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Social rides - Tasmania

Three people on bikes ride up a steep slope on the Remembrance Bridge, with the Cenotaph and River Derwent in the background.

Social rides mix country and city

This fortnight of rides includes the big weekend away at Longford hosted by the north-west riders. Two days of riding out of Longford and Cressy is on the cards for anyone who wants to join in. And the usual city based rides are happening in and around Hobart.
a man and woman with brightly coloured jackets and bike panniers ride on concrete path with centre line and high black metal fence to one side.

Riding north to south with heritage touches

The newest addition to our self-guided Ambassador rides will take you from Launceston to Hobart through the middle of the island, with colonial-era sightseeing stop-overs along the way.
A group of people stand in a line before some bushes mostly holding folding bikes, with only one looking at the camera.

Cycle away the chilly days

Winter has well and truly arrived in Tasmania with shorter days and chillier weather, but that’s even more incentive to keep moving to stay fit and connected with others. Our rides in coming weeks will be sure to keep you warm, just remember your gloves and neck warmers!
View of kunanyi/Mt Wellington from Simmons Park at the Foreshore Trail.

Rolling through June

There’s no slowdown for our social rides this June, with plenty of options to keep you warm as we cool down for winter.
A rider wearing a blue Bicycle Network tshirt with white logo on the back rides along a rural road with scattered buildings around and a bike parked against a pole ahead.

Exploring Hobart’s outskirts

Most of our social rides this fortnight explore areas outside of Hobart, taking advantage of quieter roads and paths. Please RSVP if you are interested in joining any of the rides this fortnight as our ride leaders will keep you updated if anything changes.
A man wearing a bright yellow hlemet and blue top rides on a bi-directional separated bike lane in Peltro Street Glenorchy

Social rides help others enjoy riding 

Our social rides have a helping flavour this fortnight with the E-bike Coffee Club ride showing people how to get around Glenorchy, ride leader Brian and others helping Alice build confidence at Kangaroo Bay and the Open House Hobart ride getting a Back on your Bike session to get riders ready to roll. 
A line of bicycles riding down the Intercity Cycleway with a man in a recumbent wearing a yellow jacket and helmet leading the way.

Two rides on offer for Seniors Week

Hobart volunteers are offering two rides for Seniors Week this year, the popular e-bike ride as well as a slower, shorter option for the lower-tech set.
A group of people with bikes stand in a line next to a car park, with some waving at photographer.

Thursday Twilights are back

Daylight Savings starting next month also means the return of TBUG’s Thursday Twilight rides around Launceston’s trails and paths. The 10km ride is an easy re-introduction to riding or just a handy introduction for people new to the city to find their way.
Group of Riders stand in a line in front of Mt Roland.

Find a Tassie group ride

Spring has sprung which prompts many of us to want to shake off winter hibernations and get active again. Riding a bicycle is one of the easiest ways to improve your fitness but do you do it on your own or with a group?
a winding rural road to the right with green fields and small dam in the foreground and coast with water and distant hills in the background.

Take your pick of Tasmanian rides

Our social ride leaders have another great mix of rides on offer this fortnight with location across the south, Tamar Valley, Cressy and Gunns Plains. All rides are free to join and are run by Bicycle Network volunteer ride leaders.