Phillip Island Bicycle Users Group
The
Community activities organized by the BUG include
organized group rides, on and off the
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.
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).
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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Wed May 2nd 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 6th 10.00 |
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Rail trail Wandin North |
Warburton Rail Trail – Approx 58kms – Off road bikesRide goes along rail trail to Warburton, stop for lunch then return via trail. Please note it takes approx 1hr 45mins to drive from the Island so please check your emails before leaving as if there is a threat of bad weather conditions we will stay local. |
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Wed May 9th 10.00 |
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Tour de Cowes West – Road Bike – 21kmMaze 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,follow Settlement Road to James St and turn into Grossard Court for coffee break Return via Main Road to The Maze
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Wed May 16th 10.00am |
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Oswin Roberts Reserve Easy Ride of Approx 20km Turn right from Amaze on bike path to Tourist Rd , follow this to Rhyll Newhaven Rdat 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. Grossard Court in Cowes for coffee. |
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Sun May 20th 10.00am |
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Greens Rd Dandenong |
East Link Trail – Approx 60kmsFollow the trail through to Ringwood, where we will stop for lunch, then return via trail to Dandenong. |
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Wed May 23rd 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 30th 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 June 3rd 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 6th 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 for coffee. (reverse these notes)
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Wed June 13th 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 17th 10.00am |
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Tarwin Lower |
Tarwin Lower – Fish Creek – Waratah Bay – Walkerville – Tarwin Lower – Approx 66kmsAfter 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 20th 10.00a.m |
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Smith’s Beach Circuit 20kmLeft 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 27th 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 Amaze. |
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Sun July 1st 10.00am |
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England Rd Reserve Melways 69 K6 |
Scotchmans Creek & Gardiners Creek & Main Yarra Paths - Approx 50 kmsRide begins from England Rd reserve and follows the Scotchmans Creek path onto the Gardiners Creek path into the city at South Bank we can stop anywhere along the Yarra for a picnic lunch. Return via same route. |
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Wed July 4th 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 11th 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 15th 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 18th 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 25th 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 29th 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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