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This Shuttle service departs from Derby for the Blue Tier trail.

The Blue Tier is a stunning ~18km mountain bike adventure trail, flowing down through sub alpine plains, Myrtle Beech forests, idyllic mossy rivulets, groves of giant tree ferns, flowing directly onto the epic section called Big Chook descent. 

Big Chook is the lower section of this trail with an all descending super flow berm, turns and jump line trail through deep Tasmanian temperate rainforest, finishing behind Weldborough Hotel where you may purchase lunch before shuttle return to Derby.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: 

Rider Level: MTB experience on Blue Trails through to Intermediate and Advanced

The Blue Tier Trail is rated Intermediate as it is long and commands both physical and mental attentiveness, traversing and descending through remote Tasmanian Wilderness. Not for beginners or first time MTB riders, as it is remote and emergency access can be difficult. We recommend you take an emergency beacon or utilise your Blue Derby app, smart phone app in case of serious injury.

Fitness Level: Moderate Fitness is a minimum 

• Shuttle from Derby to the Blue Tier trail head
• Ride the Blue Tier to Weldborough (includes Big Chook)
• Lunch available at the historic Weldborough Pub
• Return Shuttle to Derby

FIRST DAY HIRE BIKES booked on the same day as this service:

Please collect your bike from the VertigoMTB shop located at 66 Main Street Derby from 8am (8:30am during winter months) on the morning of your hire. Allow time for us to set up the bike for you and supplied with appropriate ride equipment in our workshop.  We provide transport for  bikes to the start of the Blue Tier Trail and return to Derby.  

If you’re an intermediate rider coming to Derby Vertigo’s Blue Tier + Atlas day is a MUST!

Shuttle access to 35 kilometres of remote wilderness enduro single track through incredible scenery departing Derby at 9am with most riders getting back to town around 3pm. 

Starting in the high alpine riders will descend into lush myrtle forest, green mossy rivers, and dense eucalyptus trees all along all-time intermediate flow trail. After 19km of 30% climbing and 70% descending the Blue Tier ends at the Weldborough Pub where most riders choose to buy lunch.

Then a second shuttle takes riders to Atlas which is an advanced intermediate trail with 30% climbing and 70% descending over another 16km of beautiful purpose-built adventure trail. Confident intermediate riders will enjoy the more technical features on Atlas. 

After the Blue Tier you can choose to take the shuttle to Atlas or take a return shuttle to Derby.

• Shuttle from Derby to the Blue Tier trail head
• Ride the Blue Tier to Weldborough (includes Big Chook)
• Lunch at the historic Weldborough Pub
• Shuttle from Weldborough to the Atlas trail head
• Ride Atlas and the Dambusters Descent down through the Blue Derby MTB Park, or take the new Krushka link to Trouty of EWS fame, ending the day in Derby

Fitness: Moderate
Operates:  Daily
Departs: Derby (or Weldborough with prior arrangement)

Lunch not included 

Vertigo’s Bay of Fires 13km Descent + Blue Tier + Atlas Adventure Ride

The Blue Tier overlooks the world renowned destination coastline know as the Bay of Fires. Start your ride with a stunning view to the coastline below and roll into incredible single track descending through beautiful tree ferns, big berms, and all-time flow. The famous Blue Tier loam will have you grinning uncontrollably for 13 outstanding kilometres of single track.

Shuttle back to the top of the Blue Tier and ride the famed 23km Blue Tier Trail to the Weldborough Pub, for a celebratory lunch stop in the beer garden. Part 3, another shuttle will take you to the Atlas Trailhead for a final blast down to Derby, (or a return to Derby in the bus) 

• Shuttle from Derby to the Blue Tier trailhead
• Ride the Blue Tier to Bay of Fires 13km Descent
• Shuttle from Bottom of 13km Descent to Top of Blue Tier
• Ride Blue Tier 23km Adventure Trail
• Lunch stop at Weldborough Hotel
• Shuttle From Weldborough to Atlas

Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Fitness: Moderate to High 
Operates:  Most days
Departs: Derby  

Rider Suitability:

This trail is 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. 

This Shuttle service departs from Weldborough Hotel for the Blue Tier trail. You will finish at Weldborough.

This service is NOT SUITABLE FOR HIRE BIKES- as it does not start and end at Derby. Carrying hire bikes on private vehicles is prohibited unless prior arrangement with Vertigo Fleet Crew member. Suitable Shuttle service for hire bikes is Blue Tier from Derby with return to Derby.

The Blue Tier Trail 

The Blue Tier is a stunning ~18km mountain bike adventure trail, flowing down through sub alpine plains, Myrtle Beech forests, idyllic mossy rivulets, groves of giant tree ferns, ending with the epic Big Chook descent. 

Half Day  departs from Weldborough

Rider Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Fitness Level: Good Fitness

Intermediate Trail traverses and descends through remote Tasmanian Wilderness. Not for beginners or first time MTB riders.

• Shuttle from Weldborough to the Blue Tier trail head
• Ride the Blue Tier to Weldborough (includes Big Chook)

Black Stump 3 Pack Shuttle AM at 9:30 or PM at 1:30

With over 80 kilometres of single track accessible from town, the Black Stump 3 ride pack will take you to the highest vehicle access point in the Blue Derby Trail Network and you can choose your own adventure to get back to the bottom – flow trails, adrenalin jump lines, scenic adventure trail – your choice but you can’t go wrong. Recommended for Intermediate to Advanced Riders 

The shuttle runs every hour. 

9:30 – 10:30 – 11:30

or 

1:30 – 2:30 – 3:30

So the first two shuttle uplifts you will need to choose trails that will get you back to the bottom in time to meet the next shuttle – which there are quite a few options, and your driver can assist you with this.  On the third uplift you can choose to climb up the Snig Track (about 30 minutes) and ride Kings Wall an 8 kilometre intermediate adventure flow trail or ride Dambusters from the shuttle drop off, which is a scenic 9 kilometre trail that wraps around the Cascade Damn and finishes with a fast, bermy, descent. 

You can explore the trails from the map on our website: https://www.vertigomtb.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/derby_trailmap.pdf

Intermediate to Advanced Riders 

Shuttle To Branxholm to ride the Valley Pond trail back to Derby.

It’s the best trail in Derby to earn your first MTB stripes. It’s fun but gentle, introducing some trail features as you get used to your bike. The Valley Pond and riverside forest that the trail meanders through provide a wow factor with ferns, blackwoods and myrtles along with a chance to spot a platypus.

Our friendly shuttle driver provides tips and tricks on the Branxholm Oval before you head off on your ride.

Black Stump 3 Pack Shuttle AM at 9:30 or PM at 1:30

With over 80 kilometres of single track accessible from town, the Black Stump 3 ride pack will take you to the highest vehicle access point in the Blue Derby Trail Network and you can choose your own adventure to get back to the bottom – flow trails, adrenalin jump lines, scenic adventure trail – your choice but you can’t go wrong. Recommended for Intermediate to Advanced Riders 

The shuttle runs every hour. 

9:30 – 10:30 – 11:30

or 

1:30 – 2:30 – 3:30

So the first two shuttle uplifts you will need to choose trails that will get you back to the bottom in time to meet the next shuttle – which there are quite a few options, and your driver can assist you with this.  On the third uplift you can choose to climb up the Snig Track (about 30 minutes) and ride Kings Wall an 8 kilometre intermediate adventure flow trail or ride Dambusters from the shuttle drop off, which is a scenic 9 kilometre trail that wraps around the Cascade Damn and finishes with a fast, bermy, descent. 

You can explore the trails from the map on our website: https://www.vertigomtb.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/derby_trailmap.pdf

Intermediate to Advanced Riders 

Depart from Swimcart Beach for the Blue Tier which overlooks the world renowned destination coastline know as the Bay of Fires. Start your 44km ride with a stunning view to the coastline below and the destination of your ride. This single track trail takes you through the diversity of blackwood and myrtle forests, giant granite boulders to coastal eucalypts and grass tree landscapes, ending at the stunning beaches of Tasmania’s east coast.

• Shuttle from Swimcart Beach to the Blue Tier trail head
• Ride the Blue Tier to Bay of Fires Beaches
• Finish at Swimcart Beach where you started

*If hiring a Vertigo MTB Hire Bike riders must book the Bay of Fires Adventure Depart and Finish St Helens to be properly set up on the hire bike and return the bike after the ride. 

Prepare for changes in weather, cold/wet conditions on Blue Tier and very hot on the coastal half of trail.

Carry plenty of water (min 3 Litres), along with trail snacks/gels etc

Hire a 2020 Specialized Levo e-bike for the day from us. 

Fitness: Moderate to High 
Operates:  Daily
Departs: St Helens

Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced. 

*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 deemed by the Tasmanian Fire Service. Vertigo MTB will exchange shuttle services or day of departure in these circumstances.

Depart from the Vertigo MTB St Helens Shop for the Blue Tier which overlooks the world renowned destination coastline known as the Bay of Fires. Start your 44km ride with a stunning view to the coastline below and the destination of your ride. This single track trail takes you through the diversity of blackwood and myrtle forests, giant granite boulders to coastal eucalypts and grass tree landscapes, ending at the stunning beaches of Tasmania’s east coast.

• Shuttle from St Helens to the Blue Tier trail head
• Ride the Blue Tier to Bay of Fires Beaches
• Refreshments on completion
• Beach time, including scrambling over orange lichen granite outcrops
• Return Shuttle transfer to St Helens

Bring your swimming wear.

Prepare for changes in weather, cold/wet conditions on Blue Tier and very hot on the coastal half of trail.

Carry plenty of water (min 3 Litres), along with trail snacks/gels etc

Hire a 2020 Specialized Levo e-bike for the day from us. 

Fitness: Moderate to High 
Operates:  Daily
Departs: St Helens

Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced. 

*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 deemed by the Tasmanian Fire Service. Vertigo MTB will exchange shuttle services or day of departure in these circumstances.