Biking In Bali

An introduction to touring Bali by bicycle.

How to Use This Guide

Explanation of the mapping and cross indexing system used in this book.

Choosing a Guide

Advice on selecting a private tour guide

Riding In Style

Advice on buying cycling clothes, shoes and other accessories.

Looking Cool

Advice on eye protection while riding in the tropics

Choose your Gear

Advice on how buy, rent or otherwise obtain bicycles and related gear, including how to inspect a rental bike for road worthiness.

Stayin' Alive

Advice on how to navigate Balinese roads safely and enjoyably.

Through The Heartland

A guide to routes in and around Ubud, emphasizing options for inexperienced cyclists.

Roadside Attractions

An explanation of temple ceremonies, processions and other religious events a cyclist is likely to encounter.

Easy Riding

A guide for riders not accustomed to strenuous activity.

Toward The Sunrise

A guide to routes in East Bali, emphasizing options for cyclists of intermediate experience.

Riding Into The Real Bali

Advice on how to experience authentic Balinese culture and custom by interacting with local residents.

Road Food

Advice on how find nutritious, sustaining food on the road

Into The Hills

A guide to routes in the Central Highlands, primarily for experienced cyclists with high-quality equipment.

The Heat Is On

Advice on how to exercise safely in the tropical heat.

A Cushy Ride

A guide to premium biking tours, riding between high-end resorts and spas, and dining in fine restaurants.

On The Streets

A guide to routes in the tourists centers of South Bali, primarily for inexperienced cyclists.

Easy Riding

A guide for riders not accustomed to strenuous activity.

Riding In Style

Advice on buying cycling clothes, shoes and other accessories.

Out West

A guide to routes in West Bali, for both experienced and novice cyclists

Rider's Cramp

An explanation of Balinese massage and traditional remedies for fatigue and muscle strain

Old Dutch Bikes

A few notes on the history of biking in Bali, and the current utility of decades-old bicycles in rural areas.

On The Edge

A guide to routes around the perimeter of the island for adventurous cyclists

Sustainable Tourism

The role of cycling in raising awareness of sustainable tourism and environmental responsibility

Adventure Tourism

A guide to related soft-adventure activities in Bali

Segment Maps

Maps of route segments, with detailed instructions on how to navigate the route using landmarks.

Destination Guide

Brief notes on places on bicycle routes have accommodation and dining facilities suitable for foreign visitors.