Posted by Eddy S. on Friday, 9. October 1998 at 07:22 Bali Time:
In Reply to: bicycle travel on Bali posted by Sue on Friday, 9. October 1998 at 06:08 Bali Time:
Hi.
Bali mainly flat land,but if you are planning travelling by bike to Lovina area,there are steep.I mean very steep.!
You have to realize Indonesians are (size) very small compare to westerners so the bicycle out there are designed for westerners and local.If you can bring your own bicycle would be better.
Why..? Renting bike in Bali for touring the island from coast to coast is hopeless.The problem here is the bike is too heavy,although I've seen Balinese riding good bikes (Cannondale,Trek,Kona,etc..) but they are NOT for rent.
If you planning "just" for Kuta-Legian and Jimbaran or even Nusa Dua and Sanur I would say,"GO FOR IT.!".You can sweet it out.!
-Helmet- wear them at all the time,watch out for cars and dogs.
DOGS...? Yes,! Dogs...! Watch out for them if you are going to country side.Take the country side is better than city road.
Happy Adventure.
Eddy S.