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 Victoria and receive the benefits of rider and accident insurance.
When: Sunday 27th June 2010
Meet: 10 00 am
Where: Caltex Servo, Kealba, Melways Map 26 H2
Distance 30 klms - one way plus optional extras
Cost: Ride free, money for Food, train
Description: Meet at the Caltex Service station in Kealba, on Western Ring Rd and Sunshine Rd corner. We’ll ride via the Edgewater Estate to Docklands and then take a “Mystery Route” to Acland Street - St Kilda in search of the illusive “Polish Donut”.
Lots of options for return trip depending on weather, rider numbers and how many donuts we need to burn off. Minimum distance from servo to Acland St is 30 klms.
Contact: Stuart 9364 2956
Ride Report: 10 riders headed out on a cool but glorious Melbourne winter day. From the City - Docklands-we headed down the Tram Line to St Kilda where many cakes / donuts were eaten. Several riders headed down to Richett’s Point (15 klms) and “trained it home”. Others returned via the same route (30 klms).
DATE SUNDAY May 23rd 2010
START TIME 10:00 AM
END TIME 1:00 PM
DISTANCE 40 KM
LEVEL Medium
COST Free, but bring money for lunch
Description: Meeting at Caltex Service Station (Melways 26 H2) we’ll headdown the Ring Road Trail to Mathews Avenue and turn right towards the Maribyrnong river trail via Niddrie. On Mathews Ave. and Hoffmans Rd. Turning left at Footscray Rd we travel to Lygon St. in Carlton for lunch via part of the Capital Trail.
Contact: Peter 0400686801
DATE SATURDAY May 15th 2010
START TIME 9.30 AM
END TIME 1.00 PM
DISTANCE 20 KM
LEVEL EASY BEGINNERS
COST GOLD COIN DONATION FOR LUNCH
MEET AT THE CALTEX SERVICE STATION(26H2) ON SUNSHINE AVE . WE’LL RIDE TO THE BLACK POWDER MILL IN CAIRNLEA FOR A HISTORICAL TOUR OF THE MILL AT 10.00 AM . THEN WE’LL TAKE OPTIONAL WALK / RIDE FROM THE BLACK POWDER MILL THROUGH THE PROTECTED GRASSLAND TO IRAMOO AT VICTORIA UNIVERSITY AT 11.15 AM. LUNCH AT IRAMOO FROM 12.30 ONWARDS, FOR THOSE WHO WOULD LIKE TO LOOK AT THE IRAMOO SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY CENTRE, TOURS START AT 1.30 PM
CONTACT Ferdi 936303950
FRIENDS OF THE BLACK POWDER MILL 93122284
FRIENDS OF IRAMOO 99192815