Oct 18, 2026—
On this weeks program Chris catches up with the weeks news including glorious weather for yesterdays Around the Bay and last weeks Ride 2 Work Day. Mike Layton from Toronto speaks about the Bloor Street bike lanes...
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YarraBUG
Hosted by Chris, Faith, Val and Steve · news · EN-AU
About this Podcast:
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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What is YarraBUG about?
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.
Who hosts YarraBUG?
YarraBUG is hosted by Chris, Faith, Val and Steve. The show has published 533 episodes to date.
What has YarraBUG covered recently?
Recent episodes include "It's bike riding season, Bloor Street bike lanes, the foibles of free parking and more" (18 October 2026), "What goes on a Transport Camp?" (11 October 2026), and "City of Melbourne, G Line, Pop up bike lanes, Will Richter memorial ride speeches, Gimme 5, Ride2Work Day & more!" (4 October 2026).
How often does YarraBUG publish?
YarraBUG publishes roughly weekly across 533 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on YarraBUG?
Booking probability for YarraBUG is 38%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. YarraBUG requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. YarraBUG's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for YarraBUG are Advocacy & Social Causes. YarraBUG has a news audience.
About the host
Chris, Faith, Val and Steve hosts YarraBUG, a news podcast with 533 episodes published.
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What goes on a Transport Camp?
Oct 11, 2026—Faith and Val are joined in the studio by Jesse McNelis. Jesse attended Transport Camp in Melbourne last week and we find out what Transport Camp is all about and what you can get out of it as an advocate who is not a...
- Oct 4, 2026—
On this weeks program, Chris and Steve discuss the unofficial start of bike riding season with an explanation of what happened at last weeks City of Melbourne meeting that included an apparent $500k drop in active...
- Sep 28, 2026—
Val and Faith start the show with their bike moments including magpies in Albury that are notorious for their aggressive swooping behavior during spring, Melbourne's weather contrasted with Sydney's...
- Sep 21, 2026—
On this weeks show Chris reflects upon the passing of Dr Tim Read, his several interviews on this show over the years, his humour, unflinching support for active transport across Melbourne and the outpouring of love and...
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- Sep 7, 2026—
On this weeks program Chris catches up with Harrison Watt, Bike Lanes for Johnston Street about an upcoming Gimme 5! Safer Cycling Forum: Melbourne & Brunswick, 5:30pm, 15 September 2026, The Clyde Hotel, 385 Cardigan...
- Aug 31, 2026—
Val and Faith are joined in the studio by Alison McCormack , CEO of Bicycle Network, who shares her bike moments from her travels in Europe. In news we take a look at the announcement that Infrastructure Victoria is to...
- Aug 24, 2026—
On this weeks program Chris catches up with Cate Hall from Safer Murray Road in Coburg about their new Parliamentary petition, extensive back history, Murray Roads high crash rate, narrow unprotected footpaths alongside...
- Aug 10, 2026—
On this weeks show, Chris catches up with Katy, who's a ride leader for weekly Carlton Neighbourly Rides, goals of connecting community through cycling, building rider confidence and making new social contacts...
- Aug 3, 2026—
Val and Faith share their bike moments; for Val a moment alongside the Yarra in training mode and for Faith a reminder of what a great night the Big Bike Film Night is! We discuss the changes in the Victorian government...
- Jul 27, 2026—
On this weeks program Chris interviews three local Lime rental users about their experiences with the scheme since it started in 2020 in Yarra. On 15 July 2026 Yarra Council voted to discontinue the trial (refer to...
- Jul 20, 2026—
Val and Faith are joined in the studio by Bart Sbeghen of Dr Cranky's, a community-based bike recycle program that aims to ensure all kids have access to a roadworthy bike. We all share our bike moments before...
- Jul 13, 2026—
On this week show, Chris catches up with Brett Cotter from the Big Bike Film Night screenings across New Zealand, Australia and now, internationally. We chat about what's happened since we last had a chat in 2021...
- Jun 29, 2026—
On this weeks program Chris interviews Andrew from Queers on Wheels Australia about starting their group rides in naarm Melbourne and eora Sydney. Andrew talks about cycling for people who’ve never felt like cycling was...
- Jun 22, 2026—
Faith and Val are joined in the studio by Huw Vellacott of Off Course Bike Shop and we all share our bike moments including a particularly healing ride for Huw. Talk turns to the devasting fire that burned the Off...
- Jun 15, 2026—
On this 2026 Radiothon show, Chris and Val discuss the 50th anniversary of 3CR launching across airwaves alongside community radio in Australia. Our interview this week is Hayden from Tradies on Bikes, a electrician...
- Jun 8, 2026—
Val and Nik from Melbourne BUG look at Ghost Bikes, when they started, what they mean and how they have been used."We promised to deliver nation-leading laws about who can ride, what they can ride, where they can ride...
- Jun 1, 2026—
On this weeks program Chris interviews Tim Dow (Tim Rob Don Dow) and Stephanie Mulder (Yardbird Studio) from Mosey Guide about their slow travel walking and cycling guides for neighbourhoods in Australia, Europe and...
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An infectious bike ride!
May 25, 2026—Faith and Val are joined in the studio today by Melanie Brown, a nurse from Adelaide who has taken her passion for vaccination and the history of infectious diseases in Australia on an epic ride from Adelaide to Sydney...
- May 18, 2026—
On this weeks program Chris catches up with two previous guests, first up Alex Lamb from Nicer Wellington Street, a group of Clifton Hill and Collingwood residents who supported 'Option 1: shared street' for...
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