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Merri-bek Bicycle User Group. (Merri-bek BUG) Residents and friends who want to travel safely by bike in and around Merri-bek. Wurundjeri country, Naarm, Australia. morelandbug.org

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Merri-bek BUG @merri-bekbug.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Do you live on Connolly Avenue in Coburg? Or maybe you have to travel along it or across it regulalry? Take a look at the plans Merri-bek have to make it safer for people moving around and give your feedback. conversations.merri-bek.vic.gov.au/connolly-ave
conversations.merri-bek.vic.gov.au
Connolly Avenue street improvements
We're making Connolly Avenue safer and easier to use
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Merri-bek BUG @merri-bekbug.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
Worried about how the proposed e-bike ban will affect you, your friends or family? Make sure you register for the Bicycle Network online panel discussion! 📆 : Monday 1 September 2025 ⏰: 6:00 – 7:00pm (AEST)  PS: it’s NOT Members only! bicyclenetwork.cmail19.com/t/y-e-qtuhji...
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Members Only: e-Bike e-forum invitation + Dirty Docker discount
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Critical Mass naarm Melbourne @criticalmassmelb.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
🚴 Critical Mass returns 5.30pm Friday 29 August 2025 ... aligning with Melbourne's *changeable* spring weather, so check BoM radar and then make the call whether you’re riding with us 🎂 Celebrating our 30th birthday in Nov 2025! 💡Meet State Library forecourt, Melbourne CBD. 🌐 criticalmass.melbourne
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Merri-bek BUG @merri-bekbug.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
Do you live on Connolly Avenue in Coburg? Or maybe you have to travel along it or across it regulalry? Take a look at the plans Merri-bek City Council have to make it safer for people moving around. conversations.merri-bek.vic.gov.au/connolly-ave
conversations.merri-bek.vic.gov.au
Connolly Avenue street improvements
We're making Connolly Avenue safer and easier to use
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Merri-bek BUG @merri-bekbug.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
Who will be kicked off the train when the proposed ban on people travelling with e-bikes occurs? brunswickvoice.com.au/local-riders...
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Local riders reject proposed e-bike ban on trains
Government concerned about growing number of battery fires.
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Merri-bek BUG @merri-bekbug.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
City of Yarra are doing some additional works along the Ottery reserve ramp adjacent to the Merri Creek Path which will result in the closure of the Merri-creek trail for a short period of time, from the 25th of August hopefully for only 3 days.
A map showing a section of the Merri Creek Trail. with some line mrkings on it A page of text about a temporary closure on the Merri Creek Trail.
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Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com · 14/08/2025
The global phenomenon of “bikelash” has become one of the biggest barriers to implementing interventions that make our streets more liveable, accessible and sustainable. So how do we best manage it as advocates for change? Here are eight strategies we recently presented at the Velo-city Conference.🧵
Powerpoint slides from a presentation entitled “Unleashing the Silent Majority to Beat Bikelash”, which feature photographs of urban transformation from cities around the world.
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Just Jules @justjules.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
Going multimodal today, via bike -> train -> bike so I have to dress appropriately. Stop the ban of ebikes on trains or I'll be late to all my meetings. @wtyppod.bsky.social @thewaroncars.bsky.social @ptua.org.au
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Merri-bek BUG @merri-bekbug.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
We've heard from so many people that will have their transport accessibility diminished by the proposed e-bike ban. E-bike + train is often what allows people to use public transport; because of failures in PT reach, gaps in the cycling network, disabilities, age or medical conditions.
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Merri-bek BUG @merri-bekbug.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
The Age reporting on the proposed ban on people travelling on e-bikes. www.theage.com.au/national/vic...
theage.com.au
Ban on e-bikes on trains a response over the top, cycling advocates say
Cycling advocates say fires on trains are a rare occurrence and the risk could be managed by enforcing quality standards on imported batteries and devices.
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yarrabike @yarrabike.bsky.social · 10/08/2025
None of Elizabeth Street saga needed to occur if Yarra councillors followed due process etc but here we are. What you can do now: send a email to Melissa Horne MP, Roads Minister & Gabrielle Williams MP, Public and Public and Active Transport Minister /2 www.yarrabug.org/yarra-for-sa...
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Yarra for safe streets
Streets Alive Yarra: ‘People love the wide bike lanes on Elizabeth Street – please don’t narrow them! These photos were taken this morning between 7:30 and 9:00 am’ 4 March 2025, …
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yarrabike @yarrabike.bsky.social · 10/08/2025
'Councillors at the City of Yarra will next week again attempt to thrash out the future of the bike corridor on Elizabeth Street through Richmond North.' 🙄 /1 bicyclenetwork.com.au/newsroom/202...
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Yarra to vote – again – on critical bike route
Councillors at the City of Yarra will next week again attempt to thrash out the future of the bike corridor on Elizabeth Street through Richmond North.
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Merri-bek BUG @merri-bekbug.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
An investigation into the ginormouse utes and others making our streets more dangerous from @julianoshea.bsky.social youtu.be/YaSPBdt19qQ
A black background has the words “Why are our cars getting so big?” in bold all upper case white font.
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Merri-bek BUG @merri-bekbug.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
The DTP want to ban ALL e-bikes from trains. If you wanted to ensure that only the shittiest & most dangerous unregistered motorbikes are on trains this is the perfect way to do it while also penalising the elderly & disabled riding perfectly legal e-bikes. engage.vic.gov.au/public-trans...
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Conduct on Public Transport Regulations
We’re seeking feedback on the rules that guide and manage behaviour on and around Victoria’s public transport network.
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Faith Hunter @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
John Englart's family are inviting everyone who knew John to celebrate his life - Monday July 28, 12 noon to 4pm at St Mark's Church Hall in Fawkner. #JohnEnglart #couchpeloton #merribek #climatejustice #ChihuahuasforClimateAction
An invitation to a celebration of John Englart's life features a rosella and a photo of John in a yellow t-shirt with Chihuahua on it.
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Faith Hunter @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
Devastating news today discovering that @takvera.bsky.social has passed away. John was a loved Merri-bek community activist and will leave an enormous hole in our local community. I got to know him through @merri-bekbug.bsky.social and shared several rides with him and Juliet and Indiana Jones.
A man with his hair dyed orange and a grey beard sits outdoors at a wooden table with two white chihuahuas on his lap. A man mounts a blue bicycle. In the front basket are two white chihuahuas
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Merri-bek BUG @merri-bekbug.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
People who use the Upfield route through Coburg will notice that the shared zone on Batman Avenue has been completed. New lighting, 20kph speed limits and more signals to drivers advising they share the space with pedestrians and riders. www.instagram.com/reel/DMEwr_o...
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Merri-bek BUG @merri-bekbug.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
Do you use the Brunswick East Shimmy near Fleming Park in Brunswick? Construction has started on permanent shared zones either side of the park and will impact riders as they travel through, for a couple of months. Traffic controllers will be on site so follow directions when required!
An overview of a neighbourhood. You can see houses and roads and superimposed over the top is a traffic management plan for construction works.
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Faith Hunter @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Yesterday's @yarrabike.bsky.social Radio Show is online! In this episode we chatted about TAC, the no-fault transport insurance we have in Victoria, and when it does, or doesn't cover you, when you're on a bike. www.3cr.org.au/yarrabug/epi...
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Why am I paying TAC insurance when it won't cover me on a bike?
Faith and Val are joined in the studio by Mathew Peckham and we all share our bike moments, including the 2025 Melburn Roobaix and installation of a long overdue prioirty crossing on the Inner Circle ...
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Merri-bek BUG @merri-bekbug.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
There is nothing worse than riding to your destination and not being able to find anywhere to lock up your bike. Use this handy map and drop a pin to tell Merri-bek Council where you would like to find more bike hoops. conversations.merri-bek.vic.gov.au/bicycle-park...
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Help us shape the future of bicycle parking in Merri-bek
Tell us where you’d like to see new bike hoops installed and register your interest in a new cycle hanger program
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Merri-bek BUG @merri-bekbug.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Join us tonight at Coburg RSL 7pm in the front bar. We'll have updates on Council's Streets for People Plan engagement, Munro-Harding Streets project, Albert Street corridor project and Batman Avenue project. Craft beers, order food in or BYO, friendly people. Come and say hi!
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Merri-bek BUG @merri-bekbug.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
After a miserable week the sun came out for a glorious mornings riding for our Wheel Sisters in Fawkner.
Several women with bicycles stand in a garden adjacent to a building. One woman is wearing a hijab. A woman rides a bicycle away from the camera on a path winding its way through treesTwo women on bicycles riding on bitumen marked with white lines. In the background is a large treeA woman on a bicycle rides towards the camera. She is wearing grey tracksuit pants, a pale pink sweater and a blue hijab.
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 17/06/2025
The results are in. The vast majority of Londoners and major businesses back our exciting plans for Oxford Street, so I'm pleased to confirm that we will now be moving ahead as quickly as possible.
It's official
Proposals to pedestrianise Oxford Street will move ahead
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Merri-bek BUG @merri-bekbug.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Sign the petition and support the granting of a long 'community' lease in Batman Park, Northcote, VIC to WeCycle, who provide bikes to people in need. www.openpetition.org/au/petition/...?
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Support WeCycle: give a long community lease for the Pioneer's Retreat, Batman Park, Northcote - Online petition
We are asking you to sign this petition to support the granting of a long 'community' lease in Batman Park, Northcote, VIC to WeCycle (https://www.wecycle-melbourne.com/), who provide bikes to people ...
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Wheel reinventor @wheelreinventor.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
The idea that bike lanes are in conflict with these things is just so stupid. Workers and customers all get to the city by bike, deliveries already happen by bike (ubereats anybody?)
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Merri-bek BUG @merri-bekbug.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
1466 submissions to City of Melbourne draft budget, 94% about bikes lanes. CoM has slashed the funding necessary to build the planned bike network by 2030. www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/angry-cyclists-accuse-city-of-melbourne-lord-mayor-of-peddling-spin-on-bike-lanes-20250613-p5m778.html
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Angry cyclists accuse City of Melbourne, lord mayor of peddling ‘spin’ on bike lanes
The council has received more than 1500 submissions ahead of its budget meeting next week, and 94 per cent of those favour bike lanes.
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Merri-bek BUG @merri-bekbug.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
From today’s The Age, cycling a better protector against dementia. www.theage.com.au/lifestyle/he...
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Why cycling to work is better for your brain than walking
A new study of almost half a million people has made a link between riding your bike and lower levels of dementia onset. It’s good news for Lycra lovers.
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cubbieberry @cubbieberry.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
#cycling as everyday transport (especially for those who use a #cargobike) #DecadeOfTheCargobike
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yarrabike @yarrabike.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Support @yarrabike.bsky.social Radio 🎙️🚴and celebrate everything @3crmelbourne.bsky.social stands with Your Station, Your Voice during 2025 Radiothon! You can donate right here ⬇️ www.givenow.com.au/cr/yarrabugr...
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GiveNow - Yarra BUG Radio Show 3CR
Supporting 3CR Community Radio
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Merri-bek BUG @merri-bekbug.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Have you taken a look at Merri-bek's proposed share e-bike trial yet? Make sure you give Council your feedback! conversations.merri-bek.vic.gov.au/bike-share-t...
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Trialling electric bike share
Share your thoughts on e-bike share in Merri-bek
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yarrabike @yarrabike.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
New! @3crmelbourne.bsky.social #podcast: City of Melbourne bike lane budget slashed, Val and @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social talk to @nikdow.bsky.social about City of Melbourne draft budget showing a huge cut to funding + @criticalmassmelb.bsky.social Big City Lights www.3cr.org.au/yarrabug/epi...
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City of Melbourne bike lane budget slashed
Faith and Val are joined in the studio by Nik Dow of Bike Melbourne. We share our usual bike moments before turning to the Draft City of Melbourne budget currently out for consultation.
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Nick T @nicktyz.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
We're expecting some very high tides again today, which means the Moonee Ponds trail might be flooded this afternoon @bikewest.org @merri-bekbug.bsky.social
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Merri-bek BUG @merri-bekbug.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
Community Meeting Saturday May 31st at 10:30am at North Carlton Railway House to discuss safety for those living and travelling on Ewing Street. Come and share your stories about using your bike in and around Ewing Street. Its an important part of getting around by bike and could be a LOT better!
A flyer advertising an event on Saturday is headlined "Safety on Ewing Street Community Meeting"
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Merri-bek BUG @merri-bekbug.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
Critical Mass is coming up on Friday! Leaving the State Library at 5:30 and highlighting the CBD before finishing in Fitzroy. The theme is BIG CITY LIGHTS so bring ALL of your lights!
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Merri-bek BUG @merri-bekbug.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
A gorgeous morning exploring the Westbreen and Moonee Ponds Creeks with Council staff and finding out all about their projects managing stormwater, growing habitat and creating spaces people want to linger. How good was the sun!
A group of people are standing listening to one person speak alongside a creek bankA group of people with bicycles stand around a spectacular gum tree A woman in a hi vis vest speaks to a group of people with bikes next to some wetlands
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Merri-bek BUG @merri-bekbug.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
Have you had your say on Merri-bek's Streets For People Plan? It outlines priority projects to make moving around Merri-bek safer and easier for everyone, including people on foot and on bikes. Consultation closes tomorrow! conversations.merri-bek.vic.gov.au/streets-peop...
conversations.merri-bek.vic.gov.au
Streets for People Plan
Share your thoughts on our draft plan for projects that will make Merri-bek’s streets safer, greener, and more accessible for everyone
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yarrabike @yarrabike.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
New! @3crmelbourne.bsky.social podcast: City of Melbourne bike lanes slashed and the NEW Great Vic Bike Ride! Val and @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social are joined in the studio by Alison McCormack CEO of Bicycle Network www.3cr.org.au/yarrabug/epi...
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CoM Bike Lanes slashed and the NEW Great Vic Bike Ride!
Val and Faith are joined in the studio by Alison McCormack, CEO of Bicycle Network. We all share our bike moments and consider what appears to be a significant cut to the CoM budget for bike lanes. In...
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Cllr Emily Kerr 💚 @emilykerr36.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
One of the things I'm kind of fascinated by atm is the right-wing press's deliberate ignoring of the facts on air quality improvement. This from the Spectator last week poses it as a matter of opinion whether or not the air in our LTNs has improved. BUT THERES ACTUAL DATA. IT HAS www.oxonair.uk
Quote from The Spectator "Air quality has improved, he insists (although anyone breathing in on Oxford Road... [etc] on weekday afternoons might strongly disagree)"
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Merri-bek BUG @merri-bekbug.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
Brunswick Voice on the 30km trial in Coburg & Brunswick. Note: Clarke claims 30km speed limits not raised during council election campaign. We asked ALL candidates whether they would support resuming 30km trials in Merri-bek in our Streets People Love survey. brunswickvoice.com.au/30kmh-speed-...
brunswickvoice.com.au
30kmh speed limit to be trialed in Brunswick and Coburg
30kmh to be rolled out for 12 month trial; advocates say it will reduce accidents.
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Merri-bek BUG @merri-bekbug.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Very last days to have your say on the Draft Streets For People Plan. What do you want the streets you use to move around to look like? Make sure yo do the survey! conversations.merri-bek.vic.gov.au/streets-peop...
conversations.merri-bek.vic.gov.au
Streets for People Plan
Share your thoughts on our draft plan for projects that will make Merri-bek’s streets safer, greener, and more accessible for everyone
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Merri-bek BUG @merri-bekbug.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
The extension of the Upfield path from Sages Road to the Ring Road path work is due to start in July. Keep in mind that since the state government first funded and promised this project in 2018, the date has shifted many times and the project scope has shrank considerably so 🤞🏼
A map with a blue line marking the Upfield Shared path and green line for a portion yet to be built.
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Merri-bek BUG @merri-bekbug.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
It’s confirmed. The City of Melbourne have only $1.5M for bike lanes in the budget. Meanwhile they have found $2M for Christmas decorations. participate.melbourne.vic.gov.au/budget-2025-...
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Draft Budget 2025-26
Have your say on the draft Budget 2025–26. Community consultation closes 5pm Monday 2 June.
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Low Traffic Future @lowtrafficfuture.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
“Tell me what you care about and I’ll tell you the answer is less cars." JUST PUBLISHED! Our latest podcast episode, which features the magnificent @ianwalker.bsky.social. There's a lot to go at in this one. The psychology of transport is endlessly fascinating. Have a listen 🔊
lowtrafficfuture.org.uk
The Cultural Blindspots in Transport | Professor Ian Walker
In this episode, I’m joined by Professor Ian Walker — an environmental psychologist who digs into why we do the things we do, especially when it comes to transport. We chatted about why people drive e...
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Merri-bek BUG @merri-bekbug.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
For Mothers Day Anvita asked her son to take her for a ride along Westbreen Creek. Only a few weeks ago, Anvita had never ridden a bike! The Wheel Sisters program in Merri-bek is teaching women to ride & making dreams come true while creating opportunities for connection. Happy Mothers Day Anvita!
A woman in a yellow top and a young g man in a black top are both wearing bicycle helmets and smoking at the camera.
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Merri-bek BUG @merri-bekbug.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
The City of Melbourne look to have slashed the budget for building bike lanes from $4M in the forward budget to just $1.5M. youtu.be/5LqVmO3dQAE
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Pedal power is taking over Melbourne with the new lord mayor promising even more bike lanes | 7NEWS
YouTube video by 7NEWS Australia
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Merri-bek BUG @merri-bekbug.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
What does Mum *really* want for Mother's Day? Maybe it’s a place in one of Council's Bike Maintenance Workshops with Bike it Better? And if Mum doesn’t want to do the workshop maybe she wants YOU to do it and pledge a year’s free maintenance? www.eventbrite.com.au/cc/bike-main...?
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Bike maintenance workshops
Learn how to maintain your bike with Cazz Clarke from Bike it Better. Bring your own bike and toolkit (if you have one)
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Merri-bek BUG @merri-bekbug.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Not dissimilar to the situation here in Aus.
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Merri-bek BUG @merri-bekbug.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Does your Merri-bek school have a bike bus? Check out the local schools at the link below and find all the info you need to start one at your school with help from Merri-bek Council. zerocarbonmerri-bek.org.au/bike-bus/
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Ride to school on a Bike Bus! - Zero Carbon Merri-bek
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Critical Mass naarm Melbourne @criticalmassmelb.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
🌃 Announcing ... Critical Mass Big City Lights! 📌5.30pm, Friday 30th May 2025, State Library, Melbourne CBD. 🚴 Route: CBD - Fitzroy 💡Themes: It's dark. Bring your lights. All of them 💯 Image credit + inspiration: technochic 🌐 criticalmass.melbourne
🌃 Announcing ... Critical Mass Big City Lights!
📌5.30pm, Friday 30th May 2025, State Library, Melbourne CBD.
🚴 Route: CBD - Fitzroy
💡Themes: It's dark. Bring your lights. All of them
💯 Image credit + inspiration: technochic
🌐 criticalmass.melbourne
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Merri-bek BUG @merri-bekbug.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
We invited Melbourne Bicycle Touring Club to tell us all about their excellent program of day rides on bike paths, exploring the countryside & of course, their multi-day tours. Why don't you join us? 7pm Wednesday May 28th All the details & RSVP at this link www.eventbrite.com.au/e/exploring-...
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Exploring beyond Melbourne by bike!
Come and hear Melbourne Bicycle Touring Club President Matthew Carabott talk about their sociable rides exploring Melbourne and beyond.
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