Hi there and welcome to the Orange BUG Newsletter!
WHAT'S BEEN HAPPENING ?
Since our last newsletter we have been working on a fantastic project - a Business Case for the Orange Region Food and Wine Trail. We have been talking to Councils, businesses and communities about ride infrastructure that can enhance cycling and our region! Watch the video NOW!
More about the Orange Region Food and Wine Trail Business Case
In 2023 the Orange BUG was awarded a grant from Regional NSW to undertake a trail business case and feasibility study. The study has recommended a trail with the following key features:
40km of safe, off-road trails suitable for cycling and walkers
directly accessing over 20 wineries and providore businesses
structured across 3 Hubs with supporting amenities
offering a diverse, active experience suitable for all ages and abilities, and
showcasing the landscape of the Central West
Key economic and community benefits from the trail include:
over $50million in economic and community benefits
100 plus jobs over construction and operations
a financially and environmentally sustainable active experience for locals and visitors.
The next step to take the Trail from concept to reality is getting support from key stakeholders. This includes getting Orange and Cabonne Councils onboard to help with planning, consultation, and seek construction funding. Orange City Council is scheduled to consider the project for endorsement at the council meeting on Tuesday 7 May.
Please let people know about the Trail proposal and ask them to add their input into the Survey.
In addition to our advocacy efforts, Orange BUG is planning more rides for you.
SPECIAL RIDES FOR 2024
Final dates for these future rides will be posted on the BUGS website and on BUGS Facebook and now Instagram!
"Orange 360 Trail" day rides - we will explore segments of the Orange Villages Bicycle Trail
May /June- Gravel Series Rides around Milthorpe, Carcoar Neville and Barry
July/ Aug - Winery rides; Cargo -Cudal Ride; Age of Fishers Ride; Bloomfield History, and Womens Health
Sept /Oct - Canola Yellow Ride; Nagar Mountain Ride; Spring Garden Ride, Hill End Ride and Wine Week
Nov/ Dec -Mining History Ride; Heritage Ride and Xmas Ride
Also check out the Bicycle NSW calendar for BUGs rides in other NSW towns - Find a Ride page
OTHER NEWS
We have a new logo! Thanks to Ben Manson. Ben runs a great website that lists ride routes around Orange www.rideorange.com.au
In December 2023, the BUG executive welcomed Sally Spence as Vice President. Sally has great connections to the riding community of Orange.
We are on Instagram! Yep explore our page #obugnsw
Please reach out with ride ideas and things you would like us to do
Contacts us on: admin@orangebugs.org
WELCOME & THANK YOU
Thanks to all those who have joined our rides and hope to see you at the next one. Also a big shout out to our BUG Exec Team for their work on the Trail Project:
Carolynne James, Susan Bonar, Virgina Flanagan and the Rodgers family.
Spring Ride - Sept 2023
Stuart Town Ride - April 2023
City Social Cycle- Feb 2024
CALL FOR NEW RIDE LEADERS
Our volunteer Ride Leaders are the backbone of our group. They host our rides and are trained and authorised through Bicycle NSW.
Let us know if you would like to become a Ride Leader and we can support you as you support us.
Email: admin@orangebugs.org
What is the Orange BUG?
Orange BUG (Bicycle User Group) is passionate about getting the community cycling for fun, fitness, and social interaction. Orange BUG is a voluntary group which runs free bike rides for members and the public at varying distances and pace, suitable for all levels including beginners. We are an incorporated association affiliated with Bicycle NSW, the peak community cycling advocacy body in NSW.
We are continuing to work to grow our ride offerings, and advocate for cycling participation, improved infrastructure, and cycling tourism opportunities.
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