Tasmanian Bicycle Council Executive
| Chair | Alison Hetherington | Bicycle Network |
| Deputy Chair | Mark Parssey | Hobart Bike Kitchen |
| Treasurer | Di Elliffe | Bicycle Network |
| Secretary | Mary McParland | Cycling South |
| Public Officer | Mary McParland | Cycling South |
Audax
Audax Tasmania offers welcoming, inclusive and supportive bicycle rides that take in a variety of scenery, routes and terrain around the island state of Tasmania, on sealed roads and gravel. Our rides are non-competitive, with a focus on fun, fitness, challenge, adventure, self-sufficiency and personal achievement.
Website: https://audax.org.au/tasmania/
Bicycle Network
A statewide bicycle advocacy group which is dedicated to making it easier for people to ride a bike, with over 45,000 member nationally. Membership includes third-party and bicycle accident insurance for individuals and families. Social rides and activities are run regularly around Hobart and Burnie.
Email: alisonh@bicyclenetwork.com.au
Website: www.bicyclenetwork.com.au
City of Hobart
Tasmania’s capital city and the biggest city in the state, the City of Hobart has a City Vision and Transport Strategy that both aim to improve infrastructure and support for bicycle riding.
Email: coh@hobartcity.com.au
Website: www.hobartcity.com.au
City of Launceston
Tasmania’s biggest northern city, Launceston boasts scenic off-road shared paths and a strong tradition of road cycling. The City is developing a Transport Strategy to better guide its bicycle infrastructure roll-out.
Email: contactus@launceston.tas.gov.au
Website: www.launceston.tas.gov.au
CSIRO BUG
Cycling South
CyclingSouth is a regional cycling body representing the five southern metropolitan councils: Hobart, Glenorchy, Brighton, Clarence and Kingborough. The member councils are working towards developing and improving infrastructure such as pathways, bike lanes, sealed shoulders and end-of-trip facilities. CyclingSouth develops programs that encourage more people to enjoy riding their bikes and plays an advocacy role for cycling at all levels of government.
Email: info@cyclingsouth.org
Website: www.cyclingsouth.org
Department of Health BUG
Hobart Bike Kitchen
Hobart Bike Kitchen is a:
• means of recycling old bikes and parts into usable bicycles
• resource of information and tools to keep your bike maintained or to get it back on the road again.
• promoter of cycling and healthy transport
• provider of bikes to those who are unable to get a bike by other means.
We are a non profit group of people who love bikes and who want to share our passion.
Email: hobartbikekitchen@gmail.com
Website: hobartbikekitchen.org
Hobart Walking Club (cycling group)
The Hobart Walking Club is a recreational walking club based in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia that also runs weekly bicycle rides. The Club is run entirely by volunteers, who willingly share their local knowledge.
Email: secretary@hobartwalkingclub.org.au
Website: https://www.hobartwalkingclub.org.au/activities/cycling/
Royal Hobart Hospital Bicycle Users Group
Rail Trails Australia (Tasmanian reps)
Rail Trails Australia is a volunteer-driven, not-for-profit, organisation that strives for the creation and promotion of a rail trail network across the country.
Email: tas@railtrails.org.au
Website: https://www.railtrails.org.au/
Safer Roads for Cyclists
A road safety advocacy group based in Burnie which meets quarterly. The aim of the group is to work specifically towards improving the safety of cyclists in the region. Members include representatives from local government, Department of State Growth, racing cycling groups and recreational cycling groups.
Email: klprice@bigpond.com
Shredding Betties
Shredding Betties is by women for women-we aim to shred stereotypes, shred comfort zones and shred a path forward for women and girls on wheels. skateboards, mountain bikes, roller skates, bmx, road bikes, roller derby and mech-assist. We want to help mainstream media to see active women differently. Shredding Betties aims to inspire, encourage and celebrate women and girls on wheels.
Email: shreddingbetties@gmail.com
Website: www.facebook.com/shreddingbetties
South Hobart Sustainable Community
The SHSC is a community organisation devoted to promoting and supporting environmentally sustainable living, which includes advocacy for active transport.
Contact at secretary@southhobart.org
Website: www.southhobart.org/
Streets People Love Hobart
Streets People Love Hobart is a community-led initiative organised by a passionate group of local advocates. Its mission is to engage people and advocate for streets that prioritise people, safety, and sustainability. It believes Hobart deserves vibrant, welcoming spaces where everyone can connect, move, and thrive.
Email: perci@streetspeoplelovehobart.au
Website: streetspeoplelovehobart.au
Tamar BUG
T-Bug is an incorporated not for profit organisation working towards building a strong cycling community whilst increasing cycle awareness and safety in Launceston and around the Tamar region. Activities range from organising social rides and bike maintenance workshops to representing cyclists in local government decisions regarding cycling infrastructure and lobbying at state and federal levels.
Email: contactus@tbug.org.au
Website: www.tamarbug.org.au
