The best adventure ride in Tasmanian Mountain biking: BLUE TIER TO BAY OF FIRES!
Come and join us and experience this epic day for yourself, finish with beach lunch and a swim!
The Blue Tier overlooks the world renowned coastline known as the Bay of Fires. Start your 42km ride with a stunning view of the Bay of Fires, your final destination. This singletrack trail takes you through the diversity of blackwood and myrtle forests, giant granite boulders to coastal eucalypt and grass tree landscapes, ending at the stunning beaches of Tasmania’s east coast.
The first 13km of the trail includes exceptional flow, flow that rivals the best of Tasmanian mountain bike adventure trails and will get your adrenaline pumping for the rest of the ride. After regrouping with your mates for the initial climb, the trail ascends into beautiful coastal forests making you almost forget you’re climbing. And finally, after drinking in the epic view of the Bay of Fires from the end of the climb, a fun 6km final descent will deliver you to the coast.
Refuel and relax at our private shack overlooking the Bay of Fires coastline with complimentary food and the chance for a swim in the crystal clear ocean, before we shuttle you back to Derby.
Shuttle from St Helens VertigMTB to the Blue Tier trailhead at 9am
Ride the Blue Tier to Bay of Fires Coast
Complimentary Lunch served on completion at our private shack
Beach time, including scrambling over orange lichen granite outcrops
Return Shuttle to St Helens VertigoMTB
Recommendations from Vertigo:
Prepare for changes in weather, cold/wet conditions on the Blue Tier and very hot , exposed conditions on the coastal half of the trail.
Carry plenty of water (min 3 Litres), along with trail snacks/gels etc.
Bring your swimwear (towels are provided).
Recommended: Hire a Specialized Levo SL or Levo e-bike for the day from us to make the day more enjoyable.
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Fitness: Moderate to High
Departs: St Helens
Rider Suitability:
This trail is 42 km and for experienced mountain bikers only. You need to be well prepared, fit and able to ride blue intermediate features for a number of hours. You will be riding through remote Tasmanian mountain areas with limited or no easy access should you have an injury. Please call the shop on 0488463333 to discuss riding experience, concerns or questions regarding this trail.
Departure Conditions:
*Minimum numbers for this service apply. Refund or transfer to other options will be offered if available.
**This trail will be closed on days that are Extreme Fire Danger/Total Fire Ban deemed by the Tasmanian Fire Service. Vertigo MTB will exchange shuttle services or day of departure in these circumstances.
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