Ride Week Tasmania

Ride Week Tasmania is MTB Retreat's one mixed-gender trip of the year, open to everyone rather than women only. Based in Derby, the week blends exploration and skills coaching across the region's iconic wilderness trails, including the Blue Tier descent to Weldborough Hotel, the new Tippogoree Hills trails near George Town, the Atlas wilderness trail, and a finish on the Bay of Fires Trail to Swimcart Beach.

Groups split daily by confidence and fitness, so riders can shuttle the bigger descents or take a more relaxed pace on Derby's lower trails. It's designed for couples or partners who want to ride together, with a mix of male and female guides and coaches.

Highlights:

• Explore Blue Derby's trails, including a shuttle-assisted run down Black Stump
• Descend the Blue Tier trail with lunch at the Weldborough Hotel
• Ride the new Tippogoree Hills trails near George Town
• Tackle the Atlas wilderness trail
• Finish on the Bay of Fires Trail from the Blue Tier to Swimcart Beach
• Relax in the Derby floating sauna and hot tubs

Surface and terrain:

Purpose-built mountain bike trail networks, from beginner-friendly green trails around Derby to wilderness descents (Blue Tier, Atlas, Bay of Fires) and flow/rocky trails at Tippogoree Hills. Shuttles are used for the bigger descent days. A full-suspension bike is recommended, though a hardtail is workable.

Suitable for:

Mixed-gender group of all skill levels, particularly couples or partners wanting to ride together; groups split daily by confidence, fitness and skill.