How the Central Coast's BUG began....
Two cycling commuters had a friendly conversation about bike riding on the NSW Central Coast on a Hornsby train platform in late 2012. Soon after, a handful of Central Coast riders got together over coffee to talk about the issues for bicycle users in the region. Following a series of informal gatherings the Central Coast Bicycle Users Group (CCBUG) was incorporated, and affiliated with Bicycle NSW, in March 2013.
Since its inception CCBUG has also grown into a large riding and social group, both online and offline, whilst retaining the original advocacy objective as a primary focus.
CCBUG Members enjoying great company and food after a fun ride together (Photo: CCBUG)
Shake off those winter blues
CCBUG is inviting all adventure seekers on two wheels to warm up and shake off the winter blues by joining the 2024 CCBUG Tour de Central Coast!
Tour de Central Coast is a true celebration of the gorgeous Central Coast while adding the excitement of the “other tour” (Tour de France)!
Bicycle riding lovers have been joining from the prelude on 29th June, and continuing on through the Grand Depart on 30th and to the end of the Tour de France on 21st July. Scheduled rides are allowing enthusiasts to join CCBUG on one or many of their fun and safe rides around the Coast, along with short excursions to neighbouring regions just like the “other tour.”
The camaraderie and joy that all Members share on CCBUG rides is undeniable (Photo: CCBUG)
CCBUG have thought of everything and there is really something on offer for everyone.
Rides include easier rides like Woy Woy to Gosford and Tuggerah to the Entrance; medium rides like Brisbane Water Loop, Tuggerah Lake Loop, Terrigal to Norah Head, and Tuggerah to Yarramalong; and more challenging rides like BIGish Loop, Somersby to Greengrove, Woy Woy to PitS and more.
CCBUG Members enjoy a socially inclusive experience no matter the destination (Photo: CCBUG)
Join CCBUG just for the fun, for the health benefits that bicycling provides, for the coffee and cake, for the inclusive and friendly social atmosphere and for safety in numbers.
As a bonus you will automatically be in with a chance to win* a coveted CCBUG Yellow jersey, one of the CCBUG blue jerseys or polos or bicycle shop vouchers!
Now there aren't very many offers better than that.
Rides are published on the CCBUG Facebook page and Members group as Events, and on the Bicycle NSW Rides calendar.
*To win a prize you must be a financial member of CCBUG. Each TdCC ride you join and signon to gives you 1 point during weekdays and a bonus point on weekends. Plus an extra point for each ride you join wearing a CCBUG jersey or polo (get yours now!). For full terms & conditions refer to the TdCC post on the CCBUG Facebook page.
For more information on the CCBUG Tour de Central Coast including rides please checkout the CCBUG Facebook page, email ccbug100@gmail.com or call Alan on 0414 538 977 or Janice on 0438 688 722.
CCBUG Members on a overseas riding escape (Photo: CCBUG)
Before you go!
Why not join your local BUG and benefit from local guided group rides in your area and regional tours?
Then, if you’re not already, sign up as a Bicycle NSW Member today! This will ensure we have the funds to focus on critical bicycle related issues through working closely with all levels of governments to make NSW better for bicycle riding. You will also ride easy, covered by our comprehensive insurance and enjoy many other Member-only benefits.
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