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 May–Aug 2025

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 July-Aug 2025

Rides in July–August 2025

  • The Yum Run (40km)

    The Yum Run (40km)

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    July 31, 2025

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

    No leader

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  • Canterbury (24KM)

    Canterbury (24KM)

    –
    August 1, 2025

    Cafe: Post Office café

    Leader1: Elaine R - 0427552903

    Leader2: Robyn M - 0413306913

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  • Abbotsford Convent (30KM)

    Abbotsford Convent (30KM)

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    August 3, 2025

    MYT, Burke Rd Bridge, MYT Freeway, Wurrundjeri Spur, Yarra Bend, Convent, Fairfield, Darebin Ck Trail, Bellfield, Darebin St, home.

    Leader1: Jean M 0438 095 142

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  • Frankston Rail Trail (58KM)

    Frankston Rail Trail (58KM)

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    August 5, 2025

    Bring Myki. Ride to Richmond. Train to S’land. Rail Trail & streets to F’ston. Train back to Richmond (or ride Kanaook Trail to Seaford)

    Leader1: John Pe 0425 886 261

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    South Yarra (46KM)

    South Yarra (46KM)

    –
    August 5, 2025

    Cafe: Kanteen

    Leader1: Chris S - 0418527846

    Leader2: Geoff S - 0459350250

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  • Brunswick (35KM)

    Brunswick (35KM)

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    August 8, 2025

    Cafe: A Minor Place

    Leader1: Roger S - 0408 371 887

    Leader2: Arnold W - 0421289693

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  • Blackburn Lake v2 (42KM)

    Blackburn Lake v2 (42KM)

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    August 10, 2025

    Out by Bulleen, Doncaster, Koonung Trail, Blackburn. Return by Box Hill, Mont Albert Rd, Kew East, MYT. Undulating but not steep.

    Leader1: Stephen S 0418 347 591

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  • Hurstbridge (60KM)

    Hurstbridge (60KM)

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    August 12, 2025

    Out and back on Main Yarra Trail, Diamond Creek Trail, Wattle Glen and Hurstbridge. Train return is a useful option. Bring Myki

    Leader1: Helen C 0488 410 413

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    West Meadows (48KM)

    West Meadows (48KM)

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    August 12, 2025

    Cafe: Mayflower

    Leader1: Peter G - 0417116236

    Leader2: Michael D - 0429803950

    Watsonia Kenmare St playground

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  • Kew (21KM)

    Kew (21KM)

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    August 15, 2025

    Cafe: Town and Country

    Leader1: Jenny B - 0416230566

    Leader2: Don A - 0402978887

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  • Coburg Hill (34KM)

    Coburg Hill (34KM)

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    August 17, 2025

    Glenard Dve, Lower H'berg Rd, Wilfred Rd, The Blvd, DCT, Wingrove St, Westgarth, MCT, Coburg, MCT back, Mansfield St, DCT , home.

    Leader1: Ralph N 0419 133 562

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  • Westmeadows (67KM)

    Westmeadows (67KM)

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    August 19, 2025

    Fairfield by Darebin Ck and Yarra Trails, then Merri Creek Trail to Jacana. Return by Ring Rd and Darebin Ck or Watsonia Rd.

    Leader1: John Pi 0418 511 587

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    Altona (56KM)

    Altona (56KM)

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    August 19, 2025

    Cafe: Norfolk Café/ Beach Bites

    Leader1: Colin Mck - 0408575946

    Leader2: Chris S - 0418527846

    Train options

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  • Banyule BUG AGM — All Welcome

    Banyule BUG AGM — All Welcome

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    August 20, 2025

    Committee Room, Watsonia Public Library, 4/6 Ibbotson St, Watsonia

  • Melton (40KM)

    Melton (40KM)

    –
    August 22, 2025

    Bring Myki. Train, drive (or ride) to Melton. Meet at Bridge Rd Recreation Reserve. Full details will be emailed well before the ride.

    Leader1: Allen Pe 0458 346 343

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    Northcote (24KM)

    Northcote (24KM)

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    August 22, 2025

    Cafe: Four Beans

    Leader1: Glenda W - 0431657915

    Leader2: Roger S - 0408 371 887

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  • Sandridge Beach (50KM)

    Sandridge Beach (50KM)

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    August 24, 2025

    MYT, Fairfield, CCT to beach. Return by Lorimer St, Docklands, MCG, Northcote, Repat Hospital, Heidelberg, home

    Leader1: Brett C 0412 733 675

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  • Elwood Beach (57KM)

    Elwood Beach (57KM)

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    August 26, 2025

    Burke Rd bridge, Anniversary Trail, Hughesdale, M’beena Rd, Oakleigh Rd, Caulfield S, Head St, Elwood, Beach Rd, Southgate, MCG, etc

    Leader1: John Pe 0425 886 261

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    Point Ormond (56KM)

    Point Ormond (56KM)

    –
    August 26, 2025

    Cafe: Kiosk

    Leader1: Michael D - 0429803950

    Leader2: Peter G - 0417116236

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  • Heidelberg Heights (22KM)

    Heidelberg Heights (22KM)

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    August 29, 2025

    Cafe: Mick's at Sweet by Nature

    Leader1: Jenny B - 0416230566

    Leader2: Robyn M - 0413306913

    Slow and Short ride

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  • Newport Lakes 2 (58KM)

    Newport Lakes 2 (58KM)

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    August 31, 2025

    MYT, Alphington, Westgarth, Park St, Newmarket, Footscray, Yarraville, Lakes Reserve, Spotswood, W Melb, N Melb, Carlton, Studley Rd, etc

    Leader1: Lou B 0432 004 526

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