North-west social riders mull their future

This edition’s social rides summary includes a call from the north-west riders to consider their future following their monthly ride on Sunday 30 March. The group is considering whether to continue under the Bicycle Network banner or move to a more informal approach.

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

Cygnet Wattle Grove Rd Loop – Sunday 30 March

The 27km Cygnet Wattle Grove Rd Loop ride on Sunday 30 March provides cracking views of the Huon River and is followed by coffee/lunch back in Cygnet.

Meet ride leader David at 10.15am the Cygnet Town Hall car park to head straight across to Wattle Grove then follow the coastal road around and back to town. There is one section of gravel road that is not suited to road bikes.

Please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/340103-cygnet-wattle-grove-rd-loop

Forth ride and talks – Sunday 30 March

This month’s ride is a loop out of Forth on Sunday 30 March with the usual two options on the table.

Meet ride leader Rowan at the Forth Recreation Ground ready to ride at 11am for either the 29km route with 365 ascent or the longer, steeper 45km route taking in Forth, Castra and Kindred roads.

BYO lunch to have back at Forth to discuss the future of the north-west ride group. RSVP via https://ridewithgps.com/events/353218-forth-rides-and-talks

E-bike Coffee Cruise: Queens View – Friday 4 April

Join ride leader Di for the E-bike Coffee Cruise to the Queens Domain on Friday 4 April, followed by coffee at the monthly Coffee Chat and Cycles session at the TMAG cafe.

Meet at 10:15am at the front of the Brooke Street pier for the 10.5km route taking in off-road sealed and unsealed paths, some on-road bike lane and separated lanes down Campbell Street.

This is a great introduction to the Domain and opportunity to chat with other e-bike riders, please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/341927-e-bike-coffee-cruise-the-queen-s-view-to

TBUG Rides

Wednesday 19: Longford Carrick Pitts lane, meet ride leader Mick at 9.15am at Lyttleton Street, Longford. 55km, 20-25km/h pace.

Thursday 20 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 26: Gravelly Beach–Rowella/Beaconsfield, meet ride leader Mick at 9.15am at Gravelly Beach, Boat ramp car park. 40/46km, 20-25km/h pace.
Thursday 27 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.