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On this weeks show Chris interviews Zheng Chin about a new social enterprise, The Bike Library which aims to provide kids between one to eight with a bike perfect for them to learn and explore, for families in the northern LGA's of Moonee Valley, Merri-bek, Darebin, and Yarra. We discuss how the project started, short lifespan and waste issues for kids bikes, creating independance, types of bikes,...

On this weeks program Chris catches up with the weeks news including glorious weather for yesterdays Around the Bay and last weeks Ride 2 Work Day. Mike Layton from Toronto speaks about the Bloor Street bike lanes, (Doug Ford Is Spending a Lot of Money Ripping Out Bike Lanes and Bike lane standoff in Etobicoke sends construction crews packing) which has parallels with populist anti-active transpor...

Faith and Val are joined in the studio by Jesse McNelis. Jesse attended Transport Camp in Melbourne last week and we find out what Transport Camp is all about and what you can get out of it as an advocate who is not a transport professional but has a healthy obsession with transport in Melbourne.   

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...

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 b...

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 flowi...

On this weeks program Chris catches up with Harrison Watt, Bike Lanes for Johnston Street about an upcoming Gimme 5! Safer Cycling Forum: Melbourne & Brunswick, 5:30pm, 15 September 2026, The Clyde Hotel, 385 Cardigan St, Carlton. This community forum brings together locals, community groups, BUGs and state election candidates to discuss safer cycling in the seats of Melbourne & Brunswick. Check o...

Val and Faith are joined in the studio by Alison McCormack , CEO of Bicycle Network, who shares her bike moments from her travels in Europe. In news we take a look at the announcement that Infrastructure Victoria is to wound up, particulalry relevant to today's show and our emphasis on the Strategic Cycling Corridors. Alsion tells us about the next phase of the Gimme 5! campaign that Bicycle Netwo...

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 Princ...

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...

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 collect...

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 c...

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 scoot...

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 y...

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 v...

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 hist...

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...

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 commun...

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 incl...

Val and Nik from Melbourne BUG look at Ghost Bikes, when they started, what they mean and how they have been used."We promised to deliver nation-leading laws about who can ride, what they can ride, where they can ride, and how fast- and our laws do exactly that." Brent Mickelberg. Qld. Minister of Transport. What can I say, and on World Bicycle Day.

On this weeks program Chris interviews Tim Dow (Tim Rob Don Dow) and Stephanie Mulder (Yardbird Studio) from Mosey Guide about their slow travel walking and cycling guides for neighbourhoods in Australia, Europe and Asia, including their recent Northside Design Ride: A Leisurely Cycling Tour of Melbourne Design through the inner north organised for Melbourne Design Week. Tim and Stephanie talk abo...

Faith and Val are joined in the studio today by Melanie Brown, a nurse from Adelaide who has taken her passion for vaccination and the history of infectious diseases in Australia on an epic ride from Adelaide to Sydney. We kick off with our bike moments before taking a look at some local news including a great (albeit depressing) long read from the ABC The long road to a bike friendly Australia. S...

On this weeks program Chris catches up with two previous guests, first up Alex Lamb from Nicer Wellington Street, a group of Clifton Hill and Collingwood residents who supported 'Option 1: shared street' for Wellington Street. Alex talks about last Tuesdays massive Yarra Council meeting, where two thirds of public feedback supported to the bold vision make Wellington less traffic choked, and we un...

Val and Faith catch up in the studio and share their bike moments, a green wave for Val on the way to the studio this morning and another milestone celebrating almost Mothers Day and almost 100 women in the Wheel Sisters program in Merri-bek for Faith. We take a look at some news including; updates from Queenslands' attempts to work out a way forward with e-bikes, and the Yarra Council meeting on...

On this weeks program we're doing a hour long program as a treat with two interviews. First up: Chris catches up with Erin and Liam from the Nicer Wellington Street crew about advocating for a leafier, quieter, and safer Wellington Street for everyone in the week before a crucial vote at the next Yarra Council Meeting on 12 May 2026.Erin and Liam discuss supporting Option 1 for both Wellington Str...