Pedal Power ACT · Social rides & tours
Good rides.
Good company.
Find your people on Canberra’s roads, paths and trails. Compare the groups here, choose a pace that suits you, then check the current ride and RSVP in Team App.
New to our rides?
It starts with a ride.
Further Horizons is a supportive 30–40 km ride at about 15 km/h. Saturday Riders is shorter at 24–30 km, with a typical pace of 18–20 km/h. Choose a distance and pace you can ride comfortably.
Our regular groups assume you can handle your bike and ride the listed distance. Try an adult cycling course, or ask a Ride Guide for help if you’re a member.
Find your fit
Compare the ride groups.
Search by name or starting area, then narrow by day, surface, distance and experience.This is a guide only, your actual ride is posted in Team App.
Experience labels help you; check each group’s distance and pace before joining.
Saturday Further Horizons
A welcoming, non-competitive ride mostly on paths and quiet roads; all members welcome.
- Distance
- 30–40 km
- Typical pace
- About 15 km/h
- Usually starts
- Changes each ride
Saturday Riders
Easygoing group rides on sealed bike paths and quiet roads, usually with a café stop.
- Distance
- 24–30 km
- Typical pace
- 18–20 km/h
- Usually starts
- Changes each ride
Sunday Wanderers 21
Build endurance on sealed urban and country roads, with occasional regroups.
- Distance
- 45–60 km
- Typical pace
- About 21 km/h
- Usually starts
- Dickson
Sunday Wanderers 23
Longer sealed-road rides around the region with occasional regroups.
- Distance
- 70+ km
- Typical pace
- 21–22 km/h
- Usually starts
- Dickson
Sunday Wanderers 25
Fast road riding around the region, with bunch riding where possible.
- Distance
- 60–80 km
- Typical pace
- About 25 km/h
- Usually starts
- Dickson
Sunday Wanderers 27
Fast, long road rides with bunch riding where possible.
- Distance
- 75+ km
- Typical pace
- About 27 km/h
- Usually starts
- Dickson
Monday Cruisers
Mostly fire trails with occasional single track and small challenges.
- Distance
- 20–25 km
- Typical pace
- Varies
- Usually starts
- Changes each ride
The Monday mountain-bike groups may have a waitlist; ask through Team App.
How to join this groupMonday Weekday Riders
Bike paths and quiet sealed roads with small hills. Waypoint markers and a tailender help the group.
- Distance
- 30–40 km
- Typical pace
- 18–20 km/h
- Usually starts
- Kaleen
Adventurers
Faster, longer mountain-bike ride with plenty of single track and more technical terrain.
- Distance
- 25–35 km
- Typical pace
- Varies
- Usually starts
- Changes each ride
The Monday mountain-bike groups may have a waitlist; ask through Team App.
How to join this groupMonday Challengers
Technical single track with rocks, roots, small drops, descents and challenging climbs.
- Distance
- 20–25 km
- Typical pace
- Varies
- Usually starts
- Changes each ride
The Monday mountain-bike groups may have a waitlist; ask through Team App.
How to join this groupTuesday Tourers 21
Longer rides on undulating and hilly sealed country roads. Pace varies with the distance.
- Distance
- 40–90 km
- Typical pace
- 17–24 km/h
- Usually starts
- Duffy
Tuesday Tourers Easyriders
Steady riding on quieter, undulating country roads.
- Distance
- 40–60 km
- Typical pace
- About 17 km/h
- Usually starts
- Duffy
Wednesday Social Group D
A gentler pace with waypoint markers and a tailender.
- Distance
- 35–45 km
- Typical pace
- 16–18 km/h
- Usually starts
- Kaleen
Wednesday Dirt Ride
Dirt and gravel routes with some hills, suitable for riders with less dirt experience.
- Distance
- 19–40 km
- Typical pace
- Moderate
- Usually starts
- Changes each ride
Wednesday Social Group C
Quiet sealed roads and paths around Canberra, sometimes with a longer excursion option.
- Distance
- 35–50 km
- Typical pace
- 18–22 km/h
- Usually starts
- Kaleen
Wednesday Social Group A
Longer rides on roads and paths, often with hills.
- Distance
- 45–60 km
- Typical pace
- About 23 km/h
- Usually starts
- Kaleen
Wednesday Social Group B
Mostly sealed roads with some hills, fewer regroups and fewer markers.
- Distance
- 45–60 km
- Typical pace
- 20–22 km/h
- Usually starts
- Kaleen
Thursday Southside Cruisers
A shorter Southside option on sealed paths and quiet roads, with markers and a tailender.
- Distance
- 20–30 km
- Typical pace
- 15–18 km/h
- Usually starts
- Greenway
Thursday Southside Riders
Varied paths, roads and fire trails; roughly once a month the ride is on dirt for mountain bikes.
- Distance
- 35–75 km
- Typical pace
- About 20 km/h
- Usually starts
- Greenway
Friday Cruising Riders
A fortnightly slower ride around Canberra with markers and a tailender.
- Distance
- 35–45 km
- Typical pace
- 16–18 km/h
- Usually starts
- Kaleen
Friday Summer Twilight
Warm-season evening rides ending with a café or pub meal.
- Distance
- Under 30 km
- Typical pace
- 18–22 km/h
- Usually starts
- Changes each ride
Friday Weekday Riders
Routes around Canberra suburbs, sometimes extended to 45–60 km with notice.
- Distance
- 35–45 km
- Typical pace
- 18–22 km/h
- Usually starts
- Kaleen
Friday Dirt Riders
Green and blue single track with guaranteed hills.
- Distance
- 18–30 km
- Typical pace
- Varies
- Usually starts
- Changes each ride
Country Riders
Companionable countryside rides, sometimes with gravel. Check with the leader if new to gravel.
- Distance
- Usually 60–80 km
- Typical pace
- Usually 18–21 km/h
- Usually starts
- See event listing
Try a different distance or day, or ask us to help you choose.
Typical distances and paces may change.
Your next ride
Found your group?
Open Pedal Power on Team App to see current rides and RSVP. If you’re new, the quick steps are just below.
New to Team App? Show me how to join
Team App may open on News. To see the rides, first join Pedal Power ACT and request access to the group you chose above.
Join Pedal Power
Install Stack Team App on your phone and find Pedal Power ACT, or use the Team App website on a computer and select Join.
Request your ride group
Choose the ride Access Group you want. Already joined? Use My Details → Member of → + to request another. Save and wait for confirmation; some groups have waitlists.
Open Events and RSVP
Refresh and open Events or Calendar. Read the current route, meeting point and time. Select Yes, read the attached ride release, type YES to accept and save.
Can't see the ride group or need help? Email us or call 02 6248 7995.
Your first two rides
Try the group before you join.
You can try two Pedal Power social rides before becoming a member. Choose a ride you can comfortably complete, request access in Team App and RSVP.
More ways to explore
Looking for something different?
Our organised tours and a local partner’s slow sightseeing rides offer other ways to meet people and see more by bike.
Go a little further.
Pedal Power members can explore day rides and longer tours in the ACT and beyond. Check Team App for upcoming routes and trip details.
How to see tours in Team App ↗Canberra by Bike rides
Slow, guided cultural rides on quiet streets and separated paths. Find dates and tickets on Canberra by Bike’s website. Pedal Power members can claim a discount: show current membership and confirm the offer before paying.
Explore rides & tickets ↗Check current member offers for details.
Good to know
Questions before you ride?
How can I make my first ride easier?
- Check the event again: confirm the meeting point, start time, route and distance in Team App, including any last-minute changes.
- Bring the basics: a working bike, helmet, water and anything else you need. Many groups stop at a café, so bring a way to pay if you want to join in.
- Say hello: tell the leader it’s your first ride with the group and ask about hills or regrouping before setting off.
Why can I only see News in Team App?
News is the main team view. Join Pedal Power ACT, request the ride access group you want and wait for confirmation. Refresh, then open Events or Calendar. If it still does not appear, contact the office.
What does the typical speed mean?
The guide gives an average over the whole ride, excluding stops and café breaks. Hills, surfaces and the group can change the pace. Dirt groups are described by terrain and skills instead of a set speed.
Can I use an e-bike?
Road and path rides include e-bikes. Choose a group whose terrain, distance and pace suit you and your bike. For dirt rides, ask the leader about the route and bike requirements.
Can I join without a smartphone?
Yes. Use the Pedal Power Team App website on a computer to join the team, request a ride group, view Events and RSVP. Call the office if you need help.
What if I can no longer attend?
Open the event in Team App and change your RSVP from Yes to No, so the leader has an accurate list. Check the event again before leaving in case the route, meeting point or ride has changed.
Do I need to know the route or have group riding experience?
Read the current event and choose a ride you can comfortably complete. For your first ride, let the leader know you are new to the group. Some faster rides have fewer regrouping stops, so ask before joining if you are unsure.
Resources
Guides for riders and leaders.
Keep the full guide handy and find the documents used to plan and lead rides.
More ride leader and tour organiser forms
Interested in leading a ride? Get in touch with Pedal Power.
Let's ride together