BayBUG has seen a few changes this year, most notably four new Ride Leaders and a new president. February 2017: four new Ride Leaders In February this year, BayBUG riders Jason Boland, John Paul Bossi, Bronwyn McFadden and Neil McFadden
Advocacy Report for 2016
By Paul Wijngaarden BayBUG Representative on Canada Bay Council Rhodes Committee The Committee met to consider updates on developments in the area, notably the opening of the Bennelong Bridge and construction of “The Connection” Community Centre. These developments are positive
The Sunday Rides Story for 2016
By David Martin (Sunday Rides Convenor) The Rides Rides have been held every Sunday (mid Nov 2015-2016) except six: five rides cancelled due to bad weather (plus Sydney Spring Cycle, 16 Oct) A total of 60 Sunday rides have been
Make Cycling Better Seminars
Thanks to Bike North for hosting the Make Cycling Better Seminar series. The first of an 11 part series presented by Warren Solomon of Sustainable Transport Consultants. This one is titled “How did we get here? Where are we going?”
Sunday Social Rides for Winter 2016
By David Martin Winter has arrived in Sydney with a sudden and surprising cool blast. Some riders say it’s the best time of year to ride: just rug up, dress in layers, wear long fingered gloves and toe covers on
Advanced First Aid Training
By Rolf Muller A bunch of riders from BayBUG and Junior Cyclist found a great way to spend a wet and windy Saturday by doing an Advanced First Aid Course. Our facilitator Adam is a keen cyclist and thoroughly answered
BayBUG advocates for Glebe Island Bridge
By Rolf Muller Geoff Ashton has teamed with Bike Leichhardt’s (LBUG) Bob Moore to support the campaign for the restoration of Glebe Island bridge and returning it to service for people to walk and ride it. Follow link from LBUG’s
Cowra Ride Easter 2016
By Claire Goodwill & Colleen Hickey Bike North have run the Tour de Cowra for most years over Easter since 2001. This event is open to both Bike North members and other riders; this year had approximately 70 riders. Claire,
Sunday Social Rides for April to June 2016
By David Martin What a great mix of Sunday morning rides coming up as Sydney moves on from the heat of Summer! We start at 7:00 am in April and May and move to 7:30 am from June for the
Bobbin Head Classic 2016
By David Martin BayBUG had a small but keen team in this year’s 104km leg of the 2016 Bobbin Head Classic. We joined over 2,300 other riders. It was a joy to be riding with so many others and passing