WELCOME

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
October 12, 2026
October 13, 2026(5 events)

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October 13, 2026

Bring Myki. N Melb Stn, Williams L’ng, W’ham. Train home

Leader1: Brett C 0412 733 675

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October 13, 2026

Cafe: Altona Pier - Train

Leader1: Peter G - 0417116236

Leader2: Colin Mck - 0408575946

9.15 am - meet at Heidelberg station to catch the 9.23 am train to Flinders St.

9.49 am - arrive Flinders St and quickly move to platform 9 for Werribee line trains. (Getting from platform 1 to platform 9 via the tunnel at the western end of the platform is recommended. There are some stairs to get your bike down, or you can exit at the western most gate (swipe out) then wheel your bike down a ramp to the tunnel and swipe in again to get to platform 9).

9.55 am  - catch the train to Williams Landing, arriving at 10.26 am.

  1. 30 am - Cycle to Altona via Skeleton Ck & Bay trails arriving at about 11.30 am for coffee/lunch at Beach Bites.

12.15 pm ish - cycle back to Heidelberg via Williamstown, Footscray, Moonee Ponds creek trail, etc arriving at Warringal oval by about 3.00 - 3.30 pm.

Note: There are various points on the ride from which to catch a train; Altona, Williamstown, Yarraville, Southern Cross, Westgarth.

Not going to Williams Landing? OK. Role up to Warringal oval for a 9.30 am ride to wherever the group choses. Have fun!

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October 14, 2026
October 15, 2026(5 events)

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October 15, 2026

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

No leader

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October 16, 2026(5 events)

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October 16, 2026

Cafe: Boathouse

Leader1: Sue - 0417 528 585

Leader2: Jenny B - 0416230566

Slow and Short ride

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October 17, 2026
October 18, 2026(5 events)

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October 18, 2026

Sparks Reserve, Fairfield, MYT, Lennox St, Richmond, MYT

Leader1: Helen C 0488 410 413

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