St Helens' long awaited mountain bike trails are officially open.
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Among the first riders of the day was Break O'Day mayor Mick Tucker, who despite a bit of a tumble said the trails were absolutely amazing.
"It's absolutely going to blow people's minds when they get the opportunity to go and have a look at it because the track is so good, the views are absolutely spectacular, and there's a little patch of gravel there with some skin on it - and that's mine," he said.
"This is going to be an economic shot in the arm that's really going to put ... the whole Break O'Day area on the map.
"When you get up there and you come across some of those horizons and you look across at the sea, the white sand, there's just nothing better.
"It's going to go off like a frog in a sock," he said.
Cr Tucker said the investment was already coming into the town in large numbers, with things only expected to get bigger from there.
Riding alongside Cr Tucker was Tasmanian Liberal Senator Claire Chandler, who was the first official rider across the line.
The first-time trail rider said it was challenging, but fantastic coaches helped her out along the way.
"It was a great experience," she said. "I'm very confident this trail will bring not only some experienced bikers to the area, but also be something that people can learn to enjoy mountain biking on like I certainly have."
"It will be absolutely transformative for the local economy.
"We're already hearing from businesses that they're preparing for the influx of tourists, and even people from around Tasmania coming to St Helens to enjoy the bike ride.
"I think it's fantastic to see the local community embracing this amazing new venture, and I'm very confident it'll have a very positive impact here."
Lyons Liberal MP, and former Break O'Day councillor, John Tucker said the world-class trail added a stunning and unique experience to Tasmania's mountain bike trail network.
"Excitement continues to build in the global cycling community about what is on offer here in Tasmania to mountain bikers," he said.
"We have seen the extraordinary effect that first-class trails in Derby and Maydena have had on the local economies, and St Helens is well-positioned to accommodate the needs of visitors either seeking adrenaline rides or a fun activity as part of the beach-side family holiday."
About eight years in the making, the trails consist of 110-kilometres of trails and cost $3.2 million to build.