Top 13km Descent TWICE!

Top 13km Descent TWICE!
From AUD $90.00
  • Duration: 7 Hours (approx.)
  • Location: Blue Tier, Tasmania

The Top 13km of the Bay of Fires trail is for fast sending adrenaline junkies riding through subalpine meadows to rocky outcrops and ever-changing forests, vibrant green ferns jaw dropping scenery. Enjoy tight, fast lines to begin followed by an all-time flowing descent where wide berm after berm are the stand out features. We will be waiting for you at the bottom to shuttle back up to Blue Tier for a second run down this insane 13k descent again! Return to Derby for a well earned lunch break.

Arrive back in Derby early afternoon

* Minimum numbers are required for this service

** Group rate pricing, select the number of riders to take advantage of our fantastic group rates

  • Total ride distance: 26 km
  • Fitness level: Moderate
  • Skill level: Intermediate to Advanced (not for beginner riders)

RIDE ITINERARY

  • Shuttle from Derby to Blue Tier trailhead
  • Ride the Bay of Fires 13km descent, we will be waiting to meet you at the pickup point
  • Shuttle back up to Blue Tier for a second full of the 13k descent
  • Shuttle back to Derby

RIDE PROFILE

Bay of Fires 13km Descent trail

Ride grade: Blue (intermediate), The 13km is an action packed descent trail for the thrillseekers with tight technical fast lines and flowy berm filled sections. It begins with a 2km traverse with magnificent views to the coast and to St Helens. The next 6km sees 400m of altitude loss down a fast flow trail ducking majestic myrtle trees and rolling around huge tree ferns. A short climb through Giant Ash trees leads you into the final speedy descent, a perfect flow trail if ever there was one built.


What to expect, what to bring:

You need to arrive at the shuttle pickup area in Derby 15 minutes before departure.
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 access should you have an injury.

You can experience a full range of weather conditions on this ride. Items to bring:

  • A light rain jacket
  • Sunscreen
  • 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
  • We strongly recommend riders carry 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!