Welcome to our winter update! Read through the latest from the workshop and also some cycling news from around Melbourne.
Bill’s back from 4 weeks cycling in Europe. The first two weeks of this was with a big group checking out the Netherlands (check the Cycling Dutch Style blog). then 2 weeks for a quick trip through Copenhagen, Berlin and Paris. Keep tuned to humanpowered.com.au for a trip report with photos soon.
In this edition:

News from the workshop
End of financial year
Great bikes, bikes for transport
Maintenance Training
Kids on bikes: child seats
Cycling news around Melbourne

NEWS FROM …

After a lot of back and forth with our distributor and waiting for these to arrive in the country, we’re happy to announce that Linus bikes are finally here!

The Linus brand has designed its bikes around a vintage aesthetic, with the use of lugged steel in the frame production, but also incorporate modern complementary with the 3-speed internal gearing hub to make riding around a dream.

The Linus Mixte comes stock standard with a rack with a maximum load of 18kgs which is perfect for carrying pannier bags or fitting on …

Our friends are playing at this fundraiser this coming weekend. Please pass on the details and come along to support the work of

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I for one am gladdened to finally see some leadership in Australian politics regarding climate change. For too long our political leaders have had a ‘let’s wait and see what the rest of the world will do’ stance so even though I don’t believe placing a price on carbon to be the best response (Let’s see carbons limits and  compulsory reductions on emissions) I will be attending the rally organised by Getup on this Saturday the 12 March.
If you are interested the invite is below.
Today shock-jocks on talkback radio have …

Yay! Another Cargo Bike Picnic is on its way. This one is 27th February at Edinburgh Gardens.
Be sure to drop in and check out the amazing range of practical load carrying and child carrying bikes!
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Or, download the PDF copy.

Pedal-Powered Film Festival
CERES Global and The Otesha Project (Aus): Cycling for Sustainability are joining forces to bring you an evening of inspirational films (powered by YOU), food, drinks, and other very fun activities all in the name of raising funds for two projects whose common mission is to educate and act towards a sustainable and equitable world.
Future Spark are generously donating their time and their super bikes to power a host of films carefully picked out for their messages about how grassroots actions can create sustainable change in communities throughout …

Melbourne Bike Fest is coming! “Bikefest is a community initiated celebration of bikes in everyday life”… in the Bike Fest crew’s own words.
The Festival runs 24th to 28th November and there’s STACKS of stuff to catch including parties, award nights, film screenings, debates and of course bike maintenance sessions. We’re proud to be sponsoring the festival and contributing to such an awesome local event about bikes!

And guess who’s running the bike maintenance workshops? It’s us! We love teaching and sharing bike maintenance skills. The sessions are on the Sunday (28th …

The Otesha Project (Australia): Cycling for Sustainability is a not-for-profit organisation that offers bicycle tours and educational programs to engage youth about sustainable consumption. Using theatre, multimedia, and interactive workshops, Otesha (Aust.)’s creative focus provides a unique approach to understanding environmental and social justice issues, enabling youth to become role models and sustainability advocates.
Our first fundraising event for our 2011 tour is going to be just as creative and fun. No ordinary trivia night, trivia, Otesha style, will be interactive, and targeting all kinds of thinkers; so grab four to …

First things first, here’s a big congratulations to everyone for keeping on pedaling through the cold mornings and evenings!
With a good set of gloves and jacket the fresh mornings and evenings are great for cycling. With some mudguards and a good set of lights, even a bit of rain can be enjoyable! And even better, the days are getting longer and Spring is approaching fast…
In this edition:

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Funky bike gear of the month: Green Oil, Miche, Soma and Park Tool
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News from the shop: …

Forwarded from darebinbug@yahoo.com.au
Note new venue for our General Meeting on Thursday 17 June, 7.00 for a 7:30 start: Fairfield Alphington RSL 7 Railway Place, Fairfield. Across the road from the Fairfield railway station car park (south side).
There are a number of bike hoops at the station, and two outside Bean Counter Cafe two doors away (cnr Gillies St and Railway Place). Although there is nothing to lock your bike to, management are happy with bikes being parked on the
Good menu and drinks available.
See a map with the location at …

Yarra Council’s Strategic Transport Unit has developed a ‘Cyclist Visibility Research Project’ via the Roadsafe Inner Melbourne Committee &the project has reached the implementation phase.The project will research why some cyclists don’t use lights or high visibility clothing.The project is being conducted in conjunction with the Cities of Melbourne & Port Phillip as well as the Victoria Police. Bicycle Victoria have been employed to design & conduct the research.
The research will be undertaken on key cycling routes throughout the winter with the first evening occurring May 19th from 4pm …

Darebin BUG (DBUG) is our local Bicycle User Group. DBUG’s meeting are on the third Thursday of the month. This means the May ’10 meeting is next week, on the 20th May. This meeting will be at Human Powered. Come along and find out what DBUG is doing and how you get be involved.
Here’s some info forwarded from DBUG:

DAREBIN BUG MAY 2010 EVENTS & NOTICES
EVENTS
15 May Bridge 2 Bass Hills: 63 and 114km ride options starting and finishing at San Remo, provide superb views of Western Port and Bass …

May 1 & 2, 2010
Join in the fun celebrating all things cycling.
This is not just a road ride or mountain bike event- it’s all things bicycling that we can squeeze in one weekend- from penny farthings to bike polo to roadies racing, unicycles playing hokey, fixies doing whatever they do. Bike chariot tournaments, art bikes- rides & display, cyclocross racing, trials comp, social group rides, a skills comp for kids and bike orienteering (the fun police has regretfully put the h**fy bike toss off the agenda, though we can’t see …

We setup a Surly Long Haul Trucker for Colin in preparation for a round-Australia bicycle tour late last year. This email just came through from Colin with an update about how it’s been going.

>Hi Bill & Lewis & Moz & Joel & Val & Teagan & whoever else I’ve forgotten
> who worked on my Surly Long Haul Trucker
>
> Just thought I’d drop you a line to say thanks for all your help in getting
> set up for my Round Australia trip.
>
> I’m writing this in Gladstone (about 100 …

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Pub Bug – Friday 16th April
6:00PM Mountain Goat Brewery Cnr North St & Clarke & St Richmond
Woodend to Broadmeadows – Sunday 18th April
Distance: 68km. Path: Predominantly quiet rural roads
Option 1: Meet:Southern Cross Railway Station, Spencer Street Bendigo train (via Woodend) departs at 10:35am
Option …