On this weeks program Chris discusses a new Monash study Spike in serious road injuries among cyclists(link is external) by Dr Ben Beck and goes for impromptu editorial about Melbourne politics and transport priorities, and how they impact upon peoples travel choices.

Additional links: 1. The Conversation: With more cyclists suffering serious injuries on the road, what can we do to ensure their safety(link is external)? 2. The Age 'I realised how close I was to being killed': Serious cyclist accidents rise by 8 per cent each year(link is external)

This weeks interview is with Jac Torres-Gomez, the newly minted president of Bike Bendigo(link is external). Jac talks about getting distracted at AGMs and getting voted President, riding with children, riding for transport, Bike Bendigo activities(link is external), commissioning murals(link is external), a huge range of activities for October bicycle month, promoting Bendigo as the bicycle capital of regional Australia and the 2018 Walking & Cycling Conference(link is external) to be held in Bendigo.

Bicycle news includes Cr Jonathon Sri organising a pop-up bicycle lane in Brisbane(link is external), Yarra Councils 30kmh speed trial limit(link is external) to go ahead in Collingwood/North Fitzroy streets and Collingwoods very own pop-up 'gateway' for Spring with a very large flowering tree on Wellington Street x Hotham Street.