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Gert Kuiper went cycling
June 5, 2025
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Gert Kuiper went cycling
June 4, 2025
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June 7, 2025
Another amazing ride! Plenty of climbs made it a tough and long day, but the reward came with epic, smooth-surfaced descents. Just one short goat track section where we had to walk—otherwise a brilliant route!
Gert Kuiper went cycling
June 3, 2025
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June 7, 2025
One of the most beautiful rides I’ve ever done—winding through lush tea estates with sections that feel like MTB trails. Lots of climbs, including a solid 23 km ascent up to Nuwara Eliya. Absolutely worth it!
Gert Kuiper went gravel riding
June 1, 2025
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June 7, 2025
Today’s ride was a challenging climb up Mount Knuckles.
The first 60 km offered smooth, flat roads along picturesque lakes and rivers — a truly scenic start. The initial section of the climb transitioned to gravel, followed by a rough bitumen surface. The ascent included some extremely steep gradients
Gert Kuiper went cycling
May 31, 2025
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June 3, 2025
Today’s ride was easy to intermediate. We spent around 2 hours exploring Sigiriya, a stunning 5th-century rock fortress built by King Kasyapa—definitely worth the stop! The road surface was in good condition throughout, though traffic picked up near Minneriya National Park, so caution is advised in that area.
Gert Kuiper went cycling
May 30, 2025
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June 2, 2025
Today’s route followed mostly quiet back roads through the beautiful countryside, with a few short stretches of hard-packed gravel to keep things interesting.
Stopped around the 75km mark to explore Yapahuwa Rock Fortress—a fascinating site that once served as one of the fleeting capitals of medieval
Gert Kuiper went for a bike ride
April 13, 2024
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April 17, 2024
Though climbs but worth it.
The road is traffic on the road but okay for cycling , vechiles and trucks slow down and provide space when passing.
Arranged with Vietnam Cycling Tours for transport back to Hanoi, and they pack and box our bikes ready for the flight back home
Gert Kuiper went for a bike ride
April 13, 2024
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April 17, 2024
Quite roads through villages alongside rice fields .
Rolling hills with moderate climbs
Lai Chau is a large town and accompdation can be booked online
Gert Kuiper went for a bike ride
April 12, 2024
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April 17, 2024
Beautiful scenic road up a valley.
Road is rolling with good surface and not busy, only few cars and busses.
Stayed in Hotel Lan Anh in Phong Tho
Gert Kuiper went for a bike ride
April 10, 2024
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April 16, 2024
Very nice scenic ride with two big climbs.
At Muong pass through town for 5km to Thanh Bihn Hotel, this is the only hotel in town area.
June 7, 2025
Last day of the tour—pleasant ride with undulating hills through the countryside. The final 30 km had heavier traffic and lots of buses, but it still felt safe to cycle. What a fantastic week of bikepacking! 🚴💓