Canberra Sunday Bike Hash, formerly known as 'The Midnight Nude Bike Hash,' is Canberra's oldest, biggest, and friendliest social cycling club. This sports club offers a unique and enjoyable cycling experience for cyclists of all levels.
The club meets on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month at 10:30 AM for their rides. The rides typically last around an hour or two and follow a friendly course, following the familiar hash run format. Riders can expect to follow a trail, participate in a circle, partake in down-downs, and enjoy the usual hash nonsense.
The starting point for the rides is the Lighthouse at 80 Emu Bark Belconnen. The hare for the upcoming ride is “Feels Longer. ” To participate, riders can email “Feels Longer” to confirm their attendance.
The cost to join the Canberra Sunday Bike Hash is $10 per person, which also covers the purchase of grog for the bucket or over the bar, depending on the venue's rules. Non-riders are especially welcome to join the club and participate in the social aspects of the events.
It's worth noting that the preferred drink of the Canberra Sunday Bike Hash is the classic Gin & Tonic.
The club has also applied to the Guinness Book of Records, seeking recognition as the oldest and biggest social cycling club in Canberra, but is currently awaiting ratification.
For those interested in volunteering to hare a ride or joining the club's mismanagement team, there is an email provided for further inquiries.
Canberra Sunday Bike Hash is affiliated with the ACT Clubs Hash Calendar and can be found on their website, along with other regional hash clubs.
In addition to their regular rides, the club also participates in weekly and monthly hash events in the ACT region. These events include the Weekly Capital Hash on Monday evenings, Belconnen Hash on Mondays, WACT Hash on Wednesdays, Canberra Hash on Sundays during winter and Mondays during summer, Yass Hash on the 3rd and 5th Fridays, Canberra Harriettes on the 1st Thursday of each month, ACT-Full Moon Hash on the day nearest to the full moon, and Master Batemans Hash on the 1st Saturday of each month.
The club also organises the yearly Canberra Caravan and Camping Hash, with the details available on their website.
For those interested in checking out photos of the club's past events, there are several photo galleries available on the club's website, dating back to 2008.
Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or new to the sport, Canberra Sunday Bike Hash offers a friendly and enjoyable environment for social cycling and socialising with fellow cycling enthusiasts.