Hobart rides in all compass directions

This fortnight’s rides in Hobart include one northern, one eastern, one western and one southern option while in the north the regular quick-pace TBUG Wednesday morning rides are being supplemented by a slower, shorter northern suburbs ride.

Friday 5 June – E-bike coffee cruise – Mini WeHo Circuit

The short 9 km Mini WeHo Circuit e-bike cruise on Friday 5 June is a great introduction to local paths, short cuts and back streets.

Meet ride leader Di at 10.15 am out the front of the Bicycle Network office at 210 Collins Street to ride the short loop. Coffee afterwards in Collins Street – all local riders are invited to drop by and chat cycles between 11.30 am and 12.30 pm.

Please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/438230-e-bike-coffee-cruise-mini-weho-circuit

Saturday 13 June – Kangaroo Bay to Mt Rumney return

The 22 km Kangaroo Bay to Mt Rumney return on Saturday 13 June is an opportunity to test your climbing legs on the 338 m ascent.

Meet ride leader Brian at Kangaroo Bay car park at 9.45 am to head out along some unsealed paths and quieter roads to reach the summit then enjoy the downhill thrill on your return.

Coffee after the ride, should be back about noon. Please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/474393-kangaroo-bay-to-mt-rumney-return

Thursday 18 June – E-bike Coffee Club: Cadbury Loop

The 30 km Cadbury Loop ride on Thursday 18 June is one of Hobart’s most popular longer rides.

Meet ride leader Di at the McVilly Drive car park at 10.15 am to head out and back along the protected Intercity Cycleway with a loop around Cadbury Estate. Coffee at Baked in Moonah on the way back.

Please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/458856-e-bike-coffee-club-cadbury-loop

Thursday 25 June – Longley to Lower Longley

The 15 km Longley to Lower Longley ride on Thursday 25 June is the first of the OZMAS rides being organised by leader Brian in that week.

Join him at 1.45 pm at the Longley Pub for the route along Huon, Besters and Clarke roads and returning about 3.30 pm. Optional lunch before or dinner after the ride, let Brian know your intentions.

Please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/474385-longley-to-lower-longley

TBUG Rides

Bicycle Network has an agreement with the Tamar Bicycle Users Group and all Bicycle Network members are welcome to join their free social rides.

Wednesday 10 June. Cressy to Liffey. Meet ride leader Mick at 9.45 am at the big fish on Main Road, Cressy. 40/60 km, 20–25 km/h pace: https://tbug.org.au/event/cressy-to-blackwood-ck-44k-3c-2/
Wednesday 10 June. On Your Bike Club Ride. Meet at The Shed, 12 Kingbilly Crescent, Rocherlea for 11 am start. TBUG is supporting this weekly ride being organised by the Northern Suburbs Community Centre to help people take advantage of its new bike library. Relaxed pace suitable for slower, less confident riders. Ending at Mowbray community centre for lunch.
Wednesday 17 June: Westbury Exton Station La. Meet ride leader Mick at 9.45 am at the sports ground at 21 Franklin Street, Westbury. 44 km, 20–25 km/h pace: https://tbug.org.au/event/westbury-exton-station-la-44k-3c/
Wednesday 17 June. On Your Bike Club Ride. Meet at The Shed, 12 Kingbilly Crescent, Rocherlea for 11 am start. Relaxed pace suitable for slower, less confident riders. Ending at Mowbray community centre for lunch.

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.