The Locals Edition
At Eudaimonia Tasmanian Cycling Tours, we’re pretty big believers in community. As such we have created a platform for the locals (and temporary locals) to get to know each other and continue to explore Hobart by bike.
It can often be hard to know where to start, where to ride or what groups exist when you first take up cycling. As such, we endeavour to create a safe and informative space for all group rides in Southern Tasmania (primarily Hobart). We run regular rides ourselves, however we have also collated a list of groups and their regular rides so you know where to go no matter where you are in your cycling journey.
Join our Facebook Group for further communication or questions regarding any rides.
What does ‘pace’ mean?Pace gives you an indication of the speed in which the group will ride. It’s important to note that Tasmania is quite hilly, as such the average pace of your general interstate rider is likely to be 2-5km/h faster than what you will ride in Hobart. As a general rule we would define each group speed suitable for the following riders:
20-23km/h: Any rider, whether just starting out or a seasoned veteran. You may have never ridden with a group before, or only used to riding on a flat road. These riders often find hills a bit more difficult (don’t we all!) and rarely ride further than 30km.
22-25km/h: A bit of a step up from the previous category, we often find the biggest difference in these riders is that they have the ability to punch over a few hills and are generally used to a bit more climbing. Riding 100km is just as exciting each time!
25-28km/h: These riders have often been riding for a long time. They can maintain a good pace on the flats as well as up all kinds of hills no matter the gradient and are often well accustomed to variable distances (ie. a ride over 100km or with 2,000m of climbing isn’t too daunting… but still something worth patting yourself on the back for).
28km+: We usually choose to wave at these riders as they ride past and admire their tight fitting lycra, shaved legs and baby cows… they’re pretty fast and we’re ok with it.
*These are not exclusive definitions, we have simply written them as an indication for the groups listed below. We always find group ethos to be the determining factor toward how much fun we’re going to have on a ride, so never be scared to message the ride leader or ask a question on our Facebook page!
Eudaimonia TCT: The Locals Edition
We run weekly rides suited to varying levels of abilities as well as hosting #TCTsocialrides once a month.
Contact: Sofia Tsamassiros via email or at 0448447676
Pace: 25-28km/h
Wednesday: Leave from Bob and Tom’s Servo at 6am. Mount Nelson via Churchill ave (route). Post ride coffee at Sash.
Thursday: Leave from Bob and Tom’s Servo at 6am. Kingston beach return (route). Post ride coffee at Sash.
Weekend: We often organise weekend rides, however due to the nature of our work (and physical absence from Hobart) this is often spontaneous and without much notice. Follow our strava page if you’re keen on a random weekend surprise.
Eudaimonia TCT: Mikro Podilato
After running a number of successful social rides, we realised we needed to create a regular space for the not so serious, and so spawned Mikro Podilato (little bicycle). We run the same rides as the 6am group however leave 10mins earlier to create a handicap for these riders.
Pace: 22-25km/h
Wednesday: Leave from Bob and Tom’s Servo at 5:50am. Mount Nelson via Churchill ave (route). Post ride coffee at Sash.
Thursday: Leave from Bob and Tom’s Servo at 5:50am. Kingston beach return (route). Post ride coffee at Sash.
Girl gang Saturday’s
We run monthly rides exclusive to females. Running on the last Saturday of every month, this will be a casual no drop ride to get the girls together for a social affair (sorry boys)... as usual, coffee and good banter will occur in abundance. Average 22-25km/h.
Roll Cycles
Roll Cycles is a local bike shop located at 93 Harrington St.
Contact: 6213 9640
Pace: 25-28km/h
Tuesday: The Roll Cycles Chain Gang meets at 5:25pm every Tuesday, out the front of the Hobart store. During daylight savings they complete a ‘mini commando’ and during winter they ride on the bike track out to the Cadbury factory. Weekly shop rides are organised by Specialised ambassador Yvette Edward.
If you see this man… you can tell him we gave you permission to give him the finger right back.
Red Square
Pace: 20-25km/h
Saturday: Leave outside Red Square cafe at the Cambridge Car Park at 8am. Ride distance varies week to week between 40-80km.
Tassie Torque (TT)
TT are one of the most consistent and faster group rides in Hobart. They run weekly rides from Monday - Saturday.
Our rides are solid with the Tuesday and Thursday morning rides in particular on the spicy side of the spectrum. Saturday rides are about the journey with a few decent efforts thrown in especially as we get closer to the café.
Don’t be surprised to see a few kms of gravel occasionally on the Saturday ride. Most rides have designated regroup points….. The best way to make contact is via the Tassie Torque Strava club page.
We always finish with coffee and rest assured the Tassie Torque chiefs, knows where Hobart’s best coffee can be found!
Contact: Mark Breen or via their Strava page
Pace: 28-30km/h
Monday: Leave from Pizza Hut Newtown at 6am. Granton return via Amy Street (route). Post ride coffee at Shake A Leg.
Tuesday: Leave from Pizza Hut Newtown at 6am. Granton return via Lenah Valley (route). Post ride coffee at Whisk & Co.
Wednesday: Leave from Pizza Hut Newtown at 6am. Churchill & Bends (route). Post ride coffee at Dispatch.
Thursday: Leave from Pizza Hut Newtown at 6am. Bonnet return via Churchill (route). Post ride coffee at Jackman Battery Point
Friday: Leave from Risdon Brook Dam at 6am. Malcolm Hut Loop (route). Post ride coffee at Currency Cafe.
Saturday: Leave from under the Tasman Bridge (Western Shore) at 7am. Distance and route vary week to week between 80-130km. Post ride coffee at Currency Cafe.
Ken Self Cycles
Ken Self are a local bike shop located at 124 Elizabeth St.
Contact: info@kenselfcycles.com.au
Pace:
Tuesday: Leave from outside the shop at 5:30pm. Bonnet return.
Thursday: Leave from outside the shop at 5:30pm. Bonnet return.
Sunday:
Dome Cycling
Formed out of Hobart’s ‘Dome Cafe’ (which is now closed), the Dome Cycling group continue to run regular weekly rides.
Pace: 25-28km/h
Tuesday: Leave the old Dome Cafe (Corner of Sandy Bay Rd and King St) at 6am. Mount Nelson via Churchill ave. Post ride coffee at Sash.
Thursday: Leave the old Dome Cafe (Corner of Sandy Bay Rd and King St) at 6am. Kingston beach return. Usually link up with Eudaimonia at some point so they can inform the young guns there is still life in the old dogs of Dome. Post ride coffee at Sash.
Saturday: Leave from the Old Dome Cafe (Corner of Sandy Bay Rd and King St) at 8am. Routes vary from week to week, usually ~80km. Post ride coffee location irrelevant, however this is where chamois time is really developed.
HHC (Hobart Hard Core)
HHC are a local social group who take their coffee and cake consumption seriously. They potentially have the most active Facebook group out of all of the groups listed and is a great way to meet other cyclists.
Pace: 22-25km/h
Sunday: Leave from the cenotaph at 8am. Ride distance varies week to week. They also have a slower (more social) 8:30am group. It is worth following their Facebook page for weekly ride details.