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BrimBUG is a Bicycle User Group based in the City of Brimbank. We are a non-profit organisation, dedicated to improving local conditions for cyclists. We conduct free rides of varying levels every two weeks.
All welcome!

BrimBUG members suggest that all riders become members of Bicycle Network Victoria  (previously  Bicycle Victoria) and receive the benefits of rider and accident insurance.

 

Brimbug 5 Year Achievements

1.      Assisted with Brimbank Council in Walking and Cycling Strategy.

2.      Participated in Saddle Survey with Council and Consultants.

3.      Lobbied and Assisted in development of Brimbank Travel Smart Map

4.      Brimbug Representative on VicRoads, Deer Park Bypass C C C.  Brimbug Community Representative on the Orica site Re- development.

5.      Lobbied for defined route signage in Brimbank municipality.

6.      Millbank drive Shared User Path  Re-construction

7.      Monash Street On Road Bike Lanes

Suffolk Road On Road Bike Lanes.

8.     Asphalting of Shared User Path from Harvester road to Anderson road

9.      Advising Responsible Authorities of unsafe riding conditions that require repairing.

-  VicRoads, Ballarat road Shared User Path at Jones creek Ardeer.

-  V/Line Rail crossing Shared User Path.

10.      Ongoing discussions concerning the extension to Shared User Path from Buckingham Reserve to Federation Trail.

Extension to Millbank Drive trail to Neil Road via Kororoit Creek Orica Site, Kororoit Creek access

WRR   Shared User Path to Deer Park Hotel into Cairnlea.

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Date:               Saturday 1st June 2013

Time:               10 00 am

Start:               North Melbourne Railway Station

Finish:              Mordialloc –  (Ricketts Point)

Distance:          35 klms

Suits:                 Adults, Any maintained bike

Cost:                   Free,  BYO nibbles, MYKI

Description:          From North Melbourne Station its a windy route via South Melb to the light rail which we follow to Beach Parade and then into St Kilda for some legendary cakes and morning tea.  Then its via the coast route to the Mordialloc area and Ricketts Point for rides end.  Train return or cycle as individuals desire.

Contact:        Ruth         0417 110 880

Report:    RIDE POSTPONED DUE TO VERY INCLEMENT WEATHER.      To be rescheduled.

Date:              Sunday 19th May 2013

Time:              1000 am

Where:           Ginifer Railway Station, Melways 26 C4

Distance:        35 klms

Suits:              Adults, any maintained bike.

Cost:                Free,  BYO MYKI card, nibbles

Description:      After a casual start at the railway station we make our way to Isabella Williams Reserve and the Kororoit Creek Trail which we follow till turning off into Williamstown for refreshments and rides end.  Cyclists free to ride home or take the train.

Contact:          Ferdi     0409 384 977

Date:                Saturday 4th May 2013

Time                1000

Starting Point:      North Melbourne Railway Station

End Point:                 Hurstbridge Station.

Distance:                    approx 50 klms

Cost:                            Free,      need MYKI and refreshment money

Suits:                          Adults,  any Maintained Bike with repair kit.   ENVOLVES SOME HILLS.

Description:             Riding across the city we join the the Main Yarra Trail at Fairfield and head in to  Westerfold Park (Eltham area) and beyond to the Maroondah Aqueduct Trail which we follow to its end near Diamond Creek.  Train from Diamond Creek to own destinations.      BE WARNED –  Route envolves some hills at the approach to the Aqueduct Trail start.  A very picturesque area for exploration..

Contact:                Ruth          0417 110 880

Report:         7 riders on a crisp but clear Autumn morning.  2 pesky punctures, 1 bruising tumble but all in all a very enjoyable day exploring this picturesque part of outer Melbourne.    Ride finished in Diamond Creek.  Distance covered 48 klms.