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Two people ride along a dirt path in dappled shade surrounded by bushland,
20 May 2024
Start winter in the great outdoors

Our free social rides over the next fortnight straddle the start of winter and several will head out of Hobart for rolling hills and rural views.  

Oatlands, Parattah and Stonor circuit – Sunday 26 May 

The 52km Oatlands, Parattah and Stonor circuit on Sunday 26 May takes advantage of quieter roads and paths to enjoy the countryside. 

Meet ride leader David at 10.15am at the Oatlands Esplanade Reserve for the route, which edges around Lake Dulverton before heading through Parattah and over Mount Seymour before returning through Stonor. 

Coffee afterwards in Oatlands, please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/297798-oatlands-parattah-and-stonor-circuit 

Turners Beach to Horsehead Creek – Sunday 26 May

The north west riders are taking a leisurely 36km ride along the Coastal Pathway to celebrate Volunteers Week on Sunday 26 May and will discover gorgeous water views the whole way.

Meet at 10.45am at the car park and toilets at the corner of the Esplanade and Turners Beach Road. The ride follows the newest section of pathway from Turners Beach to Don, then around Devonport alongside the river down to Ambleside and return.

Lunch on the return to Turners Beach, RSVP via https://ridewithgps.com/events/316292-turners-beach-to-horsehead-creek-and-ret

E-bike Coffee Cruise: The Queens View – Friday 7 June 

Join other e-bike riders for the cruisy ride up to the Queens Domain on Friday 7 June at 10.30am, then head to the monthly Bicycle Network coffee catchup. 

Meet ride leader Di at the front of the Brooke Street Pier at 10.15am for the 11.7km ride along shared paths and a short on-road section to the Queens Domain trails for views of the city, the River Derwent and kunanyi/Mt Wellington. 

Finish at the monthly Coffee, Chats and Cycles get together at Jam Packed. RSVP in case of cancellation https://ridewithgps.com/events/295498-e-bike-coffee-cruise-the-queen-s-view 

Pipeline Track from Fern Tree – Sunday 9 June 

Join ride leader David on Sunday 9 June for an easy ride along the level unsealed Pipeline Track, following the gentle decline of the old waterpipe.  

Meet at 10am at the Fern Tree Tavern for the 25km ride through beautiful temperate forest with views down to the river, fresh air and fun. Stops along the way to visit some waterfalls and see the beginnings of Northwest Bay River. 

 
There will be coffee afterwards at the tavern, but please RSVP in case of cancellation: https://ridewithgps.com/events/302125-pipeline-track-from-fern-tree. 

Elderslie Dysart Loop – Monday 10 June 

The Elderslie Dysart Loop on Monday 10 June will start at Broadmarsh Community Hall and continue uphill along Cockatoo Gully Road to Dysart, then downhill following the Jordan River Valley back to Broadmarsh.  

Meet ride leader David at  9:45am at the Broadmarsh Community Hall for a 10:00am start for the 39.4km loop on mostly gravel roads and ascent of over 400 metres.  

RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/303676-elderslie-dysart-loop  

NW YuleFest weekend: Longford – 6–7 July 

This is a heads-up for all riders across Tasmania who want to join the north-west riders group for Christmas in July dinner and weekend of riding out of Longford on 6–7 July. 

Book your own accommodation, but let organiser Helen know if you want to come for dinner. 

More details at: https://ridewithgps.com/events/308184-nw-yulefest-weekend-longford 

TBUG rides 
  • Wednesday 29 May: Westbury to Bogans Road, meet ride leader Mick at the sports ground at 21 Franklin St, Westbury at 9.15am. 41km, 20–25km/h pace. 
  • Wednesday 5 June: Westbury to Bracknell, meet ride leader Mick at 9.15am at the sports ground at 21 Frankline St, Westbury. 45km, 20–25km/h pace. 
  • Wednesday 12 June: Cressy to Bishopsbourne, meet ride leader Mick at 9.15am at the Big Fish on Main Rd, Cressy. 39km, 20–25km/h pace. 
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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