The social rides are gaining a festive flavour in coming weeks with a ride and lunch planned for Hobart on 7 December and the TBUG Wednesday morning riders looking towards lunch on 10 December. The volunteer-run social rides are free to join and are organised for members and non-members alike.
7MB to Cambridge Return – Saturday 22 November
The 20km 7MB (Seven Mile Beach) to Cambridge return ride on Saturday 22 November is an easy loop for all types of bikes and riders.
Meet ride leader Jack at 9.45am, ready to ride at 10am, at Lewis Park, Surf Road, Seven Mile Beach. The group will loop around quiet roads and tracks before ending up back at Seven Mile for a cuppa at Tidal Coffee.
Please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/428384-7mb-to-cambridge-return-previously-marga
Turners Beach Trot – Sunday 30 November
The north-west riders are heading out from Turners Beach on Sunday 30 November on a 24km out-and-back.
Join ride leader Alison ready to ride at 11am at the Berry Patch car park, 4 Blackburn Drive, Turners Beach.
The group will head east towards Devonport, checking out the new pathway sections along the way. After crossing the Don River, there will be a short break before returning to The Berry Patch for lunch/drinks/icecream. Everyone is welcome, whether you are a trotter, a pacer or a trier.
Please RSVP in case of changes and to let the Berry Patch know numbers via https://ridewithgps.com/events/432835-turners-beach-trot
E-bike Coffee Club: Cascade and Collins Street – Friday 5 December
The easy 9km Cascade and Collins Street ride on Friday 5 December is a great introduction to riding through the city and enjoying the Rivulet Path.
Join ride leader Di at the earlier time of 9.45am, ready to ride at 10am at the front of Brooke Street Pier. The relaxed ride will utilise city centre bike lanes where they exist to get to the off-road Hobart Rivulet Path.
On the return to the city there’ll be a coffee stop at the Collins Street outdoor tables. Please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/431616-e-bike-coffee-cruise-cascade-and-collins
Christmas lunch at Ferntree Tavern – Sunday 7 December
A year of free social rides deserves a celebration, join riders at the Ferntree Tavern on Sunday 7 December for a ride and Christmas lunch.
Meet ride leader David at 10.15am at the Tavern car park to ride along the Pipeline Track to North West Bay River and return with an appetite for lunch at 1pm.
Please RSVP in case of cancellation – while the ride may be cancelled the lunch will still go ahead so please RSVP for both: https://ridewithgps.com/events/363265-christmas-lunch-at-ferntree-tavern-and-p
TBUG Rides
Bicycle Network has a partnership with the Tamar Bicycle Users Group to cover its social rides, all Bicycle Network members are welcome to join.
- Wednesday 26 November: Westbury Bracknell Hoggs Lane, meet ride leader Mick at 9.15am at the sports ground at 21 Franklin Street, Westbury. 46km, 20–25km/h pace: https://tamarbug.org.au/event/westbury-bracknell-hoggs-la-46k-3c/
- Thursday 27 November: 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/events/category/rides/day/2025-11-27/
- Wednesday 3 December: Cressy to Blackwood Creek, meet ride leader Mick at 9.15am at the Big Fish on Main Road, Cressy ready with your RSVP for lunch on 10 December. 44km, 20–25km/h pace: https://tamarbug.org.au/event/gravelly-beack-to-rowella-beaconsfield-40-46k-3d/
- Thursday 4 December: 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:
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: 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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