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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 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.

 

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Future rides Rides: North Melb – Ringwood (including Mullum Mullum Creek area)

When:      Sunday 20th August 2017

Meet:        Nth Melbourne Railway Station.

Time:    1000 – 1015 am

Distance:   55 klms – Undulating ride.

Cost:   Free, Adults, any maintained bike, BYO nibbles

Description: An undulating ride exploring the trails along side the Eastern Freeway and down into Mullum Mullum Reserve –  Ringwood area.   Train return / ride home – riders option.  Coffee stops lunch planned. BYO or buy.

Posted on Friday, August 11th, 2017 | No Comments

Ride reports: Darebin Creek Trail

When:    Sat 5th August 2017

Meet:    Caltex Service station.  cnr WRR & sunshine Ave Kealba

Time:    10:00 am

Distance:    50 klms

Suits:    Any rider with maintained bike.

Description:    The ride follows the WRR to divert onto  the Darebin Creek trail & follow this scenic route

towards Alphington Station.

Wonderful city views along parts of this route.  Bail out points available for train exits.  Coffee stop.  BYO or buy lunch.

Contact   Ferdi    0409 384 977

Report:      A small group explored this beautiful trail.  Tricky to find the turn off along the WRR but a good ride for all.

Posted on Wednesday, August 2nd, 2017 | No Comments

Ride reports: Tree planting & bike ride associated with FOLKC

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

Report:   A good turn out, many trees planted.  A great extension to existing trails.  This section will be called “Toyota Way”

Posted on Saturday, July 1st, 2017 | No Comments