Posts Tagged ‘bicycle’
Learn to Ride From Scratch: Tutors Wanted
Posted in Seeking by Kate Archdeacon on October 7th, 2009
Source: Friends of the Earth Melbourne
Image: BikePortland via flickr CC
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.
Tutors from the program recommend it very highly – “Watching someone pedal for the first time is an incredibly exciting feeling, and is a very practical way to share the love of bike riding with people who otherwise might not experience it. So far my students have ranged from people in their late teens/early twenties, to women in their 60s’.
Each learner receives 3 separate one-on-one sessions with a volunteer tutor. Tutors let Jika Jika know when they are available, and Jika Jika then pairs them with students accordingly. Volunteers will receive training in the program’s teaching method. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact Max Sargeant on 9482 5100 or email max @jikajika.org.au
Tags: bicycle, community, education, sharing
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Bike Futures Conference
Posted in Events by Kate Archdeacon on September 7th, 2009
Source: Going Solar Transport Newsletter
Thursday 15 – Friday 16 October,2009
Bicycle Victoria will host the first annual Bike Futures Conference this October.
Bike Futures ‘09 is dedicated to the people who will transform our communities into bike-friendly, economically thriving and sustainable environments. This conference is the first in an annual series designed to assist national and local leaders, planners, designers and builders respond to the critical demands brought on by the explosion in growth of bike transportation and recreation across Australia. We all have a massive challenge ahead of us: more of our citizens are riding, and riding more often; riding in places and at times that were never envisaged; placing stresses and strains on physical infrastructure and political patience alike. Answers can be hard to come by in these resource-constrained times. Bike Futures ‘09 is the key to unlocking the solutions that government professionals and community leaders require at the local, state and national level.
Register here.
Source: Going Solar Transport Newsletter
Tags: behaviour change, bicycle, conference, governance, transport
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Ride to Work Day 2009
Posted in Events by Kate Archdeacon on July 7th, 2009
Source: Ride to Work , Bicycle Victoria
Ride to Work Day on Wednesday 14 October 2009 is entering its third year nationally and aiming for a participation of 141,000 workers across Australia.
Ride to Work is a behaviour change program that encourages workers to feel good and have fun by commuting to work by bike and experiencing the health, financial and environmental benefits. Make your ride count and register for free today at http://www.bv.com.au/ride-to-work/ Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: bicycle, healthy cities, sustainable transport
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Electric Bikes & Trikes for Aust Post
Posted in Models by Devin Maeztri on December 9th, 2008
The section below is republished with permission from the Going Solar Transport Newsletter #87, 25 November 2008, compiled by Stephen Ingrouille. Going Solar newsletter provides an excellent commentary on local sustainable transport issues in Melbourne.
“Posties have begun a trial of electric bicycles and tricycles in a plan to combat soaring fuel prices and be more environmentally friendly. Australia Post staff will take to bikes in Adelaide first but plans to roll out the trial to Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. …. ‘We are testing electric bicycles and tricycles, which are more fuel efficient and environmentally friendly ways to deliver the mail than motorbikes, spokesman Joshua Zugajev said.‘We have no intention to replace all our motorcycles, but rising fuel costs and a need for cleaner forms of transport mean trialling these electric bikes makes perfect sense,” Mr Zugajev said. The electric bicycles and tricycles were quicker than walking, made less noise than motorcycles, were virtually pollution-free and used rechargeable ion batteries, he added. They are assisted by an electric motor, which means the rider still pedals but receives a significant boost from the motor.â€
Ref: Elissa Doherty, Courier Mail, 28/9/08
Tags: bicycle, bike transport, electric bikes, going solar, Post Australia, sustainable transport, transport
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More on the CBD Bus Accident
Posted in Policies by Devin Maeztri on October 7th, 2008
The section below is republished with permission from the Going Solar Transport Newsletter #79, 30 September 2008, compiled by Stephen Ingrouille. Going Solar, www.goingsolar.com.au/transport. This newsletter provides an excellent commentary on local sustainable transport issues in Melbourne.
“Unfortunately, this was an accident waiting to happen. It is ridiculous that Swanston St should be closed to car traffic but that these enormous coaches should be allowed to clog up the street during its busiest period. When the coaches are parked, cyclists are forced ride within a hairs breath of the coaches or cross into the path of the trams. In the wet (when tram tracks are very slippery for cyclists)this problem is even worse. The coaches should be removed.â€
Ref: Readers Comment, The Age, 18/9/08
“Stung by criticism he failed to protect cyclists from the thousands of tour buses that choke one of the city’s main thoroughfares, an emotional [Melbourne] Lord Mayor John So last night banned buses from Swanston Street after a young woman riding to work was killed. … Melbourne City Council last year considered forcing tour buses from Swanston Street to a purpose-built terminal at Federation Square. But the council buckled under pressure from tour operators – which pick up 320,000 customers a year on Swanston Street from nearby hotels.â€
Ref: Clay Lucas, The Age, 19/9/08
Tags: accident, bicycle, cyclist, going solar, sustainable urban transport, tranport
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greenest friday night drinks offer – good brew company
Posted in Events by edeano on September 5th, 2008
The good brew company has just launched the greenest and best drink option available outside of a brew pub or winery!!
We deliver (on trikes!) a keg (or two or three) of good brews… beer brewed with a minimised carbon footprint…we can also bring wine.
the bike bar... sustainably serving Melbourne since 2008
We set up a packaging free bar and train interested servers (you, your catering team, the boss!) to serve good (well) brewed drinks at your event.
Four reasons why the good brew service is good for your event:
#1 – It’s easy (that’s good):
good brew co. delivers multiple kegs to your event. No one needs to go on time or oil consuming trips to bottle shops, wineries or breweries…
#2 – It’s cost effective (that’s good too):
Tags: beer, bicycle, bike bar, catering, community, corporate drinks, drinks, friday night, good brew, sustainability, zero waste
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