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 May-Jun 2025

Rides in May–June 2025

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
April 28, 2025
April 29, 2025
April 30, 2025

May

May 1, 2025(1 event)

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May 1, 2025

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

No leader

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May 2, 2025(1 event)

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May 2, 2025

Cafe: New Hope

Leader1: Deb A - 417315801

Leader2: Robyn M - 413306913

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May 3, 2025
May 4, 2025(1 event)

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May 4, 2025

Out by Ivanhoe, Brunswick East and West, Pascoe Vale South, Strathmore. Home by Essendon, Moonee Ponds, Carlton, etc.

Leader1: Allen Pe 0458 346 343

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May 5, 2025
May 6, 2025(2 events)

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May 6, 2025

Heidelberg to Niddrie via Strathmore (coffee stop). Return along M’nong River and onto Kensington, CCT to Westgarth. Home

Leader1: Ralph N 0419 133 562

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May 6, 2025

Cafe: Armarni

Leader1: Roger S - 408 371 887

Leader2: Colin Mck - 408575946

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May 7, 2025
May 8, 2025(1 event)

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May 8, 2025

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

No leader

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May 9, 2025(1 event)

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May 9, 2025

Cafe: Lux Foundry

Leader1: Don A - 402978887

Leader2: Colin Mck - 408575946

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May 10, 2025
May 11, 2025(1 event)

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May 11, 2025

Rider who nominates a destination is Leader. Or by general agreement (Mothers’ Day)

Leader1: ?

 
May 12, 2025
May 13, 2025(2 events)

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May 13, 2025

Bring Myki. Ride to N Melb station. Train to Williams Landing, Skeleton Creek Trail, Bay West Trail, Williamstown. Train or ride home.

Leader1: John Pe 0425 886 261

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May 13, 2025

Cafe: Frankie Says

Leader1: Geoff S - 459350250

Leader2: Colin Mck - 408575946

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May 14, 2025
May 15, 2025(1 event)

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May 15, 2025

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

No leader

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May 16, 2025(1 event)

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May 16, 2025

Cafe: Bobbi's cafe

Leader1: Jenny B - 416230566

Leader2: Deb A - 417315801

Slow and Short ride

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May 17, 2025
May 18, 2025(1 event)

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May 18, 2025

Ann. Trail, Ferndale Park, Caulfield streets to C’field Park. Return Armidale and Toorak paths and streets to CCT. (Some gravel )

Leader1: Stephen S 0418 347 591

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May 19, 2025
May 20, 2025(2 events)

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May 20, 2025

Thornbury, O'Hea Rd, Strathmore. Woodlands Rd, Bulla Rd, Mathews Av. Macoma St to MPC. Jacka St, Regent trail, Darebin Trail

Leader1: Maurie Abbott 0409 186 082

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May 20, 2025

Cafe: The Espressonist

Leader1: Colin Mck - 408575946

Leader2: Michael D - 429803950

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May 21, 2025
May 22, 2025(1 event)

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May 22, 2025

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

No leader

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May 23, 2025(1 event)

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May 23, 2025

Cafe: Convent

Leader1: Glenda W - 431657915

Leader2: Chris S - 418527846

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May 24, 2025
May 25, 2025(1 event)

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May 25, 2025

MYT, Wilsons Res, Park St, Royal Park, MPC, Docklands, Port Melb, Foote St, Gasworks, Albert Rd, Botanic Gdns, Wellington Rd, Fairfield,

Leader1: Peter di P 0402 413 314

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May 26, 2025
May 27, 2025(2 events)

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May 27, 2025

Rosanna, Macleod, Watsonia, Ring Rd, Sugargum Blvd, Mackelroy Rd, Yellow Gums Park. Return DC Trail & MYT. Gravelly bits.

Leader1: Brett Calvert 0412 733 675

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May 27, 2025

Cafe: Jells Park

Leader1: Colin Mck - 408575946

Leader2: Don A - 402978887

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May 28, 2025
May 29, 2025(1 event)

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May 29, 2025

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

No leader

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May 30, 2025(1 event)

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May 30, 2025

Cafe: Library Café(Tea Pot)

Leader1: Deb A - 417315801

Leader2: Robyn M - 413306913

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May 31, 2025

June

June 1, 2025(1 event)

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June 1, 2025

Anniversary trail (H2 & H1) to Gardiner's Ck. Break at Hedgeley Dene Gardens. Home by Yarra Trail (H1 & H2).

Leader1: Robyn M 0413 306 913

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June 2, 2025
June 3, 2025(2 events)

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June 3, 2025

Port Melb, Elwood Canal, Nepean Hwy path to Moorabbin. Streets to Bentleigh. Caulfield, Gardiners Ck, Swinburne, Belford Rd, MYT

Leader1: Alan Pr 0419 878 660

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June 3, 2025

Cafe: Sandbar

Leader1: Michael D - 429803950

Leader2: Geoff S - 459350250

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June 4, 2025
June 5, 2025(1 event)

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June 5, 2025

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

No leader

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June 6, 2025(1 event)

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June 6, 2025

Cafe: Baketico

Leader1: Arnold W - 421289693

Leader2: Elaine R - 427552903

Slow and Short ride

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June 7, 2025
June 8, 2025(1 event)

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June 8, 2025

Koonung Trail to Eastlink (some H3) & break at cottage. Mitcham streets to Koonung Trail home.

Leader1: Helen C 0488 410 413

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June 9, 2025
June 10, 2025(2 events)

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June 10, 2025

Bring Myki. Ride to N Melb station. Train to Newport. Trails & streets Altona, Sunshine, Footscray, Ascot Vale, Brunswick E, Northcote, home

Leader1: John Pi 0418 511 587

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June 10, 2025

Cafe: JoJaz Cafe

Leader1: Colin Mck - 408575946

Leader2: Don A - 402978887

Watsonia Kenmare St playground

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June 11, 2025
June 12, 2025(1 event)

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June 12, 2025

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

No leader

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June 13, 2025(1 event)

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June 13, 2025

Cafe: Cavallini

Leader1: Glenda W - 0431657915

Leader2: Roger S - 0408 371 887

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June 14, 2025
June 15, 2025(1 event)

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June 15, 2025

ST James Rd, Dougharty Rd, DCT, Reservoir, MCT, Ring Rd, Merlynston Ck Trail, Roper Res, Broadie, G'roy, P Vale, Coburg, Thornbury, home

Leader1: Allen Pe 0458 346 343

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June 16, 2025
June 17, 2025(2 events)

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June 17, 2025

Out by Ivanhoe and Fairfield streets to Merri creek Trail. North to Ring Road Trail. Home via Uni Hill, Macorna St, etc.

Leader1: John Pe 0425 886 261

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June 17, 2025

Cafe: Red Cup Cafe

Leader1: Peter G - 0417116236

Leader2: Chris S - 0418527846

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June 18, 2025
June 19, 2025(1 event)

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June 19, 2025

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

No leader

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June 20, 2025(1 event)

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June 20, 2025

Cafe: Vorea Polaris

Leader1: Elaine R - 0427552903

Leader2: Jenny B - 0416230566

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June 21, 2025
June 22, 2025(1 event)

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June 22, 2025

Cheddar, Stilton, Gorgonzolq, Mozzarella, Peccorino, Ricotta, Camembert, Brie, Edam, Gouda, Fetta …and now they split bills too!

Leader1: Ralph N 0419 133 562

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June 23, 2025
June 24, 2025(2 events)

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June 24, 2025

Rosanna Station, Watsonia (H1), Ring Rd, Upper Darebin Ck.Trail, Mill Park Lakes. Return Plenty Rd path, Ring Rd, Plenty River Trail.

Leader1: Lou Bosco 0432 004 526

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June 24, 2025

Cafe: Sweet Evelyn

Leader1: Geoff S - 0459350250

Leader2: Michael D - 0429803950

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June 25, 2025
June 26, 2025(1 event)

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June 26, 2025

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

No leader

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June 27, 2025(1 event)

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June 27, 2025

Cafe: Industral Beans

Leader1: Robyn M - 0413306913

Leader2: Arnold W - 0421289693

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June 28, 2025
June 29, 2025(1 event)

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June 29, 2025

Wilson Reserve, CCT, Gardiners, Malvern Park. Back by Glen Iris, Gardiners Creek, Ferndale, Anniversary trails, MYT. Some gravel paths.

Leader1: Jean Mehrtens 0438 095 142

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June 30, 2025

July

July 1, 2025
July 2, 2025
July 3, 2025
July 4, 2025
July 5, 2025
July 6, 2025

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