There’s a good mix of urban and regional rides this month, along with the usual cruisy coffee rides and more energetic pub and café lunches.
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 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
River to mountain Friday pub lunch – Friday 15 November
Join the 31km River to Mountain ride on Friday 15 November, then enjoy a pub lunch to reward yourself for the uphill grind.
Meet ride leader Maryanne at the upper car park at Cornelian Ban at 10.15am for the ride along the cycleway to the city and through South Hobart on the Rivulet Track to Strickland Avenue to Fern Tree.
Lunch will be at the tavern or you can BYO lunch to eat in the park opposite. Please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/336534-river-to-mountain-friday-pub-lunch
Kempton touring and optional camping – Saturday 16 November
The 27km Kempton touring ride on Saturday 16 November explores the town’s quiet sealed and unsealed roads, inspired by Terry Thompson.
Meet ride leader Brian at the Kempton Distillery on Main Road at 10.15am for the route including Sugarloaf and Clifton Vale roads and Memorial Avenue and to find out who Terry Thompson is.
There will be a lunch afterwards at the distillery. For those wanting to stay in the area, there’s a free campsite with power, water and toilets. Please RSVP via https://ridewithgps.com/events/332911-kempton-touring-and-optional-camping
E-bike Coffee Club – scenic route to Moonah – Thursday 21 November
The E-bike Coffee Club is doing a 13km loop around Moonah on Thursday 21 November to explore the paths and quiet streets in the area.
Join ride leader Di at the Cornelian Bay car park at 9.45am to head off on quiet streets along the river side and back along the Intercity Cycleway.
Coffee stop in Moonah on the return. Please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/330522-e-bike-coffee-club-scenic-route-to-moona
Orford Thumbs Lookout loop – Sunday 24 November
The 30km Orford Thumbs Lookout Loop on Sunday 24 November is a scenic waterside ride until you start climbing up to the lookout then back down.
Join ride leader David at 10.15am out the front of the Wattlebanks Coastal Café just before the bridge across the Prosser River. The route will take in the unsealed Wielangta Road, so come equipped with suitable tyres.
Morning tea a Rheban Beach and lunch after in Orford. Please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/326605-orford-thumbs-lookout-loop
Burnie Natone loop – Sunday 24 November
The north west riders are heading out of Burnie to Natone on Sunday 24 November on a 31km loop.
Join ride leader Rowan at the Burnie Yacht Club car park at 10.45am to head out along Fernglade Road to Stowport, upper Stowport Road, Lottah Road and Natone Road.
BYO lunch or buy from Boardwalk Café at the yacht club. More information via https://ridewithgps.com/events/337727-burnie-natone-loop
TBUG Rides
- 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, 13-15km/h pace.
- Wednesday 20 November: Gravelly Beach to Rowella, meet ride leader Mick at the boat ramp on Gravelly Beach Road at 9.15am. 40-46km, 20-25km/h pace.
- Wednesday 27 November: Longford Carrick Pitts Lane, meet ride leader Mick at Lyttleton Street at 9.15am. 55km, 20-25km/h pace.
Upcoming rides & events
- 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.