Blue Metal Cycling Tasmania

06/11/2024

The 24/25 season is off and cooking!

Back at one of our favourite spots in North East Tasmania, the . Publican Walter again lived up to his legendary reputation hosting us!

Bacon and egg rolls from the BBQ master to fuel the days adventure with the best breakfast view you’ll ever have!

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14/08/2022

One of our backyard bucket list climbs for everyone riding in the North East.

This is a great sunday read about one of Tasmanias most iconic roads we love to ride.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-08-12/how-jacobs-ladder-tasmania-scariest-road-was-built/101323120

Jacobs Ladder is one of Australia's most stunning roads, but the early story of this high mountain pass was pretty rocky, just like the terrain that surrounds it.

23/07/2022

It’s that time of the year to start planning your Tassie Gravel Adventure.

Long warm days, rewarding climbs, fun descents, gravel road buffets, boutique accommodation, delicious food and tasty Tassie beverages.

The Perfect combination!

Talk to you soon ✌🏼

22/05/2022

As winter approaches we snuck in a few reconnaissance trips around Tassie.
It’s a tough gig but someone has to ride these roads.

17/05/2022

Sometimes we dip our wheels on the black stuff.

We promise you the views and accommodation are Worthy of such sacrilege.

19/04/2022

Sunset from the Shearer’s quarters.

A familiar view on all of our gravel tours around North East Tasmania.

12/04/2022

In the heart of North East Tasmania’s lush Pyengana Valley is the .

With new owners, it is an amazing place to eat, drink and stay when riding your bike on the road or on some gravel.

Thank you Walter and Jennifer for your hospitality! See you next time!

30/03/2022

We don’t say this lightly.

Perfect conditions on top of Ben Lomond last Weekend.

Our White Sands Dreaming gang polished off a week of exploring the North East with the iconic Jacobs Ladder.
What’s more they were our first group to do the trip on eMTBs from the legends at .

The beauty of north east Tasmania is the serenity but that comes at the cost of long big days in the saddle. Turns out the Electric version of our White Sands Dreaming tour is a winner. Levelling the field and allowing more riders to explore our backyard. Can confirm there is also more energy for post ride activities!

Thanks Mark, Krys, Kerry and Andy for an amazing week away!

20/03/2022

Rolling along Beauty Flats after another ‘Adventure Section’ in the hills behind.

North East Tasmania has the variety of gravel you can only dream off. So don’t dream, come ride.

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04/06/2021

In collaboration with Tas Gravity Enduro Series, we are very excited about bringing this event to North East Tasmania.
With long Course and short Course options, there is a challange for everyone with plenty of energy available on route thanks to nutrition sponsors Koda Nutrition.

Post race, Little Rivers Brewing Co. refreshments will be available at the Dorset Hotel for the well earnt celebrations.

EARLY BIRD prices END TODAY!
Enter here:
https://entryboss.cc/races/7739

Make sure you head over to The Devil's Cardigan and give the event page a follow. There is much more to come thanks to our major sponsors Roll Cycles Tas!

Early Bird Entry ENDS today!

Don’t hesitate and miss out on a devil of a race.

Sign up here:

https://entryboss.cc/races/7739

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22/05/2021

It’s go time!

Well here we are folks, its time to make a deal with the devil 😈

Entries now open

www.devilscardigan.com.au

15/05/2021

Tag a mate who’d take KOM honours and one that would get the wooden spoon.

Don’t specify who is who though.

You won’t have time to admire the views chasing the coveted King of the Mountain honours.
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13/05/2021

THE DEVILS CARDIGAN
A race that has a snuggly warmth to it that sounds all comfortable and cuddly until you’re on the unnamed climb of hell and Satan’s in your ear laughing at your life choices 😈

King Miller Events and Blue Metal Cycling have combined forces to pull together a devilishly cool Gravel Event based out of Derby. Tackle either the full 100km course or ease into it with the 50km event. Although a gravel rig would be the ideal weapon of choice, a xc MTB would be more than sufficient to get you around the course in style.

Stay up to date with the latest by Heading over to our FB & Insta pages.

Entries open 22nd May 2021. Get on it 👊

The Devil's Cardigan
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26/03/2021

After a long COVID winter, it was great to welcome in Spring by getting back to basics on the gravel bikes!

Moksha Patam is a game based on traditional Hindu philosophy. It was designed to teach players the Hindu concepts of Karma and K**a: virtue and desire.
https://theradavist.com/?p=207697

14/02/2021

How’s this for a front gate view?
We are getting organised for our Easter White Sands Dreaming Tour and couldn’t help but share what the start of day 2 looks like!

05/12/2020

Exploring in the North East.

We are excited to offer premium Gravel Camps based from and an all new 6 day adventure. Our 2021 tour dates are up on the website, follow the link in bio for details and pricing.

15/10/2020

Borders reopen to low risk jurisdictions in 10 days and our friends in NSW will find out next week if they can join us down here for a ride or 2.

It’s been a tough year for tourism operators in Tasmania but public safety comes first. Hopefully for all Australians, conditions continue to improve.

Hope to see you here soon!

30/09/2020

We had the absolute pleasure of meeting John Arthur Elliott on our recent spring break ride to The Creech last weekend!

Give him a follow and keep an eye out for when he, R***i, and his 4 and a half camels come by your way!

https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2020-10-01/camel-man-continues-trek-across-tasmania/12716638

After quarantining for the obligatory two weeks, John Elliott looks forward to green camps and flowing rivers on the apple isle.