Welcome to the Tamar Bicycle Users Group website!
On this website, you can find:
- a calendar of rides and events
- T-Bug membership and insurance options
- our Facebook page
- our newsletter and newsletter archive
- discounts from local businesses
- details on T-Bug's work to improve cycling infrastructure and awareness
- more about T-Bug
- our sponsors and supporters
- contacting T-Bug
Below is a summary of recent updates and news items. You can navigate to any section of the website at any time by using the "bike rack" links at the top of each page, and you can return here by clicking the T-Bug logo in the top left hand corner.
Recent News
HOOK TURNS
In Tasmania, cyclists can make hook turns at all intersections unless signage prohibits hook turns by bicycles. When turning right at an intersection, you have the option of making a hook turn (from the left lane), rather than making a normal right turn. A hook turn may be more convenient on some roads with heavy traffic where it is difficult to cross into a right hand turning lane. When making a hook turn, you must obey all traffic laws such as only proceeding on a green light and givin
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Road Rules Relating To Bike Lanes
With new bike lanes and infrastructure being deployed throughout Launceston at the moment, now is a good time brush up on the rules. Below is an excerpt of some of the Road Rules specifically related to cycling. Remember to check www.thelaw.tas.gov.au for more/updat
http://tbug.org.au/temp/road_rules_exerpt.pdf
View Our Events On A Map
In case you're new to the area or are getting lost, you can now view the location of any of our events on a map! Just visit the Calendar page and click on an event to view its details. Read more...
To see all current news as well as historic news items, visit the News page.
Ride
In the Ride section of our website, you can find T-Bug's calendar of rides and events as well as information on cycling in the Tamar Region such as common cycling routes, bike parking, and tips on safe cycling.
Recently updated pages:
- Calendar - Feb 12th
- Rides and Activities - Jan 29th
- Local Resources - May 23rd
Communicate
In the Communicate section of our website, you can find T-Bug's contact details, subscribe to our newsletter, view our newsletter archive, and talk with other cyclists on the T-Bug web forums.
Recently updated pages:
- Contact T-Bug - Jan 29th
- Subscribe/Unsubscribe - Aug 4th
Committee
T-Bug's activities and goals are guided by working groups and committees whose roles range from administrative duties to running rides and events.
In the Committee section of our website, you can find our working groups and committees, details on our involvement with local councils, information on T-Bug's past, and our popular election candidate surveys.
Recently updated pages:
- Committee - Jan 31st
- Management Committee - Jan 29th
- Activities Committee - Oct 28th
- 2011 LCC Candidate Survey - Oct 13th
Members
In the Members section of our website, you can find details on T-Bug membership, discounts for T-Bug members at local businesses, and of course membership forms.
Recently updated pages:
- Become a Member - Nov 13th
- Member Discounts - Jan 1st
Link to this page: http://tbug.org.au/content.php?page=1
