Tasmanian Bike Week

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.

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak in Tasmania in early 2022 some regular events, such as the Kingborough Treasure Hunt, will not be run.

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. Some organisations and venues also have double vaccination requirements.

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.

Sunday 6 March

Kunanyi Challenge ride – Hobart Wheelers/Dirt Devils Cycling Club. 7 am, Longley International Hotel. Tickets $35 for adults and $15 for juniors, must book before 24 February:
Women on Wheels ride – Bicycle Network, 10 am – 12 pm, Cornelian Bay upper car park, 14.5 km, Intercity Cycleway ride to view the Corridor of Modern Art street murals. Free
Hobart Bike Kitchen – 130 Davey Street Hobart, 1–4 pm. Come along to learn how to build and look after your bike. Free.
Flinders Island Lions Club Le Tour de Flinders – to be confirmed.
Okines Bike Shed – Okines Community House, 10 am – 1 pm, 540 Old Forcett Road, Dodges Ferry. Learn to repair your bike, parts available. Free.

Monday 7 March

Margate to Coningham return – Bicycle Network, 9.30 am – 12.30 pm, 22.5 km, meet Dru Point in Margate, off-road bush paths, new cycleway, footpaths and quiet roads. Free.
Okines Bike Shed – Okines Community House, 11 am – 3 pm, 540 Old Forcett Road, Dodges Ferry. Learn to repair your bike, parts available. Free.

Tuesday 8 March

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
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. Double vaccination required.

Wednesday 9 March

TBUG Westbury to Hoggs Lane – 9.15 am, 34 km, meet Franklin St sport ground Westbury, quiet country roads loop. Free.

Thursday 10 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. Double vaccination required.
E-bike Coffee Cruise City and Nature – Bicycle Network, 9.30 am–11 am, meet at Brooke Street Pier, 8.9 km, Hobart Rivulet Path and city streets. Free
TBUG Twilight Trails around Launceston ride – Meet 5.45 am, Park Street Royal Park, 10 km. Free
Okines Bike Shed – Okines Community House, 11 am – 3 pm, 540 Old Forcett Road, Dodges Ferry. Learn to repair your bike, parts available. Free.

Friday 11 March

Brave the Bridge – Bicycle Network, 8 am – 12 noon, meet at Cornelian Bay upper car park, 21.8 km, ferry, cycleways and Tasman Bridge. Free.
TBUG History Ride – TBUG, 10 am – 12 pm, meet at Park Street, Royal Park, 10.7 km, off-road paths and quiet roads through Inveresk and Invermay.
KBUG Kettering Loop – KBUG, 9.30 am, meet at Sea Wall Cafe, Kettering, 9 km, easy, scenic loop, riding on Channel Hwy and gravel Manuka Road. Free.

Saturday 12 March

Light up Launnie – TBUG, meet at QVMAG Inveresk car park for 10 km ride on city streets and trails. Light up your bike and yourself. Free
Pawleena Penna Circuits – Bicycle Network, 10 am – 12 noon, meet in Sorell, 30 km, mix of quiet roads and bike paths.

Sunday 13 March