What is Biketober?

It is fun, free, and friendly as we see how many Whittlesea BUG members we can encourage to participate and how many kilometres we can ride collectively as a group during October 2026.

To register for free, go to: https://www.lovetoride.net/australia/groups/5291 and nominate “Whittlesea BUG” as your group.

We have the following activities planned for October, so come along and join in the fun:

Saturday, 3rd October

• Social road ride – Joy Ride – Mernda to Kinglake West (via Humevale Climb)

Sunday, 4th October

• Short bike path ride followed by free BBQ at Mill Park Leisure
• Seniors Festival Ride

Wednesday, 7th October

• Short lunchtime ride starting from South Morang Station on local bike paths – ideal for beginners and families

Saturday, 10th October

• Regular road ride – South Morang – Kinglake Loop (anti-clockwise)

Sunday, 11th October

• Launch of Bike Repair Station in Whittlesea – come celebrate with a local ride around Whittlesea followed by a BBQ hosted by the Whittlesea Lions Club.

Wednesday, 14th October

• Short lunchtime ride starting from Mernda Station on local bike paths – ideal for beginners and families
• National ‘Ride to Work’ Day

Saturday, 17th October

• Regular road ride – destination tba

Sunday, 18th October

• O’Keefe Rail Trail Ride – Heathcote to Axedale Return
• Around the Bay in a Day 2026

Wednesday, 21st October

• Short lunchtime ride starting from Epping Station on local bike paths – ideal for beginners and families

Saturday, 24th October

• Regular road ride – South Morang – Eden Park – Kinglake West (via Humevale Climb)

Sunday, 25th October

• Bike path ride from Epping Station to Yarraville (return via the Punt)

Wednesday, 28th October

• Short lunchtime ride around Donnybrook on local bike paths – ideal for beginners and families

Saturday, 31st October

• Regular road ride – destination tba
• Social road ride – Joy Ride – Mernda to Kinglake West (via Humevale Climb)

You can register to attend these events on Team App.

Whittlesea BUG is partnering with the City of Whittlesea and Mill Park Leisure to deliver these events.

I hope to see everyone getting involved and look forward to meeting you at one of our events soon.

Best wishes,

Glenn
President
Whittlesea Bicycle Users Group