15 member the  Tribob.com  group will  do triathlon training  camp in  Bali island  from 25th to 28 th June 2010.

Road Bike Cycling Schedule 21th March to 26th March 2010 on Heart of Bali Program.  Enjoy the beautiful island of Bali by cycling incredible. Along the beach, green mountains and enjoy the food of Indonesia. With a ride with the group creates a sense of friendship as we love nature.

Sunday 21st  March – 8 am warm-up ride to Candidasa. About 70 km.

Monday 22 nd March – 8am ride Candidasa to Amed (East Bali). Two options : Challenging route with numerous climbs or flanking route over undulating terrain. Distance 40km. Check in Coral View or Hidden Paradise Hotel

Dinner Tues 23 th March – Amed to Lovina (North Bali) 110km some undulating terrain but mostly level.

Wednesday 24th  Lovina to Bedugul (1355m to Ubud. 90km. Long climbs to Bedugul, equally long descend to Ubud. Scenic. Longest Day. Picnic lunch at Bedugul Lake.

Thurs 25th March – Optional ride to Penelokan on the crater rim of volcano Mt Batur 40km gradual but continuous climb and 40km descend.

Friday 26th Mar – Ubud to Uluwatu (spectacular cliff view) and on to finishing point at. About 60 km but be prepared for climbs in

Uluwatu area.

Bali Audax 2009: Two days cycling around Bali island – 410km.

Armed with enthusiasm and the passion to push the daily limit above 200km, 8 roadies arrived Bali on 27th Nov with their bike cases, electrolytes and energy bars.

At 6pm on 28th Nov, we were ready to roll, kicking off the first ever Audax Bali! 10 riders, 4 support vehicles, 410 kilometers! (2 of the riders were from the organizer, Ketut and Yong).

We left Jimbaran at 6AM, just at the break of dawn but the hard working Balinese people had already begun their day…setting up their stores,cleaning the roads, waiting patiently for public buses…

Going clockwise around the island, we passed the yuppy tourist villages of Kuta, Seminyak, and Canggu before we arrived at Tanah Lot village where we regrouped just after a 10 deg climb up a hillock. As we pedal towards Negara

township, we passed paddy fields packed with lush golden paddy ready for harvest. Working in the fields were farmers going about their daily chores before the heat of the day arrived.

Just before arriving our 100km mark at Negara for lunch, we were treated with refreshing young coconuts – specially arranged by Cheng (our young Spore National Triathletes driver). Priceless thirst quenchers! Thanks,Cheng and Ngurah!!

The 100km we have cycled so far have been made easy by the continuously changing & fascinating landscapes, scenes and occasional roadkills we have witnessed along the journey.

After lunch, we continued cycling towards Gilimanuk at the NW tip of Bali,during which we encountered stunning eaches, huge swathes of rice fields & terraces. As met regrouped under an attap warong at the T junction of Singaraja and Gilimanuk, we realised we lost Negotiator Spare Ribs Nicky

Ting who over-shot toward Gilimanuk. A support vehicle was quickly deployed to guide Nicky back and it did. Good news is, he will end up with an additional 10km under his Audax belt!

After washing down our throats with refreshingly chilled coke and teh botol,

we got back on our bikes to make the 80km journey to Lovina beach, cutting through the National Park forest of West Bali, where we were greeted by monkeys sitting by the edge of the road. Much like spectators watching an F1race! Fortunately for us, the weather turned to our favor &  throughout the ride, we were greeted by friendly locals and kids along the road, cheering,whistling, and waving us on as we raced past. At 6pm, after 12 hours since we left Jimbaran, we finally reached our destination…Aditya Beach Resort in Lovina. Bike computer told me that we completed 213km, ave speed of 25km/h, burned 6000+ Cal. Great! All we have to do is repeat the same tomorrow!

Up at 6am the next morning, we left for Tianyar, 50km from Lovina. The scenery was no less spectacular than the day before, with mountains hugging the northern Bali coast, plunging into the blue Bali sea lined with black sandy beaches. The good road condition allowed us to reach the village of Tirtagangga after a steep 11 deg climb over 5km. Then we were treated with a long downhill ride lined with more great views across the hills & the rice terraces before reaching Pondok Mina for ikan bakar (grilled fish).

We regrouped at Padangbai, headed toward Sanur before the big finish into Jimbaran. From Sanur, we merely had 25km before we successfully completed the FIRST Bali Audax. Wayan, the organisor reiterated that it was important

for us to ride together as we enter the busy town area, and yes, it had to be completed before 6pm before darkness start to set in. Tho exhausted, we were filled with a sudden sense of pride and triumphant feeling as we rode

toward the finishing line. A feeling that only the 8 participating riders of the first ever Bali Audax could experience…much like Napoleon marching toward the Arc de Triomphe after a victorious battle!

What better way is there to see and experience Bali than being on a bike!

What an amazing trip!

Big thanks to Wayan and his super strong, super accommodating crew for organising Bali’s first Audax, certainly an event which is unforgettable and momentous to the 8 Joyriders who participated.

1. Thirst for Speed Anne Chua

2. Negotiator Spare Ribs Nicky Ting

3. Otto-matically Fast

4. Double Handsome Hadisan

5. Jamie Penangite

6. Mystery Rider “Water Buffalo” Cheng

7. Peter Lunt

8. Ms. Ade Ratnayu

By: Jamie Penangite!

Two days cycling around Bali island

We left from Jimbaran at 05.30 AM, with the streets still quite, although we must be careful because the road is still dark. We pass through the villages of Kuta, Seminyak before we arrive at Tanah Lot village to be greeted by the sun rise. As we pedal towards the village of Kerambitan, past rice fields coloured gold by the morning sun, we see plenty of activity as farmers work in their fields before the heat of the day arrives.

Once in Kerambitan, we encounter local residents making, taking or selling all kinds of breakfast foods, all washed down with coffee. Following their example, we stop to enjoy breakfast, and witness the beautiful scene of farmers harvesting rice in a nearby rice field. The 38 km we have cycled so far have been made easy by the continuously changing & fascinating scenes we have witnessed along the route.

After breakfast, we hitch the bikes onto the bike rack & continue by car towards Gilimanuk, a 2 hour road trip, during which we encounter more stunning scenery with untouched beaches & huge swathes of rice fields & terraces. This whole journey passes through small, quiet villages, until we reach Gilimanuk, or more precisely the village of Cekik. At this point, we get back on the bikes to make the 80km trip to Lovina beach, cutting through the protected forest of West Bali, where we see monkeys living by the edge of a road. Fortunately for us, this part of the trip is not so sunny & throughout the ride, we are greeted by friendly locals, some waving our own Bali flag, with prayer offerings being made along the way. Having filled up with bananas and other snacks at the roadside, we then skip lunch and make the Sunari hotel by 3o’clock in the afternoon, staying & relaxing following a well earned massage.

Up at 6 the next morning, we leave for Amed, a distance of 80 km. The scenery is no less beautiful than the day before, with mountains hugging the northern Bali coast, plunging into the blue Bali sea. The scenery has changed now, with the mountain scenery & coastal rock cliffs, are all dominated by Agung mountain, the highest volcano on Bali. The good road condition allows us to reach the village of Amed in under 5 hours, finishing with a steep climb, from where we can see the beautiful scenery that surrounds the Amed with its unspoilt, clear waters, perfect for snorkeling. From here, we load the bikes in the van again, passing through Tirta Ganga Village, with more great views across the hills & the rice terraces, arriving at Perasi beach an hour later, well known for its white sand and clear blue ocean. Here, we stop for lunch & swim to refresh the body after our two-day cycling trip. After a couple of hours spent on the beach, taking in the relaxing beach atmosphere, we head back to Jimbaran in the late afternoon.

By: Jh 4 S