FULL ITINERARY
DAY ONE WED 19 FEB | WELCOME
Arrival into our excellent hotel in Hobart. We'll assist with setting up your bikes ready for tomorrow. This will be followed by a delicious, Welcome dinner and tour briefing. Some great riding coming up - how good is this?!!
DAY TWO THU 20 FEB | TINDERBOX LOOP
Your introductory ride is a beauty! Undulating terrain close to the River Derwent, to picturesque Tinderbox. This will have you warmed up for the climb from Sandfly to Ferntree through quiet, wooded roads. Then downhill all the way home.
DISTANCE | 75KM | 47MI
ELEVATION | 1450M | 4750FT
DAY THREE FRI 21 FEB | MOUNT WELLINGTON!
Really, an obligatory route for all cyclists to Hobart. Today we ascend Mount Wellington. It's a gorgeous ride, and we'll replenish your body with lunch at the Cascade Brewery, the oldest brewery in Australia. It's only a short ride, so the afternoon holds a ferry ride to and from the famed Mona Museum of Art.
DISTANCE | 45KM | 28MI
ELEVATION | 1200M | 3900FT
DAY FOUR SAT 22 FEB | RICHMOND LOOP
A leisurely loop after two solid days, to Richmond and Pitt Water Nature Reserve. Two or three little spikes to keep you honest, so sit back and enjoy.
DISTANCE | 75KM | 47MI
ELEVATION | 800M | 2600FT
DAY FIVE SUN 23 FEB | HOBART TO LAUNCESTON
Transfer and Rest Day. Today is a day off the bike as we transfer from Hobart to Launceston. We take the scenic route, heading to Freycinet National Park with a civilised stop-over in Coles Bay for lunch.
DAY SIX MON 24 FEB | LAUNCESTON TAMAR RIVER RIDE
A treat! Undulating ride along the Tamar River. The views are so pleasant it's an out and back to Batman Bridge, not a round Robin(!), with lunch possibly at Velo Wines. The owner is Michael Wilson, ex Pro Rider who won a stage at the Giro and Vuelta.
DISTANCE | 75KM | 47MI
ELEVATION | 700M | 2300FT
DAY SEVEN TUE 25 FEB | WESTBURY LOOP
Delightful day in the saddle as we ride to Westbury, with the option of a wander through the Westbury Maze. If you make it back out, the scenic, undulating, high country road continues on with wide open vistas before descending back to Launceston.
DISTANCE | 90KM | 56MI
ELEVATION | 900M | 2950FT
SHORT OPTION | 85KM | 780M
DAY EIGHT WED 26 FEB | WOOLMERS ESTATE LOOP
A return to the high country in a slightly more southerly direction for another great ride. We head through Longford and stop at the stunning Woolmers Estate for coffee. The day's wonders don't stop there, as lunch is planned at magnificent Josef Chromy Wines.
DISTANCE | 70KM | 43MI
ELEVATION | 600M | 2000FT
DAY NINE THU 27 FEB | PROVENCE, OOPS! - BRIDESTOW LOOP
Were it Spring time you could be forgiven for thinking we'd whisked you off to France. Today is a hilly ride up through Lilydale, and onto the fields of Bridestow Lavendar Estate. From there only 25KM to go, to your well deserved lunch at the phenomenal Jansz Winery. We'll spoil you with a van transfer back to the hotel, so 'bon apetit'!
DISTANCE | 75KM | 47MI
ELEVATION | 1100M | 3600FT
SHORT OPTION | 50KM | 850M
DAY TEN FRI 28 FEB | GOODBYE
Morning transfer from Launceston to Hobart, for return flights home.
Time to say farewell, until next time!