There is nothing more delightful and enjoyable as getting on my mountain bike and just riding anywhere, whether it’s to get from point A to B or just for the sheer exuberance it gives me. Besides being an environmentally friendly form of transport it is also fabulous exercise. However, what is even more enchanting is when you can cycle through rice paddies, along nice back roads, through small villages and even up in the mountains of Bali taking in the mesmerising panoramas the island of Bali has to offer. It is great family fun and ideal for those tourists or travellers wanting to experience that something different on their holidays. You don’t have to be super-fit or a frontrunner for the Tour de France to enjoy the wonders of cycling in Bali.
Here a few of the companies that operate in Bali with a little info from their websites to give you the opportunity to select the one you want to cycle with or for contacting them:
BikeBali: A Bike Bali Cycling Adventures & Tours Company” serves Bali Eco Tourism based adventures, travels and tours of biking adventures, Bali cycling tour, biking trip, family bike tours, eco cycling tour, Bali vocation cycling, Bali mountain bike tour, educational tour programs, Bali bicycle tours, bicycle tour in Bali, bike tours Bali, cycle tours, road bike tours, bike riders tours, cross country bike tour, bike touring. A complete range of cycling services in Bali for mountain bike, cycling adventure, rural tour and vocation. A cycling adventure downhill in a calm area through a village path. See real Balinese village. Biking program is one of our eco tourism based regular adventure.
Bali Bike Tours: This tour is designed for travelers who seek to go deep into Bali’s Countryside and witness first hand the daily life of rural rice farmers and craftsmen. This tour is guaranteed to be a memorable adventure. We pick you up at your hotel by A/C van and start the day with a delicious breakfast over looking mountain Batur’s active volcano. After breakfast we will cycle gently downhill for the next two and a half hours. During the bike ride you can stop whenever you choose to take photos and visit the local people. You will be able to find out details about village life including rice and vegetable farming, ceremonies, and family life.
SOBEK Cycling: SOBEK Cycling is not only great fun, but also a fantastic way to get away from the beaches and shopping malls that make up a typical island holiday. Through SOBEK you will not only gain and insight into usually unseen Balinese culture, but also an education into typical Balinese lifestyle. Accompanied by SOBEK Guides who are trained to educate and entertain you, a day touring Bali by bicycle has never been as much fun.
Bali Bike Ride: We begin by whisking you away from your accommodation to the rural centre of Bali, with our first stop an interesting tour at a coffee and cocao plantation. And then we’re off on our mountain bikes, with our friendly guides leading at a leisurely pace, cruising downhill along quiet village roads through the varied landscapes of Bali. We watch the passing parade of rural life as we cycle, stopping along the way to chat with village women and farmers amid their daily work routine and to laugh at the antics of the small children who smile and wave and call hello, hello. As traditional craftsmen go about their daily routine, we stop to enjoy a privileged opportunity to watch them at their ancient craft.
BaliCycling: BaliCycling offers a complete range of cycling services on scenic roads and challenging trails for you to enjoy on your Bali holiday. Balicycling Trails are special interest (Black Rock Lava Trail, Limestone Trail, Rice Field View Trail, Tropical Forest Park Trail ). Experience Bali on mountain bike. Go cycling and experience the spirit that is Bali. Cycle through the tropical ambiance, ancient rainforests, tranquil Balinese villages, exquisite rice terraces, experience the beauty and culture that is the “Island of the Gods”.
Bali Leisure: Great for mountain and village cycling. One of the best ways to see the spectacular countryside and the mountain scenery of Bali is on a cycling tour. Riding downhill on modern mountain bikes, through quiet villages that expose the heart of Bali. Cycling into the traditional Balinese Villages, fantastic natural beauty and an insight into the daily life of the local farming communities and much more.
Naturally, there are many more cycling tour companies in Bali and the above are just a selection of those on offer. Truly, there can be nothing better than returning home and telling your friends “Hey, guess what I did on my hols”
Happy and enjoyable cycling in Bali.
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