The Tarkine Wilderness, located in the Tassie NW corner, is either the second largest temperate rainforest in the world or the largest temperate rainforest in NW Tasmania (depending on who you believe). Regardless, it is impressive, huge, and remote. Our lollipop routing took us on the only “navigable” routes in the area. Heading north out […]
Our first riding day toward the famous Tassie West Soide was out of Saint Helens. A beautiful dirt road but a merciless 43 km climb for almost 1,000 meters vertical. Grades ranged from 2 to 15%. But at least there was a head wind – AND several Tassie rain squalls mixed in for maximum pleasure. […]
Took us almost a week to get started – or just seems that way. Jay’s birthday literally disappeared as we crossed the date line. He claims that makes him a year younger and better looking. The usual travel issues – late departures, lost luggage, unexpected overnight stay (In Brisbane). But at least Gear Guy left […]