Easing into social rides

There are only a few rides in the south and north to kick off our social ride updates for the year, but many more are being planned for the coming months.

E-bike Coffee Cruise: Queens View – Friday 7 February

Join ride leader Di to explore the paths and quiet roads leading to and through the Queens Domain on Friday 7 February.

Meet at 10.15am at Brooke Street Pier for the 10km route, which will include the new separated lanes on Campbell Street.

Coffee afterwards at the monthly Coffee, Chat and Cycles at the TMAG café from 11.30am. RSVP via https://ridewithgps.com/events/341925-e-bike-coffee-cruise-the-queen-s-view-to

Sandy Bay Social Climber – Sunday 16 February

The Sandy Bay Social Climber on Sunday 16 February is a 22km ride making the most of hilly and bushy streets and trails through South Hobart and Sandy Bay.

Meet ride leader David at 9.45am at Hamlet Café to head to Waterworks Reserve before hitting Sandy Bay hills, including the more relaxed way to climb the scarily steep Lynton Avenue.

Coffee stop along the way, please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/340105-sandy-bay-social-climber

Cornelian Bay to Kingston 50km loop – Saturday 22 February

Go from sea level to 445km on the Cornelian Bay to Kingston 50km loop on Saturday 22 February.

Meet ride leader Brian at 9.45am at the Cornelian Bay car park for the ride along paths and quieter city streets to Strickland Ave to head up to Fern Tree and down the gravel Summerleas Road to Kingston Beach for lunch. The return leg will be via Channel Hwy and Sandy Bay Road lanes.

Please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/346226-cornelian-bay-to-kingston-50-km-loop

Turners Beach Ride Off – Sunday 23 February

The northwest riders are back for 2025 with the Ride Off from Turners Beach on Sunday 23 February.

Meet ride leader Keith at 10.45am at the Berry Patch car park for one of two ride options. The first is the longer loop through Leith and Forth on mix of path and road and the second is to stick to the Coastal Pathway to the Don River Bridge and return.

Lunch after at the Berry Patch to confirm the 2025 ride program. RSVP via https://ridewithgps.com/events/345939-2025-ride-off#routes/49535867/preview

TBUG Rides

Wednesday 5 February: Westbury Deloraine Bogan Road, meet ride leader Mick at 9.15am at the sports ground at 21 Franklin Street. 42km, 20-25km/h pace.
Thursday 6 February: Trails Around Launceston, meet ride leader Di at 5.45pm at the Park Street entrance of Royal Park.15km, 13-15km/h pace.
Wednesday 12 February: Longford Carrick Pitts Lane, meet ride leader Mick at 9.15am at Lyttleton Street. 55km, 20-25km/h pace.
Thursday 13 February: Trails Around Launceston, meet ride leader Di at 5.45pm at the Park Street entrance of Royal Park.15km, 13-15km/h pace.

Get involved in social rides

If you would like to be one of our social 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. 

Our ambassador routes have been developed by our social rides coordinator Di with help from other riders. It’s another way of helping more people to ride if you don’t’ have the time to run regular social rides.

Upcoming rides & events

E-bike Coffee Cruise: Queens View – Friday 7 March
Flight of the Folders – Saturday 8 March
Ebike Coffee Club: Hobart City Circle – Thursday 20 March
Cygnet Wattle Grove Rd Loop – Sunday 30 March
E-bike Coffee Cruise: Queens View – Friday 4 April
Sandy Bay Scenic Roll – Sunday 13 April
E-bike Coffee Club: Bream Creek Escape – Thursday 17 April
Lap of North Bruny – Sunday 27 April
E-bike Coffee Cruise: Queens View – Friday 2 May
E-bike Coffee Club: Cadbury Loop – Thursday 15 May
Wandering Waterwork Workout – Sunday 11 May
Elderslie Dysart Loop – Sunday 25 May
E-bike Coffee Cruise: Queens View – Friday 6 June
Flight of the Folders – Saturday 14 June
E-bike Coffee Club: Sandy Bay Scenic Roll – Thursday 19 June

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