Blue Derby Classic (4 DAYS)







- Duration: 4 Days
Experience four days of riding some of the finest singletrack in the southern hemisphere, including the world famous Blue Derby network, and the Bay of Fires 13km descent, Blue Tier, and Atlas wilderness trails! All of the usual Tailored Trails trimmings, including a mix of guided and self-guided riding, premium accommodation & meals, and a Woodfired Sauna session on Lake Derby...
Our 'Experience' packages include all of your airport transfers and private group shuttles, with a mix of on-trail guiding and coaching across the trip. Your lunches and dinners are included each day, cooked in house by one of our professional staff, or at one of our local favourites! You will stay with one of our premium accommodation providers in Derby, situated only a short stroll or ride to the trailhead, and center of town. Enjoy excellent kitchen & living spaces, comfortable beds, great bathrooms, and full laundry facilities, in one of our hand-picked private houses. There are a few extras along the way as well, including a session in Lake Derby's Woodfired Sauna, cold plunge and all!
Enjoy the flexibility and comfort of our small group holiday packages and experience the world famous Blue Derby network the Tailored Trails way. We manage all of the logistics and organisation; let us know what flight your group is coming in on, and we'll look after the rest! We've handpicked a few select experiences and eateries that will ensure you experience the best of what North East Tassie has to offer. There's more to Derby than just the trails...
***Tiered pricing dependent on the # of riders in your group***
***Select the # of riders to see per person price (groups 4-11)***
Please contact us for groups of less than 4, or more than 11 riders.
Rider skill level : Beginner to Advanced (shuttle & ride plan tailored to the 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 your group.
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. On-trail guiding and coaching sessions with one of our PMBIA accredited coaches can be added for an additional charge, contact us for options and more information.
Itinerary (this will be tailored to your groups preferences & flight times)
Day 1 - Transfer and Black Stump Shuttles
- Fly into Launceston Airport, we meet you in the terminal
- Private group transfer - Launceston Airport/CBD to Derby (including required supply stops at Scottsdale)
- Intro to Derby familarisation guided ride with one of our PMBIA qualified coaches
- Afternoon block (4 hours) of private group Black Stump shuttles
- Lunch and dinner included
- Accommodation - Private house in Derby
Day 2 - Tailored Wilderness Day
- Our 'Tailored Wilderness Day', your choice three run combo from...
- Big Chook, BoF 13km descent, BoF 7km descent, Blue Tier, Atlas (3 runs, option for more)
- 1 hour session in Lake Derby's Woodfired Floating Sauna
- Lunch and dinner included
- Accommodation - Private house in Derby
Day 3 - Tailored 'FLEX' day, or Bay of Fires 42km to Swimcart Beach
- 'FLEX' shuttle day - Multiple trail heads available in and around Derby & the Blue Tier
- Mix it up with Black Stumps and a combo of our popular wilderness rides
- Full day of shuttles (8 hours)
- Morning session (4 hours) guided ride, or small group MTB coaching with one of our PMBIA qualified coaches
- OR ride the iconic 42km Bay of Fires trail to Swimcart Beach
- Lunch and dinner included
- Accommodation - Private house in Derby
Day 4 - Black Stump Shuttles and Transfer
- Morning block (4 hours) of private group Black Stump shuttles (inc. option for 'Atlas')
- Afternoon block (4 hours) of private group Black Stump shuttles (flight time permitting)
- Lunch included
- Private group transfer - Derby to Launceston Airport
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.
If your preferred date is showing as unavailable, contact us and we'll do our best to make it happen!
Want to ride with a local? We also offer fully guided MTB experiences and coaching sessions, with one of of PMBIA qualified ride coaches. Give us a call or email to discuss the options and we'll ensure you not only have the trip of a lifetime, but go home a more confident rider!
Questions? Contact Mark & Brendan on 0404 028 483 or info@tailoredtrails.com.au
***No payment required upfront*** After submitting your booking, we will contact you to discuss the details of your trip and confirm availability. Each rider will be then be able to book and pay for their spot individually.
Once confirmed, a 20% deposit is required from all riders to secure the dates, and the full amount is due 30 days out from the trip.
INCLUSIONS:
- All transfers and shuttles (private van/driver exclusive to your group)
- 3 nights accommodation (premium private house, shared bedrooms)
- All lunches and dinners as per itinerary
- 1 hour sauna session on the Lake Derby Floating Sauna
- A mix of on-trail guided rides and/or coaching sessions with our PMBIA qualified coaches
- Trail briefings and personalised ride suggestions based on your skills/preferences
NOT INCLUDED:
- Flights to Tasmania
- Breakfast
- Snacks
- Bike hire (can be added for an additional cost)
- On-trail guiding (can be added for an additional cost)