Tassie 10 day Epic tour
10 Days/9 Nights (1336 km)
Starting in Hobart, then heading east to Launceston, and finishing back in Hobart 10 days later via the west coast, this 1300 km training ride over ten days takes the serious cyclist along Tasmania's spectacular yet challenging coastlines. If you don't have time for the entire ten days, this tour combines both the East Coast 4 day tour and West Coast 6 day tour so you can select a shorter option if you prefer.
Next Departure Date:
7 February - 16 February 2009
| Day 1 Saturday 7 February 2009 |
Hobart/Swansea (143km) Head east to start the tour today and find your legs on the bike track out of town. Before lunch you'll hit "Black Charlies Opening", then "Bust-Me-Gall Hill" and "Break-Me-Neck Hill" in quick succession. A brilliant descent then a few ups and downs as you head towards the coastline. Enjoy views over the Freycinet Peninsula as you head into Swansea to spend the night beside the water.
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| Day 2 Sunday 8 February 2009 |
Swansea/St Helens (123km) Cruise up the east coast today as the peleton makes its way to the east coast then heads north. Take a detour up the Elephant Pass then down the other side again. It's undulating smooth sailing all the way to St Helens for the night.
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| Day 3 Monday 9 February 2009 |
St Helens/Bridport (149km) Leave the coast behind as you head inland for the rolling slopes of the north east. Pass hops farms, eucalypt plantations, small mining towns to the hub of the region at Scotsdale. This is a big day and the hills throughout the day are unrelenting, but keep your head up, once you've reached Scottsdale, head back to the coast and ride through to the coastal town of Bridport. Overnight in Bridport.
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| Day 4 Tuesday 10 February 2009 |
Bridport/Launceston (107km) Keep the ocean to your right as you head along the coast to George Town, then down through the picturescue Tamar Valley and wine region to Launceston to finish the day and say goodbye to those on the 4 day tour.
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| Day 5 Wednesday 11 February 2009 |
Launceston/Sheffield (136km) Today is the start of the 6 day West Coast tour, and there may be some new faces starting in the pack. It's an easy start to the day, head out of town to the historic towns of Evandale and Westbury, then stop for a break in lovely Deloraine. The mountains loam ominously all morning and this afternoon, you have no choice but to get amongst them. The Gog Range is legendary in cycling circles and it's waiting for you today, followed shortly by The Gogette! It's only a short day, but end with an uphill at Sheffield, town of murals.
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| Day 6 Thursday 12 February 2009 |
Sheffield/Tullah(124km) More time in the mountains today as you head down then up the Cethana Pass towards Cradle Mountain in its World Heritage Listed National Park. No time to linger, continue on and up to Black Bluff for the King of the Mountain stage then race down the other side and its rolling hills into the Hydro town of Tullah overlooking stunning Lake Rosebery.
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| Day 7 Friday 13 February 2009 |
Tullah/Strahan (145km) Lumpier than your mother porridge, the stage to Zeehan for lunch will test those unprepared legs. The road to Rees Dam is usually deserted, and the views spectacular but there's not a straight section on it. After lunch it's a relatively straighforward roll to the remote fishing village of Strahan.
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| Day 8 Saturday 14 February 2009 |
Strahan/Bronte Park (158km) Head out the only other road out of town which takes you to the old mining town of Queenstown. Another King of the Mountain stage to the top of 99 bends out of Queenstown then it's a long downhill and completely flat around man-made Lake Burbury. Eat well for lunch, there's mountains ahead and Victoria Pass is not to be mocked. Once you're there though, it's along the plateau we go, exposed but flat, this highway takes you all the way to your accommodation tonight.
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| Day 9 Sunday 15 February 2009 |
Bronte Park/Hobart (155km) An early spot of fishing this morning? Or perhaps sleep to gain as much energy as you can. Today is one of the longest days, especially for tired legs, but keep your chin, the majority of it is downhill. That's not to say, there aren't any uphills, come on, it's Tassie, of course there's uphills! Make your way into Hobart tonight - civilisation at last!
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| Day 10 Monday 16 February 2009 |
Hobart/Hobart (96km) Explore the southern parts of Tasmania this morning on this, your last day in the saddle. Opt for the short version and head straight for the main destination of today - Mt Wellington. Standing at 1270m (nearly 4000ft) this ride takes you from sea level all the way to the top and back at around 8%. It's the satisfaction of reaching the peak that keeps you going. Three cheers all round, now head back to Hobart to celebrate over a well-deserved cold one.
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Daily riding distance: Approximately 133km
Total distance*: 1330km
Total climbing*: 16,317m
Total descending*: 16,317m
Road surface: all good quality sealed roads, mostly highways, with some back roads
Fitness Level: Medium to high
Food: breakfasts and lunches included whilst on tour, BYO specific needs products
Accommodation: all accommodation is twin share in 3.5 star comfortable motels with private
facilities.
* all information taken from www.bikely.com . It's not perfect, but it's pretty close!
Tour price:
AUD$2990 per cyclist twin share all inclusive. Plus recieve a Train In Tasmania jersey if you book and pay in full before 30 November 2008!
EXTRAS
AUD$810 per person single supplement for guaranteed single room, limited number so first in, best dressed.
AUD$1250 per non-riding partner, double/twin only.
More details regarding non-cycling partners here.
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Tours depart from: Hobart and finish in Hobart.
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