BUG is short for Bicycle User Group, simply a group of cyclists who encourage provision of better cycling facilities in their local area. A BUG usually works closely with the local government authority to improve the safety and convenience of cycling to work, to schools, to shops and other local destinations.
Through a BUG, you can help improve cycling conditions by:
Here is a list of current Bicycle User Groups. The boundaries covered by the BUGs are somewhat flexible so, if there is not a BUG in your area, feel free to contact a nearby BUG.
ABUG Albany Bicycle User Group
Contact Murray Gomm
| Read about ABUG's latest activities and achievements
Albany BUG was formed during 2006 and has a core group of about 8 active ABUGers; ranging from middle youth to senior status who meet every 2 weeks, alternating between an evening meeting and a lunch time meeting. This group boasts some really impressive achievements including production of the Go Cycle Albany map (on behalf of City of Albany) and design and installation of bicycle lockup facilities, signage on shared-paths, introductory cycling workshop for women (on behalf of City of Albany). and a successful treasure hunt. |
BASBUG Bassendean Bicycle User Group
Contact: Bruce Conrad Phone: 6278 3403 (H) or Patrick Quigley: 9377 8020 (W)
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BBUG- Bayswater Bicycle User Group
Contact: Jeremy Knowles
Phone: 9272 1613 (H) |
In addition to suburbs within the City of Bayswater, the BUG includes people from the section of Maylands which was transferred from Stirling to Bayswater on 1 July 1998.
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CMPBUG - Cottesloe-Mosman Park Bicycle User Group
Contact: Bill Phone: 9384 9430 (H) noffy@iinet.net.au |
Covers the Peppermint Grove, Mosman Park and Cottesloe areas.
Meetings are held on the 1st Thursday of each month. Refer to the BUG's own web page for details.
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CUBUG - Curtin University Bicycle User Group
Pending. Contact Jude Comfort j.comfort@curtin.edu.au |
The Curtin University Campus also includes the Technology Park and other facilities. |
ECUBUG- Edith Cowan University Bicycle User Group.
Contact ecubug@ecu.edu.au |
The ECUBUG promotes cycling as a healthy, practical and sustainable form of transport for staff and students of ECU. The BUG works closely with the University to improve facilities and conditions for cyclists and welcomes new members. For further details visit the webpage or send an email. |
FBUG - Fremantle Bicycle User Group
Contact: Carey Curtis
Phone: 9331 5731 (H) |
The Fremantle BUG covers suburbs in the City of Fremantle as well as East Fremantle and adjoining parts of the City of Cockburn.
Meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of each month. See the latest meeting minutes (92kb pdf). The BUG also holds occasional social rides.
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GOBUG - Gosnells Bicycle User Group
Contact: Jillian Woolmer
ph: 9391 3216
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GO BUG currently meets every Saturday at 8.30am for a ride and coffee at Baileys Coffee and Cream in the Agonis, 2232 Albany Highway Gosnells not far from the Gosnells Train Station. Cyclists from any area are welcome to join others and explore the many shared pathways along the rivers, amongst the trees or throughout the area. The group generally cycles around 20km each social ride although riders that wish to do more or less are welcome and can organise that informally on the day. |
KBUG - Kalamunda Bicycle User Group
Contact: Bob Williams 9291 8338 |
Covers all suburbs within the Shire of Kalamunda. Cyclists from other hills areas (e.g. Mundaring) are also welcome.
Meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7.30 pm at the Kalamunda Libary. |
MBUG - City of Melville Bicycle User Group
Contact: Gary Young
Phone: 9330 5576 (H) |
A local bicycle advocacy group covering all suburbs within the City of Melville.
Meetings are held the 3rd Saturday of the month 3pm.
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MDGBUG - Mundaring Bicycle User Group
Contact: Dave Simmonite
Phone:
9295 4086 |
Local bicycle advocacy group covering all suburbs within the Shire of Mundaring
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MUBUG - Murdoch University Bicycle User Group
Contact: Peter Fallon
Phone:
9360 2232 (W)
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A BUG is up and running at the Murdoch University Campus. Contact Peter for details or see the BUG's home page. |
PEELBUG -Peel District Bicycle User Group
Contact: John Dempster |
New! TBA |
PBUG - Perth Bicycle User Group
Peter Bartlett: 0438 988473
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RBUG - Rockingham Bicycle User Group
Pending - contact Catherine Swift on 9528 0490 |
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SPBUG - South Perth Bicycle User Group
Contacts: Graham 9450 3545 (H) or Kevin 9367 7794 (H)
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Local bicycle advocacy group covering all suburbs within the City of South Perth.
Meetings are held on the 4th Friday of
even months at the City of South Perth Board
Room. Refer to the web site for meeting
dates.
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SABUG - Subiaco Bicycle User Group
Contact: Miles Dracup
Phone: 9382 3842
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Local group promoting sutainable transport, with an emphasis on cycling issues, in the Subiaco area.
3rd Thursday of every month at 6.00pm
1 Hopetown Terrace, Shenton Park
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SWBUG - Stirling West Bicycle User Group
Contact: Rob Masters 9445 3853
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TELBUG
Contacts:Mike Norman
Phone:9491 4530
| New! Telstra Centre, 80 Stiling Str, Perth. Telbug meets regularly in cyberspace, and informally in the bicycle storage and locker facility. There are about 70 cyclists who commute to work, some daily, some occasionally, and the interest is growing. |
UWABUG - University of WA Bicycle User Group
Contact:Peter Hacking
| The aim of the UWA BUG is to improve cycling facilities on and around the UWA campus to encourage more staff and students to ride to the campus. Around 40% of staff and students live within 9 km of UWA, so there is huge potential for more people to cycle.
Visit the BUG's Web Site for meeting details.
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The BTA can help with setting up an initial meeting and doing a mailout to prospective BUG members in the area. The BTA has an extensive database with over 2,000 entries to help contact cyclists in the area, and BTA members can come along to the first few meetings and pass on experience gained with other BUGs. The BTA can also help with some of the costs of running a BUG such as postage, etc.
