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Ride Packages
Highlights
- Explore the iconic Blue Tier and Atlas trails, experiencing breathtaking landscapes over three to five adventurous days.
- Conquer the world-famous EWS trails in the Blue Derby network, perfect for thrill-seekers and mountain biking enthusiasts.
- Enjoy the must-do Bay of Fires descent, a thrilling 13km journey through stunning coastal scenery.
- Relax with family-friendly facilities, including carparks and public toilets, ensuring a comfortable adventure for all.
Tour packages from three to five days to the iconic Blue Tier and Atlas trails, the world famous EWS trails in the Blue Derby network, and the must do Bay of Fires 13km descent and 42km epic trails.
MAD times at Derby!
Itinerary highlights
3 Day Blue Derby Escape – Experience an ultimate long weekend or short break.
Itinerary (can be tailored to your requirements)
Day 1 – Black Stump All Day Shuttles
All day shuttle pass for gravity action
Day 2 – Blue Tier and Atlas Wilderness Ride
Shuttle to the Blue Tier trailhead
Ride the Blue Tier wilderness trail to Weldborough Pub (23km)
Lunch at the historic Weldborough Pub
Shuttle to the Atlas for a white-knuckled ride back to Derby with decent options of Dam Busters, Krushkas or Trouty! (+15km)
Day 3 – Black Stump All Day Shuttles
All day shuttle pass for gravity action and to explore the Derby network
Inclusions
All shuttles to Black Stump and Blue Tier & Atlas
Full trail briefing including trail advice to suit your skill level
Modern Toyota Commuter bus with professional driver who has a good knowledge of the trails
Purpose built custom ‘lock & load’ mountain bike trailer
Not Included
Lunches
Bike hire (can be arranged for an additional cost)
Trail guides (can be arranged for an additional cost)
Tour details
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Available from 1 September 2024 to 30 June 2025
Features
Service facilities
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Website meets <a href="https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/" target="_blank">WCAG 2.0</a> accessibility standards
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Operation information
Mountain Biking Adventures Derby (MADMTB)
Join MADMTB for an unforgettable experience into Tasmania’s wilderness.
MADMTB shuttles daily in the Blue Derby trail network, Blue Tier and Bay of Fires trails.
Experience mountain bike adventure trails like no other through pristine Tasmanian wilderness that time has forgot. Whether you like to shred some serious downhill, enjoy cross country flow or just want a fun day on the trails with the family.
Our ride packages and bespoke adventures take care of logistics including airport transfers, bike hire, accommodation and meals so you can focus on having fun.
Talk to us to plan your next epic mtb adventure.
Memberships
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
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