July 2011
Friday 1 July.
BUG dinner – Nara Thai Restaurant
Tonight we will dine at the Nara Thai Restaurant located at Shop2/6 Neville Avenue, Laverton @ 7.00 pm. Please refer to this link for directions and full details – http://narathairestaurant.com/index.php. This restaurant is fully licensed and BYO [wine only] for anyone interested in taking a bottle along.
Please RSVP by 24 June by return email to baywestbug@gmail.com so that Belinda can book our table. Apparently Matt Preston likes this restaurant, don’t know him, must be a friend of Belinda’s. We hope to see you all there.
Contact – Belinda [0409 480 195]
Sunday 3 July.
Williamstown to St Kilda and return
Meet at the Information Centre, Commonwealth Reserve, Nelson Place Williamstown to leave at 9.45 am in time to catch the first Westgate punt to cross the Yarra River. Once on the other side, we will follow the path along the bay to St Kilda where we will turn around and ride back to Port Melbourne for lunch. After lunch, we will return to the punt to cross over the river again and ride back to Williamstown. Ride should be approximately 30 km’s.
Contact – Belinda [0409 480 195]
Saturday 9 July.
Bike maintenance course
We will attend a bike maintenance course at Goldcross Cycles, 428 Old Geelong Road, Hoppers Crossing this morning starting at 10.30am to 12.00 noon.
The course will include the following:
- All of the parts of a bike.
- A general road/trail-worthy checklist.
- Some home maintenance including gears, brakes, cleaning and re-lubing.
- Offsite repairs which includes puncture repairs and essential tools.
This session will cover basic maintenance but we will plan a more advanced course in the future. Judging from recent experience, the information that will be provided will be of benefit to members. We do not need to bring our bikes along for this course.
Can we please have your RSVP by 1 July 2011 to baywestbug@gmail.com.
You can find out more about Goldcross Cycles on their website http://www.goldcross.com.au/store-locator/stores/Hoppers%20Crossing.aspx?id=322.
Contact – Belinda [0409 480 195]
Sunday 17 July.
Altona to Sanctuary Lakes and return
We will meet at the Altona pier to leave at 10.00 am. A train leaves Werribee at 9.26 am and Laverton at 9.34 am to arrive in time for the start. We will follow the path west along the BayWest Trail to the new bridge over Skelton Creek and cross over. Once over the bridge we will follow the road through Sanctuary Lakes to the café on the lake for coffee and a bite to eat. Once re-fuelled, we will return to cross over Skeleton Creek and back to Altona. This is short but pleasant ride at approximately 20 kms. We may extend the ride on the day if riders need a bit extra in the saddle.
Contact – Jen [0426 200 542]
