Opened in October 2006, the Federation Trail has been a boost for cycling in the western suburbs, providing the basis for a direct east-west cycling route. Most of the trail runs along the historic “Main Outfall Sewer” reservation.
Need a quick tune-up or new bicycle? Here is a list of shops in the area. Many of our members favour Salters Cycles and Cycling Supermarket.
Whichever you decide, make sure to shop around and get second opinions!
The newest bike shop in the area, located in the main street of Altona near the railway station.
The established bike shop of the area, stocking Bianchi and Giant bicycles.
Stocking Gitane, Trek, Scott, and Orbea bicycles.
The new kid on the block in Williamstown, stocking Ridley, Malvern Star, Diora, and Masi.
We welcome all people who live, ride or work in the City of Hobsons Bay and surrounding areas. Membership entitles you to attend all rides and events held by BayWest BUG. You also get a snazzy membership card and a warm fuzzy feeling for supporting a local community organisation.
Please print and complete a membership form and send it to the following address:
Secretary, BayWest BUG
330 Queen Street
Altona Meadows
VIC 3028
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We meet on the first Thursday of each month at 7pm, at Laverton Community Hall (corner of Crown Street and Railway Avenue, Melway reference: 53 D10, Google Maps).
Everyone is welcome to our meetings, with car parking onsite and bike parking inside!
Our main advocacy efforts have been:
For the path pedaller interested in fun, friends, and coffee, we do two free social rides per month, suitable for most abilities. For the lycra-clad road warrior, we do free monthly road rides in the western suburbs.
At least twice per year we team up with our neighbour, MazzaBUG, for a bicycle maintenance session at BAC Bikes.
Every so often we get a little more adventurous and explore Victoria on a weekend ride (or longer?), such as our recent Lilydale to Warburton overnight trip.
All rides are free and open to anyone who would like to participate. After two rides, we ask you become a member of BayWest BUG.
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 free social rides per month, suitable for most abilities. For the lycra-clad road warrior, we do free monthly road rides in the western suburbs.
At least twice per year we team up with our neighbour, MazzaBUG, for a bicycle maintenance session at BAC Bikes.
