The tiny town of Derby has already reinvented itself once — transforming from a mining town to a mountain-biking destination — and even though the coronavirus pandemic has put the brakes on that enterprise, it will take a lot more than that to stop Derby in its tracks.
Ms Brown said she didn't mind that Tasmania's borders remained closed to interstate and international tourists.
He was expecting international visitors to embrace the attraction more than locals, but was pleased with the local interest. Derby has previously made a name for itself on the international mountain-bike circuit by hosting rounds of the Enduro World Series .Young riders seem to really enjoy Derby's offerings.
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