Cycling in Asia

Well we were pleasantly surprised by the luxury accomodation at the Tribob Bali Climbing Training Camp.  So pleasantly suprised that we actually did not ride a kilometer but instead opted for a nice lunch in Semniyak followed by a power massage back at the villa.  The Ombak villa is nicely situated on the southwest edge of Bali Indonesia overlooking the Indian Ocean.  It is truly a dream palace that includes a great tennis court, infinity pool, nice pool table and an ocean front cocktail gazebo which we used each evening to watch the beautiful sunset.  Truly paradise!  We did manage to assemble our bikes and play a bit of tennis before getting ready to do our first ride on Friday morning. The trip will cover three long rides, some runs and a swim.   This trip is really designed for triathletes who are training for their next big race but I looked at this as a great opportunity to ride some great climbs in Bali versus our normal rides in traditionally flat Singapore.  The hill training camp includes a notorius climb up Munduk which people say is very difficult and in many cases requires cyclists to dismount and walk their bike up the hill.  That intimidating ride will take place on Saturday morning after our warm up ride tomorrow.

Paul and Winston - Lunch at La Luciola

Assembling our bikes at the Ombak Villa

Sunset at the villa

Resting up for tomorrow's 90km ride...working on swimming techniques.

Cocktails at the ocean front gazebo every evening was great fun.