Launceston bike tours
On Your Bike Tours offers a fun and unique way to discover Launceston.
We offer four guided tours, each one revealing something memorable about Launceston. You will hear intriguing stories about Launceston’s fascinating past and present, ride along the picturesque Tamar and Esk River trails, wind through charming back streets, admire the intact 18th-19th century architecture, explore historic local parks and gardens, visit the local harvest market, indulge in Tassie’s local gourmet flavours and or visit a local winery. Depending on your choice of tour of course………
The people you meet
One of the great things about being a tour guide with OYBT is I get to meet and ride alongside folks from all walks of life and from all over the world. It is often a shared experience where I get to tell tales of our beautiful river city and [...]
A bike tour with extra benefits (and not the fries)
Here are a few super good reasons why you should pedal power on your next holiday: increased cardiovascular increased muscle strength and flexibility improved joint mobility decreased stress levels improved posture and coordination strengthened bones decreased body fat prevention or management of disease
Building a positive cycling community
Tamar Bike Users Group (TBUG) are a community based organisation that promote a positive cycling culture in Northern Tasmania. On Your Bike Tours are proud to be involved in this important group. Jump on their website https://tamarbug.org.au and find out more about their activities, regular rides and events.
Velocipede…..veloc what?
Cycling has been part of Launceston’s culture since the mid 1800’s. A Launceston resident was seen rolling down St John’s St on his newly acquired velocipede in 1869 much to the entertainment of the locals. For those of you who don’t know velocipedes were one of the earliest bike inventions. [...]