Trip suggestions

Ride Bali

Six routes we send guests on, all starting from our garage in Gianyar. Scenic roads with light traffic, with the stops and GPS coordinates for each one. Open any route in Google Maps to navigate it live.

Coordinates are given for orientation and are approximate. Always follow live navigation and local signs, and tell us on WhatsApp where you are heading so we know which bike suits the road.

Half dayEasy

Ubud Ridge & Tegallalang Terraces

The classic first ride out of Gianyar. Quiet back roads up to Ubud, a walk along the Campuhan ridge, then rice terraces climbing north. Smooth tarmac almost the whole way.

Distance
about 35 km
Time on the bike
2–3 hours
Stops
5
  1. 1

    Giddy Bikes garage, Gianyar

    Pick up the bike, helmets, and a raincoat if the sky looks heavy.

    -8.5310, 115.3230
  2. 2

    Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave)

    Eleventh-century cave temple. Shaded parking right at the entrance.

    -8.5232, 115.2871
  3. 3

    Campuhan Ridge Walk, Ubud

    Leave the bike at the top and walk the grass ridge between two rivers.

    -8.5063, 115.2543
  4. 4

    Tegallalang Rice Terrace

    Busy in the middle of the day. Go early and the terraces are yours.

    -8.4312, 115.2792
  5. 5

    Pujung Kaja viewpoint

    Quieter terraces than Tegallalang, with coffee stops along the road.

    -8.4033, 115.2856
Full dayEasy–moderate

Kintamani Volcano Loop

North through Bangli to the crater rim at Penelokan, with Mount Batur and its lake filling the whole horizon. A long steady climb — bring a jacket, it gets cold up there.

Distance
about 60 km
Time on the bike
4–5 hours
Stops
5
  1. 1

    Giddy Bikes garage, Gianyar

    Fill the tank in Gianyar. Petrol gets sparse past Bangli.

    -8.5310, 115.3230
  2. 2

    Pura Kehen, Bangli

    Terraced temple built into the hillside, rarely crowded.

    -8.4415, 115.3556
  3. 3

    Penglipuran Village

    One of the tidiest traditional villages in Bali. Park outside and walk in.

    -8.4218, 115.3585
  4. 4

    Penelokan crater rim

    The Batur viewpoint. Cloud rolls in after midday, so arrive before noon.

    -8.2745, 115.3736
  5. 5

    Toya Bungkah hot springs

    Steep switchbacks down to the lake. Take it slow on the way back up.

    -8.2470, 115.3960
Half dayEasy–moderate

Sidemen & Bukit Jambul

East into Karangasem for the greenest valley on the island. Bukit Jambul is one long sweeping curve above the rice fields, with almost no traffic on a weekday.

Distance
about 55 km
Time on the bike
3–4 hours
Stops
4
  1. 1

    Giddy Bikes garage, Gianyar

    Head east on the old Klungkung road rather than the bypass.

    -8.5310, 115.3230
  2. 2

    Kertha Gosa, Klungkung

    Old royal court with painted ceilings. Quick stop in the town centre.

    -8.5378, 115.4028
  3. 3

    Bukit Jambul viewpoint

    Terraces, valley, and sea in one frame. Warungs on the bend for coffee.

    -8.4247, 115.4064
  4. 4

    Sidemen valley

    Narrow lanes through the rice. Agung towers over you on a clear morning.

    -8.4506, 115.4306
Half dayEasy

East Coast Cruise

Flat, easy, and all along the water. Black sand beaches, salt farms, and fishing boats, finishing at the white sand of Virgin Beach. The gentlest route we send new riders on.

Distance
about 65 km
Time on the bike
3–4 hours
Stops
5
  1. 1

    Giddy Bikes garage, Gianyar

    Twenty minutes to the coast on quiet village roads.

    -8.5310, 115.3230
  2. 2

    Lebih Beach

    Black sand and grilled fish warungs. Locals only, mostly.

    -8.5709, 115.3600
  3. 3

    Kusamba salt farms

    Traditional sea salt panels along the shore, worked by hand.

    -8.5528, 115.4470
  4. 4

    Candidasa

    Lotus lagoon and a good lunch stop halfway along the coast.

    -8.5108, 115.5713
  5. 5

    Virgin Beach (Pasir Putih)

    White sand cove down a short rough access lane. Ride it slowly.

    -8.4900, 115.6193
Full dayModerate

Jatiluwih & Bedugul Highlands

The big one. West through Payangan to the UNESCO terraces at Jatiluwih, then up to the lake temple at Beratan and the twin lakes viewpoint. Cool air, long climbs, and the best road surface on the island.

Distance
about 90 km
Time on the bike
6–7 hours
Stops
5
  1. 1

    Giddy Bikes garage, Gianyar

    Leave by 8am. This one needs the whole day and a maxi scooter.

    -8.5310, 115.3230
  2. 2

    Payangan

    Ridge road through the villages north of Ubud. Very little traffic.

    -8.4441, 115.2377
  3. 3

    Jatiluwih Rice Terraces

    UNESCO-listed terraces running to the horizon. Small entry fee.

    -8.3706, 115.1300
  4. 4

    Pura Ulun Danu Beratan

    The temple on the lake. Cold and often misty by afternoon.

    -8.2751, 115.1668
  5. 5

    Wanagiri Twin Lakes viewpoint

    Buyan and Tamblingan from above. Turn back here to be home before dark.

    -8.2554, 115.1075
Half dayEasy

Waterfall Run

Three waterfalls in one loop, all within half an hour of the garage. Short walks down steps at each one, so wear something you do not mind getting wet.

Distance
about 40 km
Time on the bike
3–4 hours
Stops
4
  1. 1

    Giddy Bikes garage, Gianyar

    The closest route to the shop. Good for a late start.

    -8.5310, 115.3230
  2. 2

    Kanto Lampo Waterfall

    Water fans out over black rock. Ten minutes from Gianyar town.

    -8.4834, 115.3122
  3. 3

    Tukad Cepung Waterfall

    Inside a cave with light falling through the roof. Best late morning.

    -8.4622, 115.3806
  4. 4

    Tegenungan Waterfall

    The biggest of the three and the busiest. Easy parking, many steps.

    -8.5754, 115.2887

Not sure which bike for which road?

The highland routes are easier on a maxi scooter, and the coast is fine on anything in the fleet. Message us and we will match the bike to your plan.

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