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Introduction
Bali Trailblazers is the only company in Bali to offer mountain bikers the chance to ride some of the best off-road trails on the Island. We take you to the remotest corners of the island where you will witness the best of Bali's scenery and culture, as well as being challenged by some magical sections of singletrack. Our day trips are tailored-made to suit your technical and physical ability and usually run with a maximum of 3 people/guide. We believe that large numbers of people with mixed abilities on small trails is detrimental not only to your enjoyment of the day, but also to the environment and local communities that we pass through.
Whilst some off-road experience is required to enjoy your day out with Bali Trailblazers, our trails are not super-technical so you don't have to be an expert to ride them. If you are interested in learning more about mountain biking or improving your skills we would be more than happy to introduce you to the sport on our 1 or 2 day Introduction to mountain biking course.
Wots the plan?
You can choose from one of the rides detailed below and contact us by email on clare@bali-trailblazers.com. We will send you a questionnaire asking you questions such as where you are staying, how tall you are and when you last sat on a mountain bike. This information is used to match your abilities to the most suitable guides and trails, as well as ensuring that you get the right size hire bike (the trails outlined below have many small variations in length and technical grade).
'ow much wonga?! (or, put more politely….. how much does it cost?)
It depends how many people are in your group.
1 person $110
2 people $80/person
3 or more people $75/person
We only combine people in a group if we are confident that they are of similar technical ability and fitness, and operate with a guide to customer ratio of approximately 1 guide/3 customers.
The price includes bike hire (including helmet, gloves and water bottle), Hotel pick-up and drop-off, lunch, trail snacks and soft drinks….and the chance to ride the best trails in Bali.
The bikes
The bikes are entry-level hard-tail mountain bikes. They all have aluminum frames, hydraulic disc brakes, and a mixture of Deore and Deore LX shimano components. They come in 3 sizes – 16”, 18” and 21”. We also have a child’s bike with a 13” aluminum frame. Please note that our bikes are fitted with brakes that are suited to left hand drive roads – ie the left brake lever operates the back brake and the right brake lever operates the front brake.
The bikes also have dual control brake levers (i.e. they shift the gears as well as stop the bike). They are very easy to use and most new users adapt to them very quickly, however, if you prefer separate gear levers we do have one 18” bike available with this set-up, so please specify on the form.
If you want to feel more at home on your bike, it is a good idea to bring your own pedals and shoes with you. Some people also like to bring their own camelback and gloves.
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Batur Crater Day Ride
A classic ride around the rim of the famous Batur crater, down the ‘lung busting hill’, finishing across the 1997 lava field. If you only have one day to ride in Bali, then this is the one to go for.
Suitable for anybody with off-road experience and can be adapted to most abilities. Some steep up and downs but you can always walk!
Easily accessible from the southern resorts or Ubud.
For more info and a 3D picture of the trail click here.
(Photo of Batur Crater rim singletrack)
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Besakih Temple to Perasi Beach
An epic ride past a huge variety of scenery and on varied terrain. You will descend at total of 1100m but also go up some steep ascents. A trail for the true connoisseur.
First section only suitable for experienced off-road riders, but can be adapted to suit most abilities.
Easily asseccible from the southern resorts, Ubud or Candidasa
For more info and a 3D picture of the trail click here.
(photo of part of the trail to the west of Bebandem) |
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Lake Buyan to Sabuk
Pristine forest trails, with bike and hike sections and a cracking down-hill, finishing on north side of the Island, this is a ride for the adventurous.
Suitable for anybody with off-road experience and has an optional truck up-lift for part of the ride.
Long transit times from the southern resorts, so more suited to people staying in Bedugul, or anybody wanting to be dropped-off somewhere on the north coast.
For more info and a 3D picture of the trail click here.
(photo 'emerging out of the forest at Lake Buyan') |
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Kintamani to Ubud descent - Family ride
An adventurous down-hill trip for families who want something a little more challenging. This trip takes you through a mixture of villages and countryside on jeep tracks and broken tarmac roads, ending in classic rice paddy country.
Some off-road experience is preferable. Minimum age – 8 years.
Ideal for families staying in Ubud, but easily accessible from the southern resorts.
For more info and a 3D picture of the trail click here
(photo of village kids in Taro Kelod) |
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