Bike Week rides and events kick off March

The coming fortnight includes Bike Week 1–8 March and there are several rides and events around Hobart and Launceston that you can join to celebrate the week. For Bike Week specific rides and events, check out the Tasmanian Bicycle Council calendar: tasbicyclecouncil.org.au/bike-week. For the rest of our social rides, read on!

Cornelian Bay to Cascade Loop – Sunday 2 March

The Cornelian Bay to Cascade Loop is a 23km ride taking in some of Hobart’s best paths and on-road routes.

Meet rider leader Maryanne at the top car park at Cornelian Bay at 9.45am to head along the cycleway, onto the Queens Domain and through the city to Cascade Brewery. The group will decide whether to have coffee there or back in the city.

Please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/348237-cornelian-bay-to-cascade-loop

Pipeline Track from Fern Tree – Tuesday 4 March

The 25km out and back along the Pipeline Track from Fern Tree on Tuesday 4 March is an easy ride along a gravel path through forest with some great views.

Join ride leader Dorothy at the Fern Tree Tavern car park at 11am or if you’re feeling feisty at Hamlet Café at 10am to ride down the Rivulet Path then up Strickland Avenue to Fern Tree.

BYO lunch and drinks and there will be coffee afterwards in South Hobart. Please RSVP in case of cancellation: https://ridewithgps.com/events/346818-pipeline-track-from-fern-tree

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

The monthly e-bike Coffee Cruise to the Queens Domain is on Friday 7 March and is designed to build confidence riding on paths, quiet roads and on-street lanes.

Meet ride leader Di at 10.15am outside Brooke Street Pier for the 10km ride along the waterfront to the Domain where the group will take to the road then paths and return along the new Campbell Street on-road separated lanes.

Coffee afterwards at the monthly Coffee, Chat and Cycles at the TMAG café with other bike riders. Please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/341926-e-bike-coffee-cruise-the-queen-s-view-to

Flight of the Folders – Saturday 8 March

Folding bikes are a great tool while travelling but rarely get used once home, so this is a chance to get your folder out for a ride along the Intercity Cycleway on Saturday 8 March.

Meet ride leader Di at 9.45am at the McVilly Drive car park to head out 23km along the Intercity Cycleway for coffee at MONA and back. Please RSVP in case of cancellation: https://ridewithgps.com/events/342187-flight-of-the-folders

E-Bike Coffee Club: Hobart City Circle Cycle – Thursday 20 March

The Hobart City Circle cycle on Thursday 20 March helps newer and experienced riders discover all the shortcuts and quieter routes around Hobart.

Meet ride leader Di outside the Bicycle Network office at 210 Collins Street at 9.45am for the 14.5km ride straight up through Knocklofty Reserve, cutting through Lenah Valley and New Town to the Intercity Cycleway and back into town along Liverpool Street.

Please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/341945-e-bike-coffee-club-hobart-city-circle

TBUG Rides

Wednesday 5: Cressy to Poatina, meet ride leader Mick at 9.15am at the big fish in Main Road, Cressy. 40km, 20-25km/h pace.

Thursday 6 March: 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 March: Glover Exhibition. Meet at the picnic ground at 77-81 Station Rd, St Leonards. 36km, 20-25km/h pace.

Thursday 13 March: 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 