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Get fit for summer holidays

There are plenty of social rides on offer this fortnight to help you get fit for the start of summer, whether it’s a short trip on shared paths or longer rides on quiet roads outside the city limits.

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 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

E-bike Coffee Cruise: Queens View to the Top – Friday 6 December 

The Queens View to the Top ride on Friday 6 December is a short 10km ride to help people explore their e-bike on safe, separated paths.

Join ride leader Di at 10.15am at the front of Brooke Street Pier to head along the shared path over the Bridge of Remembrance to the Queens Domain, the return leg will go via the new Campbell Street separated bike lanes.

Coffee afterwards at the monthly riders get together at TMAG café, RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/318958-e-bike-coffee-cruise-the-queen-s-view-to

Christmas Lunch and Pipeline Track – Sunday 8 December 

Celebrate Christmas a few weeks early with the Pipeline Track and lunch ride on Sunday 8 December.

Join ride leader David at 9.15am at the Fern Tree Tavern car park to head out along the unsealed Pipeline Track and back, covering 25km.

Lunch afterwards at the tavern, please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/326606-christmas-lunch-at-ferntree-tavern-and-p

Flight of the Folders – Saturday 14 December 

The semi-regular Flight of the Folders ride on Saturday 14 December celebrates the engineering marvel that is folding bicycles.

Join ride leader Di at 9.45am at the Regatta Ground car park on McVilly Drive for the 23km route straight out along the Intercity Cycleway to MONA for morning tea and back the same way.

Please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/303763-flight-of-the-folders

TBUG Rides
  • Wednesday 27 November: Longford Carrick Pitts Lane, meet ride leader Mick at Lyttleton Street at 9.15am. 55km, 20–25km/h pace.
  • Thursday 28 November: Trails Around Launceston, meet ride leader Di at 5.45pm at the Park Street entrance of Royal Park.15km, 13–15km/h pace.
  • Wednesday 4 December: Westbury to Reedy Marsh, meet ride leader Mick at the sports ground at 21 Franklin Street at 9.15am. 46–55km options at 20–25km/h pace.
  • Thursday 5 December: Trails Around Launceston, meet ride leader Di at 5.45pm at the Park Street entrance of Royal Park.15km, 13–15km/h pace.
  • Wednesday 11 December: Rosevears to Batman Bridge, meet ride leader Mick outside the hotel at 215 Rosevears Drive at 9.45am. 40km, 20–25km/h pace.
  • Thursday 12 December: Trails Around Launceston, meet ride leader Di at 5.45pm at the Park Street entrance of Royal Park.15km, 13–15km/h pace.
Upcoming rides & events 
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.