West Coast 6 days Road Cycling Tour
6 Days/5 Nights (814 km)
This is 6 days of the riding around Tasmania's wicked and hilly west coast. Not for the faint-hearted this tour is not only challenging, it's also extremely scenic with rolling hills that never let you lose your focus. If you don't have the time for the entire 10 days, but want a real workout, then this may be the solution for you. This tour starts in Launceston and finishes in Hobart. Overnight stays include Sheffield, Tullah, Strahan, Bronte Park and Hobart.
Next Departure Date:
11 - 16 February 2009
| Day 1 Wednesday 11 February 2009 Day 1 route map |
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 2 Thursday 12 February 2009 Day 2 route map |
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 3 Friday 13 February 2009 Day 3 route map |
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 4 Saturday 14 February 2009 Day 4 route map |
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 5 Sunday 15 February 2009 Day 5 route map |
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 6 Monday 16 February 2009 Day 6 route map |
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 135km
Total distance*: 814km
Total climbing*: 10,984
Total descending*: 10,927
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 or triple share in 3.5 star motels with private
facilities.
* all information taken from www.bikely.com . It's not perfect, but it's pretty close!
Tour price:
AUD$1795 per cyclist twin share all inclusive. Plus recieve a Train In Tasmania jersey if you book and pay by 30 November 2008!
EXTRAS
AUD$450 per person single supplement for guaranteed single room, limited number so first in, best dressed.
AUD$750 per non-riding partner, double/twin only.
More details regarding non-cycling partners here.
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Tours depart from: Launceston and finish in Hobart.
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