The amazing story of Derby and St. Helens
Tasmania 2 (2019)
Blue Derby and St. Helens, a seismic story about the power of a mountain biking nirvana.
Two seismic events hit the small town of Derby located in the north east of Tasmania; the first was a dam bursting in 1929 releasing a torrent of water that rapidly sluiced through the town washing away houses and lives. The second colossal époque was and continues to be mountain biking. Who would have thought that a small mining town decimated by tragedy, then deserted by big business could have a renaissance of such magnitude. This re-birth did not come about by accident, but rather by progressive thought, planning, determination, sheer dogged mindedness and genius trail builders.
New Zealand Heli eBike Adventure
By Hans Rey Photos: Carmen Rey
I can see how this headline might raise a few eyebrows, but please, bear with me.
In November of 2019 I met up with two old friends from the Southern Hemisphere, in Queenstown New Zealand, where Henry van Ash lives. He is one of the persons that invented / commercialized Bungy Jumping and made it a global thing and one of New Zealand biggest tourist attractions. He has also been a long time and passionate mountain biker with one of the most impressive bike collections he gathered from over the years. Recently he started a Heli Bike company that transports adventurous mountain bikers to the remote back country.
Visual Podcast – Hans Rey’s Tales Of Adventure Ep. 4-7
Check out Hans’ new series, his visual podcast where we reads and tells the stories from past adventure trips accompanied by many photos, and a few clips and anecdotes.
A new episode will be released every Saturday on Hans’ YouTube Channel.
Ep. 4 Guatemala
Premiered May 2, 2020
Ep. 5 Mt. Kilimanjaro
Premiered May 9th 2020
Ep. 6 Ireland
Premiered May 16th 2020
Ep. 7 TransNapoli
Premieres May 25th 2020
Trans Hong Kong
Hans Rey and top Enduro racer Martin Maes explore Hong Kong in a 5 day urban adventure during turbulent times. Not only to showcase this amazing city with its 7000 high rise buildings, but also its beautiful nature and purpose built bike trails surrounding the city and islands. It’s a wonderful journey of contrasts; nature and harmony versus urban jungle and chaos, culture and history.Visual Podcast – Hans Rey’s Tales Of Adventure Ep. 1-3
Check out Hans’ new series, his visual podcast where we reads and tells the stories from past adventure trips accompanied by many photos, and a few clips and anecdotes.
A new episode will be released every Saturday on Hans’ YouTube Channel.
Ep. 1 TransAngeles
Premiered April 11th 2020
Ep. 2 Egypt & Pyramid Mysteries
Premieres April 18th 2020
Ep. 3 Tutti Frutti Epic – Livigno
Premieres April 25th 2020
