What is a BUG

Updated 13^th January 2010
A Bicycle User Group (BUG) is a community based organisation set up by cyclists. Bicycle NSW has been supporting BUGs since the 1990's. 

BUGS at their core are a group of Bicycle NSW members who want to do more for cycling at a local level. BUGs vary in size from small (around 3 members) to large (100 members or more). The interests of its members, the needs of the broader cycling community, and the size of the group all input on deciding the objectives and strategies the BUG adopts. Many successful BUGs have started small and over time grown in size.

Definition of a Bicycle Users Group (BUG) or "What is a bug"
A BUG is a group of people that advocate for and support cycling. Groups can operate in various ways to advocate the use of bicycles including but not limited to;
a) Work with and lobby local councils for cycling infrastructure
b) Work with and lobby the RTA and other government departments for cycling infrastructure
c) Facilitate bike rides and encourage other to participate in rides
d) Hold cycle training workshops and seminars, including cycle maintenance and safety
e) Participate in the review of cycling policies and standards
f) Hold events to publicize the health, environmental and social benefits of cycling
g) Promote education of cyclists and other road users in the interest of road safety to conserve and protect the natural environment through the promotion of cycling as an environmentally beneficial means of transport