Bicycle User Groups (BUGS) are local volunteer groups of bike riders who get together for cycling activities.
These activities include social rides and/or advocacy activities in the local area.
These local volunteer groups often run regular bike rides for their members, and the local community to enjoy.
Bicycle NSW celebrate and supports our BUGs' activities - including community rides, advocacy for better bike infrastructure and conditions in their Local Government Areas, and representation for local concerns at a State level.
Individual members of BUGs are also encouraged to join Bicycle NSW as a member to support Bicycle NSW's full time advocacy efforts and receive comprehensive insurance and access to other member benefits. As a sign of appreciation to our local volunteers, BUG members receive a discount code to receive 15% off their Bicycle NSW membership.
Explore the map below to find BUG in your area.
BUGs affiliated with Bicycle NSW are listed here as we ensure their ride leaders are comprehensively trained and approved by us to deliver the highest quality rides for all participants.
Do you have a Bicycle User Group? Affiliate with Bicycle NSW!
Bicycle NSW is committed to creating a state-wide network of affiliated local Bicycle User Groups (BUG) and other recreational Cycling Groups.
This network aims to:
- Grow bicycle riding for recreational and transport purposes
- Create a better environment for all bicycle riders across NSW
- Promote Bicycle NSW Memberships
- Develop and train Rider Leaders through our training program
Some Return Commitments from Bicycle User Groups:
- Promote bicycle riding and encourage more people to ride a bicycle for fitness, fun, recreation, transport and social engagement
- Organise safe, enjoyable and inclusive recreational bicycle rides, and lists these on the Bicycle NSW rides calendar.
- Be an Ambassador of Bicycle NSW and to promote Bicycle NSW verbally and in writing, including online (website, social media) and in newsletters to members, including exclusive membership discount.
- Ensure all members of the BUG executive are current Bicycle NSW Members.
Steps to Affiliation
The steps for Bicycle User Groups to affiliate with Bicycle NSW are outlined below:
- Be an incorporated association
- Have all Executive Members of the BUG Committee (President, Secretary, Treasurer) be Bicycle NSW Members
- Complete the affiliation form
- The affiliation will go to the Bicycle NSW Board for approval.
- Bicycle NSW will notify the BUG of their affiliation status
Contact Bicycle NSW
If you would like more information about local groups or affiliating with us, please Contact Us.
