After a monumental effort to provide a week of Bike Week rides in the south and north of the state our volunteer ride leaders are taking it easier this fortnight, although there’s still a good selection of rides across the state to keep you rolling.
Saturday 14 March – Kangaroo Bay to Risdon Brook Dam and back
The Kangaroo Bay to Risdon Brook Dam ride was canceled during Bike Week because of rain so ride leader Brian is having another go on Saturday 14 March.
Met him at 9.45 am at the Kangaroo Bay playground car park for a 31 km route mostly on well formed tracks away from roads with a few ups and downs.
There’ll be coffee afterwards in Bellerive, please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/439307-kangaroo-bay-to-risdon-brook-dam-and-bac
Thursday 19 March – E-bike Coffee Club: Over the Bridgewater Bridge
A relaxed 38 km ride with fellow riders of e-bikes, the Over the Bridgewater Bridge ride on Thursday 19 March shows you the roads and paths to get to the new bridge and enjoy the views.
Meet ride leader Di at the upper car park at Cornelian Bay at 9.45 am to head along the Intercity Cycleway, Main Road bike lanes and then paths to the bridge.
There will be a café stop along the way, options include Baked in Moonah, Bean to Brew in Bridgewater or the MONA bistro at Berriedale.
Please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/458853-e-bike-coffee-club-over-the-bridgewater-
Sunday 29 March – Burnie–Wynyard
Meet ride leader Jan at 10.45 am at the West Park Oval skate park car park for the mostly flat ride along the Coastal Pathway. Lunch in Burnie Park.
More details coming at https://ridewithgps.com/clubs/2014-bicycle-network-tasmania/events
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 18 March: Westbury Beveridges Lane, Black Hills. Meet ride leader Mick at 9.15 am at the sports ground at 21 Franklin Street, Westbury. 41km, 20–25 km/h pace: https://tbug.org.au/event/westbury-beverages-la-black-hills-41k-3c/
- Thursday 19 March: Meet ride leaders Di and Marion at the Park Street entrance of Royal Park at 5.45 pm. 15 km, 15–20 km/h pace: http://tbug.org.au/event/trails-around-launceston-2a-15km-10/
- Wednesday 25 March: Cressy to Simplot or Barton Rd. Meet ride leader Mick at 9.15 am at the big fish on Main Road, Cressy. 42 km or 60km, 20–25 km/h pace: https://tbug.org.au/event/westbury-beverages-la-black-hills-41k-3c/
- Thursday 26 March: Meet ride leaders Di and Marion at the Park Street entrance of Royal Park at 5.45 pm. 15 km, 15–20 km/h pace: https://tbug.org.au/event/trails-around-launceston-2a-15km-11/
Become a social ride leader
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
Friday 10 April – Coffee, Chats and Cycles (April)
Friday 10 April – E-bike coffee cruise - Cascade and beyond
Sunday 12 April – Agrarian Kitchen to Lachlan
Thursday 16 April – Tunnels and Bridges
Sunday 26 April – Stoodley and the Beulahs
Sunday 26 April – Sandy Bay Scenic Roll
Tuesday 28 April – Flight of the Folders
Friday 1 May – Coffee, Chats and Cycles (May)
Friday 1 May – E-bike coffee cruise – Queen's View to Collins St
Sunday 10 May – Cygnet Wattle Grove Rd Loop
Thursday 21 May – E-bike Coffee Club: Orielton Lagoon
Friday 5 June – E-bike coffee cruise – Mini WeHo Circuit
Thursday 18 June – E-bike Coffee Club: Cadbury Loop
Friday 3 July – E-bike coffee cruise – Mini Sandy Bay Circuit