MTB Ladies Australia @ Blue Derby 2025 (6 DAYS)

Mountain Biking Ladies Australia have partnered with Tasmania's premier tour operator, Tailored Trails, to offer an exclusively female trip to the MTB mecca of Derby! On this trip you will have the opportunity to ride all of the iconic trails that made Blue Derby famous, including the Blue Tier wilderness ride and the 42km Bay of Fires trail to Swimcart Beach. You've heard of Derby, you've read about it, and you have watched the videos... Now it's your turn to ride this network with a group of like-minded ladies! 

Mountain Biking Ladies Australia is an online and real-world community empowering and connecting 3.5K female riders across Australia. With the goal of inspiring more women and marginalised genders to ride dirt by providing a safe & inclusive community with social rides, skills days, events, and tours.

Your host for the trip is Nikki Lawn, from MTB Ladies Australia, and the team form Tailored Trails will be taking care of the logistics, planning, and on-trail guiding and coaching. The most difficult decision you will have to make is what wine you enjoy at the end of the day. Sounds tough doesn't it...

Back by popular demand. Following on from the success of our first two collaborative tours in 2024, we are gearing up and ready to go again! Missed out on V1.0? Fear not - With the same format and some fresh inclusions, we look forward to another awesome week of on and off bike experiences with a stoked & supportive group of like-minded female riders.

Tour Dates Season 2025

2025 - April 14th-19th - Open now for booking!

2025 - May 5th - 10th - Open now for booking!

***Package cost includes a premium Dharco 'MTB Ladies Australia' Jersey***

MTB LADIES AUSTRALIA - TASSIE TRIP | SEASON 2025 (6 DAYS)

Rider skill level :  Beginner to Advanced (ride plan tailored to the individuals & group).

Fitness level : Moderate fitness required, and some bike skills recommended (road or MTB).

Ride distances : Expect to ride 20-50km per day depending on your ride plan, on some of Australia's best purpose built MTB singletrack. Difficulty ratings range from green through to double black, and trail selection will be tailored to individual and group abilities on the trip.

Guides : Travel with a local, all of our owners and staff live and ride in the area, and throughout Tasmania. You will have a dedicated van & driver to show you around for the duration of your trip. This trip also includes a mix of on-trail guiding & coaching with the TT crew to ensure you are comfortable on the trails in Derby.

Itinerary (flexible to suit the group, conditions and weather)

Day 1 - Transfer LST-DBY, and 'Welcome to Derby' rides!

• Fly into Launceston Airport (suggested flight arrival time before 09:30am)
• Secondary pick-up options in Launceston CBD if flying in the day before
• Private group transfer - Launceston Airport/CBD to Derby
• Supply stops in Launceston/Scottsdale
• Lunch in Derby (pay for own meal)

• Lower network guided rides and trail familiarisation session with the Tailored Trails team
• Welcome to Derby! Build bikes (some assistance provided) or collect your hire bike
• Women specific 'Bike-fit' session with the team from BodyWorx

• Welcome dinner in Derby (included in the package)
• Accommodation - Large private group house in Derby

• Continental breakfast included in-house
• Morning block (4 hours) of private group Black Stump shuttles
  
• Lunch in Derby (pay for own meal)
• Afternoon block (4 hours) of private group Black Stump shuttles
• Full day of on-trail guiding included, with the option to break up into small coaching groups

• 'Jigsaw Jumps' - Jump Off competition! (optional - please see notes below)

• Dinner in Derby (venue booked, pay for own meal)
• Accommodation - Large private group house in Derby

Day 3 - Blue Tier & Atlas

• Continental breakfast included in-house
• Private uplift shuttle to the Blue Tier Reserve
• Ride the iconic Blue Tier Wilderness ride that made Derby famous! (23km)
• Lunch in Weldborough (pay for own meal)
• Private uplift shuttle, and ride Atlas back to Derby (16km)
• Half-day of on-trail guiding included, with the option to break up into small coaching groups

• 1 hour session in Lake Derby's Woodfired Floating Sauna
• Dinner in Derby (venue booked, pay for own meal)
• Accommodation - Large private group house in Derby

• Continental breakfast included in-house
• Designed as a mid-trip rest day, optional extras...
• All-inclusive Pipers River Wine Tour (3 wineries inc. tastings & lunch) (+$175)
• Self-explore trails by bike and/or short walks in the area
• Just chill and read a book...
• Lunch included if on the wine tour/or self-cater if staying in Derby
  

• Dinner in Derby (venue booked, pay for own meal)
• Accommodation - Large private group house in Derby

Day 5 - 42km Bay of Fires Wilderness Ride

• Continental breakfast included in-house
• Private uplift shuttle to the Blue Tier Reserve
• Ride the Bay of Fires 42km Wilderness Trail to Swimcart Beach
• We suggest you have swimmers, towel, and a change of clothes in the car for after the ride
• Enjoy some 'refreshments' and oysters on the beach
• Lunch on the beach (included, provided by the TT team)
• Return transfer back to Derby

• Dinner in Derby (venue booked, pay for own meal)
• Accommodation - Private house in Derby

 Day 6 - AM Black Stump Shuttles, and Transfer DBY-LST

• Continental breakfast included in-house
• Morning block (4 hours) of private group Black Stump shuttles
• Half-day of on-trail guiding included, with the option to break up into small coaching groups
• Pack down bikes and gear (some assistance provided) 
• Extended check-out for showers and clean-up

• Lunch at one of the local cafes while the TT crew load up your gear (pay for own meal) 
• Private group transfer - Derby to Launceston Airport

'Jigsaw Jumps' Jump Off’ Competition

In memory of Jigsaw Jumps founder and all round legend - Sam Knight. One of the
initial supporters of the MTBLA community who tragically passed away late 2023.
Donations to the Hazel & Vicki Knight GoFundMe gratefully received where possible.

Optional Bike Hire can be added on your behalf, indicative prices are below and these will be organised on your behalf after booking...

Dual suspension analog bike @ 6 days - $650

Dual suspension eBike @ 6 days - $990 (Full assist or lighter weight, mid-power options)

If you are interested in bike hire please pop a note in 'Special Requirements' and we'll contact you directly to discuss the options.

Accommodation notes - Accommodation is in one of our favourite private houses, with fully equipped kitchens, multiple bathrooms, and full laundry facilities. Rooms are a mix of twin and triple share pending final group numbers. There is the option to secure a private room for an extra $400, private rooms are limited and pending final group size. Contact Mark to discuss if you are interested in a private room.

Flight notes - To ensure we can minimise wait times at the airport for riders coming in from multiple destinations, please liaise direct with Mark from TT on the details below prior to booking your flights. If you prefer to extend your trip we can also pick-up & drop-off in the Launceston CBD and can recommend accommodation.

Travel in comfort and style in our modern Mercedes vans, with a local driver who is familiar with the trail network and riding conditions. Tailored Trails is a rider owned and operated family run business, specialising in private group services throughout Tasmania.

All meal venues are able to cater to most dietary requirements, if you have any dietary requests please make a note in the booking under 'Special Requirements' or contact us via email.

Questions? Contact Mark & Brendan on 0404 028 483 or mark@tailoredtrails.com.au

A 30% deposit is required to secure your spot on the trip, and the full amount is due 30 days out from the trip. If hiring a bike it will need to be paid for upfront, once your desired hire bike has been secured we will send through a separate payment request for the hire bike costs.

INCLUSIONS:

• All transfers and shuttles (private van/driver exclusive to your group)
• Custom Dharco 'MTB Ladies Australia' Jersey
• 5 nights accommodation (large premium private house, shared bedrooms, multiple bathrooms, kitchens & laundries)
• Continental in-house breakfast each morning
• 1 lunch 'On the Beach' & 1 group 'Welcome Dinner'
• Other group meals are booked on your behalf and self-pay (or you can self-cater)
• 1 hour sauna session on the Lake Derby Floating Sauna
• Trail briefings and personalised ride suggestions based on your skills/preferences
  
• Basic mechanical support provided by the crew from TT at major trailheads and meet points
• Priority service at professional bike mechanic if required  (repair costs not included)
• On-trail guiding and trail familiarisation/coaching sessions provided by the TT crew as per itinerary

NOT INCLUDED:

• Flights to Tasmania
• Bike Hire (can be organised on your behalf, please liaise direct with Mark re: bike preference)