The Blue Derby Foundation is an independent charity geared to serve the community of Derby and surrounds. Their mission is to serve the interests of the community of Derby and surrounds, recreational riders, and their members. To assist in the ongoing growth and development of Derby and the surrounding townships, and realise the pre-eminence of Derby as Australia’s authentic MTB destination.
Woolnorth are proud to be involved as corporate sponsors of the Blue Derby Foundation and support their ongoing efforts and the 10 year anniversary celebration.
In mid-2022 the Dorset Council handed over the operations of Blue Derby to the Foundation while the local Council would continue to manage the construction and ongoing maintenance of the trails themselves.
The Foundation raises money to support trail maintenance, influences decisions around planning for new trails and infrastructure, organises and supports volunteer trail crews and promotes all manner of events from larger competition rides to local town hall dances and festivals.
2025 celebrates ten years of Mountain Biking in Derby and will be celebrated with special events including the Woolnorth Wilderness Ride – on Friday April 11, 2025.
“Experience Derby’s true goblin forest on the Blue Tier – it is the quintessential Blue Derby experience with a trail that has it all.
The ride will be led by experienced mountain bikers hailing from Woolnorth Renewables, a North-East based business that harnesses its power from wind and can be viewed from a point on the Tier.
This ride will feature the quiet beauty of the sub-alpine environment paired with crystal clear streams, dark and brooding myrtle forests and remnants of the once thriving tin mining industry hidden beneath lichen and moss. It’s a one way trail, mostly descending and a must do when celebrating our network gem’s this anniversary event.”
Woolnorth is excited on both a personal and professional level to be involved in such an interesting local event and to have staff passionate about mountain biking leading the charge for this anniversary ride.