Challenging anti-cyclist attitudes

Monday, 22 May 2017 - 10:00am to 10:30am

On this weeks show, Chris starts with broad overview of the last fornight, from Yarra Councils special meeting on 2017-18 budget, the minimum passing bill being defeated in Victorian Parliament and ongoing issues where overdue bicycle infrastructure encounters both a complete lack of awareness and real funding from governments and bureaucrats.

This weeks interview: Nat Bromhead from Bicycling Australia magazine discusses his article Threats, Claims Of Violence On Australian Anti-Cyclist Hate Page, Gary Hunts editorial Editorial: When Will Cyclists' Lives Be Taken Seriously, issues surrounding alarming attitudes towards bicycle riders on social media spilling in real life and what we all can do to de-escalate simplistic hate with awareness.

Yarra Bicycle Users Group Radio on 3CR
Monday 10:00am to 10:30am
Yarra Bicycle Users Group promotes urban cycling. Providing support to campaigns to improve cycling conditions and awareness; demystifies cycling technology and helps to reveal the diversity of cyclists, from children to commuters to lobbyists.

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Chris, Faith, Val and Steve

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