Moreland BUG Google Group

CM birthday ride - pass it on!

2009-11-23T06:52:24Z

Dear all,

This Friday night is the 14th birthday of the Melbourne Critical Mass!! If
it's anything like previous years it will be a giant party on wheels through
the streets of our favourite city - and you and your bike are invited! The
mass will meet at the State Library at 5:30pm - don't worry if you're a

Monthly Meeting

2009-11-22T04:59:16Z

Dear all,
The last BUG meeting for this year will be held on next Thursday, November 26 at the Edinburgh Castle Hotel (681 Sydney Road, Brunswick).
The meeting starts at 7.30 pm and will finish around 9.00 pm. Food and drinks can be purchased there and members and guests are welcome!
Regards, Julia.

Fawkner Festival last Sunday

2009-11-19T13:12:12Z

Hi all,

Just a note to let you know that the BUG had a small presence at the
Fawkner Festival last Sunday, spreading the word about our activities
and cycling in general. The Moreland Energy Foundation (Limited) very
kindly let us share their stall (thanks to Michael, Jessica and
Anthony.) Seen from the BUG were Margaret and Frankie, Carmelina,

police blitzes and stonnington survey

2009-11-19T03:42:25Z

Hi all,

From BV's news update:

Police will start cracking down on vehicles that intrude on the reserved
area for bikes at intersections from next week. The bicycle box at
intersections is now protected by law following the introduction of new Road
Rules on November 9. As the law change is recent, Police will initially

Refugee bike program looking for volunteers

2009-11-17T22:53:47Z

Hi all,

A program called Spokes in the Wheel, which operates out of Engineers
Without Borders, is running a bike program for kids from Sudan living in
Melbourne. The program includes fixing up second hand bikes for the kids,
and running learn to ride sessions. Spokes in the Wheel is looking for

quick update

2009-11-16T06:42:30Z

Hey buggeloos,

A quick update on some bits.

1 <> Combine Bugs

2 <> Hume Bug

3 <> Pascoe Vale Station and the Cline Bikeway

4 <> Maggies

1 Combine Bugs

Went to the combined bugs thingy - always great to catch up though I would
have liked to hear more about what other bugs were up to. The consensus

carlton gardens update

2009-11-16T04:42:36Z

Hi BUGgees,

Those who followed or contributed to the Carlton Gardens bike ban debate a
couple of months ago may be interested to know how the debate is progressing
at Melbourne City Council - BV has posted an update following a council
meeting last week, to read it go to:
[link]

free theatre tix for cyclists

2009-11-12T23:47:37Z

Hi BUGgees,

The Arts House and City of Melbourne are giving free tickets to see
Marrugeku's Burning Daylight at the Arts House in North Melbourne for anyone
who gets there by a green mode of transport such as cycling or PT - see
below flyer for details or email kara.w...@melbourne.vic.gov.au for more

Fawkner Festival Sunday 15 Nov

2009-11-11T13:16:02Z

The Fawkner Festival is a community festival with music, stalls, food,
children’s activities and rides. The Festival is organised by a
committee of residents and representatives of local community groups.

This year's Festival will be held on Sunday 15 November 2009 from 11am
to 4pm at the new venue of Moomba Park, McBryde Street, Fawkner.

Fwd: East brunswick shimmy

2009-11-10T02:35:13Z

---------- Forwarded message ----------
To: j...@brunswicklabor.net
9 November 2009
$160,000 FOR BRUNSWICK BIKE ROUTE
Part of $2 Million Brumby Government Funding to Improve Sustainable Transport
5 November, 2009
Jane Garrett, Labor candidate for Brunswick, has welcomed news of n
$160,000 Brumby Labor Government initiative to fund a new alternative

Western Ring Road shared path diversion starting 23rd November

2009-11-10T02:26:22Z

Hi everyone,
Nicholas Elliot, Transport Projects Officer at Moreland City Council,
has just informed me there are works due to commence on the Western
Ring Road Path due to bridge works at Wallace/Jack Roper Reserves.
The works are to begin on 23 November, but Nicholas does not know when
they are due to finish.

North-West link ride tonight!

2009-11-08T23:56:34Z

Hi all,
Apologies for the late notice, but Paul, Julia and I will be going for
a ride this evening on the proposed North-West link (Glenroy,
Oak-Park, Pascoe Vale).
The ride will commence at around 6pm and will leave from a destination
close to Moreland Railway Station.
Please contact me if you are interested in coming along and I will

[Fwd: Re: [MorelandBUG] Ukulele Sundaysat the Empress] - with dates!

2009-11-08T09:58:36Z

Sorry I didn't put the days!! It's every Sunday afternoon in November
(so that means three weeks left, 15 and 22 and 29 according to my
arithmetic).

-------- Original Message --------
To: nancyat...@optusnet.com.au
References: <4AF3BFF7.6060001@optusnet.com .au>

Hi Nancy,

What date do you play at the Empress

The Bicycle Film Festival

2009-11-07T23:21:40Z

Hi all.
The Melbourne Bicycle Film Festival kicks off this week and runs to
the end of the month, with a range of film events (surprisingly :),
art shows, parties and rides. Local events are happening over the
creek at Human Powered Cycles and in Brunswick at Commuter Cycles.
Full details are on the website:

Ukulele Sundaysat the Empress

2009-11-06T06:19:35Z

Dear BUGs,
A belated thanks for inviting the Ukulele Kollective to play at the AGM.
Everyone had a good time.
Our November regular gig is at the Empress hotel, Nicholson St N,
Carlton (corner of Pigdon AKA Scotchmer Street).
(Actually it's on the N Fitzroy side of the road).
4pm-6.00pm, $5.00 to get in. I'm sure the kids will be free. It's a nice