Daylight savings marks twilight ride return

The Launceston Twilight rides are back now we are on Daylight Savings time, with weekly rides from 5.45pm on a Thursday night. Just turn up at 5.45pm at the Park Street entrance of Royal Park to explore shared paths, trails and quieter streets.

Brighton Rally – Sunday 12 October

The northern suburbs continue to be a drawcard for our ride leaders, with David heading up the 28km Brighton Rally on Sunday 12 October.

Meet at the car park next to the Bakehouse on Brighton Road at 9.45am for a 10am start. The route will stick to a path beside the rail line to Bridgewater then take quiet roads and paths back to Brighton. Lunch/coffee at Moes afterwards, but please RSVP in case of cancellation: https://ridewithgps.com/events/393499-brighton-rally

E-bike Coffee Club: Westside Discovery – Thursday 16 October

We’ve swapped the destination of next Thursday 16 October’s ride to the west of Hobart, helping riders learn about the handy shortcuts and safer routes to take.

Meet ride leader Dorothy at the front of the Bicycle Network office at 210 Collins Street to head up to Knocklofty trails and down through Lenah Valley and back through West Hobart for a total 16km route.

Coffee along the way at Whisk Café in Lenah Valley, please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/403070-e-bike-coffee-club-west-side-discovery-c

Crabtree Crawl – Saturday 25 October

The picturesque Huon Valley is a great destination for a 25km springtime ride, on Saturday 25 October the Crabtree Crawl will deliver in spades.

Meet ride leader David at Willie Smiths Apple Shed at 9.45am for the ride mostly along quieter streets that will allow you drink in your surrounds (note, there is a section riding in the shoulder of busy Huon Road).

Some of the highlights include Sleeping Beauty range, vineyards, pastures, orchards and old hop kilns. Coffee stop along the way at Summer Kitchen Bakery and lunch/cider after at Willie Smith’s.

Please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/395509-crabtree-crawl

Forth to Ulverstone – Sunday 26 October

The north-west riders will be heading out of Forth on Sunday 26 October. Stay tuned to the RidewithGPS page for more details of the route. https://ridewithgps.com/clubs/2014-bicycle-network-tasmania/events

The north-west rides leave at 11am and are usually followed by lunch at the start location.

TBUG Rides

Wednesday 15 October: Westbury to Exton, meet ride leader Mick at 9.15am at the sports ground at 21 Franklin Street, Westbury. 42km, 20–25km/h pace: https://tamarbug.org.au/event/westbury-to-exton-42k-3c-4/
Thursday 16 October: The Thursday night twilight rides are back! Join rider leader Di at the Park Street entrance to Royal Park at 5.45pm for a leisurely ride around the trails and paths of town. 15km, 13–15km/h pace: https://tamarbug.org.au/event/trails-around-launceston-2a-15km-31/
Wednesday 22 October: Cressy to Poatina, meet ride leader Mick at 9.15am at the Big Fish, Main Road, Cressy. 42km, 20–25km/h pace: https://tamarbug.org.au/event/cressy-to-poatina-42k-3c/
Thursday 23 October: The Thursday night twilight rides are back! Join rider leader Di at the Park Street entrance to Royal Park at 5.45pm for a leisurely ride around the trails and paths of town. 15km, 13–15km/h pace: https://tamarbug.org.au/event/trails-around-launceston-2a-15km-33/

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.

Upcoming rides & events 

E-bike Coffee Club: Cascade and Collins St – Friday 7 November
Tunnels and Bridges – Sunday 9 November
E-bike Coffee Club: Over the Bridgewater Bridge – Thursday 20 November
Turners Beach – Sunday 30 November
E-bike Coffee Club: Queens View – Friday 5 December
Christmas lunch at Ferntree Tavern – Sunday 7 December
Flight of the Folders – Saturday 13 December
E-bike Coffee Club: Bowen Bridge–Otago Bay Loop – Thursday 18 December
Ulverstone picnic ride – Sunday 14 December
E-bike Coffee Club: Lap of North Bruny – Thursday 15 January
Oatlands, Parattah and Stonor Circuit – Monday 26 January

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