In Reply to: bike ride posted by love2travel on Monday, 6. June 2011 at 15:02 Bali Time:
Not sure, but I think it was with Bali Baik, or at least with one of the other major ones. Many, or most of these tours seem to start from the same spot. Not too far from Kintamani and ride downhill all the way to very near Ubud. They say is it about 28-30 kms in distance, but I would be truely surprised if it was any more than about 14! Very easy going, with no stray dogs to be concerned about, all easy or fast downhill except for two or three minor little ascents. If your gears actually work, then that is not a real problem, otherwise you may have to jump off and push for a couple hundred metres. Riding past the local farms with piles of very fresh manure is a 'highlight to the nasal senses' for sure. lol. Stop whenever you need too, seems all the group will stop with you. We had only about 8 with us, and it was just great fun. Only problem is, maybe almost running out of brakes (rubber pads) from all the slowing down whilst speeding downhill. We got absolutely drenched in a mammoth downpour for 30 minutes, then dried off just as quick. A great day and a great friendly luncheon afterwards. Would highly recommend it for all ages, even a bit older like us!