Free ride routes
Day rides you can do yourself
Detailed, self-guided routes from the places our operators call home, with the road, the stops and the practical details worked out. Download the GPX and go.
Australia
Bolivia
Colombia
Indonesia
From Canggu · Indonesia
Canggu to Jatiluwih and Bedugul
Out of the beach traffic and up through Tabanan to the UNESCO-listed rice terraces of Jatiluwih, on to the cool highland lake at Bedugul and its temple on the water, then home down the main north–south road past the royal temple of Taman Ayun. Tarmac all the way.
125 km↑ 1,710 mModerate
From Senggigi · Indonesia
Malimbu and the Pusuk Pass
West Lombok's classic loop from Senggigi: north along the cliff road past the Malimbu viewpoints to the Gili boat harbour at Bangsal, over the forested Pusuk Pass where macaques sit by the road, then back through the old water gardens and temples around Mataram. Tarmac all the way.
88 km↑ 750 mModerate
From Ubud · Indonesia
Ubud to Kintamani and Mount Batur
Bali's classic ride from Ubud: past the Tegallalang rice terraces and up to the rim of the Batur caldera, then home by a different road past the holy springs of Tirta Empul and the Elephant Cave. Tarmac all the way.
68 km↑ 1,220 mModerate
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Laos
Madagascar
Mongolia
Morocco
From Errachidia · Morocco
The Ziz Gorges and the Tunnel du Légionnaire
North from Errachidia up the valley of the Ziz: over the shoulder of the Hassan Addakhil lake, down into palm-filled narrows and through the Legion's tunnel to the mountain town of Rich. An out-and-back on good tarmac, with the gorge seen twice in different light.
135 km↑ 1,210 mEasy
From Marrakech · Morocco
Asni, the Kik Plateau and Lalla Takerkoust
Marrakech's easiest escape into the High Atlas: up the gorge to Asni, across a high farming plateau with the snow peaks in front of you, and down to a lake for lunch. Tarmac nearly all the way.
114 km↑ 1,190 mModerate
From Ouarzazate · Morocco
Aït Benhaddou and Telouet
Ouarzazate's classic day ride: the earthen ksar of Aït Benhaddou, the red gorges of the Ounila valley and the Glaoui kasbah at Telouet, then home down the N9 from just below Tizi n'Tichka. Tarmac all the way.
186 km↑ 1,980 mModerate
Namibia
Nepal
Philippines
South Africa
From Cape Town · South Africa
Chapman's Peak and Cape Point
The Cape Peninsula in a day: the Atlantic coast road out of Cape Town, the cliff-cut curves of Chapman's Peak Drive, the cliffs of Cape Point, and home along False Bay past the penguins of Boulders Beach.
143 km↑ 1,540 mModerate
From Johannesburg · South Africa
Hartbeespoort and the Magaliesberg
Johannesburg's classic weekend ride: north out of the suburbs to the Hartbeespoort Dam, through the tunnel and across the dam wall, along the valley under the Magaliesberg, and home through the Cradle of Humankind.
143 km↑ 1,660 mEasy
Spain
Sri Lanka
Tanzania
Thailand
From Chiang Mai · Thailand
Doi Inthanon
A day's ride from Chiang Mai to the roof of Thailand: south down Route 108, then up Route 1009 past three big waterfalls and the twin royal pagodas to the summit at over 2,500 metres.
205 km↑ 2,740 mChallenging
From Chiang Mai · Thailand
The Samoeng Loop
Chiang Mai's classic day ride: a jungle waterfall, a climb to 1,100 metres through pine forest, and a ridge road home. Tarmac all the way.
90 km↑ 1,440 mModerate
From Chiang Rai · Thailand
Mae Salong and the Golden Triangle
Chiang Rai's big day out: a climb to the tea hills of Mae Salong at over 1,100 metres, a steep descent through hill villages, the walled river town of Chiang Saen and the meeting of three countries on the Mekong.
200 km↑ 2,030 mChallenging
From Kanchanaburi · Thailand
Hellfire Pass and the Death Railway
From the Bridge on the River Kwai to the cutting at Hellfire Pass, then home through the Khwae Noi valley past the wooden viaduct at Tham Krasae. A day on the history of the Burma Railway, on tarmac all the way.
179 km↑ 1,190 mModerate
From Pattaya · Thailand
Khao Chi Chan and Mabprachan Loop
Pattaya's best short escape: a fishing village on the coast, the gold Buddha etched into the cliff at Khao Chi Chan, a royal temple in parkland and a lakeside road home. Flat, paved and under 80 km.
79 km↑ 460 mEasy
United States
California
From Los Angeles · California
The Angeles Crest and Big Tujunga Loop
Los Angeles's mountain road: up the Angeles Crest Highway to Newcomb's Ranch, the riders' roadhouse, then home through the canyons of Upper Big Tujunga and Big Tujunga. A 68-mile half day of curves that starts at a city street corner.
68 mi↑ 7,080 ftModerate
From Monterey · California
Big Sur on Highway 1
Monterey to McWay Falls along the Big Sur coast: Bixby Creek Bridge, Point Sur and more than 30 miles of road cut into the cliffs, with a ride home over Laureles Grade.
103 mi↑ 7,680 ftModerate
From San Diego · California
Palomar Mountain and Julian
San Diego's backcountry classic: the hairpins of South Grade Road to the top of Palomar Mountain, the long East Grade down to Lake Henshaw, and the old gold town of Julian. About 101 miles, paved all the way.
101 mi↑ 8,890 ftChallenging
From San Francisco · California
Mount Tam and Point Reyes
San Francisco's classic ride north: across the Golden Gate, over the shoulder of Mount Tamalpais on Panoramic Highway, up Highway 1 past Bolinas Lagoon to Point Reyes Station, and home through the ranch country of Nicasio and Lucas Valley.
72 mi↑ 4,610 ftModerate
From San Francisco · California
Skyline, Alice's and the Coast
San Francisco's classic weekend loop: up to the redwood ridge on Skyline Boulevard, coffee among the bikes at Alice's, down Route 84 to the Pacific and home on Highway 1 through the Devil's Slide tunnels.
87 mi↑ 5,470 ftModerate
New York
From Kingston · New York
The Catskills: Peekamoose, Frost Valley and the Cloves
Kingston's big Catskills day: along the Ashokan Reservoir, down the narrow Peekamoose valley, over the shoulder of Slide Mountain, then through two of the range's deep notches, Stony Clove and Kaaterskill Clove. About 120 miles of paved back roads with no tolls.
119 mi↑ 6,710 ftModerate
From New York City · New York
Bear Mountain and Seven Lakes Drive
New York City's classic day ride: up the Hudson on Route 9W to Bear Mountain, through the lakes and hills of Harriman State Park, and home on the Palisades Parkway. About 84 miles, paved all the way.
84 mi↑ 4,520 ftEasy
Pennsylvania
From Lancaster · Pennsylvania
The Susquehanna River Hills
Both banks of the lower Susquehanna in one day from Lancaster: river roads under wooded bluffs, two great bridges, steep climbs to the ridges, and a ride home through Amish farm country.
86 mi↑ 5,480 ftModerate
From Philadelphia · Pennsylvania
The Delaware River Road
Philadelphia's favourite Sunday ride: up River Road beside the Delaware Canal through Washington Crossing, New Hope and the stone villages of Bucks County, across an old truss bridge, and back down the New Jersey bank. About 102 miles, paved all the way.
102 mi↑ 2,140 ftModerate
From Reading · Pennsylvania
Hawk Mountain and the Blue Mountain
Reading's ridge-country loop: over the Blue Mountain on PA 183, along its northern foot on PA 895, up the steep climb to Hawk Mountain Sanctuary and home through covered-bridge farmland and the Oley Valley. About 78 miles, paved all the way.
78 mi↑ 5,050 ftModerate
Vietnam
From Dalat · Vietnam
Langbiang, Ta Nung and Elephant Falls
Dalat's big day loop: pine plateau at 1,500 metres, a long descent down the Ta Nung pass to the coffee country around Nam Ban, a thundering waterfall, and the Prenn pass home. Tarmac all the way.
82 km↑ 1,060 mModerate
From Ha Giang · Vietnam
Ha Giang to Heaven's Gate and Yen Minh
The first and best-known leg of the Ha Giang Loop as a day ride: the Bac Sum switchbacks, Quan Ba Heaven's Gate at over 1,100 metres, the twin mountains of Tam Son and the pine road to Yen Minh. Tarmac all the way, there and back.
195 km↑ 3,460 mChallenging