On this weeks program Chris interviews Anna from Big Ride for Palestine. News and events includes looking back to anti F19 protests blocking Alexandra Parade in 1976, reminiscing about damage done by cycling 'advocate' John Forrester including his interference with Geelong Bike Plan in the 1970s, see How One Cycling-Obsessed Weirdo's Pro-Bike Crusade Actually Made Riding Bikes Worse For Everyone Else and Not Just Bikes latest deep dive on the subject: This is Why Cycling is Dangerous in America.
Infrastructure Victoria announces new ideas for 12 cycling corridors across the Melbourne area which would be absolutely fabulous, if implemented. (BN: New infrastructure strategy boosts bike corridors).
Anna chats about Big Ride for Palestine, the rides history, community building, how people can get involved with walking, running or cycling to raise needed funds to support two of Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA’s long-term partner organisations, ‘MA’AN Development Centre’ in Palestine and ‘Palestinian Women’s Humanitarian Organisation (PWHO)’ in Lebanon. Funds raised will support the vital work of these organisations, including MA’AN’s lifesaving humanitarian efforts in Gaza.
Events include St Kilda Bike Kitchen: Fix-A-Flat Workshop @ St Kilda Library
Gipps Street Ramp Works: upcoming closures between 9am to 4pm, Monday 17 November and Wednesday 19 November 2025
Critical Mass 30: Critical Mass celebrates 30 years of riding home together, so get your party plans organised, meet 5.30pm, State Library, Swanston Street, Friday 28 November 2025.
Program music
Chris, Faith, Val and Steve
