RRR FM (Along For The Ride)

Along For The Ride 13 October 2009

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:38:00 GMT

This time we look at the trickier side of riding, whether it's starting, or dealing with a big fall. We speak with Isobel Knowles about her short film I Fell Off My Bike, showing in October at Fed Square as a part of the Next Wave Time Lapse program. Then, it's unicycles at last month's Melbourne Juggling Convention. Finally, a chat about Jika Jika Community Centre's Learning To Ride From Scratch, teaching grown-ups how to ride. Bring out the bandaids and training wheel stories, it's time to get up on your bike!

Special thanks to Isobel for the extra bike sounds from her film, which shows Thursdays in October 5 â 6:30pm, and will be a part of the upcoming Bicycle Film Festival in Melbourne â stay tuned for details!

Along for the Ride 9 September 2009

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 03:21:00 GMT

We're back! This time, to celebrate the arrival of Spring, Along for the Ride talks to Ian Temby at the Department of Sustainability and Environment learns a little bit more about the beauty that is the magpie. Then, it's off to Castlemaine to speak with Paddy O'Sullivan about a progam called Blokes on Bikes. Plus, as always, upcoming events and a little bit of music to listen to as you ride.

And, though Triple R's 2009 Radiothon is over, it's not to late to subscribe and/or pay up your pledges and be eligible for some fantastic prizes! But really, what better prize is there than knowing you've shown your enthusiasm and support for local community radio that brings you great programs like Along for the Ride!

Along For The Ride 23 July 2009

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 02:46:00 GMT

Along For The Ride powers on with the final part of our series focussing on bike share programs around the world with two stories that give an enticing international perspective on public biking. Joining us from Paris for an extensive interview is Eric Britton, one of the world's pre-eminent sustainable transport practitioners and convenor of the innovative New Mobility Agenda. Plus a tale from the Philippines about Padyak, a community-based bike share scheme that oozes good humour and smiles.

Along For The Ride 25 June 2009

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:28:00 GMT

Whether you're revelling in Melbourne's winter or trying to escape it, Along For The Ride has a jam-packed program to keep you warm. We delve into the second part of our bike sharing series and learn about the commercially-driven model of public bikeshares from Kathy Lazanas at JC Decaux, the organisation that will be running the bike share scheme in Brisbane. We also talk to the girls from the Victorian Rollerderby League who are living the dream of crash-bang 1970s-style sport on wheels... Fabulous!

Along For The Ride 11 June 2009

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 02:00:00 GMT

Along For The Ride has plenty of fuel to keep your cycling energy high! We embark upon an in-depth examination of bike shares both here and around the world by talking to RMIT and Monash University about their public bike programs. Bringing a touch of sartorial style to the show is Mick Peel, a lecturer on fashion design at RMIT, who has a keen interest in the nexus of cycling and apparel.

Along for the Ride 27 May 2009

Thu, 28 May 2009 01:43:00 GMT

First, Damian Watson talks with us about his team of Crohn's Crusaders are taking on the Tour de France route to raise funds for research of Crohn's Disease. Then, Sarah heads to Broadmeadows to find out more about a Work for the Dole program with a focus on bicycles, produced through Workforce Plus. All this, plus strange newsworthy tidbits and event listings on the latest Along for the Ride podcast! What more could you wish for?

Along for the Ride 13 May 2009

Wed, 13 May 2009 14:07:00 GMT

We're joined by our special guest, Val , from YarraBUG Radio on 3CR as we have a chat with Michael Hopkins, Executive Director of Policy and Communication for the Victorian Department of Transportation, taking a closer look at the Victorian Cycling Strategy that was released earlier this year. We also have a quick chat about the CommonBike shared bicycle pilot program recently launched by RMIT students.

Along For The Ride 1 May 2009

Fri, 1 May 2009 23:40:00 GMT

Keeping bike enthusiasm high for the beginnings of the chilly Autumn weather, we bring you two big Australian bike events from April. Justin takes the Melbourne Roobaix challenge, and Ben Elliott of RTR FM sends us a special report about the Australian Cycle Messenger Championships in Perth. Thanks Ben, and thanks Justin!

Along For The Ride 14 April 2009

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:43:00 GMT

We catch up with two intrepid cyclists - one of whom has Type 1 Diabetes - who are about to take on the world record for altitude ascent by bike. Gavin Wright and Hugh Harvey tell us of their plans to conquer a 6891-metre-high South American peak later this year and share tales of their previous exploits in the high Andes. Plus a preview of the Australasian Cycling History Conference, to be held in Melbourne from April 17-19. Not to mention all the usual cycling tidbits... Get your heart started with Along For The Ride!

Along For The Ride 30 March 2009

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 01:42:00 GMT

A trip to the Benalla Costume and Pioneer Museum to check out vintage bikes and costumes with curator Dulcie Chambers, and turning Swanston Street and Melbourne into a street and a city of the future with Rob Adams, Director of Design and Urban Environment for City of Melbourne. Fun times on Along for the Ride!

Along For The Ride 10 March 2009

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 04:16:00 GMT

It's an eventful time in Melbourne and across Australia in the next couple weeks. This show we speak to Heidi Hill and Marte Kinder, two of the Australian organisers of World Naked Bike Ride (15 March in Melbourne and Sydney) as well as learning more about Super Tuesday on 17 March with Mike Williamson at Bicycle Victoria. Time to get cycling!

Along For The Ride 23 February 2009

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 06:07:00 GMT

Along For The Ride returns to podcast land with a bit of music, a bit of info, and a bit of chitchat with Hilary Harper of AM 774 radio fame about bikes and beyond in and around the ABC...

Along for the Ride 13 January 2009

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 08:29:00 GMT

Covering the first two live shows of 2009, in the first half from our show on 6 January we've got sustainable edible art with the Ride-On Dinners with Mick Douglas and Kate Archdeacon, as well as the Bicycle Sales report for 2008 with Elliot Fishman from the Cycling Promotions Fund. From the 13 January show, there's some chat about air quality with Bruce Dawson from the EPA, and the run-down on bicycle polo with Damon & Bec.

Along For The Ride 30 December 2008

Wed, 7 Jan 2009 03:32:00 GMT

Getting serious about Bike Fun with Nick Dow, sending bicycles to Namibia with Matt McCullough and Bicycles for Humanity, and the growing popularity of commuter cycling in Melbourne with Huw Vellacott from Commuter Cycles and Joel Mayes from Human Powered Cycles. All this, plus bike tools, bike rides and biking in snow, in this compilation of the last two live programs of 2008!

Along For The Ride 16 December 2008

alongfortherideradio@gmail.com — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

What can cyclists expect from the new Victorian Transport Plan? Along for the Ride hosts cover the pros and cons with Michael Hopkins, Executive Director of Policy & Communications at the Department of Transport, and Jason den Hollander, Bicycle Victoria's Facilities Development Manager.
And roving reporter Justin Mansfield finds out what's happening inside (and outside) Melbourne Town Hall as the newly elected councillors deliberate on the future of Swanston Street.

Along For The Ride 2 December 2008

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 05:11:00 GMT

This week marks the first week that Along For The Ride jumps to live summer broadcasting every Tuesday night, 7-8pm! Our podcasts will continue every two weeks over the next couple months, however, as copies of the live broadcast.

This week join Sturmey Archer, Sublime and our new co-pedaller Dr. Dew as we get a bit of gospel from Simon Vincett, editor of The Bike Bible, after talking to Rory Hyde of The Architects and Scott Mitchell to discuss their urban cycling & social networking projects.

Along For The Ride

philw@rrr.org.au — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Sublime and Sturmey talk to visual artists Thomas Jeppe and Laresa Kosloff about their work in 'The Art of the Bicycle', an exhibition presented as part of the 2008 Melbourne Bicycle Film Festival. Then Toby Archer, Greens Council candidate for the City of Moreland talks to Sturmey and Sublime about how local government makes life more bike-friendly.

Along For The Ride 4 November 2008

philw@rrr.org.au — Tue, 4 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Sublime and Sturmey talk to Pip Carroll, producer of the 2008 Bicycle Film Festival which is coming to Melbourne from 19 to 23 November. Then they chat with Adrian Caddaye, co-producer of the 2009 Northside Ladies Bicycle Calendar ,which does not feature them (but still worth buying nonetheless) - all proceeds go to the Cancer Council Australia.

Along For The Ride 21 October 2008

alongfortherideradio@gmail.com — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Sublime and Sturmey talk to AAMI consulting psychologist John Cheetham about road rage after the unprovoked attack on Around the Bay in a Day riders on Sunday. Then they move into the light side talking about the week's big bike events including Ride to Work Day and the weekend bike expo, leading to impromptu chat and product placement about bike fashion. And finally more bike fun events including the forthcoming Melbourne Bicycle Film Festival.

Along For The Ride 7 October 2008

philw@rrr.org.au — Tue, 7 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

This episode Sublime and Marin talk to Dave Kelly, founder and director of One Free Bike, a new business that provides free bikes, and corporate bike fleets, sponsored by ethical advertising. In a special report, the Along for the Ride pack join a legion of Melbourne's cyclists at Australia's inaugural Blessing of the Bicycles, an interfaith service celebrating bike riding ... and commemorating those who have been lost on the roads. Finally, Sublime and Marin offer tips for some upcoming bike riding events.

Along For The Ride

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 09:39:00 GMT

This week Sturmey and Sublime speak to Georgina Morrow, co-founder of Spokes in the Wheel about this excellent venture that provides bikes and training to Sudanese refugees. For enquiries or to make a donation, contact Georgina m. 0405 136 487 or email g.morrow22@gmail.com

Then Sturmey & Sublime discuss bike safety in the light of last week's tragic accident in Melbourne CBD.

And finally some light relief with this fortnight's bike fun.

Along For The Ride 11 September 2008

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

This week Sturmey and Sublime talk to Clare O'Laoi from Bicycle Victoria who tells us how you can get involved with Ride To Work Day coming up on the 15 October 2008 and Sean Walsh Senior Atmospheric Scientist at the EPA who speaks to us about the effects pollution has on you while riding and the benefits of riding your bike for the environment and your health.

Along For The Ride 26 August 2008

philw@rrr.org.au — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In this special Radiothon episode, Sturmey and Sublime drink beer with Deano from The Good Brew Company delivered by his bar on a bicycle. Deano also tells us about the Climate Torch Relay on this Saturday 30 August 2008. And we talk with Geoff Robinson about the wobbly wonderfulness of riding the unicycle and the upcoming Melbourne Juggling Festival where the will be plenty of Unicycling!

Along For The Ride 12 August 2008

philw@rrr.org.au — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Sturmey talks cycling and sustainability with Angela Jones and Shane Bill from the Otesha Project and Marin speaks to the Huw Vellacot owner of new local bike shop Commuter Cycles, a bike shop with a difference.

Along For The Ride 30 July 2008

alongfortherideradio@gmail.com — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Sturmey and Sublime talk to two local guys who, in their different ways, are reinvigorating very particular styles of riding. Christian Ferrante from Street Pedallers riffs about urban BMX riding, 80s style and Ben Watkins fills us in on the scene of downhill MTBing. Listen to Sturmey and Sublime's critical assessment of the Tour and why Cadel didn't win. The ladies close off with a conversation about city commuter bikes & why they're so great.

Along For The Ride 15 July 2008

philw@rrr.org.au — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:02:00 GMT

Today is a special Along For The Ride episode exploring all things Tour de France! If you have ever thought "Why is that guy wearing a polka dot jersey?" and "What does it mean that he has won stage two?" this is for you. Sturmey and Sublime talk to Rene Bueman co-founder of the St Kilda Cycling Club, former Manager of th Drapae Porche Pro-cycling team and presently "gear guru" for Bicycle Victoria 's magazine Ride On to get the low down on whats what in the Tour de France.

Along For The Ride 01 July 2008

alongfortherideradio@gmail.com — Wed, 2 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Sublime and Sturmey talk with Caroline Page, member of the Brunswick Cycling Club and Cycle Sport Victoria's Women's Committee, about how to get into track and road racing.
Bike guru Marcus Walker explains how to lube your bike. Then Sublime, Sturmey and Caroline Page have a free-ranging discussion about clothes that'll keep you warm on those cold winter rides.

Along For The Ride 18 June 2008

alongfortherideradio@gmail.com.au — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Sublime and Sturmey talk to Bec Colangelo, a 23-year-old woman who's cycling from Perth to Melbourne to raise money for local charity Second Bite. They also chat with Andy White, whose Fyxomatosis website celebrates fixed wheel culture in Melbourne and around the world. Also, Triple R bike guru Marcus Walker shares tips on puncture repairs.

Along For The Ride 3 June 2008

philw@rrr.org.au — Tue, 3 Jun 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Sublime and Sturmey talk BUGs; not the crawly kind, Bicycle User Groups. Featuring interviews with Morland BUG convenor Anna Strempel and Phillip Island BUG Secretary Ron Hateley. And Triple R bike guru Marcus Walker shares some tips on getting your bike to fit you.

Along For The Ride 20 May 2008

philw@rrr.org.au — Tue, 20 May 2008 09:55:00 GMT

Sturmey and Sublime discuss the bike riding bits in the Eddington plan with Jason den Hollander, Facilities Development Manager at Bicycle Victoria; Marcus Walker in his regular maintenance segment teaches us quick fixes to help you get home when something goes wrong on the side of the road; and Cathy Parry creator of Ron D. Swan products comes in to tell AFTR about her innovative bike accessories.

Along For The Ride 6 May 2008

philw@rrr.org.au — Mon, 5 May 2008 10:58:00 GMT

Sublime and Sturmey talk to Nicola Dunnicliff-Wells about riding through pregnancy (find out more in her article 'Cycling for two'); Marcus Walker teaches us how to fix a broken derailleur; and Michael Linke shares his experiences with the Bicycling Empowerment Network (BEN) Namibia.

Along For The Ride 22 April 2008

philw@rrr.org.au — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:53:00 GMT

Sturmey and Sublime share their car free day expereince at Cyclovia in Sydney Rd Brunswick; Marcus Walker tells us how and why we should clean our bikes in his regular bike matinence segement and Joseph Schebeci organiser of the Brunswick Cycling Club Roller Derby comes in for a chat.

Along For The Ride 8 April 2008

Tue, 8 Apr 2008 13:17:00 GMT

In this fortnights podcast Sublime talks to Grasshopper adventure tours about their SE Asia cycle tours including unicycle tours! Sturmey Archer talks with Louisa Jenkinson bike fix guru who tells us about this unique service in Melbourne; Marcus Walker tells us about bike safety checks in his Quick Fix maintenance segment.

Along For The Ride 18 March 2008

philw@rrr.org.au — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 11:14:00 GMT

Sturmey, Sublime and Marin learn about the history of the bike from Melbourne bike guru Charlie Farren;Lindsay Pollock from the Cycologists talks about how he uses his bike as a musical instrument. In our regular bike matenance segment Bike Fix Marcus Walker teaches us about the basic tool kit.

Along For The Ride 11 March 2008

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 13:04:00 GMT

Sturmey-Archer, Sublime and Marin talk with Eleanor Meecham the author of Llamas and Empandas a book about her solo ride around South America; Marcus Walker gives us tips on how to look after bicycle tyres and you can hear the first exciting installment of Along For The Rides new bike serial "ibike"

Along For The Ride 26th February 2008

philw@rrr.org.au — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 06:39:00 GMT

Todays show features BMX bandit Ziggy Callen who is competing for a place on the first ever BMX Olympic Team; Marcus Walker gives us tips about how to take care of your bike tires and a tribute to the late Sheldon Brown.

Along For The Ride 29 January 2008

philw@rrr.org.au — Sun, 3 Feb 2008 06:46:00 GMT

On the final show of our summer stint of live shows we talked with musician Rob Sawyer about his up coming cycling tour of Australia; Vision impaired cyclist Pam Haigh about riding from Copenhagen to Berlin on a tandem; Alex Pollock from Bike Fun a group that organises social cycling events around Melbourne. We also hear from Marcus Walker with tips for packing your bike for a holiday.