Borneo Bikers

Epic road bike dates coming soon...

2011-01-11T15:34:00.000+08:00

Meantime read about road riding in Sabah on www.bikenewsasia.com

http://bikenewsasia.blogspot.com/2011/01/great-asian-rides-sabah.html

Northeastern Sabah new in 2011

2010-10-23T13:57:00.001+08:00

Read About Borneo Bikers In The Press

2010-09-26T19:55:00.000+08:00

From Tiger Airways Magazine
http://tigertales.sg/2010/07/01/fab-four-bike-rides/

From Qantas Airways magazine
http://travelinsider.qantas.com.au/cycling_australia.htm?int_cam=global:en:rhs:en-single-TI-on-your-bike-Sep10:image:1

In Traversing The Orient magazine
http://mag.ttoasia.net/riding-back-through-time/

On www.bikenewsasia.com
http://bikenewsasia.blogspot.com/2010/06/our-journey-through-sabah-borneo-part-2.html
http://bikenewsasia.blogspot.com/2010/05/epic-mountain-bike-adventure-in.html

Longhouses, long trails, Sarawak, truly wild Borneo

2010-07-23T18:26:00.000+08:00

Danum explorer

2009-09-21T12:15:00.002+08:00

For some time our longer tours have included the amazing Danum Valley conservation area in eastern Sabah. Danum is one of the oldest rainforests in the World, and has some of Borneo's best wildlife spotting opportunities. Here you can usually see wild orangutan, gibbon and many birds and other animals - even elephants.
Our tours ride the deserted dirt roads of Danum, take in jungle and nature trekking, as well as the superb canopy walk.
This is an exclusive tour which can be taken as a fly in 2 night option, or as part of a longer tour of Sabah. Number are strictly limited and monitored.

Big Borneo biking adventures

2009-02-11T15:40:00.004+08:00

Kinabalu foothills

Our 4 day/3 night Kinabalu foothills tour takes us through the wilds of this dramatic region. Starting from the town of Ranau we ride kampung and dirt roads for four days (2 half days rides). During this time we will pass through amazing mountain scenery, tea plantations and jungles. We ride place to place, staying at a local home-stay, a hotel and a longhouse - eventually ending our journey in a remote village beneath Kianablu before transferring back to KK.
Grade 2-3

Croker Range traverse

The mighty Croker Range of mountains is the backbone of Sabah,. We start our 6 day/5 night journey with a transfer to the agricultural town of Temom. Following a half day ride around the local coffee plantation we spend the next few days riding along the base of the Croker's. From Tenom we ride on a mix or offroad and kampung roads to Keningau, then on to Tambunan, over the high road passes to Ranau, and ultimately to the foot of Kinabalu, a great adventure through remote Borneo countryside.
Grade 3

The Death March route

Following as close as we can we trace the historic routes of the tragic Sandakan Death Marches of the second world war (where over 1600 POW's were marched to death through the Borneo jungles). We start from Sandakan and make our way through the jungles of North Borneo via Telupid, Beluran and Sabah Tea Garden to eventually arrive in Ranau; great remote biking, and a truly meaningful tour. We use hotels, homestay's and a long house on this tour.
** There is also the option to visit the Orangutan Sanctuary in Sepolik on this tour
Grade 2

Something for the weekend, or any other time...

2009-02-11T14:46:00.004+08:00

Kuala Penyu explorer

An early morning departure from your KK hotel allows us to reach the tranquil Kuala Penyu coastal region by mid morning, and to be in the saddle shortly after. During our two days of biking here will will spend around 5 hours a day cruising through superb coastal and agricultural countryside, snapping at the shores of the South China Sea and dodging palm trees. Great rolling dirt road riding, and seriously tranquil.
We spend our evening in a relaxing seaside lodge (twin or single rooms with fan/bathroom). The package includes food and refreshments, and you will have a bike guide all the way, and vehicle support for groups of 4+.
There is also the option of an evening wildlife cruise on the KLIAS river, spotting the long nosed Proboscis monkey and more.
Grade 2

Northern wonders

Heading north we transfer to Kudat, a land renown for it's "cowboy" horsemen. We start out tour by riding around the tranquil backroads of the region, passing through sleepy stilt villages and paddy fields along the way. Later in the day we make a short transfer to the Kudat region, where we spend an evening in a traditional Rungus Longhouse, chatting and enjoying ourselves with the enchanting locals, maybe over a local ride wine or three, a truly emorable experience.
The following day we spend riding dirt and backroads, before ultimately making a short transfer to our hotel in Kudat, from where we finish our riding on day three with a stunning coastal ride to the very Tip of Borneo. Following a swim we transfer back to KK.
Grade 1-2

Day trips

2009-02-11T14:18:00.005+08:00

We offer three great biking day trips - either on request or on set dates. Our guide/driver will collect you from your hotel early morning and drive to our chosen biking region, where you will spend around 5 hours cycling through kampung roads and dirt roads, stopping off for lunch, and generally soaking up the mix of cultural and adventure you find along the way - a great mini adventure. You're guide will be with you at all times, while the comfort of a support vehicle and a chilled drink is only ever a short ride away. You will be taken back to your hotel late afternoon, just in time for a sunset drink.

Tuaran backroads - the closest "true" countryside to KK. Riding beneath the shadow of Mount Kinabalu we spend the day riding through agricultural lands, peppered with stilt houses, paddy fields and roamed by water buffalo. Grade 1-2

Kota Belud cowboy tour - about 1.5 hours north of KK is the Kota Belud region, a remote land famed for it's "cowboy" horsemen. Here you can expect a gentle day of cycling through remote villages, sampling some of Borneo's most diverse culture along the way. Grade 1

Kuala Penyu cruiser - Kuala Penyu us a wetland and coastal region 2 hours south of KK, and is a great place for rolling dirt road riding. This tour takes you through dramatic palm fringed coastal villages and and along sandy beaches all day - with time for a dip in the ocean thrown in. Grade 2
** Depending on the group, this tour also carries the option of an evening cruise and dinner on the KLIAS wetlands, where you get the chance to se the amazing Proboscis long nosed monkeys, fireflies and much more (from 125RM extra)

(prices from 300RM including bike and helmet hire, lunch, and collection from your hotel - for more than 5 clients)

Hot accessories

2009-02-11T14:09:00.003+08:00

As well as being cycling experts we spend much of our time taking on other Borneo adventures, and these can be added or combined with our existing trips.
These add on's include; Mount Kinabalu climb (2 days 1 night), Mount Trusmadi climb (2-3 days), Jungle trekking and jungle survival tours (1-3 days), white water rafting and kayaking (day trips), and also wetland safari's and wildlife spotting.
Please ask about these when enquiring.

Hitting the road

2008-12-21T17:25:00.003+08:00

Sabah is actually a great place for road cycling too - if you know where to go that is. We offer custom road cycling tours on request

Live tour begins....

2008-10-25T14:13:00.002+08:00

Greetings from a rather rainy Sabah, where we are just about to start our latest tour on behalf of our UK partners Saddle Skedaddle. Over the next 2 weeks you will be able to follow online updates at our live blog - www.bikingborneolive.blogspot.com

Trus Madi

2008-09-13T20:24:00.001+08:00

Trusmadi is Sabah's second highest peak, and climbing it is a true old style wild man adventure in Borneo - this mountain is just stunning, and almost untouched by tourists. Our Croker Range passes the foot of the mountain - and on request we can arrange a ride in, climb and ride out 3 night tour to conquer Trusmadi.

Away from the cycling

2008-09-07T22:11:00.002+08:00

What it looks like

2008-09-07T21:42:00.002+08:00

On tour with Borneo Bikers

2008-09-07T16:57:00.001+08:00