Join us for this easy social ride. This ride starts at 9:00 am but we ask you to please arrive 15 minutes early for a prompt departure. Route Starting point: Forde Shops - corner of Amy Ackman Street and Francis Force Boulevard. Parking is available behind the shops, entrance off Zakharov Avenue, or in front of Burgmann School at the corner of Hurrell St and Francis Force Boulevard. This ride is a very gentle ramble through some of the nicest green corridors in Ngunnawal, through Forde, Amaroo, Ngunnawal, and Moncrieff. We will be on shared bike paths for almost all the ride, and using underpasses wherever possible. The coffee stop will be at the end of the ride back at Frankies at Forde. About Pedal Power Easy Rides Pedal Power Easy Social Rides are designed for less experienced riders and those returning to cycling or anyone lacking confidence riding in a group. All rides will aim to stay within an average pace of 15-18km/h and be around 20 km. All rides are conducted by an accredited social ride leader and they will have an end rider. Depending on the experience and capabilities of the group, the ride may have regrouping stops along the way.   At the end of the ride, enjoy a café stop with your fellow riders! Be sure to review our Terms & Conditions and accept them by ticking the box below.

Join us for this easy social ride. This ride starts at 9:00 am but we ask you to please arrive 15 minutes early for a prompt departure.  We will be back at the start between approximately 11:15 and 11:45. Please bring a spare tube in case you have a puncture. This is the route this ride will take. Starting place - Lyneham: If driving east through the intersection (with traffic lights) of Riggall Place/Ginninderra Drive and Ellenborough St/Mouat St, meet at a parking area on the right just before the roundabout. We head east to cross Northbourne Avenue into Swidden St near the light rail stop, turning left to ride along Atherton, Burn and Bonython Streets and cross Antill St at Gale St. We make our way to Hawdon St, Cobb St, Hoddle Gdn, Officer Cres, Ebden St and Wakefield Ave to the Ainslie shops for a “wee” stop. We next ride towards the new Campbell shops for morning tea. We head south towards Lake Burley Griffin Central Basin and follow the route west to West Basin and turn right to cross Parkes Way and follow the bike path along Marcus Clarke St and head down University Av and North Rd crossing Barry Dr to let us follow the Sullivans Ck bike path north to Moat St and then back to the start. Pedal Power Easy Social Rides are designed for less experienced riders and those returning to cycling or anyone lacking confidence riding in a group. All rides will aim to stay within an average pace of 15-18km/h and be around 20 km. All rides are conducted by an accredited social ride leader and they will have an end rider. Depending on the experience and capabilities of the group, the ride may have regrouping stops along the way.   At the end of the ride, enjoy a café stop with your fellow riders! Be sure to review our Terms & Conditions and accept them by ticking the box below.

Join us for this easy social ride. This ride starts at 9:00 am but we ask you to please arrive 15 minutes early for a prompt departure. This ride's start and end points will be in Canberra's Centre or Northside. This is the route this ride will take. The ride will start and finish at Tilley’s cafe at the Lyneham shops. We will take the bike paths from Lyneham to Gungahlin and wind our way around Yerrabi ponds. From there we will follow the bike path along Horse Park drive, turning off to follow the path through the wetlands in Harrison and Franklin, before returning the way we came to Lyneham. The ride should take about an hour and a half at a gentle pace, allowing for a few street crossings. Coffee at Tilley’s afterwards for those who want to stay for a chat.  Pedal Power Easy Social Rides are designed for less experienced riders and those returning to cycling or anyone lacking confidence riding in a group. All rides will aim to stay within an average pace of 15-18km/h and be around 20 km. All rides are conducted by an accredited social ride leader and they will have an end rider. Depending on the experience and capabilities of the group, the ride may have regrouping stops along the way.   At the end of the ride, enjoy a café stop with your fellow riders! Be sure to review our Terms & Conditions and accept them by ticking the box below.

Join us for this easy social ride. This ride starts at 9:00 am but we ask you to please arrive 15 minutes early for a prompt departure. The ride will start at the skate park at Eddison Park, Woden (parking available off Launceston Street).  We head north through Curtin and Weston Ck and Yarralumla, before heading back to Woden with coffee at San Churro on Bradley St.  About Pedal Power Easy Social Rides Pedal Power Easy Social Rides are designed for less experienced riders and those returning to cycling or anyone lacking confidence riding in a group. All rides will aim to stay within an average pace of 15-18km/h and be around 20 km. All rides are conducted by an accredited social ride leader and they will have an end rider. Depending on the experience and capabilities of the group, the ride may have regrouping stops along the way.   At the end of the ride, enjoy a café stop with your fellow riders! Be sure to review our Terms & Conditions and accept them by ticking the box below.

Join us for this easy social ride. This ride starts at 9:00 am but we ask you to please arrive 15 minutes early for a prompt departure. This ride's start and end points will be in Canberra's Northside. This is the route this ride will take. We will start at Reid Oval on the corner of Euree Street and Elimatta Street. There is plenty of free parking available. The route is a pleasant ride over the inner north (Reid, Braddon and Campbell) and a small part of the southern part of LBG (East Basin) but away from the heavy foot traffic.  Mostly flat with one accent up Treloar Crescent in Campbell and with coffee at Playing Fields in the city (Allara Street). Pedal Power Easy Social Rides are designed for less experienced riders and those returning to cycling or anyone lacking confidence riding in a group. All rides will aim to stay within an average pace of 15-18km/h and be around 20 km. All rides are conducted by an accredited social ride leader and they will have an end rider. Depending on the experience and capabilities of the group, the ride may have regrouping stops along the way.   At the end of the ride, enjoy a café stop with your fellow riders! Be sure to review our Terms & Conditions and accept them by ticking the box below.

Join us for this easy social ride. This ride starts at 9:00 am but we ask you to please arrive 15 minutes early for a prompt departure. This ride's start and end points will be in Canberra's Southside. Starting at the Treasury car park off Langton Crescent, Barton we ride past the National Library and Portrait Gallery, Kurrajong and Brassey Hotels. We then look for the autumn colours as we ride through Barton, Manuka, Griffith to Kingston Foreshore. We continue beside the lake to the Archives Constitution Café for a coffee stop before finishing back at Treasury. About Pedal Power Easy Social Rides Pedal Power Easy Social Rides are designed for less experienced riders and those returning to cycling or anyone lacking confidence riding in a group. All rides will aim to stay within an average pace of 15-18km/h and be around 20 km. All rides are conducted by an accredited social ride leader and they will have an end rider. Depending on the experience and capabilities of the group, the ride may have regrouping stops along the way.   At the end of the ride, enjoy a café stop with your fellow riders! Be sure to review our Terms & Conditions and accept them by ticking the box below.

Come and join our protest mass ride as we call for separated bike-only paths along Northbourne Avenue and highlight the need for safe, convenient cycling infrastructure all over Canberra. We will be marking the 20th anniversary of the installation of the first on-road cycle lanes in Canberra on Northbourne Avenue. We will ride as a collective group starting in Haig Park and travelling along Northbourne Avenue to London Circuit, then to Mouat/Antill Streets and back to Haig Park. We will be riding in the shoulder and left hand lane obeying the traffic lights and road rules. Our ride leader John is happy to do a second loop for those who want an extra ride. Map of the route below and on ride GPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45654711 We need many people to make a decent spectacle and be seen as a protest ride. Please if possible have a flashing red tail light.  Please register so that we can assess the numbers before the start. Bring your family, friends and anyone who has a bike and is interested in safe cycling infrastructure. Image: Cyclists protest in Canberra 1974 from Belconnen to Civic. This is the initial protest ride that led to the creation of Pedal Power. To view the full video, visit: https://www.nfsa.gov.au/collection/curated/cyclists-protest-canberra-1974

Join us for our Annual General Meeting in Room 8 at the Griffin Centre. At the AGM a new Board will be elected. The Agenda can be found here. Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP will deliver the keynote speech, titled Pedals of Possibility: Unleashing the Power of Two Wheels. Our AGM is obviously free for all members to attend and we encourage you to participate, but please register here if you are planning to come along so we have an idea of numbers.

Join us as we launch our latest Pedal Power campaign for a separated bike-only path on Northbourne Avenue. Bring yourself, your bike and any posters with relevant slogans. Examples of slogans: #NightmareOnNorthbourne safer for cyclists = safer for everyone paint won't keep us safe separation saves lives We will meet outside on the corner of Cape st and Northbourne Ave near TCCS Dickson 480 Northbourne Ave. RSVP to let us know that you're coming :)   

Come along to our free Fix 'N' Ride being held at The Bike Library at Margaret Hendry School. Bring your bikes along so our wonderful volunteer bike mechanics can teach you how to fix your bike or hire out a bike for free from The Bike Library. Everyone is welcome; we will have bikes available to suit all ages. See Change will be providing test rides on a range of their e-bikes available to loan through the Canberra Electric Bike Library and Switched on Cycles will be providing expert advice on how to purchase an e-bike. Assisting our volunteer mechanics will be Mojo Cycle Repairs who are a bicycle repair team that believe in active travel, community and that you are fully capable of being self-sufficient on your bike. During the week, you can see the team at the workshop in New Acton for drop-in services. On the weekend, you can find Mojo's fully equipped bicycle mobile workshop at an event near you. We look forward to seeing you for a fun morning of fixing and riding! Feel free to let us know you're coming by registering below but you can also just drop in on the day :)  Hosted by Pedal Power, See Change, Switched on Cycles, Mojo Cycle Repairs, Community Services #1, Taylor Mingle and Margaret Hendry School.

Our 2023 Christmas Party had to be cancelled due to bad weather so we're making up for it by holding a Welcome Back Event!  We'll be welcoming back our members and supporters after the holidays, as well as welcoming any members that have recently joined Pedal Power.  BYO food to share and your own drinks. Water and chairs will be provided.  Please RSVP so we know how many people are coming :)    Please note: Parking is limited on Todd St, but there are small streets and the Co op School carpark, Macpherson St. The address (Valerie's house) is beside the playground in the park on Macarthur Ave side. 

CANCELLED DUE TO BAD WEATHER    You're invited to the Pedal Power Christmas Party! Join us at the Canberra Nara Peace Park from 5:30pm onwards, as we gather to celebrate another fantastic year of cycling in Canberra. This event is open to both Pedal Power members and the wider community, a perfect opportunity to reflect on our accomplishments throughout the year. From our dedicated advocacy for safer cycling, to teaching both the young and young at heart the joys of riding, and the countless memorable social nights and member-organised rides. And guess who's making a special appearance? None other than 'Cycling Santa' himself! Remember to bring a plate of your favourite holiday dish to share. Feel free to bring your own drinks, chairs, or a cozy blanket for a night of festive fun and great company. Can't wait to see you there! :)  CANCELLED DUE TO BAD WEATHER