Welcome to the Tamar Bicycle Users Group website!
On this website, you can find information on cycling in the Tamar region, links cycling related to resources, and details on T-Bug's work to improve cycling infrastructure and awareness. To find out more about T-Bug, please visit the About T-Bug page, and if you'd like to contact us, you can find deatils on the Contact T-Bug page.
If you're not already, please consider becoming a T-Bug member. In addition to receiving discounts from local businesses, you'll also be helping support our rides, advocacy and lobbying activities.
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 right hand corner. You can also join in on discussions with other local cyclists by visiting the T-Bug forums.
Recent News
Bridge to Bridge, Launceston History Ride - 30th Aug
Save Sunday 12 September for Marion's History Tour of Launceston - by Bike! 10am start at Hoblers Bridge.
http://tbug.org.au/content.php?page=13
Sally's Ride - Sunday 28 Nov 2010 - 30th Aug
Ride Around the Tamar is a fundraising event for mental health in Tasmania.
It consists of 4 rides of varying lengths starting in Launceston and travelling through the Tamar Valley. It's targeted towards professional and recreational bike riders, as well as corporate businesses that are able to put together a small group to ride in the event. Find out more...
www.sallysride.org
Peter's Spring 5 Day Ride - 29th Aug
Book your holidays now for Peter's Spring Ride (first week in November). He's planning a route through Cradle Mountain Link Rd., Hellyer Gorge, etc. He is open to suggestions for alternative routes. Contact Peter Ford 6394 3516 evonpeter@yahoo.com
http://tbug.org.au/content.php?page=Calendar&m=11&y=2010
Road Rules Relating To Bike Lanes - 17th Jul
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
To see all current news as well as historic news items, visit the News page.
Ride
Whether you are on two wheels for work or pleasure, being a cyclist is all about riding.
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 - Aug 9th
- Local Resources - Aug 9th
- Rides and Activities - Jan 1st
Communicate
Being part of a community is all about the ability to 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:
- Subscribe/Unsubscribe - Aug 4th
- Contact T-Bug - Mar 18th
Committee
T-Bug's activities and goals are guided by working groups and committees whose roles range from administrative duties and lobbying to running rides and events.
In the Committee section of our website, you can find our working groups and committies, details on our involvement with local councils, information on T-Bug's past, and our popular election candidate surveys.
Recently updated pages:
- Management Committee - Aug 9th
- About T-Bug - Aug 8th
- Launceston City Council Bike Committee - Aug 6th
- 2010 Federal Bass and Lyons Candidate Survey - Aug 5th
Members
T-Bug's members are its heart and soul. Our community's enthusiasm is what drives us and gives us the combined voice to make a difference.
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:
- Member Discounts - Jan 1st
- Become a Member - Jan 1st
Link to this page: http://tbug.org.au/content.php?page=1
