OZMAS on social rides menu

This fortnight’s rides feature several OZMAS rides out of Longley and associated lunch at the Longley pub. In the north Cressy and Westbury are the starting points for TBUG rides and the north-west riders are on their way to Penguin.

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.

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

Friday 26 June – Longley to Ferntree return

The 21 km Longley to Ferntree return ride on Friday 26 June is a test of the legs, with an ascent of around 470 m.

Join rider leader Brian at the Longley Pub ready to ride at 10 am to head up Huon Road to the Pipeline Track at Ferntree and returning along the track and road.

Please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/474386-longley-to-ferntree-return

Friday 26 June – Longley to Kaoota return

Join ride leader Brian for the 16 km Longley to Kaoota ride on Friday 26 June.

Meet at the Longley Pub at 1.45 pm for the 393 m ascent up Sandfly and Pelverata roads to Kaoota and returning about 3.30 pm.

Please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/474391-longley-to-kaoota-return

Saturday 27 June – Longley to Kingston return

Join ride leader Brian for the 30 km ride from Longley to Kingston Beach and returning for Ozmas lunch.

Meet at 9.45 am at the Longley Pub to ride down Huon and Leslie roads then picking your way through Kingston on paths to the beach before returning.

The ascent on the ride is 540 m so come ready to ride a steep climb. RSVP in case of cancellation and let Brian know if you’re also planning to stay for lunch. https://ridewithgps.com/events/474388-longley-to-kingston-return

Saturday 27 June – OZMAS lunch at the Longley International Hotel

Join ride leaders Brian and David for an Ozmas lunch at the Longley International Hotel on Saturday 27 June.

If you’ve been on one of the social rides through the year, come along to join other riders and chat bikes with a Christmassy feel – optional ride to Kingston and back beforehand.

RSVP via https://ridewithgps.com/events/477076-ozmas-lunch-at-longley-international-hot

Sunday 28 June – North-west riders group

Join the north-west riders on Sunday 28 June for the 25 km Penguin Loop.

Meet ride leader Howard at the car park next to the public toilets on Dial Street in Ulverstone, ready to head off at 11 am.

The group will ride to Penguin via South Road and stop for a coffee, then return along the coastal Penguin Road and Coastal Pathway where it’s available. BYO lunch or buy locally for after the ride.

RSVPs and more information via https://ridewithgps.com/events/486894-penguin-loop

Friday 3 July – E-bike coffee cruise – Mini Sandy Bay Circuit

The Mini Sandy Bay Circuit ride on Friday 3 July is a relaxed 7 km exploration of how to navigate Sandy Bay and South Hobart by bike.

Join ride leader Di at 10.15 am outside Brook Street Pier for the route utilising paths and quieter roads. Coffee afterwards on Collins Street with other riders for the regular monthly catchup.

Please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/438283-e-bike-coffee-cruise-mini-sandy-bay-circ

Sunday 5 July – Brighton Rally

The 28 km Brighton Rally on Sunday 5 July makes the most of quieter back streets to ride a loop that's long enough to justify the pastry after at the bakery.

Join ride leader David at the car park next to the Bakehouse at 9.45 am ready to ride at 10 am.

The follows the Jordan River Valley, then back roads to get to Boyer Road. We mostly ride on a path beside the rail line to Bridgewater. At Bridgwater we'll deviate via Sorell Street and Cobbs Hill Road (Avoid Midland Highway deviation) and finally head back to Brighton along quiet roads and paths.

Lunch after in Brighton, please RSVP in case of cancellation via Brighton Rally · Ride with GPS

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 24 June. Cressy to Blackwood Creek. Meet ride leader Mick at 9.45 am at the big fish on Main Road, Cressy. 44 km, 20–25 km/h pace: https://tbug.org.au/event/cressy-to-blackwood-ck-44k-3c-2/
Wednesday 1 July: Westbury–Osmaston–Reedy Marsh. Meet ride leader Mick at 9.45 am at the sports ground at 21 Franklin Street, Westbury. 46 km, 20–25 km/h pace: https://tbug.org.au/event/westbury-osmaston-reedy-marsh-46k-3c/

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.