Enjoy autumn start on last Launceston trail ride

With daylight savings ending so is the Launceston twilight trail ride on Thursday evenings. Come along to say goodbye to summer and the wonderful trails ride which is only offered during daylight savings. The Wednesday morning northern rides continue throughout winter.

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.

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

Kangaroo Bay to Mt Rumney – Saturday 5 April

The Kangaroo Bay to Mt Rumney ride on Saturday 5 April is a 22.5km workout up the slopes and enjoyable glide down.

Meet ride leader Brian at 9.45am at the Kangaroo Bay playground car park opposite Eastlands. The group will start on bike tracks then switch to local roads with a stop along the way at the old railway tunnel at Tunnel Hill.

Coffee afterwards in Bellerive to get to know other riders, please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/353906-kangaroo-bay-to-mt-rumney

Sandy Bay Scenic Roll – Sunday 13 April

The Sandy Bay Scenic roll on Sunday 13 April is an easy 20km ride along the River Derwent.

Meet ride leader David at the Regatta Grounds car park on McVilly Drive at 9.45am to head through the city on shared paths and onto the quiet street Battery Point route to the painted bike lanes on Sandy Bay Road and Channel Highway.

Coffee stop halfway at the Picnic Basket in Taroona before returning to town. Please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/340108-sandy-bay-scenic-roll

TBUG Rides

Wednesday 2 April: Westbury to Reedy Marsh, meet ride leader Mick at 9.15am at the sports ground at 21 Franklin Street, Westbury. 45km, 20-25km/h pace.
Thursday 3 April: The last Trails Around Launceston for the season, meet ride leader Di at 5.45pm at the Park Street entrance of Royal Park.15km, 13-15km/h pace to enjoy the autumn colours.
Wednesday 9 April: Westbury, Whitemore, Beverage La, meet ride leader Mick at 9.15am at the sports ground at 21 Franklin Street, Westbury. 43km, 20-25km/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.