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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.
Please Note: Brimbug has adjourn for winter recess. Our next meeting will be on the 9 September 2014.
Brimbug Achievements 2013
1. The Cairnlea Trail, Deer Park Link.
2. Sunshine Ave to WRR path section fronting the Caltex service station.
3. Adelaide Street, upgrade with on road bike Lanes.
4. Perth Ave to Derrimut Trail renewed Shared User Footpath.
5. Devonshire road on road bike Lanes.
6. WRR path – Terror Street – Re-alignment / resurfacing improved safety in commercial area.
Date: Saturday 5th July 2014
Start: 10:00 am from Craigieburn Railway Station.
End approx: 1.00 pm
Distance: 35 kms
Level: Medium
Cost: Free, suits adults with maintained bike
Description: Explore all the new Trails around Craigieburn area.
Contact: Ferdi 0409 384 977
Date: Sunday 29th June 2014
Start Time: 10:00 am
End Time: 1:00 pm (approx)
Distance: 35 klms
Cost: Free, coffee money
Level: Medium, any bike
Start: From the Caltex Service Station, Sunshine Avenue & Western Ring Rd cnr, Kealba (Melways 26 H2).
Description: We travel along the Western Ring Road path, negotiate Jacana reserve to a great coffee shop in Westmeadows.
Returning via different route – NOT the hill out of Jacana / Broadmeadows Valley. Leisurely paced ride, suit beginners or coffee lovers.
Contact: Ferdi 0409 384 977
Date: Sunday 15th June 2014
Start: 10:00 am
Finish: 12:00 noon
Ages: Over 15′s, Adults Cost: FREE. Bring your MyKi card for the return trip home.
Suits: any bike Level: Easy gravel path to Maribyrnong and Shared user paths into the City.
Distance 30 Klm
Description
Starting at The Caltex Service Station on Sunshine Ave. (Melway 26 H2).
Ginifer Railway Station is closest to the start point.
Head down to Brimbank Park and ride along Melbourne’s finest river trail to Canning Reserve, Avondale Heights. Here we’ll take a break (there is shelter, toilets and water) and continue on to Federation Square in the City. The bush setting and wild fauna along the mighty river are incomparable. Return home by train.
Contact: Ferdi 0409 384 977
Ride Report: This is always a pleasant ride, along the River into the City and Fed Square.
The weather was just right for riding sunny and cool. A nice day out.
