A Perfect Cycling Day

September 9, 2014 Joachim

I would call today’s stage a perfect day. Although it was a tough one, the combination of all (length, difficulty, scenery, …) was just perfect:

it was short enough to not be in a rush, and even the slower riders (like me ) can get easily to camp
it was very scenic – lots of photo opportunities and coke stops
it was demanding

the roads were partially difficult to ride and required full concentration
the ratio between distance and number of ups/downs – not too many, but therefore steeper climbs and fast descents
temperatures were high but still in range
no snow or icy roads

perfect accommodation and food at the end

Again 5* for Cristiano and Henry for scouting this tour

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Java Jive, Misc, Photos, Sections

Road Block

September 9, 2014 Joachim 2 Comments

A dangerous encounter on my way through the Java coastal region. I was just taking up speed again after a short climb, when this guy passed my way, trying to escape into the bushes and keeping John and Colin in a respectful distance …

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Java Jive, Sections, Stage Details

Stage 19: Java

September 9, 2014 Joachim

Malingping to Cimaja
Date:	09-09-2014	Time:	04:56 h	Σ Time:	111:58 h
Distance:	87 km	Σ km:	2329 km	Temp:	20/40 °C
Up:	1365 m	Σ Up:	23787 m	Calories:	2540 kcal
Down:	1365 m	Σ Down:	23679 m	Σ kcal:	51919 kcal
Conditions:	Road bad to very bad. A hot day, 2 steep climbs but very scenic.

I would call it a perfect mix of everything. A tough cycling stage considering the day temperatures, the road conditions and the very steep climbing sections, but awarded with scenic views and similar amount of fast downhills to relax the legs. We had to leave the coast line and climb over two ridges to get back to the sea. The hotel is excellent, both from accommodation and food. Beach is a short walk away, but not for swimming. It is a surfer paradise.