In Reply to: great posted by parksyhp on Monday, 20. August 2007 at 06:57 Bali Time:
We started the bike ride with 1 x 45yld, 2 x 43ylds, 1 x 40yld, 1 x 13yld and 1 x 11 yld in our party. Others in the group ranged from 9ylds to 60yld. We all made it down the 26km ride.
The two younger kids not in our party started at the bottom of the first down hill as VERY steep. As I recall there were only maybe 3 smallish up hills. There is a backup truck and tour bus that follow you all the way incase you have had enough and wish to ride no more. 70% of the ride is down hill so hardly have to peddle at all, some flat areas, off road and two guides, us ladies mostly stayed on the road with one guide while the rough riders could go off road with the other guide. You have lots of stops on the way down so lots of rests if need be. Water on the bike and the bus will carry your bag/backpack. I would recommend that you take your camera with you though as some great shots. Bikes are very well maintained with 15 or so gears and very easy to operate. Seats need LOTS more padding though hahaha. We all had shorts on, I kept my cap on under the helmet but I warn you it is a little cool up there so a light cotton jumper to start the ride until you warm up. Great fun for all ages and we WILL do it again.