Tasmanian Bike Week starts on Saturday 1 March and offers everyone the chance to go for a ride, whether it’s an easy route on an e-bike or time trial up Kunanyi/Mt Wellington.

“Part of the joy of riding a bike is to do it in a group. Whether that’s in the early morning to avoid the traffic, or in the middle of the day to enjoy the sunshine,” Bicycle Network spokesperson Alison Hetherington said.

“Bicycle Network volunteers are leading free social rides throughout the week and the Hobart Wheelers are kicking off the week early on Saturday 1 March with the Kunanyi Challenge time trial.

“This year Eudaimonia Tasmanian Cycling Tours are offering free spots in their three weekly bunch rides and free cycle maintenance workshops in conjunction with Cyclingo and Giant bike stores. Rides leave from Bob & Tom’s on Sandy Bay Road and head to Mount Nelson on the Wednesday, Kingston on the Thursday and a women’s ride on the Friday.

“And on Sunday 2 March the Hobart Bike Kitchen are launching their new workshop at the Hobart Tip Shop between 12 and 3pm. The Bike Kitchen is run by volunteers who help people fix old bikes, equipping them with the skills they’ll need to keep their bike on the road.

“Every Bike Week Bicycle Network organises volunteers across Hobart to count bike and scooter movements as part of the annual Super Tuesday commuter count. This year’s count will be happening at more than 50 intersections across Hobart between 7 and 9am on Tuesday 4 March.”

Free social rides suitable for riders of all abilities, including e-bikes include:

Sunday 2 March

Cornelian Bay to Cascade Loop social ride. Meet at Cornelian Bay car park for the 23km social ride starting at 10am exploring bike lanes and paths in and around Hobart.

Tuesday 4 March

Pipeline Track social ride. Meet at Hamlet Cafe in South Hobart at 10am (or Fern Tree Tavern at 11am) for the 25km ride along the gravel Pipeline Track from Fern Tree or 44km ride from South Hobart.

Friday 7 March

E-Bike Coffee Cruise: Queens Domain ride. Meet at front of Brooke Street Pier, Hobart at 10.15am for the easygoing 10km ride exploring paths and separated bike lanes.

Saturday 8 March

Flight of the Folders social ride. Meet at the McVilly Drive carpark in Hobart at 9.45am with your folding bike for the 23km ride along the Intercity Cycleway to MONA for coffee and return.

All of the rides and activities on offer during the week are listed on the Bike Week calendar at https://tasbicyclecouncil.org.au/bike-week/.