The 'Big3" Bay of Fires 13km Descent + Blue Tier & Atlas Adventure

The 'Big3" Bay of Fires 13km Descent + Blue Tier & Atlas Adventure
From AUD $120.00
  • Duration: 8 Hours (approx.)
  • Location: Blue Tier, Tasmania

Ride Profile

Ride from the top of the scenic Blue Tier through remote Tasmanian Wilderness and experience the best of the Bay of Fires trail with approximately 13 kilometres of roller-coaster descents and jaw dropping scenery through blackwood and myrtle forests, this trail will definitely get the adrenaline going! Then ride the 18km Blue Tier trail, starting in the high alpine riders will traverse through myrtle and sub-alpine forests with 30% of climbing and 70% descending the Blue Tier flows into the gravity action packed Big Chook with epic rolling berms finishing at Weldborough for lunch at the historic Weldborough pub. After lunch we head up to ride Atlas, a technical white-knuckled ride with links into the flowy descents of Dambusters, Krushkas or Trouty or if you prefer stay on the bus and return to Derby.

  • Total ride distance: 46 km
  • Fitness level: Moderate to High
  • Skill level: Intermediate to Advanced
* Minimum numbers apply for this service. 

Itinerary

  • Meet your MADMTB crew, shuttle fromDerby to Blue Tier trailhead, departing 8.45am
  • Ride the 13km Bay of Fires trail where we will be waiting to meet you at 'post 13'
  • Shuttle back up to Blue Tier, experience the iconic Blue Tier trail to Weldborough
  • Lunch at Weldborough pub (own cost)
  • Shuttle to Atlas or return to Derby

Important info - what to expect, what to bring:

This adventure ride is for experienced mountain bikers only. You need to be well prepared, fit and able to ride blue intermediate trails. You will be riding through remote Tasmanian wilderness with limited phone reception and access should you have an injury. Please call the Dawn 0430 375 746 or Richard 0437 323 607 for any questions regarding these trails. 

You can experience a full range of weather conditions on this ride. We recommend bringing the following items:

  • A light rain jacket
  • Essential bike spares and spare tyre tubes
  • First Aid Kits (including space blanket and compression bandages)
  • Water (minimum 3 litres) - there is no drinking water on the trails
  • Snacks - in case you need an energy burst or the ride takes longer than you expected
  • GPS satellite tracking devices such as Emergency Plus Phone App, Strava, Garmin etc
  • Bikes need to be well maintained. There are no shortcuts out, so if you can't fix something, you are pushing your bike out

Remember you can never be too prepared!