Vertigo Booking

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 

Epic ride through the stunning Tasmanian wilderness of the Blue Tier and Atlas Trails. Make your way back to Derby through diverse landscape and trail. Ideal for e-Bikes or those who want to pedal.

One shuttle to the top of the Blue Tier and then make your way down through 19km of intermediate flow trail including Big Chook. Finish the Blue Tier at the Weldborough Pub where you can climb 6km up a gravel road and fire trail to Atlas for the 1.5-2hr blast down into Derby where numerous trail options also await.

Depart from Derby, ride the iconic Blue Tier, relax at Weldborough for lunch or explore the picturesque Little Chook trail and take Vertigo shuttle back to Derby.

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. 

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 Derby to the Blue Tier trail head
• Ride the Blue Tier to Weldborough (includes Big Chook)
• Lunch available at the historic Weldborough Pub
• Vertigo shuttle return to Derby

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 supply the appropriate ride equipment in our workshop. You will load your hire bike onto the shuttle in Derby and ride the shuttle to the Blue Tier. 

The newest jewel in Tasmanian Mountain biking: BLUE TIER TO BAY OF FIRES! Come and join us and experience this must ride adventure.

The Blue Tier overlooks the world renowned destination coastline know as the Bay of Fires. Start your 42km 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 eucalypt and grass tree landscapes, ending at the stunning beaches of Tasmania’s east coast.

• Shuttle from Derby to the Blue Tier trail head
• Ride the Blue Tier to Bay of Fires Beaches
• Vertigo support rider on trail
• Complimentary Lunch served on completion
• Beach time, including scrambling over orange lichen granite outcrops
• Return Shuttle transfer to Derby

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

Bring your swimming wear.

Hire a 2020 Specialized Levo e-bike for the day from us, particularly if you are not very fit.

Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Fitness: Moderate to High 
Operates:  Daily
Departs: Derby  

Rider Suitability:

This trail is 43 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.

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 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. The shuttle runs on the hour, 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. 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 

This Shuttle service departs from Weldborough Hotel 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, 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)
• Lunch available at the historic Weldborough Pub

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 supply the appropriate ride equipment in our workshop. You will need to drive to Weldborough Hotel and be waiting for the shuttle pick up there. We provide transport for Vertigo hire bikes to Weldborough and return.  

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 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. The shuttle runs on the hour, 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. 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 

From the fundamental skills of body position and braking to being able to ride blue trails comfortably, our instructors will help build your skills to take on the terrain of the Blue Derby Trail Network. Group coaching sessions are 2-6 riders per instructor and can be booked through our live booking calendar or you can request a date. Duration 1.5 – 2 hours.

Personal bikes must pass our safety check and be approved for the ride. One of Vertigo’s Dual Suspension Mountain Bikes can be hired at: https://www.vertigomtb.com.au/blue-derby-mountain-bike-hire/