participation & community RideS
Join us in this year’s Spirit of Tasmania Cycling Tour featuring four new rides that are open to everyone.
The participation rides follow the same route as the professionals, offering a few epic climbs and the chance to challenge yourself and race the clock.
For those seeking a more relaxed experience, the community rides provide a closed-road route along the North West Coast with the choice of 8km or 17km.
Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or looking for a fun day out, there’s a ride for all to enjoy. We hope to see you out there!
Participation Ride 1
WED 8th NOV - Bourke St Hill Climb
A watt-dropping short 550m burst up Bourke Street featuring 62m of climbing up steep switchbacks, an average grade of 11.9% at a maximum gradient of 15.3%.
With the shift to an afternoon start time, the aim of this stage is to get the community involved in a big way with more participants and a larger crowd cheering on the event. Alongside the cycling action, attendees can look forward to music, food vans and other fun activities for all to enjoy.
Date: Wednesday 8th November 2023
Start Location: Bourke St, Launceston
Participation Start Time: 4:30pm
participation ride 2
Saturday 11th Nov - Penguin/gunns plains
A scenic loop starting in Penguin before heading up the infamous Gunns Plains climb, and back to Penguin to complete the loop.
Not only does this stage offer an exciting race experience with a climb or two, there are also great spots for spectating along the way.
Date: Saturday 11th November 2023
Start Location: Penguin
Start Time: 8:00am (1 x 66km loop)
Finish Est. Time: 11:00am (back of field)
community ride 1
Saturday 11th Nov - penguin coast 8km
This community ride follows an 8km closed-road route along the scenic coastline.
The route forms part of the Coastal Pathway, a 110km shared pathway between Wynyard and Latrobe, developed by the Cradle Coast Authority and Safer Roads for Cyclists Tas.
Riders will set off at 8:05am, allowing 1.5 hours of cycling without traffic.
Date: Saturday 11th November 2023
Start Location: Penguin
Start Time: 8:05am
Finish Est. Time: 9:00am (back of field)
COMMUNITY RIDE 2
Saturday 11th Nov - penguin coast 17km
This community ride follows a 17km closed-road route along the scenic coastline.
The route forms part of the Coastal Pathway, a 110km shared pathway between Wynyard and Latrobe, developed by the Cradle Coast Authority and Safer Roads for Cyclists Tas.
Riders will set off at 8:05am, allowing 1.5 hours of cycling without traffic.
Date: Saturday 11th November 2023
Start Location: Penguin
Start Time: 8:05am
Finish Est. Time: 9:15am (back of field)
