Rides
For the path pedaller interested in fun, friends, and coffee, we do two social rides per month, suitable for most abilities. Most of these rides follow or cross Melbourne’s rail system. If riders are new to riding and are finding it difficult, they can catch a train home, you can build your cycling ability over time. For the lycra-clad road warrior, we will do monthly road rides in the western suburbs if members are interested.
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.
We ask that all riders program their mobile phone with an “ICE” [In Case of Emergency] contact number[s] so that we can contact someone in an emergency.
Sunday 26 September 2010
This ride is one that keeps coming back, maybe because it’s one of the most popular. We will meet at the Altona pier to leave at 10.00 am. The 9.26 am train from Werribee or 9.36 am from Laverton will get you there in plenty of time. We will follow the BayWest trail through to Williamstown, Yarraville and on the Seddon where we will stop for our usual late breakfast or early lunch at the Gourmet on Gamon. Naturally we will make time for one of their great coffees. Seddon station is nearby for anyone who does not wish to ride the full 40 km return trip.
Contact – Allan [0417 594 601]
Sunday 12 September 2010.
Due to no trains running once again between Footscray and Werribee this weekend we have had change our planned ride. Instead we will meet at 10.00 am at Salter’s Bike Shop 305 Queen Street, Altona Meadows [near Victoria Street] and we will ride to…………
That’s right, I have no idea, hopefully I will know by the 12th
Contact – Belinda [0409 480 195]
Sunday 29 August 2010
Today we will meet on the north side of the Werribee station. A train leaves Newport 9.30, Altona 9.38 and Laverton 9.44 and is due to arrive for a 10.00 am departure. We will cross the road to the Werribee River trail and follow the river to the start of the Federation Trail. This will follow the Princes Freeway to Hoppers Lane and Hoppers Crossing station. Anyone wishing to finish the ride here has the option to return to Werribee by train. From Hoppers Crossing it is a straight run to Millers Road Brooklyn. Our ride to Newport will be on “on road” bike lanes from here. Lunch will be at a café in Newport close to Newport station for your return journey. Your ride today will be about 40 kms. Those in the Altona area can extend their ride from Newport.
Contact – Allan [0417 594 601]
