Tasmania Cycling Tour FAQ's

We ask all customers to pay a 20% deposit when they book, which confirms their reservation. The balance is due 120 days before departure. If you book less than 120 days before departure, we will ask you to pay the full price upfront.

Cancellations may occur. However, the boutique nature of our tour keeps our groups small, so this is unlikely. If we do have to cancel the tour due to insufficient participants, Covid-19 or for some other unforeseen circumstances, we will naturally provide you with prior notice and refund monies paid to date.

It is a requirement that insurance is taken out for your tour of Tasmania at the time of booking, as this should then cover you immediately, should anything occur between the time you book and departure/return.

100%. We cherish the opportunity of designing bespoke tours for groups of friends, corporate clients, teams and families. Anything is possible in terms of the amount of riding you want to do, to the amount of post ride activity you’re interested in, accommodation style and any budget restraints you may have – whatever your timing and interests, please talk to us.

A standard road bike is suitable for this tour. Some roads are gravel but are not classified as fire-trails. The general road surface can be 'dead' so we recommend larger volume tires ie 28mm. 

Après Vélo and Beardy worked together for many years whilst he was living in Sydney. Beardy relocated to Tasmania in 2018.

Beardy is a cycling photographer that has captured the worlds highest profile cycling races such as the Tour de France and Giro d’Italia which he has documented via his website beardyscaravan.com.

Mt Wellington
17.68km / Avg 7% / Lowest 69m / Highest 1,258m / Difference 1,189m / Category HC / KOM 46:22 / QOM 1:05:41
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150km with +2,000m of climbing. See our Itinerary for our daily agenda. 

Early morning rides are forbidden on all Après Vélo tours.

• From 7am - Inclusive breakfast in your respective hotels.
• The two hotels are very close to each other and we will have a set departure point from the Grand Chancellor Hotel Hobart where there will be pumps, sun cream, water etc available before the ride.
• 8.45am – Meet the AV Team in front of Grand Chancellor Hotel, Hobart. This is your opportunity to drop your musette. You will see those bags again at designated rest stops and at the conclusion of the ride.
• 9.00am – Roll out
• Our support vehicle will be roaming during each ride and carry First Aid, sun cream, water, fruit, your mussette(s), tools and pump
• Cafe stop on selected rides
• Lunch on your own with the exception of Thursdays lunch at the Vineyard.

Tour de Tasmania is a tour for cycling purists. However, it is not a smash-fest. We are here to Live the Ride safely and take in the beauty that Hobart has to offer.  Rides will be in bunches, and we will offer a faster and slower group. No rider will ever be left behind, as that is not the Après Vélo way.

This is not a tour for beginners.  Riders should be able to back up +100km days. However, we will split the rides into two groups, to cater for different speeds.

Après Vélo will arrange transfers for your bike bag at predesignated times (TBC).

Weather in Hobart can be unpredictable and plays a big part with each ride.
Therefore each rider must be prepared for rainy weather and colder temperatures. Tasmania can have four seasons in a day.

We will have riders on standard and compact crank set ups. It is not essential that riders change the crank set up on their current bikes for this tour. For the rear, we recommend at least a 28-30.

We would HIGHLY recommend that you leave tubular tires at home.
25mm-28mm tires.

With the Après Vélo Cycle Tour, you will always have at least one ride guide on the road with the group. Depending upon the group size, there may be two ride guides. We understand that everyone has different levels of fitness and therefore we often break into two groups, with a ride guide leading each group.

Tasmania is widely regarded as one of Australia's premier cycling destinations—and for good reason.

With quiet roads, spectacular coastlines, ancient forests, rugged mountains, world-class gravel routes and some of the cleanest air on the planet, Tasmania offers a cycling experience unlike anywhere else in Australia.

Absolutely.

Tasmania has become one of Australia's most sought-after cycling destinations thanks to its quiet roads, low traffic volumes, incredible scenery and endless variety of terrain.

Tasmania offers something increasingly difficult to find elsewhere—space.

Unlike many mainland destinations, roads are quieter, landscapes are less developed and the riding feels wonderfully authentic.

Cyclists can enjoy:

Tasmania's weather is famously unpredictable—and that's part of its charm.

It's not unusual to experience sunshine, cool mountain air, light showers and blue skies all within the same day. For this reason, layering your clothing is the key to staying comfortable throughout the ride.

Tasmania is blessed with some of Australia's most spectacular natural scenery.

Highlights include:

• Freycinet National Park
• Wineglass Bay
• Bay of Fires..

Packing for Tasmania requires a little more flexibility than many cycling destinations.

We recommend:

• Quality cycling clothing
• Lightweight rain jacket
• Windproof vest or jacket...

Tasmania offers excellent cycling conditions from spring through autumn, with each season providing a distinctly different experience.

Tasmania is exceptionally bike-friendly.

The island has developed a strong cycling culture, with many local communities welcoming cyclists throughout the year. Drivers are generally respectful, while cafés, wineries and country towns have embraced cycle tourism.

Après Vélo can arrange premium rental bikes for all of our Tasmania tours.

Our Tasmania tours have been designed to cater for a range of cyclists.

Whilst our Tour de Tassie has been designed for cycling purists who prefer to spend longer and more challenging days in the saddle, our Grupetto Tour is ideal for road cyclists who enjoy riding at a more moderate pace while discovering Tasmania's spectacular scenery. These tours include predominantly sealed roads with occasional sections of smooth champagne gravel.

Tasmania is home to some of Australia's finest gravel riding.

Rather than rough or highly technical trails, much of the riding takes place on wide, well-maintained gravel roads with firm "champagne gravel" surfaces that are enjoyable, confidence-inspiring and incredibly scenic.

These roads pass through forests, farmland, mountain ranges and remote wilderness areas that few visitors ever experience.

They're adventure riding at its absolute best.

Locals often joke that you can experience four seasons in one day, and there is more than a little truth in that. Conditions can change quickly, particularly when travelling through alpine regions such as the Central Highlands.

Tasmania offers something for almost every cyclist.

Some days feature gentle rolling countryside and coastal roads, while others include more challenging mountain climbs or longer gravel adventures.

Absolutely.

Many of our guests travel with partners who don't ride.

While the cyclists enjoy Hobart’s spectacular roads and gravel trails, non-riders can experience a host of activities including boutique wineries, artisan food producers, coastal villages, wildlife experiences, historic towns and scenic walks.

At Après Vélo, we believe Tasmania deserves to be experienced slowly.

Our tours are about far more than simply riding from A to B. They're about discovering quiet roads, hidden gravel gems, local producers, boutique wineries and unforgettable landscapes that many visitors never find.

Après Vélo offers four unique Tasmania cycling tours, each designed for a different style of rider...

Tasmania has earned a reputation as one of Australia's premier cycling destinations thanks to its quiet roads, breathtaking scenery and extraordinary diversity of terrain.

Tasmania is home to some of the finest gravel riding in Australia.

Rather than rough, highly technical trails, much of the riding takes place on wide, well-maintained gravel roads with firm "champagne gravel" surfaces that are smooth, confidence-inspiring and incredibly enjoyable to ride.

Absolutely.

Many of our guests join us having spent most of their cycling lives on the road.

Our gravel routes have been carefully selected to avoid highly technical terrain, instead focusing on smooth, well-maintained gravel roads that are enjoyable and confidence-building.

Tyre choice depends on which Tasmania tour you're joining.

For our Tour de Tassie and Grupetto Tours, a quality road bike fitted with 28–32 mm tyres is ideal. These provide excellent comfort on Tasmania's quiet roads while comfortably handling the occasional champagne gravel section...

Tasmania is wonderfully varied.

Some days feature gentle rolling farmland and coastal roads, while others include longer climbs into mountain ranges or the Central Highlands. The elevation is very much part of Tasmania's character, rewarding riders with spectacular views, quiet descents and an incredible sense of achievement.

Not necessarily.

If you're joining our Tour de Tassie or Grupetto Tour, a road bike is the perfect choice. These tours are predominantly ridden on sealed roads with only occasional sections of smooth champagne gravel.

One of the joys of cycling in Tasmania is the opportunity to experience its unique wildlife in its natural environment.

Depending on the region and time of day, you may encounter wallabies, wombats, echidnas, black cockatoos, wedge-tailed eagles and a wide variety of native birdlife. Along the coast, it's not uncommon to spot dolphins or seals, while Tasmania's forests are home to many species found nowhere else in Australia.

Absolutely.

E-bikes are welcomed across all four of our Tasmania tours and have become increasingly popular with guests wanting a little extra assistance on longer climbs or simply to conserve energy for the days ahead.

Tasmania offers a cycling experience that's difficult to replicate anywhere else in Australia.

Roads are quieter, traffic is lighter and the scenery changes constantly. In a single day, you might ride through ancient forests, climb into alpine wilderness, pass through rolling farmland and finish beside the ocean with a glass of Tasmanian Pinot Noir in hand.

There's certainly something rewarding about planning your own cycling holiday. However, riding independently also means taking responsibility for every aspect of the journey—from navigation and logistics to accommodation, mechanical issues and unexpected situations that inevitably arise.