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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 May
1st
10.00
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Meet at Amaze-N-Things car park for the Woolamai Estate Tour Approx 22km
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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Sun May
5th
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Bass Op
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Bass – Loch approx 70kms
Head
towards Glen Forbes, onto Kernot – Woodleighvale & Loch for lunch break
return same way.
If you prefer the shorter option through Glen
Forbes onto Coronet Bay & Corinella this is approx 37kms. |
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Wed May
8th
10.00 |
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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,right Settlement Road, left Justice
rd, right Church St, left Beach St left onto Osbourne and follow round
onto the Esplanade to Manon's for coffee.
Return via Main Road to The Maze
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Wed May
15th
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 and Shearwater estate.
OzBikes in Cowes for coffee. |
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Sun May
19th
10.00am |
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Greens Rd
Dandenong |
East Link Trail – Approx
60kms
Follow the
trail through to Ringwood, where we will stop for lunch, then return via
trail to Dandenong. |
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Wed May
22nd
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 for coffee. On
the return journey right Back Beach Rd left onto new bike path along
Tourist Rd |
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Wed May
29th
10.00am
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Tour de San Remo Road Bike – 26k
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
The chocolate Factory. Return to the Maze |
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Sun June
2nd
10.00am
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Park
Graham St
Wonthaggi |
Wonthaggi
– Inverlock – Cape patterson Approx39kms
From Wonthaggi travel along Cape Patterson Rd, Left onto Inverlock Rd,
Coffee break at the Inverlock bakery. Take Korrumburra Rd for approx
6kms, left into Lynnes Rd to Wonthaggi.(reverse
these notes) |
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Wed June
5th
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 town 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 for coffee.
(reverse these notes)
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Wed June
12th
10.00am
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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 Jun
16th
10.00am |
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Tarwin Lower |
Tarwin Lower – Fish Creek – Waratah Bay – Walkerville –
Tarwin Lower – Approx 66kms
After
leaving Tarwin Lower We head for the B440 through Tarwin Middle and onto
Fish Creek. Possible coffee stop.
At Fish
Creek turn right towards Wilson's Prom
Turn
right to Waratah Bay
At
Waratah Bay turn left to Walkerville ( Kiosk at caravan park)
Back up
hill and turn left towards Tarwin Lower.
There are a few hills on this ride, but well worth the effort.
The only place to stop for coffee is Fish Creek which is a bit early in
the ride for lunch so make sure you have snacks with you. |
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Wed June
19th
10.00a.m |
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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 June
26th
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,, Settlement Road, James
St to Grossard Court for coffee. Return Main Road to Maze. |
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Sun June
30th
10.00am |
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England Rd
Reserve
Melways 69 K6 |
Scotchmans Creek & Gardiners Creek & Main Yarra Paths
Approx 50 km
Ride
begins from England Rd reserve and follows the Scotchmans Creek path
onto the Gardiners Creek path into the city at South Bank for lunch
stop. Return via sam e route. |
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Wed July
3rd
10.00am |
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Meet at Amaze-N-Things for the Newhaven Run Approx 24km
Turn
right onto the bike path and follow it till 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. Back to amaze. |
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Wed
July
10th
10.00am
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Rhyll Wet Lands Tour – Off road bikes 15km
Maze, turn left along bike path, right into Harbison, through
Oswin Roberts reserve cross Rhyll rd onto wetlands track, circuit Rhyll,
left along Rhyll Newhaven rd, right onto Tourist rd then back to the
Maze for coffee.. |
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Sun July
14th
10.00am |
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Bass Op Shop |
Bass
– Glen Forbes (gorge) – Woolamai – Bass Approx 37k
Turn right
into Hade Ave then first right turn into Bass School Rd, over bridge and
left into Bass Rd continue 3.8k
left into
Glen Forbes Rd for 5.6k right into Eden Rd for 8.4k
Then turn
right into Dalyston/ Glen Forbes Rd (gorge for 4k). Continue to 21.8k
turn right
into Mill Rd, continue to 26.9k
turn right
into Trew Rd till 31.4k
right into
Woolamai Rd to 34.8k
right onto
Bass Hwy to 36.1k
right into
Bass township & Op Shop 36.9k
For those
who do not wish to do the Gorge challenge they have the alternative of
the normal run to Corenella & Coronet Bay. |
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Wed July
17th
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 for coffee
stop. 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 July
24th
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
The chocolate Factory. Return to the Maze |
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Sun July
28th
10.00am |
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Park
Graham St
Wonthaggi |
Wonthaggi – Glen Alvie –
Ryanston – Wonthaggi
Approximately 47 Kms
Turn left out of Guide Park Wonthaggi and head
towards Korumburra/Wonthaggi Rd, travel for 13.8 Kms, then veer left
into Grantville/Glen Alvie Rd and travel to 21.2 Kms, then turn left
into Loch/Wonthaggi Rd and travel to 32.2 Kms, then turn left into West
Creek Rd and travel to 37.7 Kms. Finally, turn right into
Korumburra/Wonthaggi Rd travelling 46.5 Kms, terminating at the Guide
Park Wonthaggi. |
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Wed July
31st
10.00am |
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Central
Island Circuit
Left out of Amaze and
follow the bike track till we turn left at Ventnor Rd, follow to
Anchorage Rd and turn right. Left into Lyall St and left again into
Ventnor Beach Rd. Follow all the way through to Gap Rd turn right. Left
onto Bach Beach Rd and make way back to the Maze for coffee.
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Print
Calendar
Newsletters
Mar_13.pdf
Apr_13.pdf May_13.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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