A massive thank you to Will at Smash FM for another great interview with Kim, Chris, David and Ryan about Noble Park Dandenong Cycling Club Inc. history, plans and what keeps us motivated during this difficult time. Stay tuned as NPDCC start planning towards summer and beyond
Debate rages on velodrome fate
Dandenong Journal: Debate rages on velodrome fate. By Cam Lucadou-Wells (31 August 2018)
Greater Dandenong Council has defended its plans to demolish a Noble Park velodrome named after sport legend Maurice Kirby.
The council had come under fire from cyclists, Cycling Victoria and Mr Kirby’s affronted family – the latter of which had not been consulted on the demolition.
Recently, the council made overtures to negotiate with Mr Kirby’s daughter Gayle George.
It has offered to reinstate a mysteriously-disappeared sign that recognised the former sport broadcaster and Pedal Club founder at the site. Continue reading “Debate rages on velodrome fate”
Saving Melbourne’s cycling history: talking about Maurice Kirby Velodrome
On this weeks Yarra Bicycle Users Group program on 3CR, Chris interviews Kim Nguyen, a resident in Melbourne’s south-east about discovering a Noble Park velodrome with a big history.
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