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

  • Committee Meeting

    Committee Meeting

    –
    February 18, 2026

    Watsonia Library Community Room

     

  • The Yum Run (40)

    The Yum Run (40)

    –
    February 19, 2026

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

    No leader

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  • Bundoora (30KM)

    Bundoora (30KM)

    –
    February 20, 2026

    Cafe: Bundoora Square

    Leader1: Elaine R - 0427552903

    Leader2: Roger S - 0408 371 887

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  • Ringwood Lake (48 KM)

    Ringwood Lake (48 KM)

    –
    February 22, 2026

    Koonung, Eastlink, R’wood, D’nong CkT

    Leader1: Stephen S 0418 347 591

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  • Sandridge Beach (50 KM)

    Sandridge Beach (50 KM)

    –
    February 24, 2026

    Bring budgie smugglers and bikinis

    Leader1: Brett C 0412 733 675

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    Mernda (42KM)

    Mernda (42KM)

    –
    February 24, 2026

    Cafe: Turner's Bakery

    Leader1: Peter G - 0417116236

    Leader2: Geoff S - 0459350250

    Watsonia Kenmare St playground

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  • The Yum Run (40)

    The Yum Run (40)

    –
    February 26, 2026

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

    No leader

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  • Heidelberg Heights (22KM)

    Heidelberg Heights (22KM)

    –
    February 27, 2026

    Cafe: Baketico

    Leader1: Jenny B - 0416230566

    Leader2: Colin Mc - 0408575946

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  • Three Northern Velos (36 KM)

    Three Northern Velos (36 KM)

    –
    March 1, 2026

    Brunswick, Coburg & Preston velos

    Leader1: Robyn M 0413 306 913

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  • Oakleigh Park (50 KM)

    Oakleigh Park (50 KM)

    –
    March 3, 2026

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

    Leader1: John Pi 0418 511 587

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    Blackburn (50KM)

    Blackburn (50KM)

    –
    March 3, 2026

    Cafe: Miss Lucy

    Leader1: Colin Mck - 0408575946

    Leader2: Don A - 0402978887

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  • The Yum Run (40)

    The Yum Run (40)

    –
    March 5, 2026

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

    No leader

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  • Canterbury (24KM)

    Canterbury (24KM)

    –
    March 6, 2026

    Cafe: Maling Rd

    Leader1: Elaine R - 0427552903

    Leader2: Robyn M - 0413306913

    Slow and Short ride

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  • Strathmore (45 KM)

    Strathmore (45 KM)

    –
    March 8, 2026

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

    Leader1: Allen Pe 0458 346 343

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  • Catani Gdns (51 KM)

    Catani Gdns (51 KM)

    –
    March 10, 2026

    Last summer plunge? Bring togs & gogs!

    Leader1: Helen C 0488 410 413

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    Maribyrnong (50KM)

    Maribyrnong (50KM)

    –
    March 10, 2026

    Cafe: Lost and Found Cafe + Bar

    Leader1: Michael D - 0429803950

    Leader2: Chris S - 0418527846

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  • The Yum Run (40)

    The Yum Run (40)

    –
    March 12, 2026

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

    No leader

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  • Brunswick (33KM)

    Brunswick (33KM)

    –
    March 13, 2026

    Cafe: Sweet Evelyn

    Leader1: Jenny B - 0416230566

    Leader2: Colin McKnight - 0408575946

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  • Warrandyte Wander (40 KM)

    Warrandyte Wander (40 KM)

    –
    March 15, 2026

    Ruffey Lake, Melb Hill, Mullum, MYT

    Leader1: Brett C 0412 733 675

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  • Casual Dinner

    Casual Dinner

    –
    March 16, 2026

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

     

  • St Kilda Botanic Gdns (49 KM)

    St Kilda Botanic Gdns (49 KM)

    –
    March 17, 2026

    Fitzroy, MCG, Fawkner Pk, Kilby Rd

    Leader1: John Pe 0425 876 675

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    Yarraville (54KM)

    Yarraville (54KM)

    –
    March 17, 2026

    Cafe: Alfa Café

    Leader1: Geoff S - 0459350250

    Leader2: Peter G - 0417116236

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  • The Yum Run (40)

    The Yum Run (40)

    –
    March 19, 2026

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

    No leader

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  • Toolangi Loop (61 KM)

    Toolangi Loop (61 KM)

    –
    March 20, 2026

    Country Cooking Ride! Details to come.

    Leader1: John Pe 0425 876 675

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    Templestowe (23KM)

    Templestowe (23KM)

    –
    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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  • Lower Maribyrnong (49 KM)

    Lower Maribyrnong (49 KM)

    –
    March 22, 2026

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

    Leader1: Ralph N 0419 133 562

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  • Eight Trails (63 KM)

    Eight Trails (63 KM)

    –
    March 24, 2026

    MYT, Ann, G’ner, Scot, Dandy and more

    Leader1: Alan Pr 0419 878 660

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    Blackburn (30KM)

    Blackburn (30KM)

    –
    March 24, 2026

    Cafe: The Peddler Cafe

    Leader1: David J - 0425784322

    Leader2: Michael D - 0429803950

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  • The Yum Run (40)

    The Yum Run (40)

    –
    March 26, 2026

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

    No leader

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  • Thornbury (30KM)

    Thornbury (30KM)

    –
    March 27, 2026

    Cafe: Islamic Museum

    Leader1: Elaine R - 0427552903

    Leader2: Roger S - 0408 371 887

    School Holidays

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  • Spotswood & Ferry (51 KM)

    Spotswood & Ferry (51 KM)

    –
    March 29, 2026

    Westgate bike ferry costs $5 (card only)

    Leader1: Peter di P 0402 413 314

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  • Cheetham Wetties (50+ KM)

    Cheetham Wetties (50+ KM)

    –
    March 31, 2026

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

    Leader1: Maurie A 0409 186 082

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    Point Ormond (56KM)

    Point Ormond (56KM)

    –
    March 31, 2026

    Cafe: Kiosk

    Leader1: Chris S - 0418527846

    Leader2: Colin Mck - 0408575946

    School Holidays

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