PAST RIDES
Orange BUG runs a range of rides throughout the year. See below for rides we have run previously.
UPCOMING RIDES
AUTUMN RIDE with GARDEN GUIDE
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
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
City Cycle #3
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
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
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
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
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
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
WHEN:
9:00am, Sunday 25 2022
WHERE:
Orange Velodrome
GRADE:
Beginner Ride, easy pace 15-20kms bike paths
Yellow Canola Ride
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
WHEN:
9:00am, Sunday 11 Sept 2022
WHERE:
Orange Vellodrome
GRADE:
Beginner Ride, easy pace 15-20kms bike paths
Milthorpe Gravel Ride
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
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
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
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
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
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
WHEN:
Monday 14 June 9:15am
WHERE:
Mt Canobolas Summit
GRADE:
Medium hills and dirt road- fitness required. Approx 32km
Nature Walk & Bike Ride
WHEN:
Sunday 6 June 8:30am
WHERE:
Orange Botanical Gardens
GRADE:
Easy pace 14- -20km, 20-25 km distance
Winter Wine Ride- Patina Lucknow
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
WHEN:
Sunday 25 April 9:00am
WHERE:
Orange Velodrome
GRADE:
Easy pace 14- -20km, 20-25 km distance
Sunday City Cycle
WHEN:
Sunday 18 April 9:00am
WHERE:
Orange Velodrome
GRADE:
Easy pace 14- -20km, 20-25 km distance
Easter Sunday City Cycle
WHEN:
Sunday 4 April 9:00am
WHERE:
Orange Velodrome
GRADE:
Easy pace 14- -20km,15-20 km distance
Sunday City Cycle (South)
WHEN:
Sunday 7 March 9:00am
WHERE:
Orange Velodrome
GRADE:
Easy pace 14- -20km,15-20 km distance
Spring Hill to Milthorpe
WHEN:
Sunday 21 Feb 9:00am
WHERE:
Railway Hotel Spring Hill
GRADE:
Easy pace 14- -20km, 35km distance
Sunday City Cycle
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
WHEN:
Sunday 6 December 9:00am
WHERE:
Railway Hotel, Spring Hill
GRADE:
Easy 14km
Milthorpe Gravel Ride
WHEN:
Sunday 22 Nov 9:00am
WHERE:
Railway Hotel, Spring Hill
GRADE:
Easy 25km
Orange Heritage Ride
WHEN:
Sunday 15 Nov 9:00am
WHERE:
Orange Velodrome
GRADE:
Easy 15-20km
City Ride plus Open Road
WHEN:
Sunday 8 Nov 9:00am
WHERE:
Orange Velodrome
GRADE:
Easy 25km
Nangar Mountain Ride
WHEN:
Sat 7 Nov 9:15am
WHERE:
1316 Longs Corner Road Canowindra
GRADE:
Medium to hard (30km) loop ride
Spring Hill Ride
WHEN:
Sunday 1 Nov 9:15am
WHERE:
Railway Hotel, Spring Hill
GRADE:
Easy 25km
Tarana Ride
WHEN:
Sunday 11 October 9:15am
WHERE:
O'Connell Pub
GRADE:
Medium to hard (60km) with climb (1000m)
Yellow Canola Ride #2
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
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
WHEN:
Sunday 30 August, 9am
WHERE:
Orange Velodrome
GRADE:
Easy
Hill End Weekend Ride
WHEN:
Saturday 29 to Sunday 30 Aug
WHERE:
Event fully subscribed
GRADE:
Medium to Hard