Last of the social rides for the year

The social rides are winding up for the year so get in for the last of the season’s offerings before the break, with new year rides already in the events schedule. The volunteer-run social rides are free to join and are organised for members and non-members alike.

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

E-bike Coffee Club: Bowen Bridge–Otago Bay Loop – Thursday 18 December

The final E-bike Coffee Club for the year is undertaking the Bowen Bridge – Otago Bay Loop on Thursday 18 December.

Join ride leader Di at the Cenotaph car park on McVilly Drive at 10.15am for the route which will please and history and bird lovers with stops at the Barque Otago wreck and the Otago shorebird reserve.

BYO drinks for bird watching, but there will also be a coffee stop at Baked on the way back. RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/342185-e-bike-coffee-club-bowen-bridge-otago-ba

Pointing at those Squeaking Wheels – Sunday 14 December

The north-west riders are wrapping up the year with a ride out of Shearwater on Sunday 14 December.

Meet ride leader Prue at Shearwater skate park for the 35km loop taking in quieter roads, and BYO lunch for after at her house in Hawley Beach.

As usual the last ride of the year also discusses the next year’s rides, so come along with decorated bike and your thinking Santa cap on.

RSVP via https://ridewithgps.com/events/435925-pointing-at-those-squeaking-wheels

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 10 December: Rosevears to Batman Bridge ride followed by lunch, meet ride leader Mick at 10am at the front of Rosevears Hotel, 215 Rosevears Drive, 20–25km/h pace. Lunch at 12pm if you can’t make the ride: https://tamarbug.org.au/event/rosevears-to-batman-bridge-and-lunch/
Wednesday 17 December: Westbury, Whitemore, Black La. Meet ride leader Mick at 9.15am at the sports ground in Franklin Street, Westbury. 43km, 20–25km/h pace: https://tamarbug.org.au/event/westbury-whitemore-black-la-43k-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.

Upcoming rides & events 

E-bike Coffee Club: Lap of North Bruny – Thursday 15 January
Oatlands, Parattah and Stonor Circuit – Monday 26 January

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