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PAST RIDES

Orange BUG runs a range of rides throughout the year. See below for rides we have run previously.

2023 and 2024 past rides

UPCOMING RIDES

Briefing and AGM Orange Bug

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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

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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

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At the 6:30pm AGM , members will have the opportunity to: 

  • find out about Orange BUG ’s operations and finances

  • ask questions about the operations and finances of Orange BUG 

  • speak about any items on the agenda

  • vote on any resolutions proposed.

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At the 6:30pm AGM, members will be asked to vote to:

  • accept the minutes of the 2023 meeting 

  • accept the annual report

  • accept the annual financial statements

  • 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. 

 

  • Account Name : Orange Bicycle Users Group

  • BSB: 802129

  • Account 100097366

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Questions email:  admin@orangebugs.org or Message via Facebook.

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 Easy Spring  Social Cycle

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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).

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Bring your camera to take some amazing spring photos too! 

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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 Spring  Social Cycle

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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.

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Bring your camera to take some amazing spring photos too! 

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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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Milthorpe Gravel Ride 

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WHEN:

9am Sunday 22 September 2024

WHERE:

Meet at the Milthorpe Railway Station

GRADE:

Easy to moderate ride, GRAVEL, 30km loop  

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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.

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Yellow Ride Canowindra

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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). 

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Lunch/takeaway at the Japanese Gardens (or whatever is open - or BYO picnic) in Cowra; return along the Rivers Road back to Canowindra.  

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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

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Ride Leader Contact Tim  63658443 or 0400868501.

 

Questions email:  admin@orangebugs.org or Message via Facebook.

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Spring  Social Cycle

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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.

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Bring your camera to take some amazing spring photos too! 

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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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Eugowra Gravel Ride 

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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

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Autumn Colour Easy Cycle

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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.
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This week we are focusing on the amazing autumn views of our garden city! 

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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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Spring Hill Loop

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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

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Food Week Easy Cycle

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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.
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This week we finish in Cook Park to enjoy the Sunday food markets.

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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-ish Social Cycle- Clergate

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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 

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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.

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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!

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Questions email:  admin@orangebugs.org or Message via Facebook.

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Easy Social Cycle 

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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.

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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!

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Questions email:  admin@orangebugs.org or Message via Facebook.

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Easy Social Cycle - City South

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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.

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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!

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Questions email:  admin@orangebugs.org or Message via Facebook.

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Easy Social Cycle - City South

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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.

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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!

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Questions email:  admin@orangebugs.org or Message via Facebook.

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BUG Xmas Ride

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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.

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 Questions email: admin@orangebugs.org  or Message via Facebook.

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Spring Terrace Road Loop

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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

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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.

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Easy Social Cycle + History Hits

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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.

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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!

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Questions email:  admin@orangebugs.org or Message via Facebook.

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Spring Hill Gravel Loop

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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. 

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Questions email:  admin@orangebugs.org or Message via Facebook.

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Easy Social Cycle

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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.

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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.

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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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YelloW Ride 

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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.  

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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!

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Ride Leader Contact Tim  63658443 or 0400868501.

 

Questions email:  admin@orangebugs.org or Message via Facebook.

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Easy Social Cycle

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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.   

 

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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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UPCOMING RIDES

AUTUMN RIDE with GARDEN GUIDE 

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WHEN:

9:00am Sunday 30 April  2023

WHERE:

Orange Velodrome 

cr Sale and Warrandine  

GRADE:

Easy /moderate, relaxed ride, under 30km. 

Join us for a easy city ride around Orange taking in the amazing autumn colours. Local landscape designer, Caledonian Landscapes will provide commentary as we observer the glorious gardens and magnificent trees in Orange. Start 9am at Orange Velodrome and is suiltable for all riders. Let us know your  favourite tree in Orange?  RVSP via Facebook. Questions email:  admin@orangebugs.org or Message via Facebook.

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Stuart Town Easter Ride 

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WHEN:

9:30am  Saturday 8 April  2023

WHERE:

9:15 for 9:30 Stuart Town Railway Station

GRADE:

Easy /moderate, relaxed ride, under 30km. 

Join us for a ride in Stuart Town on Easter Saturday and stay on for the Man from Ironbark Festival (Banjo Paterson). Meet at Stuart Town Railway Station (9:15am) and ride to Mookarawa and back to Stuart town for coffee/ lunch and festival fun. This ride is on sealed roads, with some hills 200m climb and some traffic. For more info: contact ride Leader Martin on 0428 619 096 and RVSP via Facebook. Questions email:  admin@orangebugs.org or Message via Facebook.

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Festival Infor : www.stuarttown.com.au

https://dubbo.com.au/events/the-man-from-ironbark-festival 

City Cycle #3

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WHEN:

9am, Sunday 19 March 2023

WHERE:

Orange Velodrome

GRADE:

Easy beginner, relaxed ride, under 20km. 

City Cycle #3. Looking to explore boho East Orange and experience the  coffee at the many options now available. Not sure if we are trendy enough for East Orange but we are going in! Easy ride, under 20km, suitable for inexperience riders. 9am start at the Orange Velodrome. Questions email:  admin@orangebugs.org or Message via Facebook.

Spring Hill Gravel Loop 

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WHEN:

8.30am, Sunday 12 March 2023

WHERE:

Carpark opp Spring Hill Railway Hotel

GRADE:

Mid level gravel ride 27km, no drop

Majority of ride is on gravel, the gravel in places is loose gravel, ride only suitable for gravel or mountain bikes, all roads are open to traffic with the bitumen sections being on Spring Terrace Road, Forest Reefs Road and Carcoar Road. Coffee available before and after ride from the Whistlestop Coffee Cart, next to the pub. Don’t forget a spare tube!. Questions email:  admin@orangebugs.org or Message via Facebook.

City Cycle #2

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WHEN:

9.00am, Sunday 26 February 2023

WHERE:

Orange Velodrome

GRADE:

Beginner Ride, easy pace 15-20kms bike paths

Another city ride - this time looping south with a relaxed ride around the cycling paths in Orange. If you are new to town or just wanting to meet up and get back on the bike. Join us at 9 am at the Orange Velodrome.  Depending on final route expect to end at 10:30am- 11:30am. Questions email:  admin@orangebugs.org or Message via Facebook.

City Cycle #1

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WHEN:

9.00am, Sunday 19 February 2023

WHERE:

Orange Velodrome

GRADE:

Beginner Ride, easy pace 15-20kms bike paths

Step into the year with a relaxed ride around the cycling paths in Orange. If you are new to town or just wanting to meet up and get back on the bike. Join us at 9 am at the Orange Velodrome.  Depending on final route expect to end at 10:30am- 11:30am. Questions email:  admin@orangebugs.org or Message via Facebook.

PREVIOUS RIDES – 2022 

Christmas Ride - Milthorpe

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WHEN:

9:30am, Sunday 23 Oct 2022

WHERE:

Milthorpe Railway Station

GRADE:

A GRAVEL RIDE looping Milthorpe on quiet scenic  roads

9:30am start at the Milthorpe Railway Station and loop back for coffee.​ This ride is not suitable for road bikes, a hybrid or mountain bike is needed. Depending on final route expect to end at 10:30am- 11:30am. Questions email:  admin@orangebugs.org or Message via Facebook.

Ride Nation - Womens Health Ride

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WHEN:

10:00am, Sunday 23 Oct 2022

WHERE:

Orange Country Club (Bloomfield Campus)

GRADE:

This is a collaborative ride between cycling clubs of Orange to promote womens health and social cycling. Starting at Orange Country Club with a ride, speakers on womens health and light lunch.

Spring City Ride # 2

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WHEN:

9:00am, Sunday 25 2022

WHERE:

Orange Velodrome

GRADE:

Beginner Ride, easy pace 15-20kms bike paths

Yellow Canola Ride 

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WHEN:

9:00am, Sunday 18 Sept  2022

WHERE:

Canowindra Fishes Museum

GRADE:

Experienced Rider, moderate pace 80kms road. Head out of Canowindra on the Belubula Way towards Mandurama, turn left after about 18 - 22km onto Binni Creek Road, then continue for 24km to Japanese Gardens.  

Spring City Ride  

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WHEN:

9:00am, Sunday 11 Sept 2022

WHERE:

Orange Vellodrome 

GRADE:

Beginner Ride, easy pace 15-20kms bike paths

Milthorpe Gravel Ride 

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WHEN:

9:00am, Sunday 10 April 2022

WHERE:

Milthorpe Railway Station

GRADE:

Medium level ride, 30kms Gravel Ride

Spring Terrace Loop 

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WHEN:

9:00am, Sunday 27 March 2022

WHERE:

Spring Terrace School

GRADE:

Easy orientation ride, slow pace, up to 20-35km. starter ride for road bikes with  extra option to Lucknow 

Sunday City Cycle #3

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WHEN:

9:00am, Sunday 13 March 

WHERE:

Orange Velodrome, Cr Sale and Warradine Street

GRADE:

Easy to longer route options, slow pace, up to 20km. GRAVEL sections bring suitable bike

Spring Terrace Loop

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WHEN:

9:00am, Sunday 20 February 2022

WHERE:

Spring Terrace School

GRADE:

Easy orientation ride, slow pace, up to 20-35km. starter ride for road bike extra option to Lucknow 

Sunday City Cycle #2

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WHEN:

9:00am, Sunday 13 February 

WHERE:

Orange Velodrome, Cr Sale and Warradine Street

GRADE:

Easy to longer route options, slow pace, up to 20km. GRAVEL sections bring suitable bike

Sunday City Cycle #1

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WHEN:

9:00am, Sunday 6 February 

WHERE:

Orange Velodrome, Cr Sale and Warradine Street

GRADE:

Easy to longer route options, slow pace, up to 20km. GRAVEL sections bring suitable bike

Pioneer Christams Ride 

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WHEN:

9:30am, Sunday 19 December 

WHERE:

Pioneer Brewing, 339 South Bowan Park Road, Bowan Park

GRADE:

Easy to longer route options, slow pace, up to 20km. GRAVEL sections bring suitable bike

Tarana Ride , Bathurst Region

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WHEN:

Sunday 18 July   9:15am

WHERE:

O'Connel Pub

GRADE:

Medium level, 61km loop,  hills 1000mtr climb, 3-4 hours

Mt Canobolas Summit to Cargo

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WHEN:

Monday 14 June   9:15am

WHERE:

Mt Canobolas Summit

GRADE:

Medium hills and dirt road- fitness required. Approx 32km

Nature Walk & Bike Ride 

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WHEN:

Sunday 6 June 8:30am

WHERE:

Orange Botanical Gardens

GRADE:

Easy pace 14- -20km, 20-25  km distance

Winter Wine Ride- Patina Lucknow 

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WHEN:

Saturday 1 May  9:00am

WHERE:

Railway Hotel, Spring Hill

GRADE:

Easy pace 14- -20km, 20-25  km distance

Lucknow Mining History Ride

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WHEN:

Saturday 1 May  9:00am

WHERE:

Railway Hotel, Spring Hill

GRADE:

Easy pace 14- -20km, 20-25  km distance

Autumn Sunday City Cycle

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WHEN:

Sunday 25 April  9:00am

WHERE:

Orange Velodrome

GRADE:

Easy pace 14- -20km, 20-25  km distance

Sunday City Cycle

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WHEN:

Sunday 18 April  9:00am

WHERE:

Orange Velodrome

GRADE:

Easy pace 14- -20km, 20-25  km distance

Easter Sunday City Cycle

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WHEN:

Sunday 4 April  9:00am

WHERE:

Orange Velodrome

GRADE:

Easy pace 14- -20km,15-20 km distance

Sunday City Cycle (South)

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WHEN:

Sunday 7 March   9:00am

WHERE:

Orange Velodrome

GRADE:

Easy pace 14- -20km,15-20 km distance

Spring Hill to Milthorpe

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WHEN:

Sunday 21 Feb    9:00am

WHERE:

Railway Hotel Spring Hill

GRADE:

Easy pace 14- -20km, 35km distance

Sunday City Cycle

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WHEN:

Sunday 14 Feb  9:00am

WHERE:

Orange Velodrome

GRADE:

Easy pace 14- -20km

Orange Mining History Tour

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WHEN:

Saturday 6 February   9:00am

WHERE:

Railway Hotel, Spring Hill

GRADE:

Easy 14km

Christmas Berry Ride 

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WHEN:

Sunday 6  December  9:00am

WHERE:

Railway Hotel, Spring Hill

GRADE:

Easy 14km

Milthorpe Gravel  Ride

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WHEN:

Sunday 22 Nov  9:00am

WHERE:

Railway Hotel, Spring Hill

GRADE:

Easy 25km

Orange Heritage  Ride

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WHEN:

Sunday 15 Nov  9:00am

WHERE:

Orange Velodrome

GRADE:

Easy 15-20km

City Ride plus Open Road

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WHEN:

Sunday 8 Nov  9:00am

WHERE:

Orange Velodrome

GRADE:

Easy 25km

Nangar Mountain Ride

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WHEN:

Sat 7 Nov  9:15am

WHERE:

1316 Longs Corner Road Canowindra

GRADE:

Medium to hard (30km) loop ride 

Spring Hill Ride

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WHEN:

Sunday 1 Nov  9:15am

WHERE:

Railway Hotel, Spring Hill

GRADE:

Easy 25km

Tarana Ride

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WHEN:

Sunday 11 October 9:15am

WHERE:

O'Connell Pub

GRADE:

Medium to hard (60km) with climb (1000m)

Yellow Canola Ride #2

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WHEN:

Sunday 27 September, 9am

WHERE:

Canowindra

GRADE:

80 kms loop  all bitumen.  Lunch at the Japanese Gardens in Cowra; return along the North Logan Road back to Canowindra.

Bloomfield History  Ride

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WHEN:

Sunday 13 Sept, 9am

WHERE:

Orange Velodrome

GRADE:

Easy

Spring Garden Ride

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WHEN:

Sunday 6 Sept, 9am

WHERE:

Orange Velodrome

GRADE:

Easy

Yellow Canola Ride #1

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WHEN:

Sunday 9 Sept, 9am

WHERE:

Canowindra to Orange

GRADE:

Medium level, 61km loop,  hills 1000mtr climb, 3-4 hours

Sunday City Cycle

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WHEN:

Sunday 30 August, 9am

WHERE:

Orange Velodrome

GRADE:

Easy

Hill End Weekend Ride

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WHEN:

Saturday 29 to Sunday 30 Aug  

WHERE:

Event fully subscribed

GRADE:

Medium to Hard

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