If you haven’t tried one of our volunteer social rides, the coming calendar provides many great choices. There are four rides on offer around greater Hobart catering to short and long e-bike rides and exploration of Brighton’s back roads. In the north there are longer rides utilising quiet back roads around Westbury and Cressy.
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
Thursday 16 July – E-bike Coffee Club: Hobart City Circle
The Hobart City Circle ride on Thursday 16 July is an interesting exploration of the city, from the highs of Knocklofty to the coastal views along the Intercity Cycleway.
Join ride leader Di out the front of 210 Collins Street at 10.15 am to head out on the 14.4 km route utilising gravel tracks, sealed paths and connecting streets, giving you some ways of getting around you might not have thought of.
Finishing at Hamlet Café for coffee and chats, please RSVP so you can be contacted in case of cancellation. https://ridewithgps.com/events/458857-e-bike-coffee-club-hobart-city-circle
Saturday 1 August – Flight of the Folders
21 km on a folding bike? No problem! Join other folding bike owners to ride the Cycleway on Saturday 1 August in the Flight of the Folders.
Join ride leader Di at 10.15 am at the car park at the end of McVilly Drive to head out along the cycleway with a scenic loop taking in Elwick Bay.
There will be coffee and chats afterwards at Baked café in Moonah. Please RSVP to be contacted if the ride is cancelled via https://ridewithgps.com/events/484032-flight-of-the-folders
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 8 July: Westbury–Bracknell–Black Hills. Meet ride leader Mick at 9.45 am at the sports ground at 21 Franklin Street, Westbury. 45 km, 20–25 km/h pace: https://tbug.org.au/event/westbury-osmaston-reedy-marsh-46k-3c/
- Wednesday 15 July: Cressy to Poatina. Meet ride leader Mick at 9.45 am at the big fish on Main Road, Cressy. 40 km, 20–25 km/h pace: https://tbug.org.au/event/cressy-to-poatina-40k-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.
Upcoming rides & events
Friday 7 August – E-bike Coffee Cruise Cascades and Beyond
Thursday 20 August – E-bike Coffee Club: Sandy Bay Scenic Roll
Friday 4 September – E-bike Coffee cruise Mini WeHo Circuit
Thursday 17 September – E-bike Coffee Club: Over the Bridgewater Bridge
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