I spent 3 weeks riding a bicycle around Tassie, and found Tassie drivers to be the most courteous and considerate drivers I have ever encountered. The only few vehicles I had issues with inevitably had Victorian plates.
A very informative video. I found the worst road for gravel on corners was the loop down the Huon Valley on Aries Bay Road, Cygnet Coast Road and the Channel Highway. These roads are also narrow with few signposted corners and the local traffic can be worrying. Then there are places like Hellyer Gorge which has corners that rarely see sunshine and are covered in moss. The trick is to slow down and take your time and above all smell the roses.
Thanks for the clip. Ridden around Tassie twice. Loved it that much I bought a place on the east coast to retire to. Did previously live there in the 90s though, but no bike then, fishing. 🐟👍🏍
Most of our back roads in QLD are not sign posted and some have nice twisties. And yes, people come off. Why, because they go too fast for the conditions.
My brother died coming off his bike only three weeks after moving to Tasmania. The Bass Highway ends at Launceston when it joins the Midland Highway, but there are no signs warning that the highway ends, or that the speed suddenly drops from 110 kph to 45 kph or 65 kph on the exits, depending on which one you take (to Hobart or to Launceston). My brother got to the exits, was confused, and turned into the Launceston exit too late and at 95 kph on a cold, wet, misty winter morning. He died instantly. We need MUCH better signage in Tasmania.
I’m so sorry to hear your story. Yes.... signage is a real issue in Tasmania and that why I’m trying to advise as many riders as possible of the traps on our roads.
XD And here I am on a 200hp super sports running tyres to the wire and brakes .5mm from the plate hahaha. Do love the roads here. So much fun to ride and wicked scenery. Moving to Tas was one of the best things I did.
Great tips mate! In Sydney, we're getting lots of ads offering free trips on the boat down there so there will be a lot of people considering the trip at the moment.
Really helpful video. Slowly getting out onto Tassie roads with the bike - and the stuff you've talked about is the things I've been conscious of! There are definitely surprising corners out there. Car, bike . . . .they'll catch us all if we aren't attentive to them. And there's everything else possible too! Thank you for this!
Good information, exactly as described and be mindful as always but more so while touring Tassy ride extra defensive.Riding my M109R on Tassy roads has been great because I took it easy,stay safe.
Heading down to Tassie next Summer and looking for informative videos. Reducing radius curves have been almost eliminated in Vic, but with the hilly geography in Tassie I'd expect there to still be quite a few.
Hi Bob, possibly January & February are the better months to travel around Tasmania, however still pack some gear for a cold snap. You can still get 4 seasons in one day at that time of the year. The roads are much drier and the winter moss on the road around the west coast should be gone.🏍🍻
All good advice friend. Truth be told though, those rules should apply, every time, you're out on your ride. Its never about speed. More about learning proper technique.
@@tassieadventurerider4815 Yep, I hear ya. We've lost the self-preservation instinct and replaced it with, 'My safety is YOUR responsibility. I stuff up and I sue you'. Planning a Tassie trip now. I'll check out your technical stuff 👍
Hi Dean, there is a recent video on my Chanel showing bike and helmet camera set up. “Best helmet camera set up for GoPro “ cheers Geoff th-cam.com/video/aAqacKKDOJ4/w-d-xo.html
Yes, certainly still suitable and in some ways better…. No dust like summer and only the high mountain roads are affected by snow. I personally enjoy winter riding better but do pack your thermals . The temperature gets close to zero at night ( or less) and may struggle to reach double digits during the day at times…
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I spent 3 weeks riding a bicycle around Tassie, and found Tassie drivers to be the most courteous and considerate drivers I have ever encountered. The only few vehicles I had issues with inevitably had Victorian plates.
My first thought was cold tyres on cold roads...cheers mate👍
Spot on
It makes no difference if there are signs or not. Each rider should ride within their ability. If they don't -- they crash.
A very informative video. I found the worst road for gravel on corners was the loop down the Huon Valley on Aries Bay Road, Cygnet Coast Road and the Channel Highway. These roads are also narrow with few signposted corners and the local traffic can be worrying. Then there are places like Hellyer Gorge which has corners that rarely see sunshine and are covered in moss. The trick is to slow down and take your time and above all smell the roses.
Thanks for your comments, I plan to do more videos on this subject.
Thanks for the clip. Ridden around Tassie twice. Loved it that much I bought a place on the east coast to retire to. Did previously live there in the 90s though, but no bike then, fishing. 🐟👍🏍
Thanks for watching and following the channel 👍🏍
I'm a Tasmanian and I've been riding for the last 27 year's...
Just slow down and enjoy it FFS 🤦
Most of our back roads in QLD are not sign posted and some have nice twisties. And yes, people come off. Why, because they go too fast for the conditions.
This is such an important video. Another hazard to mention is that there can also be a quite a lot of road kill on Tassie roads.
Very true about the wildlife Nick. Thank you.
My brother died coming off his bike only three weeks after moving to Tasmania. The Bass Highway ends at Launceston when it joins the Midland Highway, but there are no signs warning that the highway ends, or that the speed suddenly drops from 110 kph to 45 kph or 65 kph on the exits, depending on which one you take (to Hobart or to Launceston). My brother got to the exits, was confused, and turned into the Launceston exit too late and at 95 kph on a cold, wet, misty winter morning. He died instantly. We need MUCH better signage in Tasmania.
I’m so sorry to hear your story. Yes.... signage is a real issue in Tasmania and that why I’m trying to advise as many riders as possible of the traps on our roads.
XD And here I am on a 200hp super sports running tyres to the wire and brakes .5mm from the plate hahaha. Do love the roads here. So much fun to ride and wicked scenery. Moving to Tas was one of the best things I did.
The road from Rison Vale to Richmond. lots of fun corners and a few surprises. Keep up the good work fellow Triumph Rider..
Great tips mate! In Sydney, we're getting lots of ads offering free trips on the boat down there so there will be a lot of people considering the trip at the moment.
Really helpful video. Slowly getting out onto Tassie roads with the bike - and the stuff you've talked about is the things I've been conscious of! There are definitely surprising corners out there. Car, bike . . . .they'll catch us all if we aren't attentive to them. And there's everything else possible too! Thank you for this!
Your welcome, thanks for watching. Feel free to share, it may save a life. Cheers Geoff.
@@tassieadventurerider4815 It got a good plug on the Tasmanian Women's Rider's Network facebook page. Lots of have watched from there.
@@denisesavage2382 your welcome.... happy to do more videos on similar subjects if you have any topics you would like me to cover. Cheers.
Good information, exactly as described and be mindful as always but more so while touring Tassy ride extra defensive.Riding my M109R on Tassy roads has been great because I took it easy,stay safe.
Thanks Steve. 🏍
Thanks mate. Going to be in Tassie in a couple of months with plans to settle there. Appreciate the advice.
Heading down to Tassie next Summer and looking for informative videos. Reducing radius curves have been almost eliminated in Vic, but with the hilly geography in Tassie I'd expect there to still be quite a few.
I definitely noticed the lack of signage while I was down in tassie in my 4wd. Looking at coming back next summer on my adv bike !
Plenty of tracks and roads to explore.
sounds like a fair bit of it is a failure of whatever you "roads authority" is called in identifing and marking hazards
Excellent video, thanks for sharing. I'm planning a trip to Tassie and this is great insight.
Thanks for watching, feel free to share with anyone else who may benefit from these tips. 🏍🍻
Thanks for the heads up about the corners tightening up.
What month would you recomend to be the best to visit Tassie ?
Hi Bob, possibly January & February are the better months to travel around Tasmania, however still pack some gear for a cold snap. You can still get 4 seasons in one day at that time of the year. The roads are much drier and the winter moss on the road around the west coast should be gone.🏍🍻
Really helpful video, what month of the year would be the best to ride in Tassie, regarding weather, traffic? Thanks
January or February are the warmest times but also the busiest.
All good advice friend. Truth be told though, those rules should apply, every time, you're out on your ride. Its never about speed. More about learning proper technique.
Totally agree 100%. Unfortunately some riders need a gentle reminder 🍻
Great work thx man
Good video, thanks man.Do you really need the warning at the start? Who's gonna sue you for telling them to drive safely?
Thanks for the comments, yep agree, I only use the warning now if more technical based subjects. ( since common sense in no longer allowed 😂)
@@tassieadventurerider4815 Yep, I hear ya. We've lost the self-preservation instinct and replaced it with, 'My safety is YOUR responsibility. I stuff up and I sue you'.
Planning a Tassie trip now. I'll check out your technical stuff 👍
Great video, can you put up one of the set up you have for your helmet cam?
Hi Dean, there is a recent video on my Chanel showing bike and helmet camera set up. “Best helmet camera set up for GoPro “ cheers Geoff th-cam.com/video/aAqacKKDOJ4/w-d-xo.html
I have noticed that Tasmanian roads are not signposted as much as mainland roads.
Yes, thats correct and what catches out some riders. thanks for watching.
Are the roads there suitable for riding during winter in July?
Yes, certainly still suitable and in some ways better…. No dust like summer and only the high mountain roads are affected by snow. I personally enjoy winter riding better but do pack your thermals . The temperature gets close to zero at night ( or less) and may struggle to reach double digits during the day at times…
Ta mate