Riding the highs and lows

This fortnight has a clear choice between the rides along Hobart’s flatter areas or heading into the hills, as well as the north-west monthly ride’s gradual but consistent rise from Burnie to Natone, and TBUG’s longer journeys from Longford and Cressy.

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

E-bike Coffee Club: Cascade and Collins Street – Friday 5 September

Join ride leader Di for the relaxed Cascade and Collins Street e-bike ride on Friday 5 September.

Meet at 10.15am at the front of Brooke Street Pier for the journey through the city centre to the Hobart Rivulet Path up to Cascade Brewery and back. This is an ideal ride for people wanting to build their confidence and knowledge of routes with the support of other riders.

Coffee stop at the new Collins Street tables on the way back, more information and RSVPs at https://ridewithgps.com/events/384668-e-bike-coffee-cruise-cascade-and-collins

Flight of the Folders – Saturday 13 September

Join ride leader Di for the Flight of the Folders ride on Saturday 13 September to show off your folding Bromptons, Terns or other beauties.

Meet at 9.45am at the Cenotaph car park on McVilly Drive to head up the Intercity Cycleway to MONA for coffee and snacks.

More details and RSVPs via https://ridewithgps.com/events/342189-flight-of-the-folders

Moonah Mountain Moaner – Sunday 14 September

Join ride leader David for the Moonah Mountain Moaner ride on Sunday 14 September to give your legs a real workout.

Meet at 9.45am at the car park at Cornelian Bay to head out along a street route to the heights of Kalang Avenue and Girrabong Road.

Riders need good strength (or an e-bike), good bike control, low gears (or an e-bike) and good brakes with wider tyres for dirt tracks and grassy shortcuts.

Coffee stop on the return, more details and RSVP via https://ridewithgps.com/events/363255-moonah-mountain-moaner

TBUG Rides

Wednesday 3 September: Longford Carrick Pitts Lane, meet ride leader Mick at 9.45am at Lyttleton Street, Longford, 57km, 20–25km/h pace: https://tamarbug.org.au/event/longford-carrick-pitts-la-57k-3c/
Wednesday 10 September: Cressy to Liffy, meet ride leader Mick at 9.45am at the Big Fish on Main Road, Cressy. 40–60km, 20–25km/h pace: https://tamarbug.org.au/event/cressy-to-liffy-40-60-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.