Committee
BalBUG is an unincorporated group of enthusiasts who are keen to see the conditions for cycling in Ballarat and district improved, and for cycling to be an even more enjoyable activity than we already know it to be. If we can improve facilities we can get more people cycling more often (-to borrow a phrase from Bicycle Victoria). Ballarat's topography and distances for commuter cycling and its proximity to some interesting touring mean that with a little effort on all our parts, we can really achieve quite a lot.

Your BalBUG Committee is:

  John Barnes  (Chair)
  Rudy Novotny
 Denis Faulkner
  Pat (PK) Hope
  Rick Winnell
  Chris Willey 

Why not join us as an active member? Simply email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   and make it known that you are interested.

The Mission & Objectives of the Ballarat Bicycle User Group are:

• To be a Unified Advocacy voice for Cyclists, Cycling Organizations and Riding Groups in Ballarat. 
• To Lobby for Improvements to Bicycle Facilities and Bicycle Safety.  
• To act as a Reference Group for local Government and Bicycle Victoria.  
• To act as a Referral Body on Bicycle matters to the general public and Cycling Groups.  
• To raise Cycling Awareness and promote Growth of Cycling . 
• To be a Forum where Cycling Issues/ Concerns can be raised and to respond to these by seeking resolutions with relevant individuals or authorities.  
• To be Supportive of Bicycle Victoria and to seek BV support on a needs basis. 

The above objectives are evolutionary and may be amended or expanded by a resolution passed at the Committee or a General Meeting of Members.

The following mission statement was adopted at a Commitee meeting on the 2nd of March 2004.

• The Ballarat Bicycle User Group is a voluntary Community Advocacy Group that is representative and responsive to the needs of the Ballarat and District General Cycling Community, Cycling Clubs and Riding Groups. 
• The Group will promote Bicycle Awareness, Enjoyment and Growth of Cycling through a unified voice for IMPROVEMENTS of Cycling conditions in representations with Government Authorities, Bicycle Victoria and/ or the Media. 
• Membership of the Ballarat Bicycle User Group shall be open to persons interested in Cycling, organised Clubs or Riding Groups shall be invited to become members for representation.