The featured rides this fortnight are all within Hobart or short drive away and showcase the city, northern suburbs and coastal cruisyness on the eastern shore. Ride activity is still going strong in November but will soon be winding down for Christmas so don’t leave it too late before joining us for a roll.  

E-bike Coffee Cruise: Cascade and Collins St  – Friday 7 November 

Join ride leader Di to cruise your e-bike through town to Cascade brewery and return on Friday 7 November.

The 9km ride is a comfortable introduction to riding through the city and enjoying the Hobart Rivulet Path and its many picturesque views. Coffee towards the end of the ride at the Collins Street outdoor tables.

Meet at Brooke Street Pier at 9.45am ready to ride at 10am, please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/384673-e-bike-coffee-cruise-cascade-and-collins

Tunnels and Bridges – Sunday 9 November

The 25km Tunnels and Bridges on Sunday 9 November is a fun exploration of the cycling short cuts through the northern suburbs.

Join ride leader David at the Cenotaph car park at 9.45am to head out along  the Intercity Cycleway before branching off through New Town, Derwent Park and Montrose. Returning along the cycleway.

There will be a coffee stop near the end of the ride, please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/397728-tunnels-and-bridges

E-bike Coffee Club: Over the Bridgewater Bridge  – Thursday 20 November 

Check out the new Bridgewater Bridge cycling connections with the E-bike Coffee Club this Thursday 20 November.

Meet ride leader Di at the upper Cornelian Bay car park at 9.45am, ready to ride at 10am, heading out along the Intercity Cycleway before branching out along on-road lanes and shared path to the bridge and return, a total of 38km.

Coffee somewhere along the way, choices are plenty, but please RSVP in case of cancellation as it will be if rain looks likely: https://ridewithgps.com/events/395659-e-bike-coffee-club-over-the-bridgewater-

7MB to Cambridge Return – Saturday 22 November

The 20km 7MB (Seven Mile Beach) to Cambridge return ride on Saturday 22 November is an easy loop for all types of bikes and riders.

Meet ride leader Jack at 9.45am, ready to ride at 10am, at Lewis Park, Surf Road, Seven Mile Beach. The group will loop around quiet roads and tracks before ending up back at Seven Mile for a cuppa at Tidal Coffee.

Please RSVP in case of cancellation via https://ridewithgps.com/events/428384-7mb-to-cambridge-return-previously-marga  

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 12 November: Westbury to Selbourne, meet ride leader Mick at 9.15am at the sports ground at 21 Franklin Street, Westbury. 38km, 20–25km/h pace: https://tamarbug.org.au/event/westbury-to-selbourne-38k-3c/
Thursday 13 November: Join rider leader Di at the Park Street entrance to Royal Park at 5.45pm for a leisurely ride around the trails and paths of town. 15km, 13–15km/h pace: https://tamarbug.org.au/event/trails-around-launceston-2a-15km-35/
Wednesday 19 November: Gravelly Beach to Rowella/Beaconsfield, meet ride leader Mick at 9.15am at the Gravelly Beach car park. 40/46km, 20–25km/h pace:  https://tamarbug.org.au/event/gravelly-beack-to-rowella-beaconsfield-40-46k-3d/
Thursday 20 November: The Thursday night twilight rides are back! Join rider leader Di at the Park Street entrance to Royal Park at 5.45pm for a leisurely ride around the trails and paths of town. 15km, 13–15km/h pace: https://tamarbug.org.au/event/trails-around-launceston-2a-15km-34/

Get involved in social rides

 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  

Turners Beach – Sunday 30 NovemberÂ