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Banyule Bicycle User Group

Also known as Banyule BUG and BBUG, we are a community group who share the pleasures of cycling and socialising. No grading, competitions or racing — we join together to ride, chat, explore, have fun, get fitter, enjoy cafes all over Melbourne, advocate for improved cycling infrastructure and promote the pleasures of social cycling.

The club enjoys a wide, diverse membership. Most riders are 50+ years of age, are retired from a variety of occupations and come from a great number of suburbs. Even as far as Brighton! And the big question – are e-bikes welcome? Very definitely. Who doesn’t mind a little help up a hill?

Thinking of joining? Please come for a couple of trial rides first, to see if Banyule BUG is right for you. Introduce yourself to the Ride Leader, share a chat, plus a few contact details, and off you go with the group.

Be Seen, Be Safe

Banyule BUG recommends all riders to wear bright clothing easily seen by motorists, pedestrians and other road users, a white or hi-vis helmet and have bright flashing bike lights front and rear that run at all times.

Rides

We run five scheduled rides every week: Tuesday (two rides), Thursday, Friday and Sunday, plus occasional country and overnight adventures. Full details on the Rides page.

Routes typically run along shared trails and paths or on quiet suburban and country back roads.

Most rides start next to the footy oval at Warringal Parklands, Beverley Rd, Heidelberg. Turn into the car park off Beverley Rd.

Located on the Main Yarra Trail and River Gum Trail, it’s an ideal starting spot for riders, runners and walkers.

Full details see Rides page.

What’s On

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
September 21, 2026(5 events)

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September 21, 2026

This is it — the biggest BBUG event of 2026! Come along to the Awards Night party to see these people without their helmets! Strange but true .... there are complete heads under those skid lids and they have a strong desire to be friendly, exchange tall stories, share food, laugh, sink an occasional red and dance on the tabletops. Plus clap furiously when outstanding members get their just rewards.

Where?
A shift this year to the Montmorency RSL, 16 Mountainview Rd, Montmorency.
When?
The evening kicks off in the upstairs function room at 6.30 pm, Monday 21 September.
Eat, Drink, Be Merry?
Two-course premium meal — starters & main course. Desserts available at a small extra cost. Drinks at RSL prices. Be Merry available in abundance and free.
To book
The Cost?
Same as 2025 - an inflation-free $50/person! Montmorency RSL prefer the club to organise a single payment,  so please transfer your payment (no. seats x $50) to the club's bank account, BSB 063-222  Account  1018 1606. Preferably pay when you book or no later than Friday 18 September.
Everyone's welcome — family, partners, friends, companions .... the more the merrier. Bring it on! And if you have any questions, please contact John Perkins on 0425 886 261 or at pohnjerkins@gmail.com
September 22, 2026(5 events)

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September 22, 2026

Koonung, Bushy Ck Tr, Deep Ck Rd, Eastlink

Leader1: Stephen S 0418 347 591

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September 22, 2026

Cafe: North x Northwest

Leader1: Chris S - 0418527846

Leader2: Colin Mck - 0408575946

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September 23, 2026
September 24, 2026(5 events)

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September 24, 2026

40 km loop - Koonung, Mullum & MYT. Petty’s Orchard Cafe for snax

No leader

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September 25, 2026(5 events)

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September 25, 2026

Country Cookin’ starts again! Details to follow

Leader1: Brett C 0412 733 675

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September 25, 2026

Cafe: Rider's Choice

Leader1: Rider's Choice

Leader2: Rider's Choice

Public holiday

 
September 26, 2026
September 27, 2026(5 events)

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September 27, 2026

Alphington, Fitzroy N, Coburg N, Thornbury

Leader1: Ralph N 0419 133 562

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