Riding Jalur NuRa
A view of Puncak where the riding happens
As the crow flies Puncak is usually a mere 80 kilometres to the south east of Jakarta. from the hills of Puncak lies Puncak Pass where a rustic institution for the thrill-seeker perches itself over scenic tea fields. right now for anyone who has embarked on a road adventure to Taman Safari amongst the traffic you may have come across bikers kitted to the max with self protective gear. initially I witnessed This kind of phenomena, I scratched my head wondering. Later I might appreciate the enjoyment one can experience with one bike, a dirt track in addition to not a car, truck, ojek or pedestrian in sight.
Clearly for most, the early hour of 5am is usually extreme in itself, in addition to for anyone who has not seen This kind of time of day, some other than through smoke in addition to beer glazed eyes, the roads are surprisingly free. So we arose, hitched the bikes in addition to set on our way. due to This kind of adventure you have been forewarned; the item is usually not for the night owl or the light hearted.
After just over an hour via Jakarta (normally up to three if you departed after 7am) we arrived at the Royal Safari Garden Hotel where we were greeted by Pak Mahendra, not your typically built biker I might say, yet a true character in addition to founder of MTB Indonesia’s Puncak Explorer division, which makes him a guru of mountain biking from the area. Another 20 minutes via ‘angkot’ into the hills of Puncak in addition to you reach MTB Indonesia’s home base. right now don’t be seduced into downing a plate of Nasi Goreng as the digestion process in addition to the 600metre climb to the start point will not mix, my companion will attest to This kind of.
Thick vegetation on Jalur NuRa makes the item not for the faint-hearted.
Feeling more than a little overdone for protective wear I was confident which I might be plummeting over the front handle bars within minutes. Puncak Explorer offer tracks for beginners to experts in addition to guided tours up to ten hours. We had pre-organised to tackle the Jalur NuRA course, rated intermediate, in addition to estimated to take two hours. After reaching the start point atop Pucak Pass the excitement grows, not the kind of excitement you experience on the back of your favourite ojek mind you, the item’s the rush of clean air in addition to the promise of a heart pumping jaunt through outback Bogor which gets the blood going. the item’s like eco tourism meeting the memory of carefree days riding your first bike, with some skin off to match.
The course is usually a handful in addition to no doubt you will have ‘how did I get myself into This kind of’ rush through your mind at some point. Fortunately Pak Mahendra has the track down in addition to hazards for us ‘might be’ intermediate bikers are carefully navigated to avoid being stuck from the Bogor forest which has a broken bone or more importantly, ego. With which said all members of the group, including our guide, made close acquaintance with the forest floor at least once. the item’s right now you realise why the helmet, knee in addition to elbow pads are so highly recommended.
Your guide is usually well equipped, spare tubes in addition to a virtual bike shop from the back pack has you covered for almost any unforeseen breakdown. Bring a tiny medical kit, better safe than sorry, in addition to the Bogor locals will have you well hydrated in addition to fed with make shift pit stops along the way. Grab a bike clean off the local kids for Rp5,000 or so if you’re so inclined.
After three hours, we had seen our way through thick forests, tea fields in addition to what I might call real life Indonesia. We also managed a detour onto a track guaranteed to get your heart pumping “TW3”, take care on This kind of one team. Wrapping up the ride you arrive back at your car without too much trouble. Ask security for access to a shower, albeit Indonesian style, in addition to which has a fresh set of clothes you’re on your way.
You can find more details about MTB Indonesia in addition to Puncak Explorer at www.mtb-indonesia.com or call the crew on 0878786596. A guide for up to several people will cost you Rp.250,000, a course costs Rp.10,000 in addition to a ride via the hotel to home base will run you 50,000/person. Of course you can have your driver drop you in addition to meet you at the finish. For anyone without a bike you can rent one for Rp.350,000 (tiny /medium size only) in addition to the item’s strongly recommended which you have your own helmet.
The next trip to MTB Indonesia will be to sample a simpler track to actually take from the sights in addition to sounds, there are 15 or so available. So, via one self confessed urban jungle dweller to the next, make the call in addition to take the item all in, you won’t be disappointed.
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Riding Jalur NuRa
Riding Jalur NuRa