Rides on this fortnight's calendar include the big weekend away at Longford, hosted by the north-west riders. Two days of riding out of Longford and Cressy are on the cards for anyone who wants to join in. And the usual city-based rides are happening in and around Hobart.
E-bike Coffee Cruise: The Queens View – Friday 5 July
The easy 10km e-bike cruise to the Queens Domain on Friday 5 July will also explore the new Campbell Street bike lanes.
Meet ride leader Di at 10.15am at the front of Brooke Street Pier for the ride along shared paths, on-road lanes and off-road paths.
The group will finish at Jam Packed at 11.30 for the monthly Coffee, Chat and Cycles get together. All welcome.
Please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/318950-e-bike-coffee-cruise-the-queen-s-view-to
NW YuleFest weekend: Longford – 6-7 July
Join the northwest riders group for a Christmas in July dinner and a weekend of riding out of Longford on the weekend of 6-7 July, lead by Keith B.
Book your own accommodation, but let organiser Helen know if you want to come for dinner.
Day 1: Longford Carrick Loop 54km, with shorter option of Longford-Bishopsbourne and return, 28km. Meet Longford Park, Wellington Street between Lyttleton and Archer streets, just up from and opposite JJ's Bakery.
Ready to ride 10am. BYO Lunch at Carrick.
Day 2: Cressy Loop, 24km. Car to Cressy, meet at Cressy Bakery 10am for morning tea before ride. Option of lunch at bakery before departing for home.
More details at: https://ridewithgps.com/events/308184-nw-yulefest-weekend-longford
Moonah Mountain Moaner – Sunday 7 July
The 18km Moonah Mountain Moaner on Sunday 7 July is a great heart starter.
Meet ride leader David at the car park next to the Cornelian Bay Boathouse café at 9.15am for the ride along suburban streets and gravel shortcuts.
This is a steep ride with some rough surfaces that are suited to wide tyres and experienced riders.
Please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/318418-moonah-mountain-moaner
E-bike Coffee Cruise: City and Cascade – Thursday 18 July
The City and Cascade e-bike coffee cruise on Thursday 18 July is a great introduction to navigating the city centre to get to the popular Rivulet Path.
Join ride leader Di at 9.45am at Brooke Street Pier for a relaxed 9km ride with fellow riders to develop your e-bike knowledge and gain confidence in managing paths and roads. This is a short and easy ride and includes Collins Street – where we hope protected bike lanes will be trialled soon.
There will be coffee afterwards at either Hamlet Hobart or at Brooke Street Pier, please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/321446-e-bike-coffee-cruise-city-and-cascade.
Ranelagh River Ride – Sunday 21 July
The Ranelagh River ride on Sunday 21 July is based on one of our more popular Ambassador Routes, taking you on a delightful scenic ride along the Huon River
Meet ride leader David at 10.15am at the Village Green on Wilmot Street for the ride on mostly asphalt roads with a section of gravel road going from Ranelagh to Judbury, and passing through Glen Huon and Huonville.
The ride will finish at the Summer Kitchen Bakery for great coffee and pastries.
All bikes and all riders are welcome. Please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/318419-ranelagh-river-ride
TBUG rides - note later start time of 9.45am!
- Wednesday 10 July: Cressy to Blackwood Creek, meet ride leader Mick at 9.45am at the Big Fish on Main Road, Cressy. 44km, 20-25km/h pace.
- Wednesday 17 July: Westbury to Quamby, meet ride leader Mick at 9.45am at the sports ground in Franklin Street. 43km, 20-25km/h pace.
- Wednesday 24 July: Longford Armstrongs Lane to Woolmers, meet ride leader Mick at 9.45am at Lyttleton Street. 54km, 20-25km/h pace.
Upcoming rides & events
- E-bike Coffee Cruise: The Queens View– Friday 2 August
- Coffee Chat & Cycles– Friday 2 August
- Mount Nelson High– Sunday 4 August
- Wandering Waterworks Workout– Sunday 18 August
- E-bike Coffee Cruise: The Queens View – Friday 6 September
- Coffee Chat & Cycles – Friday 6 September
- Flight of the Folders – Saturday 14 September
- Coffee Chat & Cycles – Friday 4 October
- E-bike Coffee Cruise: Queens View to the Top – Friday 4 October
- Going Solar: Seniors Week Ride – Saturday 19 October
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.