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18 February 2021

Upcoming social rides (non Bike Week ones!)

As well as our Bike Week Women on Wheels and family rides in Devonport and Hobart, we have several of our normal social rides also operating including one in Margate, Claremont to city, city to Cascade and three routes out of Wynyard.

18 February 2021

It’s all about the family this Bike Week

Last year’s COVID restrictions reminded so many people across the state of the joys of riding a bike and so this year’s Bike Week is celebrating the families who are riding together more often.

5 February 2021

Social Rides to increase with new leaders

We had a Social Rides Leader workshop on Sunday 31 January to train new leaders and are looking forward to the rides they come up with in coming weeks.

27 January 2021

Take your choice of summer social rides

Summer ride options abound, with weekend climbs, weekday coffee cruises, weekend country loops and women extending their skills.

15 December 2020

Women get pedalling

Our Women on Wheels ride earlier this month was cancelled due to wind, which means we have two rides coming up in the next few weeks as well as our north-west riders group monthly ride.

26 November 2020

December rides a plenty

We’ve got plenty of pre-Christmas free social rides to keep you busy this month before the traditional slow-down, with a mix of mountainous thigh testers, easy e-bike rides and scenic gravel paths.

18 November 2020

New Norfolk Day Out

A day's ride to New Norfolk, a cruisy e-bike cruise up the Queens Domain, an exploration of eastern shore bush tracks and Intercity Cycleway are all included in upcoming social rides.

5 November 2020

E-bike coffee cruises in Hobart are back!

Our e-bike coffee cruise social rides are back on the Hobart calendar and we've got another eastern shore adventures coming up at the end of the month.

21 October 2020

Taste the Tassie Trail, loop the Domain

Our north-west riders are giving people a taste of the Tasmanian Trail on Sunday 25 October with a 35 km ride between Railton to Sheffield and then on to Paradise.

21 October 2020

Tassie Bike News Bites

A Ride2Uni pilot program, Burnie traffic school idea, new bike parking in Hobart schools, a new shared path in Freycinet National Park, and Queenstown MTB progress all feature in this edition of Bike News Bites.

2 October 2020

Seniors Week focus on e-bikes

Our Seniors Week activities this year include two free social rides and an online forum all about e-bikes to help more people stay riding for longer.

22 September 2020

Spring rides pedal peak & coastal views

As spring well and truly settles in we have two rides in coming weeks that appreciate the gorgeous scenery around Hobart with Women on Wheels taking to the mountain and a Sunday ride out to Cremorne.

9 September 2020

New social ride routes in southern Tasmania

We’ve got a couple of new riding routes coming up south of Hobart in our social rides program, and a stickybeak at the new Latrobe to Ambleside coastal pathway project, as well as popular Hobart rides.

27 August 2020

Tassie parks it despite winter chills!

Tasmanians got a rain-free day to Park it for the Planet but still had to rug up against a chilly winter wind on Wednesday 26 August to help build the 5 tonnes of avoided CO2 emissions.

27 August 2020

Womens Health good reason to go for a ride

With rain washing out a couple of our recent social rides we’re crossing our fingers that the next few weekends dry up as we’ve got some great rides coming up, including our monthly Women on Wheels ride on Sunday 6 September celebrating Womens Health Week 7–11 September.

12 August 2020

Cycleway rides aim to help you park it

Park it for the Planet preparatory rides, Kangaroo Bay hop-off rides and Gunns Plains all feature in our upcoming social rides with August hitting a possible record of 15 rides offered throughout the month and it’s not over yet!

28 July 2020

Social rides gear up for #Parkitfortheplanet

Our social ride leaders are putting on a jam-packed August schedule of rides for people to get ready to #parkitfortheplanet on Wednesday 26 August.

13 July 2020

Hobart & Forth rides in next few weeks

In the next few weeks we’ve got western shore and eastern shore rides in Hobart, a ride out of the beautiful village of Forth and the start of monthly Women on Wheels rides.

30 June 2020

Discover our eastern shore explorer rides

We've got three social rides coming up in July in the south, with two exploring Hobart's eastern shore.

16 June 2020

Four social rides on offer this month

After being limited to riding with one other person for months our social ride leaders have burst out of the gates with two rides already held and three more in the offing this month.

4 June 2020

Social rides to start rolling out again

The move into stage 2 of COVID-19 restrictions means we can start up small group social rides, with the first this Sunday out of Ulverstone.

30 April 2020

Go west, rides are peaceful there

A new self-guided ride explores the hills of West Hobart, Lenah Valley and Mt Stuart with stops at Knocklofty Reserve and Acanthe Park.

17 April 2020

Hobart-Cygnet route offers day options

Our volunteer ride leaders are busy coming up with self-guided riding routes for our members-only and public RidewithGPS pages, and the latest to go online is the two- or three-day Pelverata–Cygnet–Channel Tour.

25 March 2020

Tassie bike news bites

Sharing your solo ride photos, MTB news, Bicycle Network offices shut and more destinations floated for north-west coast pathway make up this fortnight's Tassie Bike News Bites.

25 March 2020

Want more variety in your bike rides?

With our free social rides being called off and people working from home or no longer working due to COVID-19, the one thing you can still do is go for a ride on your own.

12 March 2020

Sprent Loops cater to all comers with 4 options

The Bike Week plethora of social rides on offer is no longer, but our north-west riders can’t stay idle for long and have organised a Spent Loops ride for their regular last Sunday of the month outing.

11 March 2020

Tasmanian Bike Week: that’s a wrap!

The 20th anniversary year for Tasmanian Bike Week has been one of our best, with good attendance at events and great coverage in local media. 

27 February 2020

Bike Week needed to urge people to ride again

This year is the 20th Tasmanian Bike Week, which is a good time to reflect on why we need “days” and “weeks” to draw attention to something.

13 February 2020

Farms and forest ride Yolla to West Takone

Our North-West Riders Group are tackling the rolling hills south of Cooee this month, with the Yolla to West Takone ride on Sunday 23 February.

12 February 2020

Tassie Bike Week boasts social rides galore!

2020 is shaping up to be the biggest Bike Week in a few years with heaps of rides and events around the state and Bicycle Network offering several social rides.

23 January 2020

WOW celebrates 20th birthday three ways

The annual Women on Wheels bicycle ride turns 20 this year and we are celebrating with a new central Hobart location and choice of three routes to get you spinning on Sunday 1 March.

23 January 2020

Surges Bay weekend away for new tourers

The Surges Bay Touring Taster is the first social ride to come out of the new Bicycle Network Tasmania bike touring group on the weekend 15–16 February.

17 December 2019

Cycle off Christmas kilos, welcome new year

Our popular Pipeline ride is back for a post-Christmas, pre-new year spin, helping you get back into riding fitness after any festive indulgences and ready to face a new decade on Sunday 29 December.

3 December 2019

Celebrate the year and plan 2020’s rides

Our North-West riders are avoiding the Christmas rush by holding their festive season ride on Sunday 29 December this year.

7 November 2019

E-bike coffee club powers out to MONA

One of our most popular social rides is back for another spin on Wednesday 13 November when our e-bike riders head to MONA for a tasty treat.

7 November 2019

Hobart’s E-bike Expo is back bigger and better

The Hobart E-bike Expo is back at the Regatta Grounds on Sunday 24 November, with a few new shops and manufacturers joining the meet.

7 November 2019

E-bikes get festive for Hobart Pageant

E-Bike riders will be showing Hobartians how to get into the Christmas spirit this year at the Hobart Pageant on Saturday 16 November.

22 October 2019

Experience Open House Hobart the easy way

There is so much to see at this year’s Open House Hobart that we’ve put together a free social ride that takes in the major sites as part of a cycling tour on Saturday 9 November. We can only accept a maximum of 15 people on the ride as it includes booked tours so get [...]

9 October 2019

Enjoy the sea air on Wynyard–Somerset loop

The stunning north-west coast and bucolic farm vistas form the backdrop of our Wynyard–Somerset social ride on Sunday 27 October.

9 October 2019

First E-bike Expo heads to Launceston

We’re heading to Royal Park in Launceston for our first ever E-bike Expo on Sunday 27 October featuring e-bike sellers from the north and north-west of the state.

10 September 2019

Seniors Week on a roll in Hobart & Ulverstone

Our favourite Seniors Week rides are back on Wednesday 16 October: E-bike Coffee Club goes to MONA and Ulverstone - Berry Patch Ride and Feast.

22 August 2019

Roll through the vines latest self-guided ride

The North-East Wineries Tour takes in Tasmania’s premier wineries and vineyards and can be ridden over three to four days or in discrete sections.

15 August 2019

Loops within loops out of Sprent on a Sunday

There’s something for everyone in our Sprent ride on Sunday 25 August, with loops within loops to cater to four different routes.

22 July 2019

Cruisy camping tour for Bruny Island in August

A week-long riding/camping trip of Bruny is being organised for 18–23 August for anyone who enjoys a laid-back cycling pace or wants to get a taste of bicycle touring life.

20 June 2019

Merry Mole Creek Weekend in July

Our north-west riders’ group like to mix it up with multi-day rides and this time they are heading to Mole Creek for the weekend 27–28 July and everyone’s invited.

5 June 2019

Tackle winter with easy riverside roll

Our Don to Latrobe social ride on Sunday 30 June is the chance to tackle a longer ride without too many hills to slow you down.

8 May 2019

Celebrate volunteer week, visit Mac Point

It’s Volunteer Week on 20–26 May and we’ll be celebrating with a drink and nibbles on Hobart’s waterfront following the Macquarie Point Open Day on Saturday 25 May.

7 May 2019

Loop between picture perfect Tassie towns

The North-West Riders Group is taking in Penguin and Ulverstone on Sunday 26 May from 11 am, and we'll be providing bike valet parking at the football in Hobart on 18 May.

17 April 2019

Cruisy coasting or farmland loops

The choice of a long or short ride from the Burnie Yacht Club on Sunday 28 April and an exploration of new Hobart paths and bridge on Wednesday 1 May.

2 April 2019

Ride new Hobart bridge & Macquarie Point path

There’s a new bridge and short bike path in Hobart, and if you haven’t tried them out yet we’ve got a ride for you with views fit for a queen.

20 March 2019

Shearwater Loop an easy, fun autumn ride

The Shearwater Loop ride is an easy 28 km, leaving at 11 am on Sunday 31 March.

14 March 2019

Pain Revolution rides into town & we go global

Three social rides are coming up in the next two weeks, one to highlight the role of physical activity in managing pain, a Pipeline at night ride and a family ride to Taste the World in Moonah.

14 March 2019

That’s a wrap: Bike Week 2019

Bike Week 2019 is done and dusted, with thanks to all the volunteers who organised events and the people who came along.

27 February 2019

Bike Week launch of Pedal Power e-bike sessions

Pedal Power e-bike trial sessions are now open for bookings at www.bicyclenetworktasmania.com.au

14 February 2019

Women on Wheels heads east

Our premier Bike Week ride, Women on Wheels, is heading to Sorell this year for an easy trip around the scenic Orielton Lagoon on Sunday 3 March.

21 January 2019

New additions to self-guided ride page

The number of our self-guided bicycle route maps are growing, with recent additions covering Orielton Lagoon and the new Margate to Snug shared path.

10 January 2019

Ridgley Loops & Orielton Lagoon

We are easing into the new year with our first social ride offering: the 18 km Ridgley Loops ride on Sunday 27 January.

17 December 2018

Enjoy summer festivities by bike

Bicycle Network is providing valet bike parking at the Taste of Tasmania and Hobart Hurricanes cricket matches over summer.

6 December 2018

Coast into berry Christmas cycle

Celebrate Christmas with a cycle along the coast on Sunday 23 December to the Berry Patch in Turners Beach – festive season decorations mandatory!

19 November 2018

Rail history & inner city

Our social rides in the next few weeks are designed to help new e-bike riders navigate inner city Hobart and explore Hobart’s rail heritage.   On Wednesday 5 December our e-bike coffee club is going to ride a 10km loop through the city up to North Hobart, Lenah Valley, West Hobart and back to Collins [...]