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Phillip Island Bicycle Users Group
The Phillip
Island ‘Bicycle User Group’
(BUG) aims to look after the needs and welfare of local
and visiting cyclists. The BUG is a non-competitive group affiliated with
and supported by Bicycle
Victoria. http://www.bv.com.au
Community activities organized by the BUG include
organized group rides, on and off the Island, cycle
maintenance clinics, roadworthy checks, low cost repairs and lots of
social bike related activities designed for all levels of riding skills as
well as all age groups.
The BUG is constantly looking for new members (cyclists or
otherwise) who would like to become involved in helping to grow the BUG or
who might just like to ride around our beautiful Island with like minded
people. More information can be yours by emailing
ron1@tadaust.org.au
To help
develop Phillip Island as a "Bicycle Friendly" zone
by working
toward improved cycling facilities on the Island and coordinating and conducting rides for all levels of
cycling while promoting &
encouraging cycling as a sport, exercise & social
activity.
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SARGEANTS –
BASS COAST, Property Conveyancing Specialists
for
all your conveyancing needs
When in the middle of the Island go to
AMAZE'NTHINGS for great coffee, plenty of parking and member’s discounts
When near the bridge, go to the
Panny's Chocolate Factory for great
chocolate and coffee, members discounts are also available when you enjoy some
wonderful meals and friendly service.
As well as the
Members benefits listed in the Sponsor list
(above) members can also enjoy a variety of rides on and off the Island
which are designed for all levels of riding ability and age groups
Our regular club rides start at the Amaze'N'Things at 10am
every Wednesday. Riders are welcome to join in. The riders average around 15-20km per hour
and Wednesday rides are mostly 20 to 35
kilometres.
We have longer rides on alternate Sundays
(see our Ride Calendar below).
Contact Us
click here
ron1@bigpond.com
to send us an email message. Type "Join" in the subject line and we
will send you an application form and answer any questions you might have.
Current Ride Calendar
RIDE CALENDAR
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RIDE
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Wed Feb 1st
10.00am |

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Meet at Amaze-N-Things car park for the Woolamai Estate Tour Approx 30km
Cross onto
the bike path from the car park and turn left. Make your way to Coughlan
Rd and turn right. Turn right at the Cowes Rhyll round about and head
for the Rhyll Newhaven Rd. Turn Right and ride to the Tourist Rd. Along
the bike track Woolamai Beach rd. Circuit Woolamai via Lantana, the
Boulevard, Beresford, Princeton, the Cranny, Broadbeach, the Esplanade,
Bridge View, Pinedale
After a
break at Chocolate Factory head back along the bike path to Amaze |
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Wed Feb 8th
10.00am |
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Tour de Cowes West – Road Bike – 21km
Maze turn
right onto bike path, right onto Back Beach rd, right at Gap rd, left
Ventnor Beach Road, follow through to Ventnor rd, left then right into
Grossard point rd, right down Harris, left Lyall rd, right Achorage,
left Ventnor, left Red Rocks Road, along Settlement Road till James St,
Grossard Court for Coffee or Tea
Return via Main Road to The Maze |
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Sun Feb
12th
10.00am |
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Seven Seas Ride, approx 75kms
David Rooks will be taking
promotional photos for his event which is planned for November
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Wed Feb 15th
10.00am |

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Tour de Newhaven –Road Bike 22km
Maze, right along bike path on Tourist rd, left Boys Home
Rd , Forrest Ave, Main
Rd, The
Chocolate Factory for coffee stop , bike path to return to Amaze.
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Sun Feb
19th
to be advised |
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Bass Hills Classic
Volunteers required |
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Wed Feb
22nd
10.00am |
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Oswin Roberts Reserve Easy Ride of Approx 20km
Right from Amaze on bike path to Tourist Rd , follow this to Rhyll
Newhaven Rd
at
Harbison Rd turn left and ride along to the reserve entrance.
Follow the
signs indicating a bike path through the reserve to Rhyll/Cowes Rd
Head once
more toward Cowes to Coghlan Rd roundabout, right to Settlement rd,
circuit of Silverleaves,
Coffee
stop at Grossard Crt, Cowes..
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Sun Feb
26th
10.00am
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Greens Road
Dandenong |
Bayside bike Path – Approx 70kms
Start Dandenong Creek bike path at Greens Rd and
go to Carrum/Patterson Lakes
Bayside bike path to Port Melbourne, stopping at Black Rock for
coffee/lunch break.
Follow the Light Rail bike path to Jeff's shed.
Train from Southern Cross to Dandenong
Dandenong bike path to Greens Rd
Please note no more than two bikes per doorway |
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Wed Feb
29th
10.00am |

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. Nobbies
Approx 30km
Maze, Left
onto tourist rd to Gap rd right into Ventnor Beach rd, right onto
Ventnor rd through to the Nobbies. On the return journey right Back
Beach rd left onto new bike path along Tourist rd to the Maze for
coffee.
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Wed Mar
7th 10.00am |

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Tour de San Remo Road Bike – 20k
Maze, Main Tourist Road to San Remo, Back Beach Road, Davis Point Road,
Ocean Grove, Thomas Grove, Bergin Grove, Mary Street, Banksia Street,
Woolamai Grove, Marine Parade. Coffee or Tea at Chocolate Factory.
Return to the Maze along bike path. |
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Sun Mar
11th
10.00am
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Bass Op- Shop
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Bass – Loch approx 70kms
Head towards Glen Forbes, onto Kernot – Woodleighvale & Loch for lunch
break return same way.
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Wed Mar 14th
10.00am |
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The Rhyll Circuit Approx 18km
Turn right
out of the car park
Ride down
the highway to The Rhyll Newhaven Rd and turn left
Continue
along the Rhyll Newhaven Rd to the Cowes Rhyll Rd
Go through
the intersection and on to Reid Street and turn right
Ride down
to Beach St, down the hill into townStop for coffee break and then/or
keep on going to Walton St and on to the General Store
Cross Lock
Rd and ride back to Reid Street turn left and head
back to Cowes/Newhaven intersection.
Hill
climbers can turn left at Lock Rd to the same intersection.
From here,
take the Cowes/ Rhyll Rd to Coghlan Rd and turn left.
Follow
Coghlan Rd back to the Tourist Rd, turn left and go back to
Amaze- N- things
(reverse these notes) |
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Wed Mar 21st
10.00a.m |
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Churchill Island – Off Road 24kms
Maze, bike
path to Sunderland Bay
Rd,
The Esplanade then Tourist Rd to Churchill Island, 1
lap of walking track, then Chocolate factory for coffee, return to Amaze
via the Tourist Rd. |
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Sun Mar 25th
10.00am |
Bass Op-Shop |
Bass, Glen Forbes, Corinella and Approx 37 km
Start at Bass next to Op Shop ride to Glen Forbes, cross Hwy to
Coronet Bay, Corinella, Tenby Point, then back along the hwy to Bass
For members not going to Bendigo who wish to ride watch for Ray's email. |
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Sun Mar 25th-29th |
Bendigo
ride |
This ride starts Sun 25th until Thur 29th
inclusive, if you wish to go Ron would like confirmation and payment
asap. Don't miss out. |
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Wed Mar 28th
10.00am |
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For those
not on the Bendigo Ride
Smith’s Beach Circuit 20km
Left out
of Maze , follow the bike path to Ventnor Rd, left along Ventnor Rd
left Berry’s Beach Rd, left Back Beach rd, right into Beachcomer,
Marlin, Dolphin, back along bike paths to Amaze for coffee. |
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Wed Apr
4th
10.00am
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Tour De Ventnor 21km
Maze Bike
path to Gap Road, circuit Wimbledon Heights via Bowman Rd, Kramer Rise
& Wimbledon Rd, right Ventnor Beach Road, left Ventnor Rd, turn right
into Grossard Point, right Harris, right Ventnor rd, left Lyall, right
Anchorage, left Ventnor, left Red Rocks Road, along Settlement Road to
James st, Grossard Crt for Coffee or Tea Return Main Road to
Maze. |
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Sun Apr 8th
10.00am |
Anderson car park / kilcunda |
Kilcunda Rail Trail (28kms or 36kms) return
Anderson
to Wonthaggi on rail trail approx 36kms
Kilcunda
to Wonthaggi Approx 28kms
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Wed Apr
11th
10.00am |
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South West Island Tour – Off road bikes
Right out
of Amaze to Back Beach Rd, follow through to the Nobbies, coastal track
to Penguin Parade. Return to Back Beach Rd right into Kitty Miller,
Watts Rd & Berry's Beach Rd
Return to
Amaze. |
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Wed Apr
18th
10.00am |
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Meet at Amaze-N-Things for the Newhaven Run Approx 24km
Turn left
out of the car park
Turn left
again at Smith’s Beach Rd and ride the bike path to Back Beach Rd
Cross onto
the bike path and follow it to Surf Beach
Turn right
at Sunderland Bay Rd, ride down to the Esplanade and turn left
Follow the
Esplanade until it reaches the Tourist Road
Get back
onto the bike path and follow it past the Information Centre to Boys
Home Rd.
Cross the
Tourist Rd ride down Boys Home Rd. to the sweeping turn at Forrest Ave.
Continue
along to Cleeland St, turn right, pass the school and turn left once
again at Boys Home Rd back to the roundabout.
Turn right
around the roundabout and head for the Chocolate Factory (Panny’s) for a
well earned break.
Ride as a
group back along the Tourist Rd or bike path to Amaze-N-Things. Detour
along Churchill Rd if feeling energetic.
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Sun Apr
22nd
10.00am |
Outside Inverlock
caravan
Park |
Inverlock – Koonwarra – Outrim Approx 64kms
Inverlock
Holiday Park, right into Curtis St, at T intersection turn right towards
Tarwin Lower. Left into Koonwarra – Pound Rd (slight climb for about 5
kms). Turn right onto Koonwarra – Inverlock Rd, stop Koonwarra post
office cafe (only stop on ride). On leaving cafe turn right back up hill
for short distance, right onto Whitelaws track, left onto Bass Hwy
towards Inverlock (single file only). Turn right onto Outrim Rd, turn
left towards Inverlock, right onto Bass Hwy, straight over round about
turn right into Curtis St to finish
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Wed Apr
25th
10.00am |
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Pyramid Rock – Mountain bikes Approx
23kms
Left out
of Amaze and follow bike path to Ventnor Rd, Left into Pyramid Rock Rd
and follow this across the Island. Return to Back Beach Rd turn right
and follow to the Tourist Rd, left to Amaze for coffee.
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Print
Calendar
Newsletters
Nov 11.pdf
Dec 11.pdf Jan_12.pdf
Things to see
and do while visiting
Welcome to
Phillip
Island
where you can enjoy these attractions
AMAZE'NTHINGS
Motor Cycle Grand Prix Track
Penguins, Koalas and other Tourist
Attractions
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