Free social rides throughout the state

Tasmania’s best weather months for social rides are upon us and there are rides throughout the state to choose from this fortnight. The TBUG Wednesday morning ride group has decided to stay close to Longford for the coming weeks due to the cost of fuel.

10 April – E-bike Coffee Cruise: Cascade and Beyond

And another ride coming up on 10 April can help people navigate the city from and to the Rivulet path: E-bike Coffee Cruise: Cascade and Beyond.

Join ride leader Di at 9.45 am at the front of the Brooke Street Pier to head though the city to the Rivulet Path where the group will ride as far as the bumpy track and return for coffee in Collins Street.

Please RSVP for the 9 km ride in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/438282-e-bike-coffee-cruise-cascade-and-beyond

12 April – Agrarian Kitchen to Lachlan

The 22 km Agrarian Kitchen to Lachlan return ride on 12 April is a perfect way to work up an appetite before enjoying a tasty lunch.

Join ride leader David at 9.45 am at the front of 11a The Avenue in New Norfolk to ride up Lachlan Road to the Myrtle Falls for morning tea before returning for lunch at the kiosk at the Agrarian Kitchen.

Please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/457888-agrarian-kitchen-to-lachlan

Thursday 16 April – Tunnels and Bridges

The 25 km Tunnels and Bridges ride on Thursday 16 April explores the “secret” tunnels and bridges that help get you easily in and out of Hobart’s northern suburbs.

Meet ride leader Di at 9.45 am at the car park at the end of the Intercity Cycleway. The group will ride along the Intercity Cycleway until Cornelian Bay where it will branch off on paths and quiet streets to Berriedale before returning along the cycleway.

Coffee stop towards the end of the ride. Please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/456809-tunnels-and-bridges

Saturday 18 April – Crabtree Crawl

At close to 25 km the Crabtree Crawl on Saturday 18 April is the perfect length to raise your appetite for all the goodies available through the valley.

Meet ride Leader Jack at 9.45 am at the Willie Smith’s Apple Shed, 2064 Huon Highway, Grove. The group will ride mostly on quieter back streets but there will be a short stretch along the highway to get back to the start.

Coffee and cake stop along the way at Summer Kitchen Bakery and lunch after the ride at Willie Smiths. Please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/439887-crabtree-crawl

Sunday 26 April – Stoodley and the Beulahs

The north-west riders are heading out of Stoodley on Sunday 26 April on a 33 km route that takes in the towns of Beulah and Lower Beulah.

Meet ride leader Patrick at 10.45 am at the crossroads of C156 and C157 for the loop mostly on quiet rural and forestry roads, about two-thirds of which are gravel.

There is a short off-shoot off the main route to the Minnow River picnic area and swimming hole. BYO lunch to eat at the picnic area.

https://ridewithgps.com/events/453628-stoodley-and-the-beulahs

Sunday 26 April – Sandy Bay Scenic Roll

The 20 km Sandy Bay Scenic Roll on Sunday 26 April takes you through quiet Battery Point streets to the Sandy Bay painted lanes to the Picnic Basket in Taroona.

Meet ride leader David at 9.45 am at the car park at the end of the Cycleway off McVilly Drive ready to ride at 10 am. This is a great ride for people wanting to learn an easy route in and out of Hobart from Sandy Bay or Taroona.

We’ll stop for coffee and snack at the Picnic Basket before returning. Please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/457892-sandy-bay-scenic-roll

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 15 April: Evandale to Fernhill Rd. Meet ride leader Mick at 9.15 am at Morven Park, Barclay St, Evandale. 43 km, 20–25 km/h pace: https://tbug.org.au/event/evandale-to-fernhill-rd-43k-3c/
Wednesday 22 April: Longford to Carrick. Meet ride leader Mick at 9.15 am at the Village Green on Lyttleton Street, Longford. 50 km, 20–25 km/h pace: https://tbug.org.au/rides-and-events-calendar/

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.