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

The East Brunswick shimmy

2009-11-06T02:28:14Z

Just wanted to let you know that we've been successful in our
application for a $160 000 grant for the East Brunswick shimmy. This
brings our bicycle budget to over $1 million this year! The route links
Canning Street to Barrow Street via East Brunswick, and consists of a
variety of treatments including refuges across Brunswick Road and

Fwd: Bike

2009-11-05T01:37:35Z

Hi all,
If anyone wants a second hand bike that needs a little TLC, a friend of mine
found one and wants someone to take it off his hands - see below description
and attached pic; if you're interested, let me know and I'll put you in
touch. Otherwise it's off to the Bikeshed.
Cheers, Anna
Found this on the side of the road and thought that you might like it for

bits

2009-11-04T07:04:11Z

Hey bugeroonies,

A few bits while I have a sec (bored n ill in bed eh)

1 <> Boris
2 <> Craigeburn Line
3 <> Pentridge Blvde
4 <> Federal grants
5 <> US (bike) census

1 White Knight Boris
I had a chortle reading this
<[link]

Fawkner Festival Sun 15th Nov - volunteers needed

2009-10-28T23:24:20Z

Hi everyone,
The Fawkner Festival is being held on Sunday 15th November this year
between 11am and 4pm at Mooma Park, McBride Street Fawkner.
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.

Bike Fun Festival

2009-10-28T12:14:47Z

Check back at [link] for latest updates, or
follow us on twitter @bikefunmelb

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Critical Mass - Friday 30th October and Last Friday every month.
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5:30PM - State Library. - Come for a pleasant ride in a big group, and

introducing new committee

2009-10-26T11:08:14Z

Dear all,
I would like to introduce you to the new committee of management for the
Moreland BUG, elected at last week's AGM:
Convenor: Phuong Le conve...@morelandbug.org
Deputy/co-convenor: Ross Millward deputyconve...@morelandbug.org
Secretary: Julia Mischke secret...@morelandbug.org
Treasurer: Stephen Nowicki treasu...@morelandbug.org

Fw: [Fwd: 2010 Melbourne Summer Cycle_Enter before 31 OCT & SAVE!]

2009-10-25T20:22:42Z

who is going to this...let me know Carmelina.xoxox
----- Forwarded Message ----
To: Kathy Brunning <kbrunn...@bigpond.com>
Sent: Mon, 26 October, 2009 1:22:39 AM
Sorry I forgot to include this with my last email.
The focus groups as part of my evaluation into Families on Bikes revealed a number of parents with older kids want longer rides. This is an event you may like to consider. It's 40km long, is a gorgeous route (goes over the West Gate Bridge) and has designated rest stops with water, toilets etc.

Fw: Next ride: Sunday 1 Nov - Heide Museum + Lilydale-Warburton Ride + Route 86

2009-10-25T20:07:20Z

We need to organise a list similiar to the below for Brunsbug community..! and yeh! if I am paid a wage I will take the job on! here in Moreland.
----- Forwarded Message ----
To: Kathy Brunning <kbrunn...@bigpond.com>
Sent: Mon, 26 October, 2009 12:45:28 AM
In this email:
1. Next ride to Heide Museum

Swanston St options are out

2009-10-23T11:12:14Z

bit.ly/xU4nS

Vote in the BV election! Read on...

2009-10-22T08:43:42Z

Hi,

Bicycle Victoria members are now able to vote in the BV board election. I
encourage all members to vote, and everyone else to encourage members to
vote and to think about joining the organisation that works to improve
your riding experience!

I would like your vote!

Here’s why you should vote for me:

Fwd: MEFL 350 event on Saturday Oct 24

2009-10-22T03:39:57Z

Hi all,
See below message from MEFL about a community climate action day in Moreland
this Saturday. MEFL has agreed to host some BUG flyers and sign-up sheet on
their stall; I can't make it along that day and I know it's very short
notice, but if anybody else did want to show up and represent the BUG for a

Fwd: FW: Establishing a Hume Bicycle Users' Group

2009-10-22T01:58:39Z

Hi all,
If you know anyone living over the border in the City of Hume (Broadmeadows,
Campbellfield, Craigieburn, Diggers Rest, Tullamarine, Sunbury etc) who
likes bikes, please pass on the below and attached info about the first
meeting of the Hume BUG.
Cheers, Anna
*Subject:* Establishing a Hume Bicycle Users' Group

AGM Reminder

2009-10-21T11:23:34Z

Hi all,
Just a final reminder that tomorrow night (Thurs 22nd) the Moreland BUG AGM
will be held at the Edinburgh Castle from 7pm. We'll be having drinks and
finger food (put on by the BUG), PLUS, the famous Melbourne Ukulele
Kollective has kindly agreed to come along and regale us with all our
favourite bike-related tunes.

City of Yarra - Bicycle Advisory Committee Meeting (BAC) - Wed 21st October 2009

2009-10-20T08:46:50Z

Hi all,
The next City of Yarra - Bicycle Advisory Committee Meeting is on
Wednesday 21st October 2009.
Also, thank you to everyone who has contributed feedback to the Draft
Yarra Bicycle Strategy 2010-2015.
The deadline for submissions to the strategy ends this *Thursday 22
October 2009*. Please forward your comments to Council's Co-ordinator

Fwd: Family Bike Ride to Warburton

2009-10-19T07:53:21Z

Hi all,
If you're interested in joining a bunch of others for a family bike ride on
Cup Day, see below.
Cheers, anna
Hi All,
I'd like to invite for you to join us on a bike ride from Lilydale to
Warburton on Cup day. The ride has been organised by a group of us because
we love causing fun, love and relatedness in Families.

Melbourne Ukulele Kollective ready to perform at M-Bug AGM

2009-10-16T03:50:41Z

Just to confirm that the Melbourne Ukulele Kollective have accepted the
BUG invitation to present a short but scintillating selection of songs
at the Moreland Bug AGM at the Edinburgh Castle, next Thursday.
The group will be there ready to play for you at 7pm, looking forward to
presenting a specially selected repertoire!

BBC NEWS | UK | Magazine | Are women cyclists in more danger than men?

2009-10-11T11:16:21Z

Hi everyone,
Here is the gender split in a very grim manifestation indeed.
[link]
I find this article fascinating for quite a few reasons as well as
the main statistic. To mention just a few:
1) The fact that an in depth discussion like this is in the

Spring bikefun

2009-10-10T00:41:26Z

Check back at [link] for latest updates, or
follow us on twitter @bikefunmelb

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Three oceans unicycle tour fundraising dinner - Sunday 11th October
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5pm Flinders St Station. Ride to Footscray with Sid for dinner at an

Moreland BUG annual general meeting

2009-10-08T22:52:20Z

Hi all,
Just a reminder that the Moreland BUG's annual general meeting is
scheduled for 22nd of October 2009 at the Edinburgh Castle Hotel at
7pm.
Nominations for positions are open and I would encourage anyone who
has an interest in bicycle-related matters to nominate yourself
(nomination forms attached.). If you have any questions in relation to

Learn to Ride From Scratch: Tutors Wanted

2009-10-07T00:54:58Z

I thought people might be interested in this.
The Jika Jika Community Centre (in Northcote) runs a program called
‘Learn to Ride from Scratch’, in which trained volunteers teach
absolute beginners of all ages (usually adults) the basics of riding a
bike. The program is currently looking for new tutors.

BV elections

2009-10-06T06:16:38Z

Anyone know anything about the candidates this year?

2009/10/4 John Harland <harland.j...@gmail.com>:

melbourne City council motion this Tuesday 5pm

2009-10-04T11:33:16Z

Cr Cathy Oke has given notice of a motion (reproduced below) to the
"Eco City committee" which meets at 5pm on Tuesday 6th October at
Melbourne Town Hall. Please come and support the motion. It is also
good to speak, you need to make a submission in writing (email is
good) before midday Tuesday, guidelines are at

Peddling Fruit Pickers

2009-10-03T07:50:07Z

*Peddling Pickers team sought:-
We have a vision where the need to pick fruit in the city is fulfilled;
We know that some people have too much fruit, more than they can manage, and
it becomes a burden for them;
We know other people who could fruit for useful purposes;
We would like to help these people;

Yarra's Draft Cycle strategy input

2009-09-29T12:29:34Z

Dear Mark,
I just perused Yarra's Draft Cycle strategy and I have a number of comments, including omissions, suggestions and an error. I hope they are of use to you and can be used to improve the plan.
I cycle through Yarra daily between Coburg and Swinburne Uni in Hawthorn where I study Civil Engineering. I ride a bike with Shimano Nexus8 gears and they are wonderful.

New City of Yarra Bicycle Strategy + Blessing of the Bicycles 4/10

2009-09-29T06:14:14Z

Hi all,
The City of Yarra have just release their new Bicycle Strategy 2010-2015
for public consultation. Submissions to be received by 22 October and it
would be great if neighbouring BUG's could also make submissions.
From City of Yarra: Draft Bicycle Strategy
[link]

Moreland health plan survey

2009-09-29T03:16:15Z

Dear bugsters,
You might like to comment on the Moreland Health Plan. There is an
online survey which asks what are your top 5 health priorities, where
you can choose things like "active transport" and there are a couple of
opportunities to write stuff in empty boxes about the importance of bike

Gowanbrae Community Bike Ride

2009-09-28T06:58:01Z

Council is planning a community bike ride on Saturday 17th October as
part of the TravelSmart project we're doing there, and we'd love some
volunteers to assist to lead or sweep the ride. We've just built a link
to the Western Ring Road, and we want to showcase to Gowanbrae residents
how easy and safe it is to get to Gladstone Park and down to Jacana

BUG committee of management nominations are open

2009-09-25T03:45:47Z

Dear all,
The Moreland BUG’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday 22nd Oct,
in place of our normal monthly meeting. One of the purposes of the meeting
is to elect a committee of management for the next year. I invite and
encourage all BUG members (which includes all subscribers to this email

Fwd: PRESS RELEASE FROM CHRISTINE CAMPBELL - LOCAL CLUBS URGED TO NOMINATE THEIR SPORTS HEROES

2009-09-25T03:18:19Z

Hi all,
See below, from Christine Campbell's office.
Cheers, Anna
---------- Forwarded message ----------
NOMINATE THEIR SPORTS HEROES
To:
Attached is a press release calling for sports clubs to nominate their
sports heroes - I would urge you to nominate a member of your club for the
2009 Victorian Sport and Recreation Awards.

public lecture - copenhagen expert

2009-09-24T05:53:11Z

Hi all,
On Tuesday 13th October, the Head of Traffic for the City of Copenhagen will
speak at a free public forum. For more info or to register for the event, go
to [link]
Cheers, Anna

another addition to Carlton Gardens debate

2009-09-24T05:34:23Z

Hi all,
Ian Richardson, a long-time BUG person who's been unable to attend meetings
for a while, has asked me to pass on his contribution to the Carlton Gardens
debate to the group ahead of tonight's debate/meeting.
Ian says:
"My little contribution is to consider the rights for quiet possession of
walkways by pedestrians. If crossing designated parks is so necessary one

Equinoxial Bikefun

2009-09-23T14:05:18Z

Check back at [link] for latest updates, or
follow us on twitter @bikefunmelb

****************************** ************************
Critical Mass - Friday 25th September and Last Friday every month.
****************************** ************************
5:30PM - State Library. - Come for a pleasant ride in a big group, and

Moreland BUG meeting this Thursday!

2009-09-22T22:30:34Z

Hi everyone,
Just a quick reminder that the Moreland Bicycle User Group meeting is on
this Thursday (tomorrow) from 7:30pm to 9pm. We will meet at the Edinburgh
Castle Hotel in their small room out the back, through the courtyard.
Current agenda items include:
- Annual General Meeting in October (next month)!

cregeburn line bikeway

2009-09-22T08:51:40Z

Hey buggettes,

Found this vid <[link]> of the train
trip from pascoevale to Glenroy that gives a fair view of where a bikeway
might go.

Aint youtube grand and ta to the drive eh.

Regards,

Paul McKay

FW: Carlton Gardens

2009-09-17T10:52:18Z

To: crowther.ash...@hotmail.com
Dear Ashley, thank you for your email to Cr
Oke. Cr Oke discussed this matter with the relevant Director last week and
is proposing to put forward a Notice of Motion to the next Eco-City
Committee (5pm, Tuesday 6 October) requesting that information be provided
to Councillors