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 x2 free rides of varying levels each month on weekend days.
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.
SUNDAY 30th JULY – National Tree Day 2017.
Hobsons Bay City Council, Toyota Australia, the Victorian Government and Friends of Lower Kororoit Creek invite you to the opening of the first major section of the Kororoit Creek Trail in Hobsons Bay.
BrimBug riders plan to cycle to Altona North to join the Friends Of the Lower Kororoit Creek (FOLKC) for tree planting, celebrations, BBQ lunch & trail ride.
IF RIDING WITH BRIMBUG CYCLISTS
Meet: More Park, Ballarat Rd Ardeer
Time: 0930
Group cycle to the main event.
MAIN EVENT
Where: G.J. Hosken Reserve, Blackshaws Road Altona North, Mel Ref 40:H12
1000 – 1200 Tree & native grass planting.
1230- 1 pm Welcome to country, speeches & trail opening
1 pm onwards Exploration of new trail
Contact: Ferdi 0409 384 977
Date: Saturday 15th July 2017
Meet: 1000 am
Where: Caltex Service station, cnr WRR & Sunshine Ave, Kealba, Melways 26 H2
Distance: 45 klms occasional on road riding – mostly paved / gravel trails.
Cost: Free, BYO nibbles, food
Description: Following a brief on road detour the route continues along the WRR till a deviation to West Meadows area & we pick up the Moonee Ponds Creek Trail. The trail takes riders into the southern end of Woodlands Park. A gravel trail leads to the café. Return via the same route.
Note: There is only one train “bail out point” on this ride for the weary.
Contact: Ferdi 0409 384 977
Date: Sunday 2nd July 2017
Meet: SUNBURY Railway Station – on the bus side. Plenty of free parking
NOTE: Sunbury train arrives at 1027 am if arriving by rail route.
Time: 1030 am
Distance: Total 30 – 35 klms.
Cost: free, need a maintained bike, nibbles, MYKI etc;
Description: From the railway station it is x2 undulating LOOP Rides exploring the surrounds of this growing area.
Lunch break in between the ride loops. Lunch in local parklands with a café nearby. BYO or café – riders choice.
Contact: Vince 0401 184 969
Report: 15 riders braved the icy winds & enjoyed the expanding surrounds of Sunbury. Occasional hills, great views & good company.