Explore Knocklofty this fortnight

Two of our Hobart rides are exploring the heights of Knocklofty this fortnight, utilising the quiet roads leading into the bush trails through the reserve to test their leg muscles and discover some handy shortcuts through to Lenah Valley.

Backroads Richmond to Campania – Sunday 17 August

Enjoy the rural backroads of Richmond on Sunday 17 August away from the tourist traffic on the 30km Backroads to Campania ride.

Meet ride leader David at 9.45am at the Tassie Link bus depot off Franklin Street in Richmond, which also has car parking. The group will head out on Prossers, Fingerpost, White Kangaroo and Estate road before turning around to return to Richmond.

Lunch after back in Richmond but please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/363252-backroads-richmond-to-campania

E-bike Coffee Club: West Side Discovery – Thursday 21 August

Discover the paths, trails and quiet roads through the west of Hobart on Thursday 21 August with the E-bike Coffee Club.

Meet ride leader Di at 9.45am at 210 Collins Street (our office) to head up the trails through Knocklofty Reserve, then returning via the quieter streets through Lenah Valley, Mt Stuart and West Hobart.

Coffee afterwards, please RSVP in case of cancellation https://ridewithgps.com/events/342184-e-bike-coffee-club-west-side-discovery

Knocklofty Kneetrembler – Sunday 31 August

Join ride leader David to climb the slopes of Knocklofty on Sunday 31 August in a 26km route.

Meet at the car park on McVilly Drive at 10am for a 10.15am start. This is a challenging ride up to West Hobart then onto Mount Stuart via Mount Knocklofty, around to Lenah Valley, down the New Town Rivulet, and then back along the River Derwent.

It’s suitable for experienced cyclists, with a mixture of tracks and roads and some steep climbs. Your bike will need low gears (or electric assist) and tyres wide enough to go on gravel paths.

Please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/363253-knocklofty-kneetrembler

Stowport Stomp – Sunday 31 August

Join ride leader Adrian for this month’s north-west ride, heading out of Burnie through Fernglade to Natone on Sunday 31 August.

Meet at the Burnie Yacht Club car park at 10.45am ready to ride at 11am. The route will take Fernglade, Stowport and Natone roads as well as the path connecting the yacht club. Could also include an extension via Glance Creek Road, or an early turnaround at Stowport for those looking for a shorter ride, while retaining the scenic Fern Glade Road.

Lunch afterwards, RSVP https://ridewithgps.com/events/396819-stowport-stomp

TBUG Rides

Wednesday 20 August: Gravelly Beach Beaconsfield/Rowella, meet ride leader Mick at 9.45am at the car park at 250 Gravelly Beach Road, Gravelly Beach, 46/40km, 20–25km/h pace: https://tamarbug.org.au/event/gravelly-beach-beaconsfield-rowella-46-40-k-4c/
Wednesday 27 August: Westbury Selbourne Quamby, meet ride leader Mick at 9.45am at the sportsground at 21 Franklin Street, Westbury. 47km, 20–25km/h pace: https://tamarbug.org.au/event/westbury-selbourne-quamby-47-k-3c/

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.