on the Upfield Level Crossing Removal Project but where will the cyclists go? from 2019-06-17T10:00

 Val takes to the studio on this gorgeous winter morning, manfully soldiering on alone while Faith sits at home and waits for whitegoods that never arrive. He kicks off the show with a wintery read...

Brighten your life - Custom paint and Bikes by Steve from 2019-05-27T10:00

Val and Faith are joined in the studio, as things in Melbourne take a wintery turn, by Steve Gardner of Bikes by Steve. We take a look at some local news including the sad, and far too early death,...

Urban adventures + Bromptons + David Millar from 2019-05-20T10:00

On this weeks program Chris speaks to Dayna Andreussi and Cory Boardman from Brompton Junction in Carlton North about this Thursdays event:BROMPTON X CHPT3 2019 - Melbourne with David Millar, UK ex...

Highwheels and Tweed Rides with Dan Bolwell from 2019-05-13T10:00

Val and Faith take to the airwaves this morning with studio guest Dan Bolwell, a penny farthing builder and organiser of the Melbourne Tweed Ride. Val's dulcet tones share a quote from Gurdon S Lee...

Catching up at the Handmade Bicycle Show from 2019-04-29T10:00

Val and Faith are joined in the studio this morning by the effervescent Michael Mascarel of Masca Frameworks and Evan Howard of Terra Rosa Gear, just the thing for a grey Monday morning! We all sha...

Talking about the Handmade Bicycle Show 2019 from 2019-04-22T10:00

This Easter Monday, Chris and Steve are joined in the 3CR studio with Michael Hand to chat about the 2019 Australian Handmade Bicycle Show.This years show takes place 26-28 April 2019 at Meat Marke...

Riding to thrive- Sarah Hammond and Jesse Carlsson on touring with a sense of agency from 2019-04-15T10:00

Val opens todays show with a quote from Emily Kachorek before we introduce our studio guests Sarah Hammond and Jesse Carlsson. Everyone shares their bicycle moments and then we take a look at a cou...

Rushall Reserve + Maurice Kirby Velodrome campaigns from 2019-03-25T10:00

On this weeks program, Chris editorialises about the exhaustive process involved with Rushall Reserve shared trail extension in North Fitzroy.Interviews include the ongoing Maurice Kirby Velodrome ...

Winter is coming - FOJCX and the new season at Broadford from 2019-03-18T10:00

Faith and Val are joined in the studio this Monday morning by Col Bell of Fields of Joy Cyclocross. Everyone shares their bike moments before we take a look at some news, including the start of thi...

CB Mako talks about diversity and representation in cycling from 2019-03-11T10:00

On this weeks Labour Day Monday program, we have a full house in the studio with guest CB Mako, alongside Chris and Steve.CB Mako talks about representation in cycling advocacy, her lived experienc...

National Freestyle Cyclists'Stop Fining Healthy Transport'rides from 2019-02-25T10:00

On this weeks program: Chris catches up with Alan Todd from Freestyle Cyclists to talk about recent developments, Bicycle Network, legislation vs lnfrastructure and the upcoming National Freestyle ...

Favourite readings from books about biking from 2019-02-18T10:00

Val and Faith each share some of their favourite readings from books about bikes and riding. While Val shares his favourite readings from an eclectic collection, Faith shares the bikepacking tips s...

100km Unicycle Challenge + Tumut-Batlow Rail Trail Project from 2019-02-11T10:00

Two interviews on this weeks program, Chris speaks to Ryan Koroknai about his 100km unicycle challenge and Phil Barton about the Tumut Batlow Rail Trail Project in the Snowy MountainsFirst up Ryan ...

Thinking outside the metal box&riding from your doorstep from 2019-01-28T10:00

On this weeks program Chris talks to fellow YarraBUG Radio presenter Steve Barnett about bike packing 300km+ from home to North East Victoria and then riding the 200km Alpine Classic. He discusses ...

Kicking off a new year in the studio from 2019-01-21T10:00

Val and Faith are back in the studio after the summer break and kick things off sharing their bicycle moments. We move on to news, including Denali's local commute, the MACSA's discouraging'safety'...

Our favourite book bits about bikes from 2018-12-24T10:00

Val and Faith celebrate the end of 2018 with some of their favourite bits about bikes discovered in books over the past year. Val has a diverse selection of readings while Faith focuses on bikepack...

Brompton Junction Melbourne, Save Noble Park Velodrome update + Hunt 1000 from 2018-12-17T10:00

On this weeks program: Chris talks to Cory Boardman from the new Brompton Junction Melbourne in Carlton North and all things Brompton, including the Brompton Hotlap at Shimano Super Crit and the fl...

The Farren Collection and Shepparton's Motor Museum from 2018-11-26T10:00

The show is off to a much more prosaic start this morning than usual as a last minute hitch means that we are forced to carry on without Val and his dulcet tones are sorely missed! Faith is joined ...

Modacity and Building the Cycling City from 2018-11-19T10:00

Val and Faith are joined in the studio this week by Melissa and Chris Buntlett of Canadian agency Modacity. We share our bike moments before taking a brief look at some local news including; last c...

Vale Cameron Frewer&Jonathan Cantwell + Saving Noble Park Velodrome from 2018-11-12T10:00

On this weeks program, it's been a painful couple of days in Melbourne, including the deaths of cycling advocate Cameron Frewer (Drive Safe, Pass Wide) and professional rider Jonathan Cantwell.A do...

Bikepacking New Zealand's Old Ghost Road from 2018-10-29T10:00

Val and Faith are joined in the studio today by Aroha Yates and we all share our bike moments to kick things off. We then take a look at cycling news including where you'll find Melbourne's most ac...

Allow yourself to have an adventure: talking to Tim Taylor from 2018-10-22T10:00

On this weeks program: Chris talks to Australian endurance cyclist Tim Taylor about his inspirational journey in the previous decade, from unhealthy non-rider to cycling over 100,000km, starting wi...

The book pile - new books with a cycling bent from 2018-10-15T10:00

Val and Faith take to the studio and kick things off sharing their respective bike moments, in which Val catches a lift up a hill and Faith finds it's the little things that matter. We take a look ...

Race to the Rock with Nick Skarajew&Adam Lana + local news catch up from 2018-09-24T10:00

On this weeks show, Chris and Steve catch up with Nick Skarajew and Adam Lana about their Race to the Rock reflections at Post #RaceToTheRock Shed Beers, about riding from Cockle Creek, Tasmania to...

Race to the Rock and Victorian Cyclists from 2018-09-17T10:00

Val and Faith kick off the show with their bicycle moments before some news including Sarah Hammond's incredible win of the third Race to the Rock. Check here for the progress of the remaining ride...

Saving Melbourne's cycling history: talking about Maurice Kirby Velodrome from 2018-08-27T10:00

On this weeks program Chris interviews Kim Nguyen, a resident in Melbourne's south-east about discovering a Noble Park velodrome with a big history.Kim talks about discovering a hidden cycling gem,...

Melbourne Grand Prix of Cyclocross from 2018-08-20T10:00

Faith and Val are joined in the studio by Colin Bell, president of the Sunbury Cycling Club and dream builder at Essendon Fields Cyclocross. We share some news including the launch of Overlander by...

Vulnerable road users&behaviour change: new 30kph speed trial in Yarra from 2018-08-13T10:00

On this weeks show: first up Chris discusses vulnerable road users, behaviour change and floating signifiers in the aftermath of two young women's deaths in New York and South Yarra, including the ...

Australian Walk Bike Conference in Bendigo + MTF Yarra Transport Forum from 2018-07-30T10:00

Two interviews on this weeks program where Chris speaks to Rob Kretschmer and Cr Jackie Fristacky from City of Yarra.First up Rob Kretschmer from Bike Bendigo  provides an update about the upcoming...

Air Quality in our cities from 2018-07-23T10:00

      Nic and Val talk to how the air quality in cities is now coming into focus. How do we and other cities regulate emissions. When the air in our cities has serious effects on our health, the yo...

Making Melbourne transport more fun&equitable from 2018-07-16T10:00

On this week's program, Chris speaks to Penelope Bennett about her recent European trip, including the Study Tour Transport innovation in the Netherlands.Penelope talks about creating a more joyful...

Shame and empowerment: comparing how we feel about bicycle repairs from 2018-06-25T10:00

Val and Faith kick off the show with studio guest Margot Abord of Universite de Lyon and we all share our bicycle moments, both rural and urban. We thank some more recent and very generous donatiuo...

This Girl Can + more #IPWR Tales from 2018-06-18T10:00

On this weeks program Chris speaks to Sarah Knight on Melburn Durt + Hurt contributing to This Girl Can and Henry Yates on his #IWPR adventures.Sarah Knight was interviewed at Jetnikoff Bicycle Co....

#FightForYourMic + Ride for Refugees from 2018-06-11T10:00

Today's show is a special live one hour broadcast featuring the entire team, Chris, Val, Steve and Faith as part of the 2018 3CR Community Radio Radiothon.Val kicks off the show reciting"Mulga Bill...

WeCycle - community and bicycles in Darebin from 2018-05-28T10:00

Val and Faith are joined in the studio this morning by Gayle Ilievski of WeCycle. We all share our bicycle moments before taking a look at news including the Giro d'Italia, Chad Haga's'oversimplifi...

Saving Anglesea Bike Park for future generations from 2018-05-21T10:00

On this weeks program Chris and Steve discuss local news and events, including Curve Cycling event, After the IPWR, riding in Toolangi with Aidan and friends from Riding For The Great Forest and pl...

News, Lillias Campbell Davidson&events from 2018-05-14T10:00

Val kicks off this week's show with an observation from Lillias Campbell Davidson, early 20th Century advocate and champion of women's cycling. Val and Faith share their bike moments before moving ...

Lobbying to suport active travel to school from 2018-04-30T10:00

Val and Faith are joined in the studio on this gorgeous autumn morning by Cate Hall of Our Children Our Schools. We kick off the show sharing our bike moments which, this week, feature kangaroos, t...

Bike Bendigo catch up, #GetOnBoardVic and Rushall Reserve update that raises questions from 2018-04-23T10:00

Two interviews on this weeks program, first up Chris catches up with Robert Kretschmer from Bike Bendigo about Project Underpass, their city receiving international accreditation from CycleLifeHQ  ...

Long bike rides - IndyPac catch-up and preparation for the Hunt 1000 from 2018-04-16T10:00

Val and Faith kick off this week's show sharing their respective bike moments; adventures in recent rain and the learning curve associated with vintage road bikes. We cover news items including rec...

Carlton Reid: Emerging issues for pedestrians, bicycle riders&autonomous vehicles from 2018-03-26T10:00

On this weeks show: Chris talks to Carlton Reid, editor at large for BikeBiz UK on emerging problematic issues and if autonomous vehicles are capable of detecting their surrounding environment, ("A...

Extend the Upfield Bike Path campaign from 2018-03-19T10:00

Its a stunning autumn morning as the show kicks off. Val and Faith are joined in the studio by John Englart and we all share our bike moments. We cover some local and international news including t...

Australia's Mandatory Helmet Laws + Stop Fining Healthy Transport Protest Ride from 2018-03-12T10:00

On this weeks program, Chris, with a rare public holiday appearance from Steve, kick off the show with chat about Moomba, Eight Hour Day and the Lost Trades Fair.Therase Fitzgerald Weeks from Frees...

Get On Board with new Sustainable Cities campaign from 2018-02-26T10:00

On this weeks show: Chris interviews Rachel Lynskey from #GetOnBoard the Community Powered Transport Plan, Melbourne Friends of the Earths new Sustainable Cities campaign.Topics include lack of pol...

Faith&Val are back for 2018! from 2018-02-19T10:00

Faith&Val back for 2018 and kick off the year with wide ranging discussions about all things bike!

Post-Indian Pacific Wheelrace: Melburn Durt still going for a ride from 2018-02-12T10:00

On this weeks program, Chris catches up with Melburn Durt, the all-women IPWR relay team who are still going for a long ride from Fremantle to Sydney on 17 March 2018.Kate, Liz, Elise and Tess (Ste...

Getting women + children riding&Active transport challenges from 2018-01-29T10:00

On this weeks program, Chris presents two more segments from Radio Adelaide Step Away From The Car series recorded at 2017 Australian Cycling and Walking Conference, which will be hosted in Bendigo...

Step away from the car: Auckland and Sydney from 2018-01-15T10:00

Happy new year! This week Chris starts off with a critique/grumble about the almost imperceptible"soft launch"of the Victorian Cycling Strategy 2018-28 and yet more unhelpful media against bicycle ...

Making your commute more fun: Sarah Imm shares her bike skills from 2017-12-18T10:00

On this weeks program Chris chats regular Sydney guest, Sarah Imm, from Velo-a-porter and Bicycle Mayor of Sydney, about making everyday commuting more fun and enjoyable after applying different sk...

Melbourne Metro and the impact on your bike commute from 2017-12-11T10:00

Faith and Val are joined in the studio this morning by Jonathan Nolan of Melbourne BUG and Revitalise Sydney Road. We kick off the show by sharing our respective bicycle moments before taking a loo...

Salary packaging and your new ebike! from 2017-11-27T10:00

Val and Faith kick off the show sharing their bike moments and introducing this week's studio guest, Thijs van der Heijden of e-astralian. In today's news we focus on the recent memorial held for t...

Merie Polkamp talks about her Melbourne cycling experiences from 2017-11-20T10:00

Chris talks to Merie Polkamp about her Melbourne cycling experiences and what led to her writing the article: Male cyclists, what the hell is your problem? We discuss gendered perceptions about cyc...

The Dead Mans Creek from 2017-11-13T10:00

Some bike news with a focus on Yarra City Council's Your Say Yarra. A Local Area Place Making Study is being rolled out in three precincts of Yarra in 2017/18.The survey is your chance to have a sa...

Misogyny in the bike lane, building for all riders and share bikes from 2017-10-30T10:00

Val and Faith are joined by Nik Dow, of Melbourne BUG and Freestyle Cyclists, this morning in the studio. We share our bike moments including Nik'sexperience riding share bikes in China before movi...

Amy's Bike Skills in Yarra + Pushbiking for mental health - Perth to Sydney 2017 from 2017-10-23T10:00

On this weeks program Chris chats to Amy-Nicole Peters and Tina McCarthy. Amy-Nicole is riding from Perth to Sydney by bike and estimating to cover over 6,000km, her motivation is to show that anyo...

Bike bags - the myriad ways to carry things on your bike! from 2017-10-16T10:00

Val and Faith are joined in the studio on a stunning spring morning by Evan Howard of Terra Rosa Gear. We share our respective bike moments and then run through some local news including; Neometro ...

Jumping back on your bike - the science of why it hurts from 2017-09-18T10:00

Its blowing a spring gale as we take to the studio for another episode of the Yarra BUG Radio Show. Val and Faith are joined by Kat Carter of Rehub Studio and we kick off the programme by sharing o...

New Monash study on cyclist injuries + Jac Torres-Gomez from Bike Bendigo from 2017-09-11T10:00

On this weeks program Chris discusses a new Monash study Spike in serious road injuries among cyclists by Dr Ben Beck and goes for impromptu editorial about Melbourne politics and transport priorit...

Talking to Sarah Imm, Bicycle Mayor of Sydney from 2017-08-28T10:00

On this weeks show, Chris catches up with Sarah Imm about her Bicycle Mayor of Sydney role, with musical assistance from Ella Fitzgerald, Bobby Darin& Louis Armstrong. She discusses her observation...

Winter's dying days - O bikes and more from 2017-08-21T10:00

Its a cold and drizzly morning as Faith and Val take to the airwaves for this episode of the Yarra BUG Radio Show. We share our bike moments, including memories of the late Matt McCullough, before ...

Brisbane&Melbourne: a tale of two cities from 2017-08-14T10:00

Two interviews on this weeks program, first up Chris talks to Cr Jonathon Sri,  Gabba Ward councillor for Brisbane City Council about the recent Victoria Bridge protest, (SBS: Brisbane cyclists sta...

Talking about Freewheeler, an sustainable transport app from 2017-07-31T10:00

On this weeks program, Chris chats to Alex Fletcher from Perth about Freewheeler, an sustainable transport app that tracks trips, different transport modes and helps to earn points&rewards for walk...

Burn Calories not Coal from 2017-07-24T10:00

A brief homage to Russell Mockridge on his 1955 ride in the Tour de France and a wrap on the prostate pounding pedalling pelaton now parked in Paris.The ongoing saga of pollution and it's effects o...

Cycling in Melbourne's South Eastern Suburbs from 2017-07-17T10:00

This week Chris chats about bicycle stuff out in South East Melbourne with David Blom from Whitehorse Cyclists and Robert Jamieson from CycleCasey.David talks about updates to Box Hill Ringwood Rai...

India to Europe from 2017-07-10T10:00

The Treadly Two , Tim and Het , chat on their slow ride from India to London . The increase in fines for touching your phone while astride your velocipede , our new freedom to enjoy the air quality...

Bike Fit and feeling good on the bike from 2017-06-26T10:00

Val and Faith kick off the show on a glorious winter's morning with studio guest Kat Carter of Rehub Studios. We share our respective bike moments before moving on to some local news including; Cit...

One hour radiothon show with the lot! from 2017-06-12T10:00

On this special one-hour Radiothon edition it's a full studio with Faith, Steve, Val, Chris and guest Randall Stephens, discussing virtually everything from local news, world affairs, volcanoes, cl...

Warm Showers - cyclists and the sharing economy from 2017-05-29T10:00

Its a fine late autumn morning as Val and Faith are joined in the studio by Rowan Faltyn and Val's particularly persistent head cold. We kick off the show sharing our bike moments and some news inc...

Challenging anti-cyclist attitudes from 2017-05-22T10:00

On this weeks show, Chris starts with broad overview of the last fornight, from Yarra Councils special meeting on 2017-18 budget, the minimum passing bill being defeated in Victorian Parliament and...

Elliot Fishman and the way politicians are talking about cyclists from 2017-05-15T10:00

Val and Faith are joined in the studio on this foggy autumn morning by Elliot Fishman, Director of the Institute for Sensible Transport. We kick off the show by sharing our respective bike moments ...

Talking with Sarah Imm, the new Bicycle Mayor of Sydney from 2017-04-24T10:00

On this weeks program Chris catches up with Sarah Imm about her plans as the new Bicycle Mayor of Sydney and how the role was created, her involvement with the Indian Pacific Wheelrace memorial rid...

YarraBUG Burnley Park from 2017-04-17T10:00

This weel Val chats with guest and fellow Burnley Park resident Don Ash and their topic is how Council Planning may affect and impact local wildlife and the health and wellness of local residents. ...

Food delivery riders getting raw deal from"gig economy" from 2017-04-10T10:00

This week Chris talks to Asher Wolf about her article Meet The Food Delivery Workers In The Decentralised Dickensian Online Gig Economy and what needs to happen to protect vulnerable workers in thi...

Senator Janet Rice talks bicycle funding&riding in Melbourne's west from 2017-03-27T10:00

On this week program, Steve talked with Jesse Carlsson at the Indian Pacific Wheelrace launch at Curve Cycling about a fortnight ago - and today is day 10 when the race leaders finally hit Melbourn...

Indian Pacific Wheel Race 2017 - the first few days from 2017-03-20T10:00

Val and Faith are joined in the studio on this miserable autumn morning by Will Hartnett. We briefly chat about the tragic death of Azura B in Yarraville recently, trolls abusing Janet Rice for com...

Cycling Adventures with Rishi Fox&Alan Todd from Freestyle Cyclists from 2017-03-13T10:00

Two interviews this week: first up, Chris&Steve chat to Rishi Fox about her preparation and focus for the upcoming Transcontinental 5, an unsupported 4000km endurance ride from Belgium to Greece, a...

Get involved with Bicycles for Humanity Melbourne from 2017-02-27T10:00

On todays program, Chris speaks to Andy Gild and Gary Chan from Melbourne Bicycles For Humanity Chapter about working with local communities in Nambia, their upcoming events and projects, including...

Australia is welcomed into the UCI CX community from 2017-02-20T10:00

Val and Faith are joined in the sudio today by Col Bell of Sunbury Cycling Club and Fields of Joy CX. We all share our bicycle moments before running through some news including; two recent inciden...

Bad planning hinders Walmer Street development + Heatherdale-Syndal Pipe Trail Launch from 2017-02-13T10:00

Chris catches up with Mike Waller from the Walmer Street Action Group on the long running Salta development issue in Walmer St, including bad planning processes and lack of real engagement addressi...

Cycle touring in 1955 + local bicycle news from 2017-01-30T10:00

On todays program, lets attempt to avoid daily dystopia and return to 1955 with the Cycling Touring Club (now Cycling UK), on grand day out by train, and listen to some much-needed common sense abo...

Yarra BUG Radio Show Monday 23rd January from 2017-01-23T10:00

Val and Faith kick off the show on a stunning summer morning with their bike memories. We then take a look at local news including Richie Porte's win at the Tour Down Under, a reminder about the cl...

Time to Ride with The Squeaky Wheel in 2017 from 2017-01-16T10:00

On our first show for 2017, Chris speaks to Berto Vaissière, new Executive Director of The Squeaky Wheel about upcoming events, including their new Pushy Women North learn to ride project in Fawkne...

Time is running out for Walmer Street decision from 2016-12-19T10:00

On this weeks program, Chris speaks to new Yarra Mayor, Cr Amanda Stone about the continuing Walmer Street Plaza impasse, will community concerns be acted upon by developers and Richard Wynne, Vict...

News and local events on the bike from 2016-12-12T10:00

It's a stunning summer morning as Val and Faith take to the studio. We share our bike moments before taking a look at news, both loal and further afield including; Rishi Fox's Bonds Rd everesting, ...

Last kilometre freight in the big city from 2016-11-28T10:00

Val and Faith kick off this week's show with a quick wrap of news including the $1.33 million dollars in revenue raised by the NSW government from cyclists, dropping numbers in Sydney cyclists and ...

Cycle Innovation showcase in Bendigo&ongoing Walmer Plaza planning issues from 2016-11-21T10:00

On this weeks show: Chris talks to Robert Kretschmer from Bike Bendigo about this weeks (24-26 November) Cycling Innovation showcase, Open Streets Bendigo, Bendigo International Bike Film Festival,...

Single Speed World Championship recap&Walmer Street issues from 2016-10-24T10:00

On this weeks program Chris discusses 2016 local council elections and big changes to local representation in metro Melbourne councils. There's a Single Speed World Championship recap with Damian A...

Melbourne Art Bike Grand Prix from 2016-10-17T10:00

The sun is shining but there is still a winter chill to the air as Val and Faith take to the studio, with this week's guests, Brad and Victoria of Melbourne Art Bike Grand Prix. We take a look at t...

SSWC comes to Woodend, riding&writing in Melbournes west, Yarra council election&cycling issues from 2016-10-10T10:00

On this weeks show, Chris chats with Damian Auton about build up to Single Speed World Championships (SSWC) in Melbourne and Woodend, and how you can be involved in a fabulous six-day bike festival...

Good news or bad news? Minimum Passing Distance Legislation in Victoria from 2016-09-26T10:00

On this weeks show, Chris talks to Jenica Brooke from Melbourne Commuter about last weeks recommendments from the Victorian governments Economic and Infrastructure Committee about the Road Safety R...

Bike touring Tajikistan and beyond from 2016-09-19T10:00

Val and Faith kick off a sunny but chilly spring morning in the studio with bike moments and introduce this week's guest, Alecks Svazas.  We run through some of the news from the week including Sar...

Roll up, roll up, the Carnivelo is coming to town! from 2016-09-12T10:00

The Single Speed Worlds Carnivelo coming to town! Chris chats to Damian Auton about next months 2016 Single Speed Championships, with a packed week in Melbourne and Woodend, chockers full of bicycl...

Mondring: Innovative Circular Cycle&Pedestrian Bridge for Richmond? from 2016-08-29T10:00

On this weeks program: Chris discusses last weeks Guardian Cities article"Sydney's'war on cyclists':'I got fined $106 for not having a bell'"and influence of ongoing wedge politics and running inte...

Rushall Reserve recap, linking Melbourne's shared paths, campaigns&perserverance from 2016-08-15T10:00

On this weeks program: Rushall Reserve recap, linking Melbourne's shared paths, campaigns&perserverance: Chris catches up with Zoe Metherell about positive result for the Let's Share Rushall Reserv...

The Trans Am Bike Race and beyond from 2016-07-25T10:00

Val and Faith are joined in the studio on a bitterly cold Monday morning by Sarah Hammond, Jesse Carlsson and Col Bell. We run through some news from the weekend, including the Tour de France and t...

Saving Parkville's iconic Flemington Road Gum from 2016-07-18T10:00

On todays program: Chris attempts to chat about Le Tour, magnificent French scenery&sleep deprivation after only one coffee. Local news includes last weeks lively Walmer Street public meeting in Ab...

YarraBUG - Episode 201607111000 from 2016-07-11T10:00

Lock it! Stolen bikes in the City of Yarra from 2016-06-27T10:00

Val and Faith brave a cold wet winter's morning to get on their bikes and make it to the 3CR studios for the Yarra BUG Radio Show. We're joined in the studio this morning by Glenn McFarlane of Vict...

Traveling the world&maybe even your suburb by bike from 2016-06-20T10:00

On this weeks show: Chris discusses the topic on virtually everyones lips&social media: who is the Boulie tacker? Guests include Anna&Mateusz Emeschajmer cycling touring the world and getting ready...

New Life Cycle&the 3CR Radiothon! from 2016-06-13T10:00

Its a sunny winter's morning as we kick off our Radiothon show for 2016. The 3CR Radiothon is the one time of year we ask you to help keep 3CR and the Yarra BUG Radio Show on air by making a donati...

Taking Bicycles for Humanity to Kenya from 2016-05-30T10:00

Val and Faith welcome Peter (Bicycles for Humanity) and Wanjiku Mahera to the show on a beautiful late autumn morning. We kick off sharing our bicycle moments before catching up on the Bicycles for...

Service Roads: creating new routes and links for cyclists from 2016-05-23T10:00

On this weeks show: Chris chat to David Blom from Whitehorse Cyclists about utilising existing service roads across Melbourne and Victoria for cycling infrastructure. Local news includes good news ...

Blink - and you'll miss it. from 2016-05-16T10:00

Val and Faith kick off a stunning autumn morning sharing their bike moments. We move on to news items, including the last days for feedback on the City of Yarra's Rushall Reserve designs, the Giro ...

Tribute to Alan Parker OAM from 2016-04-25T10:00

On todays show, Chris replays a two-part interview from 2013 with Alan Parker OAM. Alan passed away on Easter Monday 2016. He was one of Victoria's first cycling advocates who worked alongside Keit...

YarraBUG - Episode 201604181000 from 2016-04-18T10:00

Val and Faith welcome studio guest Rod Charles to the programme on a stunning autumn day! WE all share bike moments before touching on some local news including the last weeks of the Bike Spot proj...

Riding For The Great Forest from 2016-04-11T10:00

On this weeks show, after being sleep-deprived due to last nights very exciting Paris-Roubaix result, Chris talks to Aidan Kempster about cycle touring and fundraising for Riding For The Great Fore...

What is wrong with bicycle advocacy in Australia&Em Baker interviewed about Spoke the Movie from 2016-03-28T10:00

On this weeks show Chris and Steve tackle what's wrong with bicycle advocacy in Australia and come to a basic conclusion that more critical thinking&first principles are required to pull us out of ...

British Bikes, the rise and fall of empires from 2016-03-21T10:00

 Val and Jeremy Haughty chat on bicycle news and events and the wonderful world of British bikes from the last century .

Wrenchworthy Shed Party&Melbourne Bike Share arrives in Yarra from 2016-03-14T10:00

On this weeks program, Steve pays a visit to 3CR studio one after a long break off air and we attempt an brief overview of upcoming Spring Classics and Womens WorldTour in Europe. Chris interviews ...

Darebin Yarra Trail link finally to be completed&John Englart on COP21 and riding in Europe from 2016-02-29T10:00

On todays show: after a recap including yesterdays Melbourne World Wide Naked Bike Ride ride around the bayside suburbs, continuing saga of NSW bicycle laws and tech glitches in the studio, Chris m...

The BikeSpot Project from 2016-02-22T10:00

  Val and Faith get the lowdown on a new way to improve your ride through the streets of Melbourne from Anthony Aisenberg, BikeSpot.

Riding in Melbourne: Perceived fear or real risk? from 2016-02-15T10:00

At this years Sustainable Living Festival, The Squeaky Wheel, CrowdSpot and Treadlie presented the forum: Riding in Melbourne: Perceived fear or real risk? This forum was also a launch for the new ...

Of bicycles and more. Local news and events. from 2016-01-25T10:00

Val and Faith kick off this pre-Invasion Day show with an excerpt from Paul Keating's Redfern speech and David Bowie's Let's Dance. We share our first bike moments for the year before taking a look...

Veloaporter Summer Special: stylish cycling from 2016-01-18T10:00

Here's another one of our Veloaporter summer specials: this episode is all about how men can easily cycle to work, study or leisure and still remain stylish. Sarah and Troy share their cycling fash...

Veloaporter Summer Special: riding e-bikes from 2016-01-11T10:00

Another Veloaporter summer special: this episode is all about riding e-bikes with Sarah Imm and Paul van Bellen from Gazelle Bicycles Australia.Plus some very chill Charlie Parker tunes.Photo credi...

Talking about a bike rider's guide to road rules with Joh Kirby,Victorian Law Foundation from 2015-12-21T10:00

On our final 2015 program, Chris kicks off the subject on every Victorians mind over the last week, the weather, what's happening in Geelong over an alarming increase of rider/driver interactions a...

Being taken for a ride, in a good way! from 2015-12-14T10:00

Its a stunning early summer morning when Val and Faith welcome Dorthe Pedersen and Nicolas of Cyclng Without Age to the studio. We share our bike moments and a little local news including the relea...

Riding to mend a broken heart from 2015-11-30T10:00

Val and Faith are joined on a glorious late spring morning by Jeremy Scott and quickly share some bike moments. We also catch up on the news about Drew Ginn's Australian 24hr record, achieved on th...

What's the future of cycling in Yarra? from 2015-11-23T10:00

On this weeks program: Victorian Law Foundation has published a new Bike Law guide and Cycling Victoria's Heritage&History committee has a released a fascinating series of podcasts. Chris interview...

Our resident poet, the Bright 24hr, vLine and discovering Albury from 2015-11-16T10:00

Its a stunning Monday morning as Val and Faith welcome studio guest, poet Randall Stephens to the show. We share our bike moments, pizza on time trial bikes, changes in Albuy and a discovery tour o...

New minimum passing distances in South Australia&Gender Difference in Perceived Safety of Cycling in Melbourne from 2015-10-26T10:00

This week Chris welcomes back Alexander Sheko to the program and we discuss his masters thesis Gender Difference in Perceived Safety of Cycling in Melbourne, which he recently presented at Bike Fut...

Building bridges for Australian bicycle infrastructure from 2015-10-12T10:00

On today's program Chris talks to Senator Janet Rice about recent leadership shuffles in Canberra, a new Minister for Cities, Greg Hunt trying to reheat East West Link, the Western Distributor and ...

Bike Curious in Yarra + Projector Bike around Melbourne from 2015-09-28T10:00

On this weeks program Chris interviews Gillian Le from Livewell Yarra about a new Bike Curious project starting in Yarra for newbie and intending riders and how you can get involved with a Co-desig...

Time to spring back on your bike from 2015-09-21T10:00

Its a blustery spring day as Val and Faith kick off a show focussing on local sources and courses to get you back on your bike. We start with our respective bike moments before heading into the day...

Tina McCarthy talks about Wheel Women&cycling for women in Melbourne from 2015-09-14T10:00

This week Chris talks about Cycling Victoria's research on Ten Myths about Women and Cycling and interviews Tina McCarthy from Wheel Women, who was previously on the show in May 2013, chatting abou...

For the love of Bromptons from 2015-08-31T10:00

For the love of Bromptons: on this weeks program Chris chats to Elsie, Dayna and Cory about becoming"Bromptoneers", starting the Melbourne Brompton Club, a few technical specifications along the wa...

You can ring my bell ........ from 2015-08-24T10:00

Val and Faith kick off the show reminiscing about the weekend just past, Melbourne's first real taste of spring before sharing our bicycle moments. We take a look at recent news, including Chaves r...

Community bike workshops: their contribution to justice, sustainable urban transport and the social economy from 2015-08-17T10:00

On this weeks program we start off discussing The Age article on safety concerns about on-street parking and Dr Cameron Munros findings on top risks to riders. Chris interviews Associate Professor ...

Emily Weekes chats about We love cyclists sticker campaign from 2015-08-10T10:00

On this weeks program, Chris chats to Emily Weeke about her recent Pozible"We love cyclists"sticker campaign, how she developed, collaborated, designed a range of 14 stickers and and now has succes...

Sisters doing it for themselves - cycling kit for women from 2015-07-27T10:00

After a month away from the studio Val and Faith settle back in with just a few glitches! We welcome our studio guest, Anna Thomson of Fondo before all sharing our bike moments. We chat about recen...

Tim Goldby from The Bicycle Channel: Building Bicycle Infrastructure. Australian Style from 2015-07-20T10:00

On this weeks program Chris talks to Tim Goldby about what he's been creating with The Bicycle Channel  and"encouraging cycling with entertainment and education", the character of Murphy Slaw, Aust...

David Borella from BIKESydney,Cycle Hack Sydney, College St Cycleway&Dr Henri Sueke from 2015-06-22T10:00

After kicking off with good news about Adelaide's Frome Street bikeway and a quick overview of keep warm&comfortable riding in wintery weather, Chris interviews David Borella from BIKESydney about ...

The Ubiquitous Angel of Exercise,the Bicycle from 2015-06-15T10:00

Wrenchworthy Bicycle Shed Launch + Explaining the Western Distributor from 2015-05-25T10:00

Two interviews on this weeks show, first up Chris chats to Cat and Sid from Wrenchworthy Bicycle Shed at their launch and fundraising tea party, a new group for a bike maintenance/mechanics space t...

Getting Dirty with Fields of Joy CX from 2015-05-18T10:00

Val and Faith stagger into the studio, blinded by the gorgeous autumn sun. We make a vague attempt to cover some local news including the new William St bike lanes, the Giro d'Italia and the increa...

No Boulie Tacks Protest Ride, Goodbye East West Link, Blinky-dink bike glove&local bike news from 2015-05-11T10:00

On todays program Chris has interviews with George Mihailides, Charlie Farren and locals that Steve recorded at last weeks No Boulie Tacks Protest Ride on Yarra Boulevard,  Adam Bandt speaking at T...

Yarra Bicycle Users Group - 27 April 2015 from 2015-04-27T10:00

We first interviewed Loretta in May 2013 when Good Cycles was just getting started, so this week Chris catchs up for a recap about their inspirational achievements and developing social enterprise ...

Bike Touring.A personal tale. from 2015-04-20T10:00

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Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio 30.03.2015 from 2015-03-30T10:00

Chris talks to Lachie Thomson about the 23rd Cycle Messenger World Championships starting in Melbourne this week. We discuss the changing nature of bike courier work due to the impact of the intern...

The Melbourne Whip from 2015-03-23T10:00

It was a warm, but damp, autumn morning as Val and Faith welcome Kip Jordan of the Melbourne Whip to the studio for this edition of the Yarra BUG Radio Show. We share our bike moments before runnin...

Girls getting rad with an Everesting from 2015-02-23T10:00

Val and Faith make it to the studio in hot blustery conditions where they are joined by studio guests, Caz Whitehead and Anna Thompson. After sharing our bike moments we move on to the week's news....