Welcome to the Tamar Bicycle Users Group (TBUG) — an incorporated not-for-profit organisation dedicated to building a stronger cycling community and increasing awareness, safety and active transport in Launceston and the wider Tamar region. For over a decade we’ve connected people who love riding, from casual cyclists to commuters, families, and adventure seekers, through fun social rides, practical workshops and community events while advocating for better cycling infrastructure and safer streets for everyone.
We organise a diverse calendar of rides that suit all ages and abilities, from gentle off-road trails around Launceston to longer countryside and themed excursions, and everyone is welcome to join, whether you’re just getting started or you’ve been riding for years. We also champion cyclists’ voices in local government and partner with organisations like Bicycle Network and the City of Launceston to help shape a healthier, happier and more connected region.
TBUG is a member-based community, and your involvement makes a real difference, joining helps support more rides, stronger advocacy and exciting events. If you’d like to ride with us, help grow our community, or contribute to making our city better for all road users, we’d love to have you on board.
Becoming a member today for only $20 a year.
Our events and rides
Countryside rides
Various locations around the region – Most Wednesdays.
Subscribe to our mailing list or check our Facebook page for more details.
City rides
The Trails Around Launceston. A light gentle ride around Launcestons trails.
Most Thursday nights during daylight savings time.
Events
Though out the year TBUG runs multiple different events.
Keep an eye on our Facebook or join our newsletter to keep up to date with what’s happening.
For more events organised by TBUG and to keep up to date with our other activities follow us on Facebook!
To keep up to date on every activity we’re doing join our newsletter. It includes all weekly rides and events.
Click here for other rides organised by Bicycle Networks
Our advocacy
Our goal:
A safer more connected
Launceston and Tamar Region.
Besides organising rides TBUG focus’s on advocacy work around cycling, safer streets and improved active transport options. For a healthier, happier and more connected city and region.
Learn more about our advocacy here
If you’d like to help us in this regard please become a member and contact us. We’re always looking for ideas and like minded people to help the course. If you have ideas of how to improve your neighbourhood or your street let us know.
Would you like to start cycling more?
Cycling is an easy, low-impact way to improve your health, boost mental wellbeing and save money on everyday travel. It helps reduce traffic congestion, supports safer and quieter streets, and cuts emissions by replacing short car trips — making cycling a simple choice that benefits you, your community and the environment.
We know starting to cycle can feel daunting, but Launceston has a growing network of trails and off-road paths to help you build confidence. Our dedicated cycling page shares practical tips, local routes and advice to help you get started and enjoy a more active, healthy lifestyle
Our partners at Bicycle Network have a lot of information about e-bikes.
e-bikes
Despite all the bad press e-bikes are getting they are not fundamentality dangerous. There’s a clear difference between e-bikes and electronic motorbikes and other illegal electric powered devices.
A proper e-bike motor can’t exceed 25km/h (though you can obviously go faster by peddling very hard or rolling down a hill for example) and most models require pedal assistance to provide that power. They are great for commuting and enabling older riders to keep riding. They also work really well for taking the edge of the hills of the Tamar Region.
TBUG encourages people to buy e-bikes and e-scooters from local bike shops instead of on-line as they are assembled by professional mechanics and are ready and safe to ride.
Our partners
Bicycle Network
The City of Launceston
ALA Partners
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Newsletter sign-up form coming very soon. In the mean time if you’d like to be on the mailing list please contact us.