Membership

We invite you to become a financial member for 2024/25 to enjoy the benefits of participating in regular rides and becoming involved in other activities run by the BUG.

Our membership fee rates for the 2024-2025 membership year will be:

Individual Members $20
Concession (Student/Senior/DSP/DVA) $15
Family (2 Adults and 2 Children under 18 years of age) $50

Fees are due on the 1/07/2024.

The preferred method of paying Membership fees is by direct deposit into the Whittlesea BUG’s account:

  • BSB: 083 614
  • A/C: 18 478 5745

When paying by direct deposit please include in the reference –

“M: and your name (i.e. M: J SMITH)”

“M:” refers to membership payment, so that we can record your payment.

When paying your membership can you please send a confirmation email to wbuginfo@gmail.com with the following information:
• Your mobile phone number
• Your email address
• Emergency contact details

Click here for Individual membership!
Click here for Family membership!

Membership benefits – regular rides

Explore Melbourne’s extensive bike path network by riding with experienced and knowledgeable ride leaders. You can establish new friendships by riding with like-minded people with a café stop on each of our rides and a ‘no drop’ policy.

We organise regular rides on weekends, including:

  • Weekly rides on a Sunday morning, usually on bike paths
  • Monthly road rides on a Saturday for those wanting to train for cycling events
  • Monthly Women’s Social Ride – connecting and supporting women in a fun and relaxed space
  • Occasional day and overnight trips to explore Victoria’s wonderful range of rail trails.

Note: Please enter your contact details in your Team App account, including your:

  • Mobile Phone Number
  • Email address
  • Emergency contact details

Our website has a rides library that you can access.

Other membership benefits

  • Learn more about bikes and riding by chatting to other members, who are happy to share knowledge and tips
  • Learn to ride sessions specifically catering for women are available through our Women’s Bike Skill, Fun and Friendship Program
  • Attend social events organised by Whittlesea BUG
  • Keep informed about all the latest news on cycling infrastructure in the City of Whittlesea
  • Opportunities to get involved with advocating for improvements to cycling infrastructure
  • Free Whittlesea BUG water bottle, pen, and musette
  • Discount on Whittlesea BUG merchandise
  • 10% discount on purchases from Bicycle Centre South Morang
  • Discount on preparation of wills with Collards Solicitors (Lalor office)
  • Access to Maurice and Blackburn lawyers to assist with TAC claims
We look forward to you joining us on one of our rides soon and/or becoming involved in other BUG activities. Should you have any questions please contact the Secretary by email (wbug.secretary@gmail.com).