The Tasmanian Bicycle Council coordinates the statewide Bike Week, held in the first full week of March every year since 2001.
Bike Week promotes recreational, sport and transport bicycle riding and aims to give people opportunities and support to ride more often. In 2022 Bike Week will be held 6–13 March.
Take a look at the kind of events that were held in 2021.
Bike Week 7–14 March 2021
This is the calendar of events for rides and bike-related events during Bike Week from bicycle organisations, user groups and event managers. Please contact them directly for more details. COVID-19 restrictions and outbreaks may affect these events so please check closer to the date to ensure they are going ahead.
If you are holding a community or individual bike event/activity during Bike Week, please let us know and we’ll include it in our calendar.
The Mountain Bike Australia National Championships also happen to be happening during Bike Week this year at Maydena Mountain Bike Park – all details on their website for the different heats, races and events.
Saturday 6 March
- Devonport Family bike session – Bicycle Network, Pioneer Park, East Devonport, bike check at 10.30 am, ride at 11 am.
- Meander 400 – Audax Tasmania, 6 am, Hadspen Discovery Park. $10. 27 hour limit to complete the 400 km ride.
- Wild Mersey new tracks opening – 11 am – 1 pm, Goliath Park, Giblin Street, Railton. Free.
Sunday 7 March
- Women on Wheels ride – Bicycle Network, Margate to Snug Loop, 10.15 am – 12.30 pm, Meet at Dru Point Car Park. RSVP online. Free. 14.4 km.
- Hobart Bike Kitchen – 130 Davey Street Hobart, 1–4 pm. Come along to learn how to build and look after your bike. Free.
- Great Community Social Bike Ride & BBQ – Tamar BUG, 10.30 am, Churchill Park
- Tas Premiere Screening Phil Liggett – The Voice of Cycling – Tamar BUG, Village Cinema, 4:30 pm
- Flinders Island Lions Club Le Tour de Flinders – 80 km ride, starting 9 am at Lady Barron or do the 26 km route starting at Bakery Park in Whitemark that will join the longer route to end at Yellow Beach for BBQ. More details Debbie Steer 0477 015 068, dsteer4@gmail.com
Monday 8 March
- International Womens Day Celebration ride and picnic – Tamar BUG, 5 pm from Royal Park
- International Women’s Day solo ride – Global ride organised out of the US, you choose where and when your ride but please share it on the global Facebook site: http://www.facebook.com/groups/2587066751413662
Tuesday 9 March
- Bike Polo Match for newer players – Hobart Bike Polo, Unigym outdoor courts in Sandy Bay, 5.30-7.30, contact tuuhbpc@gmail.com, $10 one-off price, $5 for regular players.
- Launceston Bike Maintenance Workshop 1 – Tamar BUG, free – 6.30 pm, Cycle 2, 46 Brisbane St Register at contactus@tbug.org.au or 63312400. Refreshments provided.
- Junior Skills Sessions – Hobart Wheelers, 4.30 pm, Tolosa Park, Glenorchy. First of 4 sessions over 4 weeks introducing junior riders to race skills. $10 per session or $35 for all 4/
Wednesday 10 March
- Children’s Story Time & fun ride in the Square – Tamar BUG, 10.15 am, Launceston Library.
- Pop up display in the Brisbane Street Mall – Tamar BUG, all things about bike riding fun in Launceston, from 10 am.
- Bike Riding 101 Free beginners class – Tamar BUG, 6.30 pm, Royal Park or QVMAG. Register at contactus@tbug.org.au or 0416 310 722. Refreshments provided.
- Bike Maintenance for Beginners – Kingborough Council, Kingborough Community Hub, 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston. $5. 5–7 pm.
Thursday 11 March
- Bike Polo match for experienced players – Hobart Bike Polo, Unigym outdoor courts in Sandy Bay, 5.30-7.30, contact tuuhbpc@gmail.com, $10 one-off price, $5 for regular players.
- Pop up display in the Brisbane Street Mall – Tamar BUG, all things about bike riding fun in Launceston, from 10 am.
- Launceston Bike Maintenance Workshop 2 – Tamar BUG, 6.30 pm, Roll Cycles, 112 Cimitiere St. Register at contactus@tbug.org.au or 63252940. Refreshments provided.
Friday 12 March
- Pop up display in the Brisbane Street Mall – Tamar BUG, all things about bike riding fun in Launceston, from 10 am.
- Why we Cycle – Lessons from Amsterdam’s bike culture – Tamar BUG, Macquarie House, Civic Square, Launceston, 12.30–2 pm, Presented by Bicycle Network Tasmania.
Saturday 13 March
- Family Ride to Cornelian Bay – Bicycle Network, Cenotaph Car Park to Cornelian Bay along the Intercity Cycleway, 9.45 am – 12 pm, RSVP online. Free. 6.8 km. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Ride 2 Night – Tamar BUG, bling up your bike & you, QVMAG car park, 7.30 pm.
- BMX Come and Try session – Southern City BMX Club, 11 am – 1 pm, 5 Alcorso Drive, Berriedale (next to MONA). Bring your bike, all ages welcomed. Limited bikes available to borrow.
- Domain Triple Loop ride – Bicycle Network, Cenotaph Car Park. 9.15 am – 12.15 pm. Free. Gravel tracks and roads, some road riding.
Sunday 14 March
- Kingborough Treasure Hunt – Bicycle Network, 2–4 pm, Peter Murrell Reserve, Huntingfield.
- Hobart Bike Kitchen – 130 Davey Street Hobart, 1–4 pm. Come along to learn how to build and look after your bike. Free.
- Launceston Local History Ride – Tamar BUG, Park St Royal Park, 9.45 am.
- Launceston BMX Come and Try Day – 9.30–11 am, Take the kids along to see if BMX is for them. Launceston BMX Club, St Leonards Rd, St Leonards. Free.
