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17 July 2024
Winter social ride slowdown

This fortnight sees an understandable slow down in rides on offer as we settle into the coldest months of the year, but we’ve still got a few corkers to get you out and moving, including the beautiful Ranelagh ride and workouts up Mount Nelson and Huon Road.

Ranelagh River Ride – Sunday 21 July

The Ranelagh River ride on Sunday 21 July is based on one of our popular Ambassador Routes, taking you on a delightful scenic ride along the picturesque 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 from Ranelagh to Judbury, passing through Glen Huon and Huonville.

We will finish at the Summer Kitchen Bakery for great coffee, pastries and snacks.

All bikes, all riders welcome. Please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/318419-ranelagh-river-ride

E-bike Coffee Cruise: The Queens View – Friday 2 August

The easy 10km e-bike cruise to the Queens Domain on Friday 2 August will add the new Campbell Street bike lanes to its  exploration.

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, which everyone is welcome to attend.

Please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/318952-e-bike-coffee-cruise-the-queen-s-view-to.

Mount Nelson High – Sunday 4 August

The 20km Mount Nelson High ride on Sunday 4 August is a quick ride up and down Mount Nelson to give the legs a workout.

Meet ride leader David at 10.15am at the Cenotaph car park to wend around the waterfront, through Battery Point then up the Mount Nelson Road bends.

There will be a stop at The Signal Station for coffee/lunch before heading back down one of the gravel fire trails to Sandy Bay side streets and returning through Battery Point.

Please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/318420-mount-nelson-high

Wandering Waterworks Workout – Sunday 18 August

The Wandering Waterworks Workout on Sunday 18 August is another good 20km ride to get the heart pumping.

Meet ride leader David at 10.15am outside Hamlet Café to head up the Rivulet Path to Strickland Avenue and Huon Road, then down the Pipeline Track around the Waterworks Reserve and back through South Hobart.

Please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/318421-wandering-waterworks-workout

TBUG rides 
  • Wednesday 24 July: Longford Armstrongs Lane to Woolmers, meet ride leader Mick at 9.45am at Lyttleton Street. 54km, 20-25km/h pace.
  • Wednesday 31 July: Westbury Heazlewoods Lane, meet ride leader Mick at 9.45am at the sports ground in Franklin Street, Westbury. 40km, 20-25km/h pace.
  • Wednesday 7 August: Westbury Deloraine Reedys Marsh, meet ride leader Mick at 9.45am at the sports ground in Franklin Street, Westbury. 46km, 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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