My hubby and I just spent three glorious days with the Blue Derby Pods Ride crew, Steve, Tam and Tim. We wanted to mark our 30th wedding anniversary with a shared experience that would push us a little out of our comfort zones.

The BDPR gave us this and soo much more! The rides themselves are as challenging and exhilarating as you are prepared to make them. All you need to do is trust in the experience of your guides. My hubby ended up going a million miles an hour, downhill, through wilderness, across rock and root strewn tracks. The smile on his face was enormous! I needed a less challenging experience and they helped me out with this but even I had moments of utter surprise in what I had done.

The accommodation is original, comforting and modern in its clean lines, beautiful timbers and simple luxury. Best hot shower ever after a ride! The food and drink is the best of the northern Tasmanian region, prepared by care by your hosts, absolutely yummy and varied.

We are truly appreciative of the whole experience and the interest shown by the crew. I won't forget in a hurry sitting on the grass in Weldborough after the final adventure, the soft afternoon sun is coming through the trees and hubby and I are drinking strong, dark ale, just leisurely talking with our crew. Unhurried. Completely authentic.

This is one of those truly wonderful experiences.

My husband and I did the Blue Derby Pods Ride experience in November 2017. I was a little apprehensive as my husband is a more experienced rider than I am, but Steve, Pete and Tara are all excellent guides who worked with each of our ability levels and ensured we had a fun, safe, exhilarating, and at times, challenging 3 days riding! Steve patiently worked on my technical skills (I have now mastered riding up and down berms!) and expertly guided me over terrain I may not have otherwise attempted but was so glad I did. The scenery and trails of Blue Derby are really very special.

And then there was the magical pod experience itself - generous, healthy, local, restaurant quality food and wine and super comfy, spacious sleeping pods. Loved being able to lay in bed and look at the night sky. We would highly recommend this experience and hope to return again soon.

The combination of cycling thru the rugged and diverse landscapes of Derby, the excitement of the well crafted trails, the amazing food and wine served up each evening, and the quiet solitude of our pod hidden in the wilderness, made this an unforgettable experience.
Steve and John guided us thru trees, over boulders, down precipices, around berms in an expert fashion. Whatever we asked for, was delivered, plus more...
The Blue Derby Pods Ride is a unique experience that we would highly recommend!