(Past Ride) Tassie East Coast

Tassie East Coast Premium Ride

Saturday 20th February - Saturday 27th February 2010

As seen in The Age Sept 2009.

The Tassie East Coast tour takes you on a cycling journey through the stylish city of Launceston, to the beauty of Bicheno, the hilly pass from Scottsdale to St Helens and the historic landmarks on the road to Richmond. See all this majestic scenery from your handle bars.

Enjoy this premium package including excellent accommodation, gourmet meals (except lunch and dinner on rest day), full support, bike mechanic, luggage transport and support bus to pick you up if needed.

Don't miss your opportunity to get on your bike or tandem and cycle the stunning landscape of the Tassie East Coast.

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Tour Packages Available

673 km premiuim road cycling tour. 8 days, 7 nights, 1 Rest Day

Don't miss out $200 deposit secures your place on this scenic tour of Tasmania's beautiful east coast. We are only taking 30 people and interest has been extremely high - BOOK EARLY!

Categories of Entry	Price	Nights of Accom & Camping
Package A	$2,990	7 nights accom twin share
Package B	$3,190	7 nights deluxe accom twin share
Package C	$3,650	7 nights accom single supplement - own room

Ride Inclusions

Rest Day in Swansea - Cycle or boat to Coles Bay, explore Wineglass Bay and surrounds
Catamaran from Port Arthur to Hobart
Ferry to Freycinet from Coles Bay
ALL MEALS PROVIDED ON TOUR (except lunch and dinner on rest days)
Accommodation is the best and most suitable.Usually 3 to 4 star in towns B&B's or motels
Meals, all provided on tour (except lunch and dinner on rest day)
The most delicious and dinners in restaurants. Lunch, morning & afternoon tea usually under shelters or trees with seats, sun & salubrious snacks and filtered water
Bike mechanic, friendly, competent, driving a mini bus with tools and parts for most makes of bike. Always on the look out to help a bike in distress. Advise us if you have a rare or unconventional bike
First aiders level 2
4 staff, 2 vehicles for 30 cyclists
People, fantastic, you and your fellow cyclists who support us time and time again
Profile maps showing elevations, times allotted between snacks, lunch & finish times & map of actual route
Support vehicles
AllTrails Landcruiser troop carrier with luggage trailer, especially set up to serve lunch, morning & afternoon teas
Mini bus with mechanic at hand for tired bikes & may be riders!
Fully sealed roads with directional signage. Cycling Australia’s premier tourist destination
Brochures & general information on areas visited and what there is to see and explore
An information night in Melbourne where you can meet the us and some other cyclists who will be on the tour
Training guide lines preparing you for the tour 6 months prior to departure
Tasmania's picturesque and delightful coastline
All the fun and adventure you could imagine!

Note: Hobart accommodation is an optional extra (see entry form for details)

		Date Feb 2010	Meals			KMs	Overnight & Destination	(A) Accom 7 Twin Share	(B) Accom 7 Deluxe	(C) Accom 7 Own Room
	Fri	19th					Launceston accom is an optional extra	$2,990	$3,190	$3,650
1	Sat	20th		L	D	69km	Launceston Loop	Accom	Accom	Accom
2	Sun	21st	B	L	D	71km	Launceston - Scottsdale	Accom	Accom	Accom
3	Mon	22nd	B	L	D	98km	Scottsdale - St Helens	Accom	Accom	Accom
4	Tues	23rd	B	L	D	80km	St Helens - Bicheno	Accom	Accom	Accom
5	Wed	24th	B	L	D	50km	Bicheno - Swansea	Accom	Accom	Accom
6	Thurs	25th	B			50km	Swansea REST DAY	Accom	Accom	Accom
7	Fri	26th	B	L	D	116km	Swansea - Richmond	Accom	Accom	Accom
8	Sat	27th	B	L	D	89km	Richmond - Hobart via Port Arthur	Accom opt	Accom opt	Accom opt
	Sun	28th					Hobart accom is an optional extra	Accom opt	Accom opt	Accom opt

	TOTAL					673 km

Average distance cycled daily: 84km

NOT included
Bike (Bike hire is available if required.) Airfare to Launceston and from Hobart. Accommodation 19th February in Launceston and 27th/28th February in Hobart.

Please note: Every effort has been made to ensure this information is completely up to date and accurate however sometimes conditions change due to circumstances beyond our control. Please ensure you clarfiy the details listed here when making a booking.