YarraBUG

About YarraBUG

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.

Publisher

Chris, Faith, Val and Steve

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

22 Feb 2015

Latest episode

4 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

523 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Oct 2026

   City of Melbourne, G Line, Pop up bike lanes, Will Richter memorial ride speeches, Gimme 5, Ride2Work Day & more!

   On this weeks program, Chris and Steve discuss the unofficial start of bike riding season with an explanation of what happened at last weeks City of Melbourne meeting that included an apparent $500k drop in active transport funding, the speculative G Line “Ambitious plan to build 1.8km boulevard over Richmond train line revealed", a plan that includes something similar to the Mondring suggested by Streets Alive Yarra who we spoke with over ten years ago.News includes Bring back pop up bike lanes, Thousands of motorcyclists join pothole rally outside Victorian parliament, speeches from Pierre Vairo, Andrea Carr (Will's mum) and Sally Moxham from the Will Richter Memorial ride on 25 September 2026 organised by Critical Mass, upcoming Critical Mass North: Friday 30 October 2026, Great Ride of Return, 11am 11 October 2026, new date for Gimme 5! - for happy healthy communities: Richmond District, 5.30pm, Monday 12 October, national Ride2Work Day coming on Wednesday 14 October, get all the details here, World Cargo Bike Day restarting in Melbourne with Laps of the Lake, Bike Melbourne is renewing their presence, Loop Cycles Learn to Braze workshops and The Share Plate: An ode to my bike by Tegan Lerm.There’s a special type of euphoria I get from riding my bike. It’s probably the equivalent of a runner’s high, but my body is not built to run, so I couldn’t tell you. As I write this, I’ve been away from my beautiful baby blue bike for six weeks. And let me tell you, that’s six weeks too long. I’ve been daydreaming about it, so let me paint you a picture of the quality time we usually spend together.Program musicScratching, Malvern StarBonobo, Cycles

2. 

   28 Sept 2026

   Swooping magpies, Western Freeway strategic cycling corridor scrapped and more

   Val and Faith start the show with their bike moments including magpies in Albury that are notorious for their aggressive swooping behavior during spring, Melbourne's weather contrasted with Sydney's predictability and interactions with ducklings and a cheeky fox.We discuss last Fridays Critical Mass memorial ride for Will Richter, emphasising its growth and evolution over the years. A new $1.55 billion project freeway project near Melton along Ballarat Road from Caroline Springs to Ferris Road in Melton was clarified recently, and with no explanation, the strategic cycling corridor along it has been dropped despite an active transport component being necessary as mentioned the Transport Integration Act.Local news includes Victoria government delaying Upfield line upgrades until 2033 with a study and duplication promise, Gimme 5! - for safer streets for all - Moonee Valley, Bicycle Network Film Night and the sad passing of Dr Tim Read, a rare empathetic politician and a great champion for active transport.

3. 

   21 Sept 2026

   Vale Dr Tim Read + talking about Chain of Command art exhibition with Jay-Dee Pitcaithly

   On this weeks show Chris reflects upon the passing of Dr Tim Read, his several interviews on this show over the years, his humour, unflinching support for active transport across Melbourne and the outpouring of love and respect for Tim across the political spectrum.Bike West: Dr Tim Read, MP for Brunswick, died yesterday morning of skin cancer at the age of 64 - It's clear from the tributes flowing in from people across the political divide that he was a special, wonderful human.Listen to the original Critical Mass Footscray ride audio from Friday 23 February 2024.Jay-Dee Pitcaithly talks about her inspiration and journey towards the upcoming Chain of Command art exhibition, alongside In Conversation: Women, Cycling & Change, 6pm-7pm, Thursday 15 October 2026, Queen Victoria Women's Centre. The exhibition and talk explores the barriers and the progress in cycling for women and gender diverse riders with April Drage, Emma Mickle & Dr Bridie O'Donnell.News includes 2026 Will Richter Memorial Ride, meet 5.30pm, Thursday 24 September 2026, State Library, Swanston St, naarm Melbourne. On 22 September 2025, Will Richter was riding his bike to the University of Melbourne via Macaulay Road Kensington when he was struck and killed by the driver of a truck. It was his 19th birthday.This annual memorial ride is to send a clear message to road authorities - that people who ride bikes are deserving of a network of safe bike lanes - and are calling on authorities to make the necessary changes to our roads so that they are safe for all road users.You're invited to Gimme 5! Roadshow – for happy healthy communities: Richmond District, 5:30pm, Tuesday 29 September 2026, 323-325 Victoria Street, Duke of Albany, Abbotsford.Come along and listen to residents and candidates in the 2026 Victorian election speak about active transport issues.  Share local stories, meet election candidates & hear about what you can do for happy healthy communities & the Gimme 5! campaignProgram musicScratching, Malvern StarTycho, MontanaBike Song, Mark Ronson and The Business Intl.

Who has been a guest on YarraBUG

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• Mathew Peckham
• Sophie Wade
• Kathryn Good
• Hiroyuki Yuzurihara
• Nik Dow

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Podcast Authority Score: 27 / 100

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Quality

34

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0

YouTube

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Engagement

50

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