Gravel riding near Derby
/Derby is a world class destination for MTB riding, but it is also forging a reputation as a great place to base yourself if you want to explore the dirt and gravel roads of NE Tasmania. Riding through tranquil forests on well made dirt provides road cyclists with a great alternative to mixing it with cars and traffic. Rides in the area vary between 20-80km with something for the experienced or new gravel rider.
Heading out of Derby in either direction takes you towards a range of great gravel riding destinations including the famous (and well photographed) Jacobs Ladder.
Although gravel riding seems to be a relatively new past time, the roads around Derby have been explored over many years by a range of local and out of state visitors. We hope that the information we provide below give you another reason to grab your bike and head to Derby.
“All we can say is: ohhhhhh myyyyy godddddd, this place is amazing! We think it (Tasmania) should be crowned as the best place to ride gravel.”
A great resource for finding gravel rides in the area is ridewithgps.com/ and our friends at dirtyfreehub.com
One of our personal favourites is the Columbia Falls ride, which takes in a beautiful 88km of gravel, tar and forest climbs… Clink the image below to view the route and download the GPX file of the ride.
Get in contact with the guys at Blue Metal Cycling for day trips and other options starting directly from Derby. They have a range of rides which include lunch, support car and expert guides to ensure you get the most out of your day on the bike.
Blue Metal Cycling - Gravel Tours
We like to think of Derby as the only town in the world that is all about riding your bike, and the great gravel riding in the area is another reason to book a stay with River Cabins Derby today.
