UPCOMING RIDES
Our event rides are about community and fun exploring all the region has to offer. Rides are free but some have optional meals or activities that come with costs. We have offerings for those wanting an easy ride around town up to longer trips around the region. Check out our Ride Grading Guide to understand our ride descriptions.
UPCOMING RIDES
Briefing and AGM Orange Bug
WHEN:
6pm Wednesday 13 November 2024
WHERE:
Crown Hotel (back room)
cr Lords Place and Moulder Street
GRADE:
All welcome
Join the Orange BUG (Bicycle User Group) at the Crown Hotel on at 6pm Wednesday 13 November for a briefing on riding improvements in Orange, the proposed Orange Region Wine Cycling Trail and our AGM. If you wish to sign up for our $10 annual membership you can also vote at our AGM. All funds support the rides and advocacy we provide to the community. Any questions email: admin@orangebugs.org
At the 6pm pre-meeting, there will be a briefing on the 2024 activities of the BUG including the Orange Region Food and Wine trail Proposal
At the 6:30pm AGM , members will have the opportunity to:
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find out about Orange BUG ’s operations and finances
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ask questions about the operations and finances of Orange BUG
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speak about any items on the agenda
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vote on any resolutions proposed.
At the 6:30pm AGM, members will be asked to vote to:
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accept the minutes of the 2023 meeting
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accept the annual report
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accept the annual financial statements
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elect Committee members
No special resolutions will be proposed at the annual general meeting.
A reminder if you are not a financial member to renew your $10 annual membership fee through direct deposit to the Orange Credit Union.
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Account Name : Orange Bicycle Users Group
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BSB: 802129
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Account 100097366
Questions email: admin@orangebugs.org or Message via Facebook.
Easy Spring Social Cycle
WHEN:
9am Sunday 27 October 2024
WHERE:
Orange Velodrome
cr Sale and Warrandine
GRADE:
Easy /moderate, relaxed ride, under 25km option for extension to Clergate (extra 10kms)
Join us for a Spring Easy Social Cycle around blossoming Orange! This ride is designed for less experienced riders and those returning to cycling or anyone lacking confidence riding in a group.
These rides are about ten kilometres on bike paths and stay on flatter terrain without significant hills. Rides are at a gentle pace of 10-12 km/h. Ride length under 25km option for extension to Clergate (extra 10kms).
Bring your camera to take some amazing spring photos too!
All rides are conducted by an accredited social ride leader Depending on the experience and capabilities of the group, the ride may have regrouping stops along the way.
At the end of the ride, enjoy a café stop with your fellow riders!
Questions email: admin@orangebugs.org or Message via Facebook.
Easy Spring Social Cycle
WHEN:
9am Sunday 13 October 2024
WHERE:
Orange Velodrome
cr Sale and Warrandine
GRADE:
Easy /moderate, relaxed ride, under 30km.
Join us for a Spring Easy Social Cycle around blossoming Orange! This ride is designed for less experienced riders and those returning to cycling or anyone lacking confidence riding in a group.
These rides are about ten kilometres on bike paths and stay on flatter terrain without significant hills. Rides are at a gentle pace of 10-12 km/h.
Bring your camera to take some amazing spring photos too!
All rides are conducted by an accredited social ride leader Depending on the experience and capabilities of the group, the ride may have regrouping stops along the way.
At the end of the ride, enjoy a café stop with your fellow riders!
Questions email: admin@orangebugs.org or Message via Facebook.
Milthorpe Gravel Ride
WHEN:
9am Sunday 22 September 2024
WHERE:
Meet at the Milthorpe Railway Station
GRADE:
Easy to moderate ride, GRAVEL, 30km loop
Join us on Sunday 22 September at Milthorpe for GRAVEL RIDE
We will looping from Milthorpe on quiet scenic back roads.
Starting at 9am start at the Milthorpe Railway Station and ride 30km back for coffee. Pace 15-20 km/h (gravel). This is an easy to moderate ride but not for beginners.
This ride is not suitable for road bikes, a hybrid or mountain bike is needed.
Depending on final route expect to end at 11am- 11:30am. Questions email: admin@orangebugs.org or Message via Facebook
Questions email: admin@orangebugs.org or Message via Facebook.
Yellow Ride Canowindra
WHEN:
9am Sunday 15 September 2024
WHERE:
Meeting at Age of Fishers Museum, Canowindra
GRADE:
Moderate ride, 80km loop
About 82kms, all bitumen.
Directions; Head out of Canowindra on the Belubula Way towards Mandurama, turn Right after about 18km onto Binni Creek Road, then continue for 24km to Japanese Gardens. Return on the back road to Billimari then on to Canowindra.
A few hills to start with (first 20kms) then a bit of down towards Cowra, then very flat along the river through Billimari back to Canowindra (600m of climb).
Lunch/takeaway at the Japanese Gardens (or whatever is open - or BYO picnic) in Cowra; return along the Rivers Road back to Canowindra.
Don’t currently have car support, but if someone wants to come along for a drive they could use our car (auto) that can take two bikes on top and two on the rear rack .
Don’t worry about letting us know if you are not coming. Just let us know if you are!! Print up one of these maps and bring with you! Map Link: https://au.mapometer.com/cycling/route_5392917
Ride Leader Contact Tim 63658443 or 0400868501.
Questions email: admin@orangebugs.org or Message via Facebook.
Spring Social Cycle
WHEN:
9am Sunday 8 September 2024
WHERE:
Orange Velodrome
cr Sale and Warrandine
GRADE:
Easy /moderate, relaxed ride, under 30km.
Join us for our first Easy Social Cycle, just in time for Spring! This ride is designed for less experienced riders and those returning to cycling or anyone lacking confidence riding in a group.
These rides are about ten kilometres on bike paths and stay on flatter terrain without significant hills. Rides are at a gentle pace of 10-12 km/h.
Bring your camera to take some amazing spring photos too!
All rides are conducted by an accredited social ride leader Depending on the experience and capabilities of the group, the ride may have regrouping stops along the way.
At the end of the ride, enjoy a café stop with your fellow riders!
Questions email: admin@orangebugs.org or Message via Facebook.
Eugowra Gravel Ride
WHEN:
10am - Saturday 31 August 2024
WHERE:
The Fat Parcel Cafe, Pye Street Eugowra
GRADE:
Distance 30km, east pace, GRAVEL, options for extended rides
Eugowra Gravel Ride - 10am Saturday 31 August 2024
Starting at The Fat Parcel Cafe, Pye Street, Eugowra
GRAVEL ride, easy pace, 30km loop. This is an enjoyable ride for hybrid or gravel bikes with extra options for more kms if you want .
The ride will finish around midday and we can enjoy lunch and stalls and support the Eugowra Woodfire Festival.
Questions email: admin@orangebugs.org or Message via Facebook
Autumn Colour Easy Cycle
WHEN:
9am - Sunday 21 April 2024
WHERE:
Orange Velodrome
Cr Sale St and Warrendine Rd
GRADE:
Between 20-25km, easy pace
Join us for our Social Cycle specifically designed for less experienced riders and those returning to cycling or anyone lacking confidence riding in a group. These rides are about 20-25km in distance, on bike paths and stay on flatter terrain without significant hills. Rides are at a gentle pace of 10-12 km/per hour.
This week we are focusing on the amazing autumn views of our garden city!
All rides are conducted by an accredited social ride leader. Depending on the experience and capabilities of the group, the ride may have regrouping stops along the way. At the end of the ride, enjoy a café stop with your fellow riders!
Questions email: admin@orangebugs.org or Message via Facebook
Spring Hill Loop
WHEN:
9am - Sunday 19 May 2024
WHERE:
Railyway Hotel, Spring Hill
GRADE:
Between 20-45km, moderate pace, road riding
Spring Hill Loop - 9am Sunday 19 May 2024
Starting at Railway Hotel, Spring Hill
Moderate experience ride, up to 25-40km distance. This is an enjoyable ride for road bikes with extra option to Lucknow.
We are starting out of town this week for quiet stretch of roads. All bitumen and suitable for all bikes. We loop to Forest Reefs and back and if people want to continue onto Lucknow this is an option for a longer ride. Depending on route expect to end at 10:30am- 11:30am. Questions email: admin@orangebugs.org or Message via Facebook
Food Week Easy Cycle
WHEN:
9am - Sunday 14 April 2024
WHERE:
Orange Velodrome
Cr Sale St and Warrendine Rd
GRADE:
Easyish Social Cycle - Clergate
Join us for our Social Cycle specifically designed for less experienced riders and those returning to cycling or anyone lacking confidence riding in a group. These rides are about 20-25km in distance, on bike paths and stay on flatter terrain without significant hills. Rides are at a gentle pace of 10-12 km/per hour.
This week we finish in Cook Park to enjoy the Sunday food markets.
All rides are conducted by an accredited social ride leader. Depending on the experience and capabilities of the group, the ride may have regrouping stops along the way. At the end of the ride, enjoy a café stop with your fellow riders!
Questions email: admin@orangebugs.org or Message via Facebook
Easy-ish Social Cycle- Clergate
WHEN:
9am - Sunday 24 March 2024
WHERE:
Orange Velodrome
Cr Sale St and Warrendine Rd
GRADE:
Easyish Social Cycle - Clergate
Join us for our Social Cycle specifically designed for less experienced riders and those returning to cycling or anyone lacking confidence riding in a group.
This ride to Clergate and back is about 30km return so a little more than our "Easy" cycle. Suits road bikes and great for a cooler day.
All rides are conducted by an accredited social ride leader. Depending on the experience and capabilities of the group, the ride may have regrouping stops along the way. At the end of the ride, enjoy a café stop with your fellow riders!
Questions email: admin@orangebugs.org or Message via Facebook
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Easy Social Cycle
WHEN:
9am - Sunday 10 March 2024
WHERE:
Orange Velodrome
Cr Sale St and Warrendine Rd
GRADE:
Easy City Social Ride with cafe finish.
Under 20km.
Join us for our Easy Social Cycle specifically designed for less experienced riders and those returning to cycling or anyone lacking confidence riding in a group.
These rides are between 10-20km, are mostly on bike paths and stay on flatter terrain without significant hills. Rides are at a gentle pace of 10-12 km/h.
All rides are conducted by an accredited social ride leader. Depending on the experience and capabilities of the group, the ride may have regrouping stops along the way. At the end of the ride, enjoy a café stop with your fellow riders!
Questions email: admin@orangebugs.org or Message via Facebook.
Easy Social Cycle
WHEN:
9am - Sunday 17 March 2024
WHERE:
Orange Velodrome
Cr Sale St and Warrendine Rd
GRADE:
Easy City Social Ride with cafe finish.
Under 20km.
Join us for our Easy Social Cycle specifically designed for less experienced riders and those returning to cycling or anyone lacking confidence riding in a group.
These rides are between 10-20km, are mostly on bike paths and stay on flatter terrain without significant hills. Rides are at a gentle pace of 10-12 km/h.
All rides are conducted by an accredited social ride leader. Depending on the experience and capabilities of the group, the ride may have regrouping stops along the way. At the end of the ride, enjoy a café stop with your fellow riders!
Questions email: admin@orangebugs.org or Message via Facebook.
Easy Social Cycle - City South
WHEN:
9am - Sunday 3 March 2024
WHERE:
Orange Velodrome
Cr Sale St and Warrendine Rd
GRADE:
Easy City Social Ride with cafe finish.
Under 20km.
Join us for our Easy Social Cycle specifically designed for less experienced riders and those returning to cycling or anyone lacking confidence riding in a group.
These rides are between 10-20km, are mostly on bike paths and stay on flatter terrain without significant hills. Rides are at a gentle pace of 10-12 km/h.
All rides are conducted by an accredited social ride leader. Depending on the experience and capabilities of the group, the ride may have regrouping stops along the way. At the end of the ride, enjoy a café stop with your fellow riders!
Questions email: admin@orangebugs.org or Message via Facebook.
Easy Social Cycle - City South
WHEN:
9am - Sunday 25 February 2024
WHERE:
Orange Velodrome
Cr Sale St and Warrendine Rd
GRADE:
Easy City Social Ride with cafe finish.
Under 20km.
Join us for our Easy Social Cycle specifically designed for less experienced riders and those returning to cycling or anyone lacking confidence riding in a group.
These rides are between 10-20km, are mostly on bike paths and stay on flatter terrain without significant hills. Rides are at a gentle pace of 10-12 km/h.
All rides are conducted by an accredited social ride leader. Depending on the experience and capabilities of the group, the ride may have regrouping stops along the way. At the end of the ride, enjoy a café stop with your fellow riders!
Questions email: admin@orangebugs.org or Message via Facebook.
BUG Xmas Ride
WHEN:
10am - Sunday 10 December 2023
WHERE:
Badlands Brewey Car Park, Sales Street
GRADE:
Short and Long Ride Options
Be Ready to ride at 10am from the carpark in Sale Street, (opposite Neweys Dry Cleaners)
Rides: Shorter - All abilities & all bikes, fun mystery ride around Orange. 15-20kms
Longer - A Bonar/Scott mystery ride, this will involve hills and roads with more traffic on them, must be self-sufficient. 25+ kms
What to wear: Dress up in all your Christmas attire! Bells encourage, tinsel will delight (keep all decoration clear of wheels and running gear)
Afterwards: The 2 groups will re-group at Badlands Brewery to part take in some Christmas Cheer at approximately 12 noon, so ask your family to meet you their.
Food & Drinks: Some light festive snacks will be provided by Orange Bug.
Drinks can be purchased from Badland, there is a selection of Mayfield Soft Drinks, beer & wine.
Pizza is also available to purchase.
Questions email: admin@orangebugs.org or Message via Facebook.
Spring Terrace Road Loop
WHEN:
9am - Sunday26 November 2023
WHERE:
Spring Terrace Public School, 573 Forest road
GRADE:
Moderate Road Ride,
Spring Terrace Loop - 9am Sunday 26 November
Starting at Spring Terrace School.
Moderate experience ride, up to 25-40km distance. This is an enjoyable ride for road bikes with extra option to Lucknow.
We are starting out of town this week for quiet stretch of roads. All bitumen and suitable for all bikes. We loop to Forest Reefs and back and if people want to continue onto Lucknow this is an option for a longer ride. Depending on route expect to end at 10:30am- 11:30am. Questions email: admin@orangebugs.org or Message via Facebook.
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Bloomfield History Ride
WHEN:
9am - Sunday 19 November 2023
WHERE:
Orange Velodrome
Cr Sale St and Warrendine Rd
GRADE:
Easy City Social Ride with stops for historic info
Under 20km.
Join us for our easy social ride exploring the Bloomfield Hospital Campus and surrounds. This ride is specifically designed for less experienced riders and those returning to cycling or anyone lacking confidence riding in a group.
These rides are about 10-20km kms on bike paths and stay on flatter terrain without significant hills. Rides are at a gentle pace of 10-12 km/h.
All rides are conducted by an accredited social ride leader. Depending on the experience and capabilities of the group, the ride may have regrouping stops along the way. At the end of the ride, enjoy a café stop with your fellow riders!
Questions email: admin@orangebugs.org or Message via Facebook.
Easy Social Cycle + History Hits
WHEN:
9am - Sunday 22 October 2023
WHERE:
Orange Velodrome
Cr Sale St and Warrendine Rd
GRADE:
Easy City Social Ride with stops for historic hits
Under 20km.
Join us for our Easy Social Cycle specifically designed for less experienced riders and those returning to cycling or anyone lacking confidence riding in a group.
These rides are about 10-20km kms on bike paths and stay on flatter terrain without significant hills. Rides are at a gentle pace of 10-12 km/h.
All rides are conducted by an accredited social ride leader Depending on the experience and capabilities of the group, the ride may have regrouping stops along the way. At the end of the ride, enjoy a café stop with your fellow riders!
Questions email: admin@orangebugs.org or Message via Facebook.
Spring Hill Gravel Loop
WHEN:
8:30am - Sunday 15 October 2023
WHERE:
Spring Hill Railway Hotel
GRADE:
GRAVEL Ride
Moderate but relaxed ride, approx 30km.
Start and finish at Spring Hill. Approx 30km GRAVEL RIDE- suitable for gravel or mountain bikes, all roads are open to traffic with bitumen sections on Spring Terrace, Forest Reefs and Carcoar Roads. Coffee available before and after. Don't forget a spare tube. For those who can stay on there is a Childrens Charity Rugby Event at the oval and music at the railway hotel afterwards.
Questions email: admin@orangebugs.org or Message via Facebook.
Easy Social Cycle
WHEN:
9am - Sunday 24 September 2023
WHERE:
Orange Velodrome
cr Sale St and Warrandine Rd
GRADE:
Easy /moderate, relaxed ride, under 20km.
Join us for our Easy Social Cycle specifically designed for less experienced riders and those returning to cycling or anyone lacking confidence riding in a group.
These rides are about 10-20km kms on bike paths and stay on flatter terrain without significant hills. Rides are at a gentle pace of 10-12 km/h.
All rides are conducted by an accredited social ride leader Depending on the experience and capabilities of the group, the ride may have regrouping stops along the way.
At the end of the ride, enjoy a café stop with your fellow riders!
Questions email: admin@orangebugs.org or Message via Facebook.
YelloW Ride
WHEN:
9am Sunday 15 September 2024
WHERE:
Meeting at Age of Fishers Museum, Canowindra
GRADE:
Moderate ride, 82km loop
About 80kms, all bitumen.
Directions; Head out of Canowindra on the Belubula Way towards Mandurama, turn right after about 18km onto Binni Creek Road, then continue for 24km to Japanese Gardens. Return on the back road to Billimari then on to Canowindra.
Map Link: https://au.mapometer.com/cycling/route_5392917
A few hills to start with (first 20kms) then a bit of down towards Cowra, then very flat along the river through Billimari back to Canowindra (600m of climb).
Lunch/takeaway at the Japanese Gardens (or whatever is open - or BYO picnic) in Cowra; return along the Rivers Road back to Canowindra.
Don’t currently have car support, but if someone wants to come along for a drive they could use our car (auto) that can take two bikes on top and two on the rear rack .
Don’t worry about letting us know if you are not coming. Just let us know if you are!! Print up one of these maps and bring with you!
Ride Leader Contact Tim 63658443 or 0400868501.
Questions email: admin@orangebugs.org or Message via Facebook.
Easy Social Cycle
WHEN:
11am Sunday 10 September 2023
WHERE:
Orange Velodrome
cr Sale and Warrandine
GRADE:
Easy /moderate, relaxed ride, under 30km.
Join us for our first Easy Social Cycle specifically designed for less experienced riders and those returning to cycling or anyone lacking confidence riding in a group.
These rides are about ten kilometres on bike paths and stay on flatter terrain without significant hills. Rides are at a gentle pace of 10-12 km/h.
We will finish at Robertson Park to cheer in the Newcrest Challenge Riders who are doing the hard core rides around the region that morning.
All rides are conducted by an accredited social ride leader Depending on the experience and capabilities of the group, the ride may have regrouping stops along the way.
At the end of the ride, enjoy a café stop with your fellow riders!
Questions email: admin@orangebugs.org or Message via Facebook.