Get into gravel in May

This fortnight’s social rides feature sections of gravel roads and paths in most of the routes, catering to the increased popularity of mountain bikes and gravel bikes. Outside of the southern rides, the north-west riders will be offering a shorter than normal ride between Ulverstone and Sprent due to ride leader training and TBUG Wednesday morning rides are changing to their winter starting times of 10am.

Elderslie Dysart Loop – Sunday 25 May

At close to 40km and 314m elevation, the Elderslie Dysart Loop on Sunday 25 May will get your heart pumping.

Meet ride leader David at 9.45am at the Broadmarsh Community Hall for the loop through Elderslie and Dysart on gravel roads.

Please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/340106-elderslie-dysart-loop and bring plenty of drinks and snacks to tide you over.

Ulverstone–Sprent Loop (almost) – Sunday 25 May

It’s a shorter social ride for the north-west group this month as new ride leaders are being trained on the same day.

Meet at 10.45am at the Otto’s Grotto car park on Dial Street in Ulverstone to follow ride leaders Rowan and Roger along Castra Road, turning off just before Sprent on to Gawler Road.

There will be shortcuts for riders not wanting to do the full 26km, lunch afterwards in Ulverstone. Please RSVP via https://ridewithgps.com/events/378310-ulverstone-sprent-almost-loop

Geilston Gully Visit – Saturday 31 May

The 20km Geilston Gully Visit ride on Saturday 31 May will explore some lesser known paths and quiet roads on the eastern shore.

Meet ride leader Brian at the Kangaroo Bay car park at 9.45am for the route that takes in the Foreshore trail, sealed and unsealed roads and some lesser known gravel paths. Because of the gravel sections this ride is not suitable for road bikes.

Please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/362978-geilston-gully-visit

E-bike Coffee Cruise: Queens View – Friday 6 June

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/341929-e-bike-coffee-cruise-the-queen-s-view-to

Brighton Rally – Sunday 8 June

The 28km Brighton Rally on Sunday 8 June loops around Brighton utilising the Jordan River Valley.

Join ride leader David at 9.45am outside the Brighton’s Best Bakehouse for the route that will include paths and quiet roads including a bit of a climb on Milvale Road.

Please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/363247-brighton-rally

TBUG Rides

Wednesday 28 May: Westbury to Deloraine and Bogan Road Ride, meet ride leader Mick at 9.45am at the sportsground at 21 Franklin St, Westbury. 42km, 20–25km/h pace.
Wednesday 4 June: Westbury to Whitemore and Hagley Ride, meet ride leader Mick at 9.45am at the sportsground at 21 Franklin St, Westbury. 42km, 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.