As the hope of finer weather hangs in the ether, our ride leaders are forging ahead with plans for rides in the coming months. This fortnight Brian is back with one of his eastern shore odysseys and the north-west riders are back in the saddle to work off their mid-year Christmas celebrations.
The Mighty Eastern Shore Challenge – Saturday 28 September
Ride leader Brian is back with one of his Mighty Eastern Shore Challenges on Saturday 28 September.
Meet him at 9.45am at the Geilston Bay Boat Club car park on De Bomford Lane for the 42km circuit on sealed and unsealed bike paths, quiet local roads, private track and bush trails.
There are six gates that bikes will need to be lifted over and some challenging terrain, so make sure your bike is suitable. BYO lunch and drinks, but there will be a stop for coffee at the Shoreline at the 30km mark.
Please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/330628-the-mighty-eastern-shore-challenge
Forth Loop with options – Sunday 29 September
Meet ride leader Roger at the Forth Recreation Ground for an 11am departure, setting off along the river towards Cradle Mountain.
There will be several options on the day, including a relaxing route along flat ground and a pedal up to Melrose for those who fancy some climbing.
The ride will be followed by a BYO lunch back at the Recreation Ground, with nearby takeaway options including the servo or Nifty's Cafe.
Please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/332262-forth-loop-with-options#
E-bike coffee cruise: Queens View to the top – Friday 4 October
Join ride leader Di for the monthly e-bike ride to the Queens Domain on Friday 4 October to explore the city’s path network.
Meet at 10.15am out the front of Brooke Street Pier to ride mainly along shared paths, some sealed, some gravel, and a few short stretches of quiet road.
Includes a trip down the new Campbell Street bike lanes before ending at the monthly Coffee, Chat and Cycles at the new location of the TMAG cafe from 11.30am.
RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/318954-e-bike-coffee-cruise-the-queen-s-view-to
Bothwell Apsley Country Loop – Sunday 13 October
The Bothwell Apsley Country Loop is a 44km ride on Sunday 13 October, mainly on quiet gravel roads.
Meet ride leader David at 10.15am at the Alexander Street end of Queens Park in Bothwell. The ride will start and finish in Bothwell and is suitable for wide-tyred bikes because of the gravel roads.
Please RSVP in case of cancellation via: https://ridewithgps.com/events/326600-bothwell-apsley-country-loop-starting-at
Going solar: Seniors Week ride – Saturday 19 October
The Seniors Week theme this year is “connecting across the generations”, so the Hobart Going Solar ride on Saturday 19 October is inviting grandparents to bring their grandchildren to learn about the solar system on the Intercity Cycleway.
Meet ride leader and enthusiastic astronomer Di at 9.15am at the Cenotaph car park on McVilly Drive, to ride along the cycleway with stops at each of the @tomohernia planets painted on the path to talk all things solar system.
Drinks and snacks at the Cornelian Bay Boathouse before returning to the Cenotaph, all up the ride is about 7km.
Please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/322649-going-solar
Mums, Dads, Nans and Pops bike ride – Sunday 20 October
A scenic, easy, family bike ride between Turners Beach and Don Heads – out and back along the scenic Coastal Pathway to celebrate Senior’s Week.
Meet at 10:30am at the Berry Patch car park in Turner’s Beach for a pre-ride bike check before heading onto the pathway.
More details to come.
TBUG Rides
- Wednesday 2 October: 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 9 October: Longford to TPG, meet ride leader Mick at 9.15am (earlier meeting times are back) at Lyttleton Street, Longford. 50km, 20–25km/h pace.
- Wednesday 16 October: Westbury to Quamby, meet ride leader Mick at 9.15am at the sports ground in Franklin Street, Westbury. 42km, 20–25km/h pace.
Upcoming rides & events
- Knocklofty Kneetrembler – Sunday 27 October
- Coffee Chat & Cycles – Friday 1 November
- E-bike Coffee Cruise: Queens View to the Top – Friday 1 November
- E-bike Coffee Cruise: City and Cascade – Saturday 2 November
- E-bike Coffee Cruise: Sandy Bay Scenic Roll – Sunday 3 November
- Cambridge Park Loop – Sunday 10 November
- Kempton Touring and optional camping – Saturday 16 November
- E-bike Coffee Club – Scenic route to Moonah – Wednesday 20 November
- Orford Thumbs Lookout Loop – Sunday 24 November
- Coffee Chat & Cycles – Friday 6 December
- E-bike Coffee Cruise: Queens View to the Top – Friday 6 December
- Christmas Lunch and Pipeline Track – Sunday 8 December
- Flight of the Folders – Saturday 14 December
- Oatlands Parattah and Stonor Circuit – Sunday 26 January
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.