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Phillip Island Bicycle Users Group  (Inc)

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

 

Our Mission

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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Phillip Island Bicycle Users Group (Inc) Sponsors Include;

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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.

For all your Cycling needs on Phillip Island, visit Ride On Bikes on the Esplanade in Cowes. 

For all your Cycling needs in Wonthaggi, visit Crossover Cycles in the heart of town

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. Membership is very affordable and most rides are free.

Our current calendar can be seen below. Or Click here to print it

Every weekday a group leaves from Ride On Bikes on the Esplanade at 5pm.  All riders are welcome to join in. The riders average around 27-30km per hour so you will need to either be able to keep up or not be bothered if you drop off the tail end.  The rides are between 40 and 60 kilometres.

Contact Us

click here   ron1@tadaust.org.au        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.

Ride Calendar

 

DATE STARTING POINT RIDE  

Sun Aug 2nd

10.00am

 

Bass Op Shop

Next to Bass

Community Centre

 

Bass, Corinella and Glen Forbes 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 hwy to Bass.

 

Wed Aug 5th

10.00am

 

Amaze'n Things

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 Coughlin Rd and turn right. Turn right at the Cowes Rhyll roundabout 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.

 

Wed Aug 12th

10.00am

 

Amaze'n Things

       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,, Settlement Road, Justice Road, Church Street, Mackenzie, Beach Street, The Esplanade, Thompson Avenue, Chapel Street  Tudor Treats for Coffee or Tea Return via Main Road to The Maze

 

Sun Aug

16th

10.00am

 

Park at old Railway Station

Wandin Nth

 

Warburton Rail Trail – Approx 60kms

Wandin Nth to Warburton

Off Road Bike

 

Wed Aug 19th

10.00am

 

Amaze'n Things
Tour de Newhaven –Road Bike 22km

 Maze, right along bike path on Tourist rd, left Boys Home Road, Forrest Avenue, Main Road, The Chocolate Factory. coffee or tea. Main road to the Maze.

 

Wed Aug 26th

10.00am

 

Amaze'n Things

Oswin Roberts Reserve Easy Ride of Approx 20km

Cross the highway onto the bike path and turn left toward Cowes

At Harbison Rd turn right 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, right to do circuit of Silverleaves,left Coghlan Rd , right Rhyll Rd, left along bike path on Tourist Rd to the Maze for coffee.

 

Sun Aug 30th

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 (leaves approx 10.20am)

 

Wed Sept 2nd

10.00am

 

Amaze'n Things

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.

 

Wed Sept 9th

10.00am

 

Amaze'n Things

 Tour de San Remo Road Bike – 26km

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. Return to the Maze

 

Sun Sept

13th

8.35am

for 8.45 ferry

 

Cowes Pier

Crib point to Frankston Approx 70km

 Brians ride still waiting for details.

 

Wed Sept 16th 10.00am Amaze'n Things

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 Stop 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

 

 

Wed Sept 23rd 10.00am Amaze'n Things
           Churchill Island – Off Road – 24km

Maze, bike path to Sunderland Bay Road, The Esplanade, Main Tourist Road, Churchill Island,1 Lap of the walking path, Chocolate factory for coffee, return to The Maze.

 

Sun Sept 27th 10.00am

Main St Lang Lang

Bus terminus

 

Lang Lang Circuit  Approx 65kms – flat sealed roads

Start Lang Lang towards Drouin, turn to Yannathan, Longwarry then lunch at Garfield, back to Lang lang through Catani.

 

Wed Sept 30th 10.00am Amaze'n Things

                  Smith’s Beach Circuit  20km

Left out of Maze , right into Coghlan rd, left Cowes Rhyll rd, left Berry’s Beach rd, left Back Beach rd, right into Beachcomer, Marlin, Dolphin, back to Maze for coffee.

 

Wed Oct 7th 10.00am Amaze'n Things

Meet at Amaze-N-Things car park for the North East Island Tour Woolamai Surf Club - Approx 22km

Turn left out of Maze, then left onto bike track along Smith’s Beach rd, cross Back Beach rd and follow bike track to Sunderland bay rd. left onto the Esplanade through to Tourist rd, right along bike path to Woolamai Beach rd,along to Surf club. Chocolate factory for coffee then back along the Tourist rd to the Maze.

 

Fri 9th to

Sun 11th Oct 

 

  Proposed 3 Day East Gippsland Rail Trail Confirmation of dates and further details to follow.
Wed Oct 14th 10.00am Amaze'n Things

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.

 

Wed Oct 21st 10.00am Amaze'n Things

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, Justice Road, Church Street, Mackenzie, Beach Street, The Esplanade, Thompson Avenue, Chapel Street  Tudor Treats for Coffee or Tea Return Main Road to Maze.

 

Sun Oct 25th 

10.00am

 

Inverlock Holiday 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 café (only stop on ride). On leaving café turn right back up hill for short distance, right into 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 roundabout turn right into Curtiss St to finish.

 

Wed Oct

28th

10.00am

 

Amaze'n Things

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) Back along the Tourist Rd or bike path to Amaze-N-Things

 

 

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Things to see and do while visiting

Welcome to Phillip Island where you can enjoy these attractions

AMAZE'NTHINGS

Koala Park

Penguin Parade

Churchill Island Homestead

Motor Cycle Grand Prix Track

Nobbies

Pyramid Rock

Rhyll Inlet

bask on some of the

Finest beaches in Victoria

   

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