Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Kiama BUG Cycling in Kiama, Australia ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://kiamabug.org.au/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [News](https://kiamabug.org.au/news/) - News for cyclists in Kiama. - [Queensland - tough new licensing rules for e-bike riders](https://kiamabug.org.au/queensland-tough-new-licensing-rules-for-e-bike-riders/) - Queensland has introduced new age and licensing requirements for e-bike and e-scooter riders, bringing some of the toughest e-mobility rules in Australia into effect. From yesterday, August 31, riders need to be at least 16 and hold a driver’s licence to ride an e-bike or e-scooter alone. Young people aged 12 to 17 can still - [Wollongong Festival of Cycling](https://kiamabug.org.au/wollongong-festival-of-cycling/) - The Ride Wollongong Festival of Cycling will be held from the 29th August to the 13th September, presenting a wide range of cycling events suitable for all cycling interests and abilities. Kiama BUG is planning a regular Sunday ride to coincide with the Festival's Family Fun Day on Sunday 13th September. The Festival Fun Day - [Big Bike Film Night](https://kiamabug.org.au/big-bike-film-night-2/) - The Big Bike Film Night is returning to Wollongong. When:Tuesday 11th August @ 7:00 pm Where: Gala Cinema Warrawong The 2026 collection is geared to inspire, with a breathtaking range of short cycling films that celebrate the fun, adventure, and inspiration that cycling enables; showcasing 2.5 hours of moving bike films that has everything a - [More on e-Bike changes](https://kiamabug.org.au/more-on-e-bike-changes/) - While new federal legislation is being introduced in regard to the importation and sale of e-Bikes, each state appears to be applying their own interpretation and implementation of the federal regulations. This ABC article discusses some of the likely outcomes in NSW.... European safety and performance standards have been introduced from March for new e-bikes, - [New eBike Laws - What's Changing](https://kiamabug.org.au/new-ebike-laws-whats-changing/) - Federal and state governments are consolidating their plans around new rules for e-bikes. Following the decision in 2025 to reintroduce the European standard for e-bikes on Australian roads, the Commonwealth has now amended the import rules for e-bikes by re-inserting EN15194:2017 into the definition of an e-bike in the Australian Design Rules. The Department of - [KBUG AGM and Annual Dinner 2026](https://kiamabug.org.au/kbug-agm-and-annual-dinner-2026/) - Attention all Kiama BUG members.... The 2026 Kiama BUG Annual General Meeting and Dinner will be held on Wednesday 22nd July, at the Oak Flats Bowling Club. The function will commence at 6:00pm. Our AGM will be held at 6:30pm, followed by Dinner at 7:00pm Please review the information below - to either: RSVP for - [The Man With the Yellow Kombi](https://kiamabug.org.au/the-man-with-the-yellow-kombi/) - In the quiet suburb of Manly Vale, NSW, one man is proving that small actions can have a big impact. Alan Ventress, a 75-year-old retiree, has become something of a local hero, dedicating his time and energy to rescuing abandoned bicycles and giving them new life. His remarkable journey began during the COVID-19 pandemic, a - [The Long Road to Bike-friendly Australia](https://kiamabug.org.au/the-long-road-to-bike-friendly-australia/) - State governments and local councils have a strategy to increase participation in walking and cycling activities - referred to by planners as “active transport”. Doing so would improve citizens’ health and air quality, reduce emissions and traffic congestion, and increase accessibility and liveability, the strategies say. Yet cycling participation rates remain relatively stagnant in Australia, - [Report a Cycling Hazard](https://kiamabug.org.au/report-a-cycling-hazard/) - Have you encountered an unsafe cycling environment - a damaged cycleway path, or a tree branch blocking a path? Or maybe a dangerous bollard, or a safety sign that requires maintenance? Or any other hazard that could contribute to a cycling accident? Rather than just riding on past the potential hazard, Kiama BUG is encouraging - [eBike Regulation Changes Coming to NSW](https://kiamabug.org.au/ebike-regulation-changes-coming-to-nsw/) - The NSW government has announced "measured and staged reforms aimed at improving safety for riders, pedestrians and the wider community". These changes include: A power output enforcement has been introduced from this month, while a minimum age requirement for riders is also currently being explored. e-bikes must now meet the EU standard (EN 15194), so - [KBUG Autumn Cycling Tour 2026](https://kiamabug.org.au/kbug-autumn-cycling-tour-2026/) - This year's Kiama BUG Autumn Cycling Tour is heading west to visit the city of Orange, during the week commencing Monday 9th March 2026 There will be three days of riding.... Tuesday 10th March Wednesday 11th March Thursday 12th March Latest Information Orange Tour Info Doc (Updated) >>> Orange Visitor Information Centre >>> - [e-Rideables Crackdown in WA](https://kiamabug.org.au/e-rideables-crackdown-in-wa/) - In the lead up to Christmas 2025, the NSW government announced a number of regulatory changes to the sale of e-Bikes, including reduced motor size, maximum top boosted speeds, and the application of throttles. This was in addition to an announcement of revised Federal import restrictions made earlier in the year. The NSW Government is - [KBUG 2025 Christmas Do](https://kiamabug.org.au/kbug-2025-christmas-do/) - It's going to be a Kiama BUG kinda Christmas.... Where: Oak Flats Bowling Club When: Wednesday 10th December, from 6:00 pm. Cost: $20 per person Menu: Pizzas - a variety will be provided buffet style and serve yourself. (Gluten free and vegetarian options will be available.) Drinks: From the bar There are two steps to follow - [Two Bugs on Bikes - Kiama Library](https://kiamabug.org.au/two-bugs-on-bikes-kiama-library/) - This event at Kiama Library will be of interest to many Kiama BUG members... Kiama Library is hosting an evening with Jacqui Webster, sharing the story about her travel memoir, Two Bugs on Bikes: Our middle-aged gap year cycling across Europe and Africa. Jacqui and Joe will share some of the highlights from their experiences of - [New eBike Safety Laws to Impact Hire Businesses](https://kiamabug.org.au/new-ebike-safety-laws-to-impact-hire-businesses/) - As noted in a previous KBUG News post, new e-bike laws being introduced in NSW, aimed to curb the fire hazard caused by lithium-ion batteries, have been pushed back to February 1, 2026. Many e-bike hire businesses across NSW say they will still be unable to afford compliance before the new date, and face closure. - [NSW Govt pushes back e-Bike safety certification](https://kiamabug.org.au/nsw-govt-pushes-back-e-bike-safety-certification/) - NSW e-Bike product standards, introduced earlier this year, were to be a nationwide first to tackle the risk of lithium battery fires, applying to e-Bike sales and e-Bike hire, and micro-mobility products like e-scooters & skateboards. Fines of up to $825,000 were meant to commence from August 1 for manufacturers and suppliers who did not - [KBUG AGM and Annual Dinner 2025](https://kiamabug.org.au/kbug-agm-and-annual-dinner-2025/) - Attention all Kiama BUG members.... The 2025 Kiama BUG Annual General Meeting and Dinner will be held on Wednesday 27th August, at the Oak Flats Bowling Club. The function will commence at 6:00pm. Our AGM will be held at 6:30pm, followed by Dinner at 7:00pm Please review the information below - to either: RSVP for - [KBUG on Tour - 2025](https://kiamabug.org.au/kiama-bug-on-tour-2025/) - This year's Kiama BUG Cycling Tour will visit the NSW Central Coast and Newcastle during the week commencing 12th May 2025. There will be three days of riding.... Tuesday 13th May: Tuggerah Lake Loop (54 km) Wednesday 14th May: Fernleigh Newcastle Track (55 km) Thursday 15th May: Lake Budgewoi Loop (35 km) Our base for the - [2024 Kiama BUG Christmas Do](https://kiamabug.org.au/2024-kiama-bug-christmas-do/) - It's going to be a Kiama BUG kinda Christmas.... Where: Oak Flats Bowling Club When: Wednesday 11th December, from 6:00 pm. Cost: $25 per person Menu: Antipasto platters, followed by mixed hot entree platters and Pizzas Drinks: From the bar There are two steps to follow if you will be attending the 2024 Christmas dinner.... Step - [Back Roads - South Burnett Rail Trail](https://kiamabug.org.au/back-roads-south-burnett-rail-trail/) - When Queensland's South Burnett rail line closed after a century of servicing communities in the region, it seemed the beginning of the end. But ABC Back Roads presenter Lisa Millar (who grew up in the area) discovers new life and prosperity is coming down the same corridor in the form of cyclists, tourists and runners. - [Lap of Oz in 30 days - on a bike!](https://kiamabug.org.au/around-australia-in-37-days-on-a-bike/) - A cyclist from New South Wales is on the last stretch to completing a full lap riding around Australia. Lachlan Morton made his final stop in Sydney on Friday and is now on track to set a new world record, when he reaches the finish line in his hometown of Port Macquarie today. https://dai.ly/x96q34g - [Improve saddle comfort (especially for the girls!)](https://kiamabug.org.au/improve-saddle-comfort-especially-for-the-girls/) - Cycling has a reputation for being a literal pain in the arse. Saddle soreness, pain or discomfort from the pressure of the seat of the bike, affects many cyclists: from the everyday to the elite. "It's a problem for everyone, because you're putting a lot of pressure on a pretty soft part of the body," - [Big Bike Film Night](https://kiamabug.org.au/big-bike-film-night/) - The Big Bike Film Night will be presented at the Gala Cinema Warrawong on Tuesday 13th August, with a collection of the world's best cycling short movies. The 2024 collection is geared to inspire, with a breathtaking range of short cycling films that celebrate the fun, adventure, and inspiration that cycling enables - showcasing 2.5 - [Bowral Classic 2024](https://kiamabug.org.au/bowral-classic-2024/) - The award-winning Bowral Classic returns to the stunning Southern Highlands of NSW on the 20th October 2024 - right on our doorstep! Since the inaugural event in 2016, the Bowral Classic has become a staple fixture in the national cycling calendar. The three road cycling courses all showcase the most beautiful scenery you can experience - [Devils Cardigan 2024](https://kiamabug.org.au/devils-cardigan-2024/) - Where would you choose to go for a ride on a country road in Australia in the middle of Winter? Tasmania of course! The 2024 National Gravel Championships, competing for the Devil's Cardigan, were held around Derby, in north east Tasmania, over the past weekend. Two courses - 52 km and 106 km, all on - [Race Across America](https://kiamabug.org.au/race-across-america/) - Feeling a bit weary after today's ride? As you recline on the recovery lounge, spare a thought for Aussie Allan Jefferson, who is currently riding in the Race Across America (RAAM). Regarded as the world’s toughest bike race, the 2024 edition of the RAAM started on June 11. Spanning 12 states and covering over 5000km, - [Bikes vs rail: Multimillion-dollar cycle tourism plan divides locals](https://kiamabug.org.au/bikes-vs-rail-multimillion-dollar-cycle-tourism-plan-divides-locals/) - An old railway corridor in northern NSW is set to be turned into a multimillion-dollar bike and walking path to attract high-spending tourists amid furious debate across regional NSW over what to do with disused railway lines. At a heated meeting last Monday night, Armidale Regional Council voted 6-4 to proceed with plans to build - [The Cycology Design Studio](https://kiamabug.org.au/the-cycology-design-studio/) - Many of us wear Cycology gear. Who designs all these great fabrics? This short video (1 minute) provides an interesting peek behind the scenes inside the Cycology design studio - it all started above a bike shop in Paddington... Watch the video >>> - [Mendooran Food Cycle Weekend](https://kiamabug.org.au/mendooran-food-cycle-weekend/) - Looking for a cycling weekend away - while sampling local food and wine? Check out this event at Mendooran, north-east of Dubbo, on the weekend of 4th and 5th May. The weekend seeks to introduce keen cyclists to the food and cycling opportunities of Mendooran, and be a fundraiser for the Central West Cycle Trail - [Albury 2024 - Photo Gallery](https://kiamabug.org.au/albury-trip-photo-gallery/) - Our recent Rail Trail trip to Albury was an outstanding success - great rides and great company! Day 1 - Shelley to Tallangatta Day 2 - Albury Wetlands Tour Day 3 - Hume Weir to Tallangatta Check out some photos from the trip... Albury 2024 – Photo Gallery >>> - [Kiama BUG on Tour - 2024](https://kiamabug.org.au/kiama-bug-on-tour-2024/) - This year's KBUG Cycling Tour will take in Victoria's High Country Rail Trail and the Albury Wetlands, during the last week of March. There will be three days of riding.... Monday 25th March: Shelley to Tallangatta (46 km) Tuesday 26th March: Albury Wetlands (38 - 65 km with optional extension) Wednesday 27th March: Lake Hume - [Global Sea Otter MTB festival comes to Batemans Bay & Mogo](https://kiamabug.org.au/global-sea-otter-mtb-festival-comes-to-batemans-bay-mogo/) - South-east NSW's reputation as a must-visit location for mountain bikers from around the world has been bolstered by the announcement it will host one of the sport's largest events. The Sea Otter Classic started as a multi-day mountain bike festival in Monterey, California in 1991 and the now-annual event attracted more than 80,000 visitors last - [High Country Rail Trail](https://kiamabug.org.au/high-country-rail-trail/) - While many of us are familiar with the Victorian Rail Trails around Beechworth and Bright, the High Country Rail Trail takes you on a scenic journey through iconic Australian landscapes in the Upper Murray region. Stretching over 80 kilometres from Wodonga, through Old Tallangatta and out to Shelley, the High Country Rail Trail hugs the - [Cyclists’ injuries at record high, riders blame aggressive motorists](https://kiamabug.org.au/cyclists-injuries-at-record-high-riders-blame-aggressive-motorists/) - A record number of NSW cyclists – 2330 – were taken to hospital in 2021, the most since complete hospital records began to be collected in 2005. Cyclist David Page has experienced at least 12 serious incidents of dangerous driving and abuse from motorists while on the road in Sydney. “If you want to kill - ['Vigilantes’ target cyclists on new Rail Trail](https://kiamabug.org.au/vigilantes-target-cyclists-on-new-rail-trail/) - The first section of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail, which opened on the 1st March, has apparently been targeted by people who aren't so keen on the new trail. The local council said the trail had drawn more than 8000 users in its first two weeks, prompting local businesses along the trail to extend their - [Northern Rivers Rail Trail is open](https://kiamabug.org.au/northern-rivers-rail-trail-is-open/) - Kiama BUG travellers now haver another rail trail to explore - the scenic Tweed section of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail, in northern New South Wales, opened on 1st March 2023. Extending through 24 kilometres of countryside in the lush Tweed valley, the Tweed trail connects via the townships and villages of Crabbes Creek, Mooball, - [Thursday's scheduled ride has changed](https://kiamabug.org.au/thursdays-scheduled-ride-has-changed/) - Attention all those keen cyclists who were planning to travel to Bowral for the ride to Berrima and Moss Vale on this Thursday (2nd March)..... Due to roadworks, Macquarie Pass will be closed from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on Thursday. OK for us to travel up to Bowral in the morning, not so easy - [Dubai’s cool bike lane idea](https://kiamabug.org.au/dubais-cool-bike-lane-idea/) - The cool folks of Dubai have dreamt up just the thing for bike riders who want to chill out in a hot city on the edge of the desert. A 93 km air-conditioned bike lane. Called The Loop, the climate controlled structure would connect major landmarks and attractions throughout Dubai, while better integrating bike riding - [Trip to Canberra](https://kiamabug.org.au/trip-to-canberra/) - Monday March 27th - Thursday March 30th 2023 It's on again! Kiama BUG members are invited to join our cycling tour of the the nation’s capital, Canberra. Three rides have been organised over three days during the last week of March - Tuesday 28th, Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th March. All rides will be starting - [Monaro Rail Trail: Steam trains vs Cyclists](https://kiamabug.org.au/monaro-trail-steam-trains-vs-cyclists/) - A contest between heritage train enthusiasts and cycling advocates could derail plans to transform the old railway lines from Bombala to Queanbeyan (via Cooma) into the Monaro Rail Trail. The NSW government introduced a new law in September to make it easier for community groups to take up thousands of kilometres of disused track and - [2022 Christmas Function](https://kiamabug.org.au/2022-christmas-function/) - Keep pedalling - to the Kiama BUG Christmas function.... Where: Sebel Restaurant 1871 When: Tuesday 20th December, from 5:30 pm. Cost: $30 per person Menu: Finger food platters Drinks: From the bar There are two steps to follow if you will be attending the Christmas function.... Step 1 - Transfer $30 pp to the Kiama - [Join the Big Ride with Elaine](https://kiamabug.org.au/join-the-ride-with-elaine/) - An invitation to Kiama BUG members ....... KBUG member Elaine Fotu is heading off on a 75th birthday adventure - cycling 1000 kms to raise funds to purchase a Trishaw for the Illawarra chapter of Cycling Without Age. 1000 kms | 3 States | 30 Days Elaine will be heading off on the first leg - [Cycling across the Nullarbor](https://kiamabug.org.au/cycling-across-the-nullarbor/) - Chances are if you're driving across the Nullarbor, linking Western Australia and South Australia, you will see cyclists making the arduous trek on two wheels. Out in the elements on one of the most isolated highways in the world, most of the cyclists are young and fit, making the journey for charities or the - [Ride the UCI circuit](https://kiamabug.org.au/ride-the-uci-circuit-this-saturday/) - Always dreamed of crossing the finish line like a World Champion? Now’s your chance! The Wollongong 2022 Community Ride on Saturday 17 September, is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience a segment of the 2022 UCI Road World Championship course for yourself, and to ride under the finish arch right next to Wollongong beach – even - [World Cycling Championships in Wollongong](https://kiamabug.org.au/world-cycling-championships-in-wollongong/) - Those viewing this year's Tour de France will be aware that many riders are using the event as a warm up for the 2022 UCI Road World Championships, being held in Wollongong in September. The championships include 11 races over eight days. Taking in the stunning coastline and dramatic escarpment that encircles the city, just - [Aussie wins 5000 km race across America](https://kiamabug.org.au/aussie-wins-5000-km-race-across-america/) - Need to recuperate on the sofa after a 60km ride on a Thursday morning? How would you go clocking up 5000 kms in 10 days? (Without batteries!) When 54-year-old Allan Jefferson signed up for the Race Across America — billed as the "world's toughest bicycle race" – he never expected to win. The rescue helicopter - [Encounter Bikeway - SA](https://kiamabug.org.au/encounter-bikeway-sa/) - Planning a cycling holiday? Here is one to jot in the diary... The Encounter Bikeway, south of Adelaide, is a scenic trail on shared paths quiet residential streets, linking the four coastal towns of Victor Harbor, Port Elliot, Middleton and Goolwa. The distance of The Bikeway is 30km in each direction (60km return). A range - [Monaro Rail Trail agreement signed](https://kiamabug.org.au/monaro-rail-trail-agreement-signed/) - While the current wet weather here in Kiama has limited our local cycling opportunities, progress has been made in the establishment of a rail trail on the old rail line south of Queanbeyan - a line that we have all pondered from the car on our trips to the Snowy region. The Snowy Monaro Regional - [Illawarra Ride Guides](https://kiamabug.org.au/illawarra-ride-guides/) - Members of Kiama BUG have been pooling their knowledge and resources to provide enjoyable rides for local cyclists over many years. Many of these rides have now been documented with maps and directions, mainly for use by visitors to the local area. The documented rides are categorised in geographical areas, and many include a link - [Canberra Tour 2019 - Itinerary & Organisation](https://kiamabug.org.au/canberra-tour-itinerary-organisation/) - Kiama BUG will be exploring the National Capital from Monday 1st April to to Thursday 4th April 2019. Information about the itinerary for rides, meals, etc has been finalised. Read the Tour Itinerary and Organisation >>> - [COVID-19 Advice](https://kiamabug.org.au/covid-19-advice/) - Information about the impact of the CoronaVirus on regular Kiama BUG cycling activities. Our latest information is published here.... Kiama BUG COVID-19 Info >>> - [Rail lines, tram tracks & risks to cyclists](https://kiamabug.org.au/rail-lines-tram-tracks-risks-to-cyclists/) - In a study published in the latest edition of Injury Prevention, Australian researchers focused on the characteristics of on-road single bicycle crashes – as opposed to collisions with other vehicles. What are the risks associated when negotiating rail lines and tram tracks? Read the full story at the SMH >>> - [Canberra Ride Week - April 2019](https://kiamabug.org.au/canberra-ride-week-april-2019/) - Tuesday April 2nd to Thursday April 4th This year's Kiama BUG bike ride trip will be in the nation’s capital Canberra, the home of our political masters. It’s rumoured our most famous pedalling pollie Tony Abbott will make an appearance just to appease all you “lefties“ out there! For accommodation the ALIVIO Tourist Park is - [Cycling fines soar](https://kiamabug.org.au/cycling-fines-soar/) - Most of us have heard recently about warnings issued by police to local riders for rolling through STOP signs. The SMH reports that the number of fines handed to cyclists in NSW has surged by more than a third in the first year of increased penalties, which has led to the state government collecting more - [Northern Rivers Rail Trail](https://kiamabug.org.au/northern-rivers-rail-trail/) - Our cycling cousins in the north of the state have launched a campaign to raise funds for the development of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail. Check out the video - it looks to be a fantastic project (where can we do this in our area??) Northern Rivers Rail Trail >>> - [Creative bike storage ideas](https://kiamabug.org.au/creative-bike-storage-ideas/) - Here are some neat ideas for storing your bike(s) when space is at a premium.... - [Bike helmet review throws cold water on sceptics: they'll likely save your life](https://kiamabug.org.au/bike-helmet-review-throws-cold-water-on-sceptics-theyll-likely-save-your-life/) - A worldwide study has found cycling helmets reduce the chances of a serious head injury by nearly 70 per cent. - [Do cyclists really need to wear flouro?](https://kiamabug.org.au/do-cyclists-really-need-to-wear-flouro/) - This article will promote some interesting discussion.... From SMH (6/8/2016): When it comes to safety on two wheels, is brighter really better, or have we been sold the great fluoro fallacy? "Being visible is different from being noticed. Visibility is about standing out from the background and cyclists can enhance that, especially in poor weather or - [Surge in number of fines for cyclists not wearing a helmet](https://kiamabug.org.au/surge-in-number-of-fines-for-cyclists-not-wearing-a-helmet/) - From the Sydney Morning Herald.... The number of infringement notices issued by police has risen dramatically following a recent crack down on cyclists who do not wear approved helmets. The latest statistics show a 56 per cent rise, to 1545, in the total number of fines issued in the two months after the government increased penalties for cyclists on March 1, compared - [Anzac Day Long Weekend - Tumut Rides](https://kiamabug.org.au/anzac-day-long-weekend-tumut-rides/) - Here is an update from Rob about the Tumut trip, scheduled for the Anzac long weekend - April 23, 24 and 25th..... Read the Tumut rides information >>> If you haven't booked accommodation yet.... Tumut accommodation >>> Happy pedalling! - [A fit body leads to a fit brain](https://kiamabug.org.au/a-fit-body-leads-to-a-fit-brain/) - From the Sydney Morning Herald..... The most persistent theme in exercise science in 2015 was that to live long, age well and maintain a nimble mind and shapely brain, we must be physically active - but not for as much time as many of us might fear, or in the ways that many of us might - [New rules for cyclists - 2016](https://kiamabug.org.au/new-rules-for-cyclists/) - The NSW government has announced new rules relating to cycling. These new measures will come into effect in March 2016. From 1st March 2016.... Drivers who pass a bicycle rider must allow a distance of at least: 1 metre when the speed limit is 60km/h or less; 1.5 metres when the speed limit is more than - [Changing attitudes to bicycle helmets](https://kiamabug.org.au/changing-attitudes-to-bicycle-helmets/) - There is currently a great deal of public discussion about laws relating to the wearing of helmets by cyclists. In the early 1990s laws mandating that cyclists wear bicycle helmets were introduced in Australia. But as early as 1978 attitudes towards the wearing of helmets were changing. The article below, published in today's SMH, is part - [2015 AGM & Dinner - 26th June](https://kiamabug.org.au/kiama-bug-agm-2015/) - Attention all Kiama BUG members.... The 2015 Annual General Meeting of the Kiama Bicycle Users Group will be held at the Kiama Bowling Club on Friday 26th June 2015, commencing at 6:30pm. The AGM will be followed by dinner. Please review the information below - to either nominate to serve on the executive committee, and/or - [Call for Ride Leaders](https://kiamabug.org.au/call-for-ride-leaders/) - This time last year we solicited members for interest in becoming a Ride Leader, we once again make that call. Anyone interested contact Larry via email (larry.parkes@gmail.com) - [A20 - Alps to Ocean - Ride NZ](https://kiamabug.org.au/a20-alps-to-ocean-ride-nz/) - From Warren McPherson.... Recently I rode the A2O, the Alps 2 Ocean with my brother and two other guys from Western Australia. It was a fabulous experience. I thought that sharing my thoughts might be useful to anyone contemplating such a ride..... The new (two years old) A2O Cycle Trail is in the South Island - [Emergency+ Mobile Smart Phone App](https://kiamabug.org.au/emergency-mobile-smart-phone-app/) - A smart phone application called Emergency+ has come to our attention. This application (sponsored by Fire and Rescue) is free to download and install on your phone. It is available for both Android via Google Play Store and the iPhone via the App Store. This application provides quick access to emergency phone numbers and your ## Pages - [Welcome](https://kiamabug.org.au/) - Information for members of the Kiama Bicycle Users Group, as well as the wider cycling community. - [Ride Leader Info](https://kiamabug.org.au/ride-leader-info/) - Useful links for Ride Leaders... Sign-on sheets How-to guides - [Monday Rides](https://kiamabug.org.au/rides/monday-rides/) - > ? - [Sunday Rides](https://kiamabug.org.au/rides/sunday-rides/) - > ?????? - [Thursday Rides](https://kiamabug.org.au/rides/thursday-rides/) - [Kiama BUG Membership](https://kiamabug.org.au/kiama-bug-membership-fees/) - Kiama BUG Membership fees are due prior to the AGM each year, or when first joining the Group. Annual Membership is $10.00 per person. (Per year or part thereof). Please follow the two steps below to renew your Membership, or to join the Group…. 1. Payment Please make your payment directly to the Kiama BUG - [The History of Kiama BUG](https://kiamabug.org.au/history/) - The information in these pages is being compiled for the occasion of Kiama BUG's 25th Anniversary in 2028. Do you have any stories, photos or other info to share about the Kiama BUG? Send us an email - info@kiamabug.org.au The images below are temporary place-holders Office Bearers Regular Rides Documents Trips Away Photo Gallery Blasts - [Membership](https://kiamabug.org.au/membership/) - Kiama BUG Membership Become a member of the Kiama Bicycle Users Group... Join / Renew Kiama BUG Membership >>> Bicycle NSW Membership Become a member of Bicycle NSW. Visit the links below to discover the benefits. Bicycle NSW - Membership info >>> Bicycle NSW - Membership Insurance >>> Incident Reports Assist Kiama BUG's advocacy for - [Discovering Kiama BUG](https://kiamabug.org.au/history/discovering-kiama-bug/) - > Phil Greenaway >>> Warren McCullough >>> Roger Davis etc etc etc - [Discovering KBUG - Warren](https://kiamabug.org.au/history/discovering-kiama-bug/kbug-warren/) - [A Brief Overview](https://kiamabug.org.au/history/a-brief-overview/) - [Report a Hazard](https://kiamabug.org.au/links/report-a-hazard/) - Have you seen or experienced a local cycling hazard? Use the links below to report the hazard to the relevant authority...... Report a Hazard Snap Send Solve Easy and efficient way to notify local councils, utilities or other authorities of issues that need addressing in your community. Apps for iPhone & Android. (Used by local - [Photo Albums](https://kiamabug.org.au/rides/photos-videos/photo-albums/) - Recent Photos | Videos Kiama BUG On Tour Orange 2026 Photo Gallery Norah Head 2025 Photo Gallery Albury 2024 Photo Gallery Canberra 2023 Photo Gallery Central Coast 2022 Tour Compilation (PDF) Narooma 2020 Tour Compilation (PDF) Narooma 2020 Photo Gallery Cambewarra Climb August 2020 Vietnam 2019 Photo Gallery Vietnam 2019 - [Workshop](https://kiamabug.org.au/workshop/) - Basic repairs for your bike - replace or patch a tube, adjust the rear derailleur, adjust your brakes, convert your bike to an e-bike. - [Trips away!](https://kiamabug.org.au/rides/special-events/kbug-on-tour/) - Members of Kiama BUG regularly organise cycling trips to various parts of the country - and sometimes overseas. These are not always 'formal' KBUG trips, but trips with a cycling focus organised by members of the club. If you would like more information about a trip, check the relevant ride information sheet below, or join - [Regular Rides](https://kiamabug.org.au/rides/) - Join a ride.... Information about regular rides (usually weekly), organised by Kiama BUG members. Is today's ride on? Check Ridewatch >>> Read this important notice before joining a Kiama BUG ride. Saturday Rides (Next Ride) Sunday Rides (Schedule) Monday Rides (Schedule) Wednesday Rides (Next Ride) Thursday Rides (Next Ride) Out Of Area Trips KBUG on - [Wednesday Rides](https://kiamabug.org.au/rides/wednesday-rides/) - [Saturday Rides](https://kiamabug.org.au/rides/saturday-rides/) - [Jamberoo Shared Path Info - 2025](https://kiamabug.org.au/links/jamberoo-shared-path-info-2025/) - Information and documents relating to the discussion of shared path options... Kiama BUG Ride Guides >>> Kiama to Jamberoo shared path plans... (click maps for larger view).... Current Path 1 - Jones Beach to Swamp Road: Current Path 2 - Swamp Rd to Browns Lane: Shared Path Options (2025) - Browns Lane to Minnamurra Lane: - [Where to Ride](https://kiamabug.org.au/local-cycleways-and-shared-paths/) - Local Ride Guides, including maps and ride directions, for riders of all abilities - [Videos](https://kiamabug.org.au/rides/photos-videos/videos/) - Recent Photos | Videos Local Kiama BUG Videos Kiama BUG adventures in NZ... https://youtu.be/vCFbHSSSGDQ Other Kiama BUG activities.. Click on 'Playlist' in the video window below to select an individual video... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGYdhNJerDYExzaiukM6HGGbzaMQ_MBbA General Interest Cycling Danny MacAskill - "Wee Day Out" (AGM 2019) Danny MacAskill - "Danny Daycare" (AGM 2019) Danny MacAskill - "Way Back Home" - [Kiama Ride Guides](https://kiamabug.org.au/local-cycleways-and-shared-paths/kiama-ride-guides/) - Detailed ride guides relating to the Kiama Council Ride Guide tourism booklet - [About](https://kiamabug.org.au/about/) - Who we are and what we do! - [Local Cycling Groups in Kiama](https://kiamabug.org.au/local-cycling-groups-in-kiama/) - Kiama BUG is but one of a number of organised cycling groups operating in Kiama. Kiama BUG is a formal organisation affiliated with Bicycle NSW, and conforms to the Bicycle NSW guidelines and insurance requirements. Kiama BUG offers rides to suit a range of interests and abilities.... Saturday: A longer ride, looping from Jamberoo through Kiama - [OLD Kiama Ride Guide Examples](https://kiamabug.org.au/local-cycleways-and-shared-paths/old-kiama-ride-guide-examples/) - Kiama Cycling: Ride Guide Booklet | Online Ride Guides | On-route Signage This page is published by the Kiama Bicycle Users Group (Kiama BUG), as an example of an online ride guide which could support a Cycling Guide booklet. The ride notes listed below provide navigation guides and hospitality information relating to the ride routes - [Ridewatch](https://kiamabug.org.au/rides/ridewatch/) - Check if today's ride is on.... (Currently available for Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday & Thursday rides) Visit KiamaBUG Ridewatch >>> Read this important notice before joining a Kiama BUG ride. - [How To](https://kiamabug.org.au/howto/) - Click the links below to access Kiama BUG 'How-to' guides... Update Ridewatch Print ride Sign-on sheets Publish Monthly / Weekly Ride Schedules Access KiamaBUG Exec email See also: Ride Leader Info >>> - [COVID-19 Information](https://kiamabug.org.au/covid-19-advice-and-information/) - Latest information in relation to Kiama BUG cycling within COVID guidelines. - [Contact](https://kiamabug.org.au/contact-us/) - Contact Kiama BUG.... Email KiamaBUG: info (*at*) kiamabug.org.au Visit Beau at Kiama Cycles and Sports: Cnr of Collins and Minnamurra Streets, Kiama. - [Cycling Organisations](https://kiamabug.org.au/links/cycling-organisations/) - Umbrella Organisations Bicycle NSW NSW BUGs Local Cycling Groups Illawarra BUG Cycling Narooma Pedal Power (ACT) Southern Highlands Cycling Shoalhaven BUG eXsight Tandems Vision-impaired cycling - [Links](https://kiamabug.org.au/links/) - Useful Cycling Links Government Organisations Cycling Groups & Organisations Report a Hazard - [Reconnect - Seniors Festival 2022](https://kiamabug.org.au/rides/special-events/reconnect-seniors-festival-2022/) - As a part of the NSW Government's 2022 'Reconnect' Seniors Festival (March 25 - 3rd April 2022), the Kiama Bicycle User Group (KBUG) is offering the opportunity for recent or long-term retirees to discover the joys and benefits of cycling as a leisure activity. The Kiama BUG organises regular social rides in the - [Sunday Rides - Test](https://kiamabug.org.au/rides/sunday-rides/sunday-rides-test/) - Information about regular rides (usually weekly), organised by Kiama BUG members. All Kiama BUG rides are COVID Aware. Group Size and Physical Distancing measures will be observed. If you are unwell, please stay home. Check RIDEWATCH to confirm rides are on (or not!) Read this important notice before joining a Kiama BUG ride. - [Special Events](https://kiamabug.org.au/rides/special-events/) - Information about special ride events organised for Kiama BUG members... Annual Cycling Trips Kiama BUG - Annual Trips - [Local Ride Maps](https://kiamabug.org.au/local-cycleways-and-shared-paths/local-ride-maps/) - This page has moved - just a little..... Check out our Local Ride Guides >>> - [Govt Organisations](https://kiamabug.org.au/links/govt-organisations/) - Government Cycling Links NSW Govt Bicycle Info Report a Hazard - [Cycleways & Shared Paths](https://kiamabug.org.au/local-cycleways-and-shared-paths/local-rides/) - The information below, provided by local councils and the NSW Government, is general in nature. For more specific information and maps relating to local rides, please visit Where to Ride. Local cycleways and shared paths Kiama Shellharbour Other Cycleways NSW Cycleway Finder - [Ride Grades](https://kiamabug.org.au/local-cycleways-and-shared-paths/ride-grades/) - [Where to Ride - Old](https://kiamabug.org.au/local-cycleways-and-shared-paths/where-to-ride-old/) - Where to ride Cycleways & Shared Paths Local Ride Maps NSW Cycleway Finder Popular Rides Kiama to Windang All the turns and ride details. Cycling Signs - [Challenging Rides](https://kiamabug.org.au/local-cycleways-and-shared-paths/local-ride-maps/hard-rides/) - Relaxing | Moderate | Challenging The rides below include suggestions for rides in the local area, some of which which may involve a short drive or train trip to the starting point. Click on the links below to see a map of each ride….. (Kiama) Kiama to Minnamurra Rainforest (30kms Return) A couple of good - [Relaxing Rides](https://kiamabug.org.au/local-cycleways-and-shared-paths/local-ride-maps/easy-rides/) - Relaxing | Moderate | Challenging Kiama is not blessed with too many 'easy' rides, due to the town's hilly geography. The rides below include suggestions for rides in the local area which may involve a short drive or train trip to the starting point. Click on the links below to see a map of each - [Moderate Rides](https://kiamabug.org.au/local-cycleways-and-shared-paths/local-ride-maps/moderate-rides/) - Relaxing | Moderate | Challenging The rides below include suggestions for rides in the local area, some of which which may involve a short drive or train trip to the starting point. Click on the links below to see a map of each ride….. (Kiama) Kiama to Minnamurra (11km Return) A relatively easy ride, though - [Cycling Signs](https://kiamabug.org.au/local-cycleways-and-shared-paths/cycling-signs/) - Click on the picture below to see some cycling-related road signs that we have discovered in our travels.... - [Photos & Videos](https://kiamabug.org.au/rides/photos-videos/) - From Kiama BUG rides.... Photos Videos - [Cycling Incident Report](https://kiamabug.org.au/membership/cycling-incident-report/) - Kiama BUG can advocate for safer cycling, based on our members' experiences in the local community. If you have experienced a cycling accident, have witnessed dangerous infrastructure impacting on cycling safety, or been involved in a 'near-miss', complete the form below to help build a resource that can be used in our advocacy... Incident Report - [Regular Rides](https://kiamabug.org.au/rides/regular-rides-2/) - Join a ride.... Information about regular rides (usually weekly), organised by Kiama BUG members. Saturday Rides Sunday Rides Out Of Area Rides (Mostly Sundays!) Monday Rides Thursday Rides Photos from KBUG Rides (non-BUG) (non-BUG) See also: Special Events >>> - [Photos Direct](https://kiamabug.org.au/rides/photos-direct/) - View the latest Kiama BUG photo albums... KiamaBug Photo Albums Huh?.... This page is an alternative option for displaying Kiama BUG photos. Kiama BUG's photos are uploaded to Google's PicasaWeb site. The main Photos page on our site includes embedded links and slideshows which access data from Kiama BUG's PicasaWeb site. While this option provides a neat integrated photos page, it also involves editing - [Photo Albums Old](https://kiamabug.org.au/rides/photos-videos/photo-albums/photo-albums-old/) - Recent Photos | Previous Photos | Videos [flickr_photostream] - [Test Photos (Google Albums)](https://kiamabug.org.au/rides/photos-videos/test-photos-google-albums/) - [Previous Photo Albums](https://kiamabug.org.au/rides/photos-videos/previous_photos/) - Recent Photos | Previous Photos | Videos Click on an album below to view the photos in that album.... (Originals at Google >>>) KPICASA_GALLERY - [MTB Rides](https://kiamabug.org.au/rides/special-events/mtb-rides/) - Tilba and Narooma June Long Weekend For four years now, a group of KBUG members and their friends have spent three days over each June Long weekend riding around the fabulous coast and forests of the Narooma, Tilba and Bermagui areas. Amazingly, we have had good-fantastic weather each and every day. The rides are tailored - [Bike Week 2014](https://kiamabug.org.au/rides/special-events/bike-week-2014/) - Visit theOfficial NSW Govt Bike Week site >>> Download theKiama Bike Week Brochure >>> Rides organised by Kiama BUG for Bike Week - 13th to 20th September 2014 Saturday 13th SeptemberThe regular Saturday Kiama BUG rides will give Bike Week participants three options:(All rides start in Terralong Street, opposite the Memorial Arch at 7.30am) Option 1Kiama - [Hard Rides - Maps](https://kiamabug.org.au/local-cycleways-and-shared-paths/local-ride-maps/hard-rides-maps/) - Kiama to Minnamurra Rainforest (30kms Return) View Kiama to Minnamurra Rainforest in a larger map - [Moderate Rides - Maps](https://kiamabug.org.au/local-cycleways-and-shared-paths/local-ride-maps/moderate-rides-maps/) - 1. Kiama to Minnamurra (11km Return) View Kiama to Minnamurra ride in a larger map - [Easy Rides - Maps](https://kiamabug.org.au/local-cycleways-and-shared-paths/local-ride-maps/easy-rides-maps/) - Kiama is not blessed with too many 'easy' rides, due to the town's hilly geography. The rides below include suggestions for rides in the local area which may involve a short drive or train trip to the starting point. 1. 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