Date Sunday 24th July 2011
Time 1000 am
Start Caltex Servo, cnr Western RR & Sunshine Ave, Kealba Melways 26 H2
Distance 35 klms - FLEXIBLE
Suits Adults, any maintained bike
Cost Free, coffee & transport money
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 Ruth 0417 110 880 Ferdi 0409 384 977
Ride Report: Well Melbourne weather gave a typical “winter treat”. x5 riders coasted with the elements to Docklands where a hot drink and warm up was in order after x2 flat tyres delayed our progress. Ride terminated here due to afternoon commitments. Those donuts still beckon.
Date: Sunday 3rd July 2011
Time 1000 am
Start Caltex servo, cnr Western RR & Sunshine Ave, Kealba Melways 26 H2
Distance 35 klms
Suits Adults, teens - Any maintained bike
Cost Free - coffee money
Description This ride we’ll head along the Western Ring Road and on to the Deer Park Bypass - “Wellness Trail”. From there we’ll head in to a rather new coffee shop situated on Caroline Springs lake. Then its a return to the start point via Kororoit Creek trail.
An easy, medium ride with no hills
Contact Ruth 0417 110 880 Ferdi 0409 384 977
Description: x5 riders took the challenge and found a “new route” safe and not too convoluted as there are yet more roadworks and path closures scheduled for the WRR path - this time from near St Albans Rd to Ballarat Rd. The “wellness trail” provided a stiff head wind and a brief shower but a hot drink at the new cafe on Caroline Spring Lake was just the tonic for the return trip following Kororoit Creek. A rather chilly but exhilerating ride - distance approx 40 klms.
Date: Sunday 19th June 2011
Start: 1000
Where: Caltex Service station WRR and Sunshine ave cnr Kealba Melways 26 H2
Distance: 50 klms
Cost: Free, bring nibbles, train money as required
Suits: Adults, Any serviced bike
Description After meeting at the service station we’ll head along the Western Ring Road path and turn off onto the trail towards Princess hwy and along to Millers Road. Depending upon traffic there is the option to follow the Altona wetlands to Williamstown OR Kororoit Creek Rd in to Williamstown. Great cafe lined up for morning stop. Then we plan to explore a new route home instead of following the river route.
Contact RUTH 0417 110 880 FERDI 0409 384 977
Ride Report: x5 riders travelled to the Newport Wetlands (off Mason street, Newport) via the WRR path and a small detour to check progress on the freeeway link Millers rd to the city. The link path is not completed. Newport wetlands is a beautiful area for walkers, joggers - SORRY NO BIKES AND POORLY SIGNPOSTED AS SUCH. We then headed via the Altona wetlands in to Williamstown for that cafe stop. Then a stiff head wind in to Footscray station and a train home. Ride distance from start point - 45 klms.
NOTE CHANGE OF RIDE DIRECTION
Date: Sunday 5th June 2011
Start: 0900
Where: SOUTHERN CROSS STATION THEN TRAIN TO ELTHAM
Cost: Free - need food, Transport money.
Suits: Adults - any maintained bike
Distance: 50 klms approx
Description: Mostly on the Main Yarra Trail from ELTHAM to the City .
Contact: Stuart 9364 2956 FERDI 0409384977
Ride Report: x7 riders took the “tourist scenic route” from Eltham station to the Main Yarra trail proper as the start was under re-routing and proved tricky to find. Then it was a pleasant tail wind in to Southern Cross Station on a cool but fine day. Distance covered 38 klms.
Date: Sunday 29th May 2011
Start: 0900 am
Where: “The Hunt Club”, Ballarat Road Deer Park.
Finish: Overnewton Castle off “Old Calder highway”
Distance: 15 klms via Brimbank Park
Suits: Families, Any Bike
Description: Meet in Deer Park and ride along the WRR bike Path. The ride is an easy 45 minutes to Brimbank Park. At the park there will be activities and information around the significance of this area to the aboriginal community.
From the park the cycle route takes in the side streets and service road through Keilor village to Overnewton Castle. This section could be a little hilly for some people but don’t be put off as it is not a race and any hill can be walked. Overnewton castle grounds is a lovely spot for lunch and finishing the ride.
Contact: Ferdi 0409 384 977 Ruth 0417 110 880
Ride Report 12 riders (including police escort and first aid back up) completed this event starting at the Hunt Club. Riders followed the WRR path to Brimbank Park and after an official ” welcome” and historical ride through Brimbank Park the ride proceeded onwards to Overnewton Castle. Riders joined other “walkers” for this reconciliation event and were provided with a very generous lunch. The ride and activities were enjoyed by all who attended. Weather was excellent and distance covered approx 20 klms.
Date: Saturday 21st May 2011
Time: 0900 am
Start: Southern Cross Railway Station, forecourt, cnr Collins /Spencer sts
0913 am TRAIN to Heatherdale station
Distance: 70 klms approx (Riding)
Cost: Free, train and refreshment money
Suits: Adults, any bike.
Description: Starting the actual riding at 1000 from Heatherdale station. Via Molan street Ringwood we join the Eastlink Trail and meander our way - mostly downhill - towards Carrum and the railway station. The path is well defined and joins up with the Dandenong Creek Trail on several occasions. Bail out point at approx 25 klm point at - Yarraman station. The last 10 klms from Greens Rd is on a well made but gravel path and we hope ther is a tail wind in to Carrum. DISTANCE 35 KLMS approx.
Several Options for return - train. - same route back. - ride through the Edithvale wetlands to a great coffee stop and then continue by bike (of course)
Contact Ruth 0417 110 880
Ride report 9 riders gathered on a glorious day at Southern Cross and proceeded by train as planned to Heatherdale station where the ride proper started. A lovely tail wind propelled us along the well marked route to Greens Road where we followed the easy but well worn gravel section in to Carrum. A group decision and we continued in to Mordialloc via the Edithvale wetlands (long Beach Trail) for a well earned rest and lunch stop after meeting the opposing “head wind”. Of note is the newly installed “ExeLOO” toilet facilities in the wetland area of Oakwood Park (the amphitheatre area before Yarraman station). Distance ridden approx 50 klms. Train back to the city as no-one fancied the “head wind” which was building for our return.
Date: Sunday May 1st 2011
Time: 1000 am
Start: Caltex Service Station 26 h2
Distance: 50 klms approx
Cost: Free, train money,etc
Suits: Adults, any bike
Meeting at Caltex service station ,the ride will be to North Altona for the opening new Kororiot creek path ,on the new 2.5 klm path along Kororiot Creek .Then returning home via same route Options to stop for coffee.
Contact Ferdi 0409 384 977
Report: 10 riders BrimBUG riders attended this very sucessful day. The Mayor of Altona opened the “Lower Kororoit Creek Trail” which is a 2.5 klm addition to the walking trails and cycling network in the Hobsons Bay area. There was the opening ceremony, tree planting, BBQ lunch and entertainment provided for the many attendees. Check the photos in our photo gallery tab.
Many thanks to the “Friend of the Lower Kororoit Creek” whose perseverance has seen this path become another link in the cycling adventures possible in the west.
Date: Friday 22nd April “Good Friday”
Time, Start, Route, ALL TO BE ARRANGED
If you are not going away for the Easter break and feel like joining 4 other members on a casual ride then get in touch and we’ll make a day (or half day) of it.
Contact: Ruth 0417 110 880
Report: A glorious morning exploring some of the new routes marked in Brimbank shire and on thru Sunshine and Footscray to the city. Several coffe shops open on Good Friday for that coffee stop. Ride distance 30 klms - a “welcome back” for one of the BrimBUG riders on the injured list.
Date: Sun 10th April 2011
Start: 8 00 am
Where: Buffalo Stadium, Woodend Melways 509 G9
Distance: 65 klms return trip
Suits: Adults, maintained bike
Description: BrimBUG has again decided to include the MAD ride in its calendar of events. We will be doing the 65 klm road ride and meeting at the start at 0800 am.
Check the website for ride details and costs. www.mbtc.org.au
Contact Ferdi 0409 384 977
Ride Report: A fun day was had by by 8 riders on this weather perfect day. Undulating terrain, gentle head wind then a tail wind home and great coffee at the local bakery. Yes it did sprinkle rain but not before all riders had completed the 65 klm route.
Date: Saturday 26th March 2011
Time: 1000 am
Start Caltex Servo, Sunshine Ave, Kealba, Melways 26 H12
Cost Free, bring nibbles, “Gold Coin donation” for cottage tour
Distance 30 klms loop ride. Suits: Adults, any bike
Description This will be a loop ride to take in an exploration of the historic “Harricks Cottage” which is having its Open Day.
Starting at the caltex servo we head via the W Ring Rd path towards Airport west where we take a road route along Melrose Drive and out towards the Airport on South Centre Rd. Then its Link Rd and onwards to Keilor Park Drive where we will detour down to “Harricks Cottage” for a heritage tour and nibbles. Return to the start via Keilor Park Drive or head in to Keilor Village for lunch.
Contact: Ferdi 0409 384 977
Ride Report: 11 riders completed this easy ride on a cool but pleasant day. ” Harricks cottage open day” was a fascinating look back in time for the Keilor area and a “gold coin donation” entry fee included a marvelous afternoon tea!
