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28 March 2024
April a quieter month for rides

Our social ride leaders are easing into April with fewer rides but still of their usual high quality, and this is the last week of the Launceston twilight rides now that daylight savings is finishing.

Backroads Richmond to Campania – Sunday 31 March

The Backrounds ride between Richmond and Campania on Sunday 31 March takes in the beauty of the Coal River Valley without the main road traffic.

Meet ride leader David at 9.45 at the Tassielink bus depot off Franklin Street in Richmond for the 30km out and back ride along Prossers, Fingerpost, White Kangaroo and Estate roads.

Coffee and lunch back in Richmond for those who want to hang around, please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/295783-backroads-richmond-to-campania  

E-bike Coffee Cruise: The Queens View – Friday 5 April

The monthly Queens View e-bike ride on Friday 5 April is a quick warm-up before hitting the Coffee Chat and Cycles get together at Jampacked.

Meet ride leader Di at 10.15am out the front of Brooke Street Pier for the 9km exploration of trails and roads on the Queens Domain. It’s a perfect ride for people starting to ride again or even more experienced riders wanting a quick peek at the Domain.

Please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/295487-e-bike-coffee-cruise-the-queen-s-view

Cygnet Wattle Grove Loop – Sunday 14 April

The Cygnet Wattle Grove Loop on Sunday 14 April is a scenic 27km loop with a stiff climb at the beginning followed by a leisurely cruise around the coast.

Meet ride leader David at 10.15am at the Cygnet Town Hall car park to head out on asphalt and gravel roads.

Coffee/lunch afterwards in Cygnet, please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/296742-cygnet-wattle-grove-rd-loop

Kingston Creeks and Hills – Saturday 20 April

The Kingston Creeks and Hills ride on Saturday 20 April is a great introduction to paths and trails around Kingston as well as some of the quieter roads to take.

Meet ride leader Jack near the roundabout at Huon Highway and John Street at 9:45am to head down the Whitewater Creek path to a fire trail through Peter Murrell Reserve, then Howden and Brightwater roads around the coast and back to Kingston via Beach Road.

RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/304002-kingston-creeks-and-hills

TBUG rides
  • Wednesday 3 April: Westbury to Reedy Marsh, meet ride leader Mick at 9.15am at the sports ground in Franklin Street, 45km, 20–25km/h pace.
  • Thursday 4 April: the last of the Launceston twilight rides is on tonight as we move out of daylight savings this weekend. Meet ride leader Di at the Park Street entrance of Royal Park at 5.45pm, 10-15km, slow pace.
  • Wednesday 10 April: Longford to Carrick, meet ride leader Mick at 9.15am in Lyttleton Street, 49km, 20–25km/h pace, coffee afterwards in Longford.
Upcoming rides & events 

If you would like to be one of our Ride Leaders, please email our Rides Coordinator with your contact details and what sort of riding you are interested in and we'll let you know when the next Ride Leader Skills Development Workshop is scheduled. You don't have to be super fit or into competitive riding, our rides are a mixed bag depending on the interests of our ride leaders. They offer everything from short 1-2 hour rides, with stops along the way to day-long excursions. 

COVID-19 guidelines 

Our social rides leaders follow a set of protocols to help make our rides safer: 

  • Meeting places for rides will have plenty of space for people to maintain 1.5 metre to 2 metre distancing while unloading bikes, listening to the briefing, and getting ready to ride. 
  • Riders are asked to register online or via phone so there is no paper being handed around on the day.  
  • People are asked not to attend rides if they have fever, cough, sore throat, fatigue, shortness of breath or runny nose or are in mandated isolation. 

 

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