Upcoming Events

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Bike Week 2021 – Life’s Better on a Bike

Bike 2021 will run from Sunday March 7 to Sunday March 14. Lots of great rides and events throughout the week including seminars film nights and ebike promotions.

Draft Program of Events as at 28 February 2021

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All events are free!! unless otherwise indicated

Sunday March 7

Great Community Social Bike Ride & BBQ– 10:30am, Churchill Park. Discover Launceston Trails and have some healthy fun! A ride for everyone
Tas Premiere Screening Phil Liggett – The Voice of Cycling, Village Cinema; Launceston, 4:00pm. Tickets $22. A fascinating film into the life of Phil Liggett the best known commentator in the cycling world. Great footage of the tours an analysis of his relationship with doping and Lance Armsrong and his work with animal protection in Africa. See the preview here

Buy tickets for the film here Demand.Film – Show Event

Monday March 8

International Womens’ Day Celebration ride and picnic – 5:00pm from Royal Park. Special Guest Tasmanian Minister for Health Sarah Courtney. Food and refreshments provided Register contactus@tbig.org.au
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Tuesday March 9

Bike Riding 101 Free beginners class – Come and try bike riding with Di McHenry… Roll Cycles will provide some ebikes for you to try so even if you are a confident rider come along and try the ebikes!! 6:30 City Park. Register at contactus@tbug.org.au or 0416 310 722; refreshments provided.

Wednesday March 10

Children’s Story Time & fun ride in the Square 10:15 @ the Library
Pop up display in the mall – All things about bike riding fun in Launnie from 10:00am
Bike Maintenance Workshop 1 – Free – 6:30pm Cycle 2 46 Brisbane St Register at contactus@tbug.org.au or 63312400 Refreshments provided.
Special viewing Why we cycle – Lessons from Amsterdam’s bike culture; A fascinating film about Amsterdam and bike culture. The focus is on the great social and health benefits of riding from kids to grandparents! See Preview here Lunch Provided. Please register at contactus@tbug.org,au
Macquarie House, Civic Square, 7:30pm

Thursday March 11

Pop up display in the mall – All things about bike riding fun in Launnie from 10:00am
Bike Maintenance Workshop 2 – 6:30pm Roll 112 Cimitiere St Register at contactus@tbug.org.au or 63252940. Refreshments provided.

Friday March 12

Pop up display in the mall – All things about bike riding fun in Launnie from 10:00am
Special Ride to the Launceston Bike Museum, Zions Hill Ravenswood. From Silo Hotel 9:45am. Cost $12 TBUG members Non Members $15. Further info contact Marion Sargent on 0438 432848
Special viewing 2 – Why we cycle – Lessons from Amsterdam’s bike culture; A fascinating film about Amsterdam and bike culture. The focus is on the great social and health benefits of riding from kids to grandparents! See Preview here Lunch Provided. Please register at contactus@tbug.org,au
Macquarie House, Civic Square, 12:30 -2:00pm Lunch provided Presented in conjunction with Bicycle Network Tas

Saturday March 13

New Event!!! Intro to Mountain Bike Skills with Andy from Trail Heads. New to Mountain biking, or getting back into it? This will be a fun group program with basic skills classes …Kate Reed MTB track 10:00am. Cost $50 p.p. Details or text 0447775810 for info.

5″]]Ride 2 Night – Bling up your bike & you, create a spectacular night show QVMAG Carpark 7:30pm. Drinks after at Gunners Arms.

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