The Australian Electrical Vehicle Association’s annual conference and expo is being held in Hobart from Friday 1 November to Sunday 3 November and our ride leaders are running an e-bike ride each day from the waterfront’s Princess Wharf No 1 forecourt.
Knocklofty Kneetrembler - Sunday 27 October
The 26km Knocklofty Kneetrembler ride on Sunday 27 October is a quick trip up the slopes, followed by a more relaxed return along the Intercity Cycleway.
Join ride leader David at the Cenotaph car park at 10am for the challenging route up through West Hobart to Mount Stuart to 253m height, then down through Lenah Valley and back along the river.
The route suits experienced riders or people wanting to improve their skills on gravel and steep slopes. Low-geared or electric bicycles and wide tyres for gravel paths are recommended.
RSVP via https://ridewithgps.com/events/326604-knocklofty-kneetrembler.
E-bike coffee cruise: Queens View to the Top – Friday 1 November
The first of the e-bike rides this fortnight is the monthly Queens View to the Top on Friday 1 November, which ends at the monthly Hobart rider's coffee get-together.
Meet ride leader Di at the forecourt of Princess Wharf No 1 at 10.15am to head around the waterfront and to the Queens Domain to explore quiet roads and paths, returning via the new separated cycleway down Campbell Street for a total of about 10km.
Coffee afterwards at the monthly Coffee, Chat and Cycles catch up for Bicycle Network members and supporters at the TMAG café.
Please RSVP in case of cancellation: https://ridewithgps.com/events/328613-e-bike-coffee-cruise-the-queen-s-view-to
E-bike coffee cruise: City and Cascade – Saturday 2 November
The 9km City and Cascade e-bike ride on Saturday 2 November is an easy exploration of the city’s Rivulet Path.
Meet ride leader Di at 9.45am at the forecourt of Princess Wharf No 1 to head out of Hobart and along the path to the famous Cascade beer factory and back. The route will take in Collins Street, which is soon to start a trial of separated bike lanes.
Join for coffee afterwards. Please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/328611-e-bike-coffee-cruise-city-and-cascade
E-bike coffee cruise: Sandy Bay Scenic Roll – Sunday 3 November
The 20km Sandy Bay Scenic Roll on Sunday 3 November is a relaxed ride through historic Battery Point and alongside the River Derwent.
Meet ride leader Di at 9.45am at the forecourt of Princess Wharf No 1 to head along quiet streets to the painted lane on Sandy Bay Road to the Picnic Basket café in Taroona for coffee before returning.
Please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/328612-e-bike-coffee-cruise-sandy-bay-scenic-ro
Cambridge Park loop – Sunday 10 November
The 28km Cambridge Park loop ride on Sunday 10 November takes advantage of quieter roads and paths with beach and airport views.
Meet ride leader David at 10am at the Cambridge car park closest to the Harvey Norman entrance to head out on roads through Acton Park, Lauderdale and Seven Mile Beach and on the gravel path along Roches Beach.
Coffee afterwards at the Cambridge centre, please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/326603-the-cambridge-park-loop
TBUG rides
- Wednesday 30 October: Westbury to Selbourne, meet ride leader Mick at 9.15am at the Franklin Street sports grounds in Westbury. 45km, 20-25km/h pace.
- Thursday 31 October: Trails Around Launceston, meet ride leader Di at the Park Street entrance of Royal Park at 5.45pm. 15km, 13-15km/h pace.
- Wednesday 6 November: Westbury Bev Lane Whitemore, meet ride leader Mick at 9.15am at the Franklin Street sports grounds in Westbury, 40km, 20-25km/h pace.
- Thursday 7 November: Trails Around Launceston, meet ride leader Di at the Park Street entrance of Royal Park at 5.45pm. 15km, 13-15km/h pace.
- Wednesday 13 November: Beauty Point to Greens Beach, meet ride leader Mick at the Beauty Point esplanade at 9.15am, 40km, 20-25km/h pace.
- Thursday 14 November: Trails Around Launceston, meet ride leader Di at the Park Street entrance of Royal Park at 5.45pm. 15km, 13-5km/h pace.
Upcoming rides and events
- River to Mountain pub lunch – Friday 15 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.
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