Cycling

Hopping on your bike rather than in your car is an immediate boost for the environment.

Need some convincing to start commuting? Want to lobby for more bike paths? Have a look at the topics below for advice, courses, groups to join. And check out the Race to Federation Square.

Need some convincing that bikes are good for commuting? 

Have a look at the latest experiment coming out of Manningham.
Sustainable transport from the suburbs:  What’s the fastest, cheapest, least stressful and least greenhouse gas emitting way to get from Doncaster to the cbd in peak period?  Click here to view the pdf.

The Moreland Bicycle Users Group (BUG)

The Moreland Bicycle Users Group (BUG) is a not-for-profit organisation run by volunteers who love cycling and want to share the enjoyment. The BUG's activities include:
> Working with the Moreland Council to improve cycling facilities and infrastructure
> Joining with other groups to promote and facilitate cycling
> Running stalls and bike valets at local events and festivals
> Monthly meetings
> Social events including rides and movie nights
> Undertaking advocacy and campaigns to improve conditions for cyclists

Membership is free, and the best way to keep in touch is via our email list. To join, visit our website www.morelandbug.org or email secretary@morelandbug.org

CycleWise & love riding in the city

Would you like to ride to work but fear it is too dangerous?
Do you cycle on bike paths on the weekends, but don't feel confident to ride on the road?
Has it been a few years since you've been out on two wheels?
Is the cost of running a car and inconvenience of public transport making you consider cycling as an alternative option?

CycleWise is an interactive and fun cycling skills and road safety course for adults, to promote safe and confident bicycling around the city.

Courses consists of a classroom session covering topics such as road rules for cyclists, safe riding in traffic, avoiding hazards and route planning, followed by a ride on local roads and paths to practice skills and build confidence.
CycleWise trainer and Bikes at Work founder, Rosy Strong, is a physiotherapist and accredited Bike Education instructor. For enquiries or bookings please contact Rosy.

Rosy Strong | Bikes at Work | t: 0406765 727 | e: info@bikesatwork.com.au
www.bikesatwork.com.au

Bike shops in Moreland


Commuter Cycles
14 Prentice Street
Brunswick VIC 3056
info@commutercycles.com.au
Ph. 9388 1319
commutercycles.com.au

Lygon Cycles
119 Lygon Street (cnr Edward St & Lygon St)
Brunswick East
ph: 9387 0412
www.lygoncycles.com.au

Glenroy Cycles
78 Wheatsheaf Rd
Glenroy, VIC 3046
(03) 9306 9651‎

Spurway Cycles
42 Sydney Road
Coburg 3058
(03) 9386 2930

Hillman Cycles
 55 Grantham St
Brunswick 3056
(03) 9388 0033
home.vicnet.net.au/~hillman

My Mountain
398 Lygon street
Brunswick East 3057
(03) 9380 1571
0405 521 203
mymountain.com.au

Ray's Bicycles Brunswick
110 Sydney Rd
Brunswick 3056
(03) 9380 8689

Please let us know if we've missed any!

Building your own bike

Paul Wilkinson, ZCM participant built his own bike.
"I never would have thought I could build a bike – I am generally not the technical type. But I found the whole process really fulfilling, not only was it fun, but it made me realize that with a little bit of hard work anyone can build a bike – especially with the guidance provided by the staff at the bike shed at CERES, those guys are awesome. Not only that, but I got myself a bike for $20 – can’t complain!"

For more information about the bike group visit:
www.ceres.org.au/node/25
For more information about the CERES bike shed
www.thebikeshed.org.au
 

Paul built his own bike

Moving house by bike

Ever considered moving house by bike?  Have a look at some examples below.

Moving house on two wheels: Darebin Bike Move #1
Move over Man with a Van! Bicycles are going to be a critical technology when conventional oil goes into decline, but the challenge will be: how do we move really big stuff around? Enter the Bike Move as a reminder of the capability and versatility of the humble push bike. Read more...

Bike move

 

 Some other examples fromYou Tube