Backcountry Cycling

Backcountry Cycling

We will pick you up bright and early in the morning from your accomodation at 6.15am. Trips typically lasts from 6.15am to 1.15pm local time.

A short 45 minutes drive from Kuala Lumpur City Centre would bring you to a rustic local Malaysian Village followed by a light local Malaysian breakfast to jump start the day. Be prepared for an authentic local Malaysian Chinese or Indian cuisines included in this experience.

This is a guided bike ride and would be on very good sealed roads across some rural villages, permanent forest reserve and a picturesque lake. We would be covering a total of 45 kilometers about 3-4 hours cycling depending on fitness levels.

Mountain bikes and helmets will be provided.

Bring appropriate wear and equipment for cycling, daypack, spare change of clothes&towel (to be left in the car). Sunblock lotion as is may get a little sunny towards the late morning.

The best way to see and experience a country is to see its roots and history. Equipped with the simplest mode of transport a bicycle, you are set and ready to go through rural Malaysia and a few local Malaysian villages also dubbed “the kampong”. A quick escape out of the city bring you back in time to experience and soak in the rustic way of Malaysian living. Simple sundry shops by the road side, old mosques, nice village huts, and a beautiful view of the sun rising against the silhouette of one of KL city major water supply lake.

The ride starts of easy on very flat terrain along some twisty rural roads surrounded by lush greenery and the cool misty mornings of the countryside. The road then follows alongside the bends of a nice small river. Midway into the ride, expect a few hill climbs, which by then the muscles should be all warmed up and ready to take on the oncoming challenges. Expect some loud calls from the Malayan Gibbons and some mischievous macaques by the side of the road. Along the way, we are expected to see some native “orang asli” kampongs (local Malaysian indigenous villages). Pedal power on two wheels is the way to go to experience a different side of Malaysia.

We would require you to be of average fitness and must be able to ride a bicycle well. The ride will be adjusted to fit the groups fitness level, so not to worry, you would be guided and well taken care of  on this experience.

Brief/Rough Itinerary

 06.15am          Pick-up from Hotel/Residence

07.00am          Arrive at Hulu Langat town for light breakfast at local restaurant

07.30am          Safety Briefing & Equipment Check

07.45am          Ride ON.

09.15am          Arrive at Sg Tekala, snacks and a short walk around forest reserve.

10.00am          Ride on and cycle back to Hulu Langat town.

11.30am          Brunch

12.30pm          Depart back to KL

01.30pm          Back at Hotel/Residence

 What to wear
• Cycling Tights/ running/ sport shorts/ board shorts/ track bottom
• Cycling Jersey/ Dry fit/ quick dry short sleeve t-shirt
• Running/ outdoor shoes/ Closed-toe sandals

 Things to bring along the trip:
• A complete set of change of clothes (one set left in vehicle)
• Slippers/ Flip-flops for after trip
• Plastic bags for wet clothes
• Insect repellent
• Sun block lotion
• Drinking Water (2 bottles 0.5L)
• Light snacks
• Towel
• Small backpack to put everything in it

Optional
• Hydration Pack/ Cycling Water Bottle
• Personal cycling gloves and helmet
• Waterproof camera/ Camera
• Dry bag