RIDES

Banyule BUG offers five scheduled rides each week, organized by two informal groups in the club – the Latte and Lycra Groups respectively. You’re welcome to join any of these rides – choose a route and go for it! Plus occasional country and overnight events. Most scheduled rides have a leader and Tail-end Charlie.

Please check our Ride Protocols document for guidelines on group riding. A full Calendar of this month ride can be found below as well as a comprehensive list of the club’s rides

The Latte Group

The larger of BBUG’s two informal groups, Latte ride express their interest directly in the group’s title — the preference for cafes, coffee, croissants and conversation.

The Latte Group run two scheduled rides every week, on Tuesday and Friday. The latter include some specifically “short and slow” rides of 20-30 km.

Some 20-30 riders turn up for most Latte sessions. They split into two groups and start ten minutes apart to avoid congestion.

From March to December rides depart 9.20 and 9.30 am. 8.20 and 8.30 am in Jan and Feb. Rides can be cancelled if extreme weather conditions are forecast; routes may be altered to fit conditions. Programs are published tri-monthly. Click on the link below for the current program.

If you would like a test ride with this group contact:
Peter Gurney – 0417 116 236

Latte Group Program Jan–Apr 2026

Lycra Group

This group claim to ride further and faster but, to be honest, that’s a total fantasy. They also end up at cafes sipping coffee eating snacks and spinning tall stories.

Three scheduled rides run every week — Tuesday, Thursday and the special Short and Social Sunday for those with busy weekdays. Thursday’s ride is “leaderless” – same 40 km loop every week, including a stop at the ever-popular Petty’s Café for drinks & snacks.

From March to November rides usually start at 9 am; for December to February they switch to an 8.15 am start to beat the heat. Rides can be cancelled for extreme weather events and may be tweaked en route, in response to the day’s conditions Programs are published bi-monthly. Click on the link below for the current program.

If you would like a test ride with this group contact:
John Perkins 0425 886 261

Lycra Group Program Jan-Feb 2026

Rides in February–March 2026

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
January 26, 2026
January 27, 2026
January 28, 2026
January 29, 2026
January 30, 2026
January 31, 2026

February

February 1, 2026
February 2, 2026
February 3, 2026
February 4, 2026
February 5, 2026
February 6, 2026
February 7, 2026
February 8, 2026
February 9, 2026
February 10, 2026(2 events)

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February 10, 2026

Ann T, Elwood, bring swimmers, Southgate

Leader1: Helen C 0488 410 413

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February 10, 2026

Cafe: Diamond Creek Rotary Tram Cafe

Leader1: Geoff S - 0459350250

Leader2: Colin Mck - 0408575946

School Holidays

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February 11, 2026
February 12, 2026(1 event)

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February 12, 2026

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

No leader

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February 13, 2026(1 event)

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February 13, 2026

Cafe: Melissa's(Ruffey Lake)

Leader1: Robyn M - 0413306913

Leader2: Sue - 0417 528 585

Slow and Short ride

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February 14, 2026
February 15, 2026(1 event)

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February 15, 2026

MYT, Merri CkT, Pentridge, Thornbury

Leader1: Robyn M. -0413 306 913

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February 16, 2026
February 17, 2026(2 events)

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February 17, 2026

Balwyn, B’wood, B’burn, T’stowe

Leader1: Allen Pe 0458 346 343

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February 17, 2026

Cafe: Soul (Mickey's Gym)

Leader1: Chris S - 0418527846

Leader2: Don A - 0402978887

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February 18, 2026(1 event)

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February 18, 2026

Watsonia Library Community Room

 
February 19, 2026(1 event)

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February 19, 2026

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

No leader

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February 20, 2026(1 event)

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February 20, 2026

Cafe: Bundoora Square

Leader1: Elaine R - 0427552903

Leader2: Roger S - 0408 371 887

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February 21, 2026
February 22, 2026(1 event)

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February 22, 2026

Koonung, Eastlink, R’wood, D’nong CkT

Leader1: Stephen S 0418 347 591

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February 23, 2026
February 24, 2026(2 events)

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February 24, 2026

Bring budgie smugglers and bikinis

Leader1: Brett C 0412 733 675

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February 24, 2026

Cafe: Turner's Bakery

Leader1: Peter G - 0417116236

Leader2: Geoff S - 0459350250

Watsonia Kenmare St playground

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February 25, 2026
February 26, 2026(1 event)

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February 26, 2026

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

No leader

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February 27, 2026(1 event)

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February 27, 2026

Cafe: Baketico

Leader1: Jenny B - 0416230566

Leader2: Colin Mc - 0408575946

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February 28, 2026

March

March 1, 2026(1 event)

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March 1, 2026

Brunswick, Coburg & Preston velos

Leader1: Robyn M 0413 306 913

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March 2, 2026
March 3, 2026(2 events)

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March 3, 2026

Ann T. H’dale, Oakleigh, G’ners CkT, Box H

Leader1: John Pi 0418 511 587

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March 3, 2026

Cafe: Miss Lucy

Leader1: Colin Mck - 0408575946

Leader2: Don A - 0402978887

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March 4, 2026
March 5, 2026(1 event)

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March 5, 2026

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

No leader

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March 6, 2026(1 event)

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March 6, 2026

Cafe: Maling Rd

Leader1: Elaine R - 0427552903

Leader2: Robyn M - 0413306913

Slow and Short ride

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March 7, 2026
March 8, 2026(1 event)

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March 8, 2026

B’wick, P Vale, E’don, Moonee P, C’ton

Leader1: Allen Pe 0458 346 343

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March 9, 2026
March 10, 2026(2 events)

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March 10, 2026

Last summer plunge? Bring togs & gogs!

Leader1: Helen C 0488 410 413

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March 10, 2026

Cafe: Lost and Found Cafe + Bar

Leader1: Michael D - 0429803950

Leader2: Chris S - 0418527846

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March 11, 2026
March 12, 2026(1 event)

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March 12, 2026

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

No leader

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March 13, 2026(1 event)

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March 13, 2026

Cafe: Sweet Evelyn

Leader1: Jenny B - 0416230566

Leader2: Colin McKnight - 0408575946

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March 14, 2026
March 15, 2026(1 event)

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March 15, 2026

Ruffey Lake, Melb Hill, Mullum, MYT

Leader1: Brett C 0412 733 675

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March 16, 2026(1 event)

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March 16, 2026

Godfathers Pizza, 106 Mountainview Rd, Briar Hill, Vic 3088

 
March 17, 2026(2 events)

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March 17, 2026

Fitzroy, MCG, Fawkner Pk, Kilby Rd

Leader1: John Pe 0425 876 675

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March 17, 2026

Cafe: Alfa Café

Leader1: Geoff S - 0459350250

Leader2: Peter G - 0417116236

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March 18, 2026
March 19, 2026(1 event)

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March 19, 2026

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

No leader

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March 20, 2026(2 events)

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March 20, 2026

Country Cooking Ride! Details to come.

Leader1: John Pe 0425 876 675

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March 20, 2026

Cafe: Petty’s Orchard

Leader1: Roger S - 0408 371 887

Leader2: Sue - 0417 528 585

Slow and Short ride

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March 21, 2026
March 22, 2026(1 event)

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March 22, 2026

Brunswick, M’nong River, F’cray, F’roy N

Leader1: Ralph N 0419 133 562

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March 23, 2026
March 24, 2026(2 events)

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March 24, 2026

MYT, Ann, G’ner, Scot, Dandy and more

Leader1: Alan Pr 0419 878 660

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March 24, 2026

Cafe: The Peddler Cafe

Leader1: David J - 0425784322

Leader2: Michael D - 0429803950

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March 25, 2026
March 26, 2026(1 event)

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March 26, 2026

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

No leader

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March 27, 2026(1 event)

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March 27, 2026

Cafe: Islamic Museum

Leader1: Elaine R - 0427552903

Leader2: Roger S - 0408 371 887

School Holidays

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March 28, 2026
March 29, 2026(1 event)

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March 29, 2026

Westgate bike ferry costs $5 (card only)

Leader1: Peter di P 0402 413 314

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March 30, 2026
March 31, 2026(2 events)

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March 31, 2026

Bring Myki. N Melb, train to Will’s Landing

Leader1: Maurie A 0409 186 082

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March 31, 2026

Cafe: Kiosk

Leader1: Chris S - 0418527846

Leader2: Colin Mck - 0408575946

School Holidays

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April

April 1, 2026
April 2, 2026(1 event)

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April 2, 2026

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

No leader

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April 3, 2026(1 event)

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April 3, 2026

Cafe: ?

Leader1: Rider's Choice

Leader2: Rider's Choice

Good Friday

 
April 4, 2026
April 5, 2026

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