Mount Wellington Descent Cycling Tour departs Hobart

• Van transport to the summit of Mt Wellington
• Mt Wellington cycle descent (3 hours)
• Guide to lead you back into Hobart
• Use of a quality mountain bike
• Helmet
• Gloves
• Warm polar fleece jacket
• Rain jacket (if required)
• Snack stop at Cascade Gardens (fruit juice and biscuits)
• Framed souvenir photo
• Australian Goods and Services Tax (GST)

• Items of a personal nature

• This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
• Confirmation for this tour will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
• Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated
• Tour operates with a minimum of 2 passengers
• For comfort and safety reasons, there is a minimum height requirement of 140cm

What to Wear:

Long trousers are a good idea if it is looking chilly outside. Shorts are fine on warm days. Sneakers or walking shoes are the most comfortable footwear, you are not permitted to wear open-toed sandals or shoes with heels. Layers are the best way to go, t-shirt underneath, then long sleeve jumper and/or jacket.

What to Bring:

Please wear sneakers or other comfortable footwear. No thongs or open toed shoes please. Bear in mind it will be colder at the summit and warmer at the bottom. Wearing layers is a good way to go. If you are wearing long trousers, we will provide bands to protect them from the chain. Sunglasses are a great idea to protect your eyes.

Pace:

The speed of these trips is dictated by the guide. He or she will ride at the front of the group and control the speed. Several regrouping stops will allow those at the back to catch up and there will be plenty of opportunities for photos.

Off-road Riding:

For the more adventurous amongst the group, there is an opportunity to let loose on approximately 5km of off-road riding. Those not interested in hitting the dirt trails, can happily roll down the hill with the support van behind and meet the group at the resting and snack spot around 20 minutes later. The whole group will then ride together into the city of Hobart. This trail goes via historic Battery Point and concludes in Salamanca Place on the waterfront of Hobart.

Bikes:

Bikes provided are 21-48 speed Diamondback mountain bikes. These bikes are equipped with excellent quality brakes, smooth changing gears and comfortable flat pedals to use with sneakers. A range of different size bikes are available and guides will be on hand to fit the bike perfectly to your requirements.

Guides:

On each trip, there will be a minimum of 1 guide per 5 riders. One will drive the support van to the summit, and then follow the group as it makes it's way into Hobart. The van will display Caution Cyclists signs to warn motorists of your presence. With larger groups a second guide will ride with the group and control the speed of the trip, ensuring every guest is comfortable along the way.

Trip Sizes:

Trips will be no larger than 20 people. With 20 guests, there will be 3 guides to ensure safety measures are maintained to a premium.

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