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Yarra Bicycle Users Group promotes urban cycling. Providing support to campaigns to improve cycling conditions and awareness; demystifies cycling technology and helps to reveal the diversity of cyclists, from children to commuters to lobbyists.

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Talking to Cate Hall about creating a safer Murray Road

On this weeks program Chris catches up with Cate Hall from Safer Murray Road in Coburg about their new Parliamentary petition, extensive back history, Murray Roads high crash rate, narrow unprotected footpaths alongside school kids, vulnerable road users and a four lane 60km/h road, new School Speed Zone, SWARM Incident Reporter and more. Follow SWARM on facebook & insta.Local news includes…

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Whatever you do don't talk about the bike!

Faith and Val are joined in the studio by Marco te Brömmelstroet from the University of Amsterdam and Lab of Thought. We share our bike moments, before taking a deep dive into connection, sharing, the wobbling-child index of road safety, and how to share the stories that will create change. Marco will also be presenting his keynote the Hill of Hysteria at Bicycle Network Tuesday August 18th. Book…

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Building confidence with Neighbourly Rides

On this weeks show, Chris catches up with Katy, who's a ride leader for weekly Carlton Neighbourly Rides, goals of connecting community through cycling, building rider confidence and making new social contacts. Katy talks about her journey from riding in Amsterdam, to becoming a ride leader, ride details and more! Follow Neighbourly Rides on instagram.The Nicer Wellington Street crew are…

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New Premier, new attitude to active tranport?

Val and Faith share their bike moments; for Val a moment alongside the Yarra in training mode and for Faith a reminder of what a great night the Big Bike Film Night is! We discuss the changes in the Victorian government over the past week with the announcement of a new Premier, Ben Carroll, leading into the Victorian election. As Transport Minister in the past Ben Carroll attempted some positive…

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Talking to Lime e-bike users: Yarra trial ends after six years

On this weeks program Chris interviews three local Lime rental users about their experiences with the scheme since it started in 2020 in Yarra. On 15 July 2026 Yarra Council voted to discontinue the trial (refer to Agenda Item 7.1, page 8).ABC News: 'A step backwards': Melbourne council bans Lime e-bikes with Jeremy Lawrence from Streets Alive Yarra.Ari, Troy and Matt discuss how ebikes and…

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Dr Cranky's and the magic of getting kids on bikes.

Val and Faith are joined in the studio by Bart Sbeghen of Dr Cranky's, a community-based bike recycle program that aims to ensure all kids have access to a roadworthy bike. We all share our bike moments before taking a look at how Dr Cranky's came about, the problem Bart is trying to address, (250,000 Australian children don't have a bike!) and how Dr Cranky's has evolved since it started twelve…

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Talking to Brett Cotter about Big Bike Film Night 2026

On this week show, Chris catches up with Brett Cotter from the Big Bike Film Night screenings across New Zealand, Australia and now, internationally. We chat about what's happened since we last had a chat in 2021, audience response, competitions, how to submit your film, about the films being screened and more!Local news includes Chris riffing on about 'paratransport', Yarra Council planning to…

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3CR's 50th celebration, community and bikes

Faith and Val kick things off in the studio today with a couple of bike moments. We thank all of our listeners for their very generous donations towards the 3CR Radiothon. We have reached our target this year and every cent donated will go towards keeping 3CR on the air for another year. Val tells us all about the 3CR 50th birhday celebration over the weekend at the Collingwood Town Hall, the…

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Queers on Wheels Australia + Critical Mass Moonee Valley

On this weeks program Chris interviews Andrew from Queers on Wheels Australia about starting their group rides in naarm Melbourne and eora Sydney. Andrew talks about cycling for people who’ve never felt like cycling was for them, group origins in the UK, their future plans, Chase the Sun and more.Local news includes Critical Mass: Moonee Valley and the lack of active transport and protected bikes…

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Off Course Bike Shop, community and resilience

Faith and Val are joined in the studio by Huw Vellacott of Off Course Bike Shop and we all share our bike moments including a particularly healing ride for Huw. Talk turns to the devasting fire that burned the Off Course home of eighteen years to the ground, almost four weeks ago. The devastation of the fire extends far beyond the bricks and mortar or stock, with twenty staff affected and a…

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3CR celebrates 50 years in 2026 + Tradies on bikes

On this 2026 Radiothon show, Chris and Val discuss the 50th anniversary of 3CR launching across airwaves alongside community radio in Australia. Our interview this week is Hayden from Tradies on Bikes, a electrician based in Thornbury who discusses getting started, development and logistics for running his business on a cargo bike. Donate to YarraBUG Radio on Givenow link3cr.org.au/donateNews…

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