FRIDAY: Arrive & Settle In

Make your way to Derby.

If you can sneak away early, spin the legs out on the trails or gravel roads. Otherwise, arrive after work, settle into accommodation, and join us for a relaxed group dinner. No pressure. Just community and anticipation.

SATURDAY: This is your big adventure day.

Option 1: Full Devil’s Cardigan Reccie ~100km
A proper day in the saddle. Remote, rewarding, and mentally engaging. This option is for riders wanting the full experience and a solid endurance challenge.

Option 2: Half Devil’s Cardigan ~50km
A condensed version of the course with all the flavour and less of the fatigue. Perfect if you want the experience without the epic distance.

Option 3: Mountain Bike Derby

Spend the day exploring Derby’s world-class MTB trail network. Flow, features, forest, choose your lines and ride your style.

We’ll split into groups with ride leaders for each option.

In the booking form, you will also have the option to join us for a sauna!

SUNDAY: One More Adventure

We roll out together before heading home.

Option 1: Chill Gravel Loop

50km | ~800m elevation
A cruisy, scenic gravel ride to finish the weekend. Coffee legs. Conversation pace. Big skies.

Option 2: Bay of Fires MTB Trail

A spectacular MTB experience combining coastline and flowing trail. A brilliant way to close out the weekend.

Originally designed as a Devils reccie ride, we have opened this ride up to suit riders of all abilities.

• Riders who value challenge and connection

• Gravel cyclists wanting a purposeful hit-out

• MTB riders keen to share a weekend with like-minded humans

• Those curious about bikepacking and multi-day self-supported style riding

• Community members who want to ride Tasmania deeper

You don’t need to race.
You don’t need to prove anything.
But you do need a sense of adventure.

For the Derby Weekender, you have a few options depending on how you’d like to experience the weekend.

Stay With Us – Tin Mountain

We’ll be staying together at Tin Mountain in Derby. A beautiful, spacious base that allows us to share meals, stories, and that post-ride glow.

Accommodation costs will be split evenly across the entire group, keeping it simple and accessible for everyone.

You’ll have the option to select your preferred room type in the booking form:

• Private room

• Twin share

• Bunk room

Staying together creates a relaxed, connected atmosphere and makes logistics seamless, especially for early roll-outs and post-ride recovery.

Spots are limited and will be allocated in order of booking.

Camp or Book Your Own

If you’d prefer more independence, you’re very welcome to:

• Camp locally

• Book your own accommodation in Derby

We simply ask that you let us know your plans in the booking form so we can keep track of where everyone is staying for safety and coordination purposes.

There’s no right way to do it, just the way that feels right for you.

Day 0: Friday 8th May

Day 1: Saturday 9th May

Devils Cardigan Full reccie

115km | 2,700m

Strava route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3461903609675449128

Devils Cardigan 50km Reccie

54km | 1,200m

Day 2: Sunday 10th May

Friday – Arrival & Evening

• Check in after work at Woodland Bay Retreat

• Guided breathwork and contrast therapy session

• Group home-cooked dinner to welcome the weekend

Saturday – Ride & Recovery

• 100km loop around Cygnet

• Afternoon recovery in sauna and hot tub

• Guided journalling and goal-setting session in the evening

Sunday – Reflection & Departure

• 30 - 60km Chill ride

• Pastries at Poolish & Co

• Farewell and departures

Stay together at Woodland Bay Retreat, an intimate and beautiful location chosen to enhance reflection, relaxation, and connection.

• Shared house with personal space

• Home-cooked meal included Friday night

• Access to retreat amenities: sauna, hot tub, and quiet reflection spaces

This weekend is for Gold Members who want:

• A fully curated, high-value experience combining riding, wellness, and personal reflection

• Connection with like-minded, ambitious cyclists

• A supportive environment to explore goals, journalling, and mindfulness

• Space to slow down, recharge, and focus on what matters

This is not a typical group ride — it’s an immersive retreat designed to leave you feeling inspired, empowered, and connected.

• Limited to 8 Gold Members for a truly personal experience

• Everything is included: accommodation, meals, wellness sessions, guided rides, and recovery activities

• Valued at over $2,000 — part of your Gold Membership benefits

Don’t miss out — spaces are extremely limited. Sign up today to secure your spot for this exclusive summit.

SUNDAY 21st June

Derby → Launceston (Optional Mount Barrow ascent)

Distance: 115km | Elevation: 2,200m

We roll out of Derby, heading northwest towards Launceston. For those wanting an extra challenge, there’s an optional ascent up Mount Barrow.

Riders from Launceston can join us for just this day if they prefer a single-leg ride.

• Terrain: Rolling gravel and sealed roads with a few climbs

• Vibes: Social, reflective, mid-winter magic

MONDAY 22nd June

Launceston → Miena (Central Highlands)

Distance: 105km | Elevation: 1,800m

A quiet mid-winter ride through the heart of Tasmania. We’ll cross through valleys, highlands, and rivers, soaking in the low winter sun.

• Terrain: Rolling hills and highland roads

• Expect cold temperatures — dress accordingly

Accommodation:
We’ll be staying at the Great Lake Hotel in Miena — or you can arrange your own if preferred.

TUESDAY 23rd June

Miena → Hobart

Distance: 170km | Elevation: 1,600m

The final leg back to Hobart. Longer in distance but mostly downhill and rolling — hopefully with a friendly tailwind. A day to close the journey, reflect on the ride, and celebrate getting back home.

• Terrain: Rolling highlands back to the south

• Expect chilly winter conditions; layers are essential

• Experienced, self-sufficient riders comfortable with multi-day distances

• Gravel and road cyclists with endurance experience

• Riders prepared for winter conditions and remote stretches

Note: This is not a supported tour - mechanical issues, navigation, and pacing are the responsibility of each rider.

While this trip is mostly self-supported, we’ve suggested group stops to make planning easier.

Hotel Verge – Launceston (Day 1)

A comfortable base in Launceston for overnight rest.

Great Lake Hotel – Miena (Day 2)

A cozy highland stop to warm up and recharge.

This is just a note of where we are staying, you are welcome to book your own accommodation or camp along the route. Please indicate your plan in the booking form so we know where everyone is staying.

Day 1: Sunday 21st June

Derby - Launceston | 115km | 2,200m

https://www.strava.com/routes/3461903609674069800

Day 2: Monday 22nd June

Launceston - Miena | 105km | 1,800m

https://www.strava.com/routes/3461903609675449128

Day 3: Tuesday 23rd June

Miena - Hobart | 170km | 1,600m

https://www.strava.com/routes/3461898360458383932

Saturday – The Epic Road to Strathgordon

• Hobart start: 180km | 3,400m elevation

• Westerway start: 120km | 2,800m elevation

• Maydena start: 95km | 2,500m elevation

We’ll roll in small groups based on pace.

Sunday – The slightly downhill way Back home (ie. less uphill)

• Hobart finish: 160km | 2,400m elevation

  Westerway finish: 90km | 1,900m elevation

  Maydena finish: 70km | 1,800m elevation

• Riders with endurance experience who can self-support for a full day in remote areas

• Gravel and road cyclists comfortable with long distances and climbs

• Members who want to participate in a shared adventure tradition

• Those who appreciate Tasmania’s remote south-west wilderness

This is not a fully supported tour — riders are responsible for their own navigation, pacing, and bike maintenance.

We’re again teaming up with Pedders Wilderness Lodge to give Eudaimonia members access to a 10% discount on all accommodation! You will have the option of choosing the following accommodation options:

Budget motel room (twin or queen) $139

Lake view queen room $190

Standard Queen + Single room $170

Gordon suite $270