A look at Puncak, where the riding is done
Crow Flies Puncak is only 80 kilometers southeast of Jakarta. In the hills of Puncak Puncak Pass is where rustic décor for the thrill crouches over picturesque tea plantations. Now for anyone who has taken on a road adventure Taman Safari among traffic in attack, one can bikers who come kitted out with self-protection equipment Max. The first time I experienced this phenomenon, I scratched my head wondering. Later I would pleasure estimate to do with a bicycle, a dirt road and a car, truck, or ojek pedestrian in sight.
Obviously for most, the early hour of 5:00 per se is extremely, and for anyone who has not seen this time of day, unlike glassy by smoke and beer eyes, the streets are surprisingly free. So we created, harnessed the bikes and put on the road. For this adventure, you have been warned; it is not for the owl or a light heart.
After a little over an hour from Jakarta (usually up to three when you leave after 07.00) we arrived at the Royal Safari Garden Hotel, where we were greeted by Pak Mahendra, not built the rule Biker I could say, but a true character and founder of MTB Indonesia Puncak Explorer division, which makes him a guru of the mountain in the area. Another 20 minutes via 'angkot' in the hills of Puncak and reach MTB Indonesia home base. Now do not be seduced into a plate of nasi goreng as digestion Downing and 0metre climb to the starting point will not mix, my companion will attest to this.
Thick vegetation on Jalur Nura is not for the faint hearted.
more than a little exaggerated for protective clothing makes sense, I was convinced that I would over the front handlebars in a few minutes downhill. Puncak Explorer offer trails for beginners to experts and guides up to ten hours. We had the Jalur Nura to sail in attack, rated intermediate, pre-arranged and take approximately two hours to complete. the starting point on top Pucak pass the excitement grows, not the kind of excitement that you see on the back of your favorite ojek mind you experience, it's the rush of clean air and the promise of a heart pumping ride across Outback Bogor After reaching that the go blood gets. It's like meeting Ecotourism remembering carefree days Their first bicycle to let off a little skin.
The course has a hand is full and no doubt you 'how I got myself into this "rush through your sometime spirit. Fortunately Pak Mahendra the route down and dangers for us," would " between biker with a broken bone in Bogor forest be carefully navigated stuck to avoid or what is more important, ego. with this, all members of the group, including our leader said from close acquaintance with the forest floor at least once. It is now clear why the helmet, knee and elbow pads are highly recommended.
Their leader is well equipped, spare tubes and a virtual bike shop in the backpack has covered for almost any unforeseen glitch. Bring a small medical equipment , better safe than sorry, and Bogor locals have supplied and fed manage pit stops along the way well hydrated. Grab a bike clean the local children for Rp5,000 Either way, if you are so inclined.
After three hours we had seen on our way through dense forests, tea plantations and what I would call real life Indonesia. We also managed a trip to a track guaranteed to get your heart pumping "TW3" take care on this team. At the end of the ride, which takes you back to your car without too much trouble. Ask the security of access to a shower, albeit Indonesian style, and with a fresh set of clothes you on your way.
You can get more information about MTB Indonesia and Puncak Explorer on www.mtb find -indonesia.com or crew on 0878786596th a leader call for up to five people, see Rp.250,000 costs, costs a price Rp.10,000 and a ride from the hotel to the starting point will be run 50,000 / person. Of course, your driver you fall, and you hit the target. For those without a bike you can one for Rp.350,000 (small / medium size only) rent and it is strongly recommended that you have your own helmet.
to take the next trip to Indonesia MTB is to try an easier route really in the sights and sounds, there are 15 or so available. So, from a standing even in the next urban jungle dweller, to make the call and take it all in, you will not be disappointed.
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