Take your pick of weekend rides in the coming fortnight, with rides south, east and north of Hobart and the north-west group making a weekend of it in Deloraine. Deloraine is a hub for cycling in the Meander Valley and this time of year is quieter for road riding.
Margate to Coningham Return – Saturday 10 June
The 22.5km Margate to Coningham Return on Saturday 10 June is an exploration of the main shared path and the bush paths in the area.
Meet ride leader Jack at the Dru Point car park at 9.30am before heading to the shared path to Snug then exploring trails and quiet streets to Coningham and returning along quiet streets.
RSVP in case of cancellation, there will be a stop for coffee along the way or at the end of the ride:
Cambridge Park Loop – Sunday 11 June
The 29km Cambridge Park Loop on Sunday 11 June explores quieter roads and paths around the airport, so you might get a little plane spotting in when not enjoying the coastal views.
Meet ride leader David at the Harvey Norman end of the car park at Cambridge Park at 9.45am to head straight through Acton Park to Lauderdale and around Roches and Seven Mile beaches.
There will be a coffee stop afterwards, please RSVP in case of cancellation:
Deloraine Yulefest weekend – Saturday 24 – Sunday 25 June
The much-anticipated Deloraine weekend of riding is back this Saturday 24 and 25 June, along with the mid-year Christmas dinner at The Empire Hotel.
The 56.6km loop from Deloraine to Westbury will take in Quamby Brook on the first leg then up through Reedy Marsh after leaving Exton and back into Deloraine.
RSVP for rides and the dinner via Make your own arrangements for accommodation if staying for the full weekend.
Kingston Creeks and Hills – Saturday 24 June
The Kingston Creeks and Hills ride is a great way to explore the trails, paths and quiet roads over a satisfying 19.5km loop.
Join ride leader Jack at 9.45am at the roundabout at John Street and Huon Highway to head along the newly revamped Whitewater Creek path, through Huntingfield to the Peter Murrell Reserve trails and onto the roads through Howden and Blackmans Bay and back to Kingston.
Please RSVP in case of cancellation
Agrarian Kitchen to Lachlan – Sunday 25 June
The return ride from New Norfolk to Myrtle Falls on Sunday 25 June is a 22km straight up and down ride with some gorgeous scenery and delicious lunch on your return.
Meet ride leader David at 9.45am out the front of the Agrarian Kitchen, 11a The Avenue, for the 300 metre ascent on Lachlan Road, which has some gravel sections. The group will stop for morning tea at the falls before returning for lunch at the cafe.
Please RSVP in case of cancellation via
Wednesday morning TBUG rides in June
- 14 June: Cressy Blackwood Creek, meet 9.45am at the Big Fish in Main Road Cressy; 44km.
- 21 June: Longford to Poatina, meet 9.45am at Lyttleton Street;
- 28 June: Westbury–Selbourne–Quamby, meet 9.45am at the Franklin Street sportsground; 46km.
Upcoming rides & events
Bicycle Network Tasmania accredits Social Ride Leaders and requires anyone interested in leading rides to be accredited. If you would like to be one of our 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.
COVID-19 guidelines
Our social rides leaders follow a set of protocols to help make our rides safer:
- Meeting places for rides will have plenty of space for people to maintain 1.5 metre to 2 metre distancing while unloading bikes, listening to the briefing, and getting ready to ride.
- Riders are asked to register online or via phone so there is no paper being handed around on the day.
- People are asked not to attend rides if they have fever, cough, sore throat, fatigue, shortness of breath or runny nose or are in mandated isolation.