BayWest BUG is a Bicycle User Group covering the area of City of Hobsons Bay and City of Wyndham. We are a non-profit organisation dedicated to improving local conditions for cyclists.
For the path pedaller interested in fun, friends, and coffee, we do two social rides per month, suitable for most abilities. For the lycra-clad road warrior, we will do monthly road rides in the western suburbs if members are interested.
Saturday 8, Sunday 9 & Monday 10th June. Social long weekend – Smythesdale, via Ballarat.
Cath is planning a weekend of riding around the Smythesdale/Ballarat area for all those interested.
We plan to ride the Ballarat to Skipton Rail Trail http://ballaratskiptonrailtrail.com/page/googlemaps on the Saturday and Sunday of the long weekend.
Camping is available at the Smythesdale Progress Assn. Reserve http://www.caravanontour.com/free-campsites-and-low-cost-camping/victoria/victoria-camping-campsites/1075-smythesdale-park-rest-area.html. Other accommodation is available in the area but get in soon.
There is also the option to stay 1, 2 or 3 nights or just make it a day trip.
Please contact Cath via phone or Facebook to arrange your weekend.
Contact – Cath [0407 123 094].
Friday 14 June. BayWest BUG dinner – Wild Rice, Williamstown.
Come and join us for some great Thai food at Wild Rice, Shop 18, 11-19 Ferguson Street, Williamstown @ 7.00pm. This restaurant is licenced. Please RSVP ASAP via Facebook, email to baywestbug@gmail.com or SMS.
Contact – Allan [0417 594 601].
Sunday 30 June. Social ride – Spotswood to South Wharf & return.
Meet 10.00am at the Punt ferry car park. We will cross the river via the Westgate Punt to Port Melbourne ($7 return) and ride approximately 7 kms to South Wharf where we stop for coffee/brunch at the Boat Buildersyard Cafe & Bar. Breakfast served until 11.30am, lunch from noon, menus can be viewed at www.theboatbuildersyard.com. For those who are game, there can be a little shopping at DFO. There is approximately 3 to 4 kms of on road cycling along Lorimer St and some wooden boardwalk riding that will have pedestrians as well so it may be slow going at times. Return to the punt via the Sandridge trail to Port Melbourne Tassie ferry terminal and the Westgate Park. Those wishing to extend the ride may decide to ride back to Altona beach from Spotswood. This will be a gentle ride suitable for beginners of approximately 15 to 20kms, 30kms if extending to Altona.
Contact – Carol [0422 054 660].
Saturday 11 May 2013. Social Ride – Werribee Mansion via Hoppers Crossing.
That’s right; we will meet on Saturday morning at 10.00am in Shane Avenue, Seabrook, opposite Carole Court to ride along the Skeleton Creek Trail to Hoppers Crossing and on to Werribee where we will find the Werribee River Trail. We will follow the river to the end of this trail, cross under the freeway and ride to the Werribee Mansion for lunch at the café. It is also the market day for anyone wishing to stock up on the good stuff. We leave the Mansion grounds and then travel the Federation Trail back to Hoppers Crossing and Seabrook. This ride will be approximately 40 kms.
Contact – Cath [0407 123 094].
Sunday 26 May 2013. Social Ride – Flinders Street station, Gardiners Creek Loop.
Today we will ride the Gardiners Creek trail, catch a train to Flinders Street station, 8.46 am from Werribee, 8.56 am from Laverton or 9.02 from Altona. Ride start time is 9.45am and we will follow the Yarra River to Ashburton passing the rowing sheds, Como Park and other Melbourne landmarks. We will stop for lunch at Ashburton before travelling back to Melbourne for a train home. We have the option to continue riding home if members want. Ride will be approximately 40kms.
Contact – Allan [0417 594 601].
Sunday 14 April. Social ride – Altona to Seddon and return.
Meet at the Altona pier to leave at 10.00am for one of our favourite rides. Catch the 9.20am train from Werribee, 9.29am from Hoppers Crossing and 9.36am from Laverton. We will follow the Bay Trail through to Williamstown, Newport, and Yarraville and on to Seddon where we will stop for a late breakfast or an early lunch at one of the many cafes. We will reverse our trip back to Altona for a 40 km return trip.
Contact – Mary [0412 848 067].
Sunday 28 April. Social ride – Spotswood to Brighton and return.
Meet at the Westgate Punt, Hyde Street Spotswood [opposite Science Works]. Catch the 9.26am train from Werribee, 9.29am from Hoppers Crossing, 9.36am from Laverton and 9.42am from Altona. Car parking is also available at The Punt. We will cross the river on the 10.00am punt and ride along to Port Melbourne, St Kilda and Brighton, stopping for coffee/lunch on the way. The return trip will be approximately 30km.
Contact – Jenny [0426 200 542].
Friday 26 April. BayWest BUG dinner – Al Pesto
Tonight we return to Al Pesto in Laverton @ 7.00pm, a small family run restaurant for good Italian food and conversation. Hopefully it is still BYO wine so find yourself a great red for the occasion.
Contact – Mary [0412 848 067].