Stevief Posted March 17, 2014 Share Im heading to Ile Maurice in June and was wondering if there are nice MTB trails to do on the island. Is it worth taking my bike along or should i just go and wallow like a hippo for 10 days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIPSLICK Posted March 17, 2014 Share Im heading to Ile Maurice in June and was wondering if there are nice MTB trails to do on the island. Is it worth taking my bike along or should i just go and wallow like a hippo for 10 days?i once took my bike accross, there really isnt that many trails, i wouldnt do it and i went with the "national champ" he does tours, for me it def. wasnt worth the effort, and i spent lots of time going to the "trails", you must remember s/track is normally foot paths over farms,,, the only farms are sugar cane the rest is mountains and beaches its larva type terrain not fun to ride on, and the roads are hecticmy2c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIPSLICK Posted March 17, 2014 Share and most hotel rent bikes they not the best but you will get a GOOD IDEA that you done well not to take your bike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madlight Posted March 17, 2014 Share Yep, The average driver there is like a good taxi driver here. I wouldn't take a bike. Rent a clunker for a bit of sight seeing at most. Better riding than the Seychelles, but that's like saying a bullet in the knee is better than a bullet in the gut. Joe Low and DIPSLICK 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevief Posted March 17, 2014 Share Wow .....ok then wallow with a cocktail it will be Wayne Potgieter, TDK, Chro Mo and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIPSLICK Posted March 17, 2014 Share if you want to take it ill look for the guy who does the tours he is the only one on the island but it did take me long to track him down, the hotels didnt understand why i wanted to go ride in the mountains Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donovan Le Cok Posted March 17, 2014 Share I am going in May and wanted to know the same thing. I will be following this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chro Mo Posted March 17, 2014 Share rather go for nature walks etc. most good hotels have a decent gym with stationary bikes etc.go for a quick spin/circuit followed by a dip in the ocean, then wallow away! DIPSLICK and Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIPSLICK Posted March 17, 2014 Share I WAS DUMB ENOUGH TO TAKE MY BIKE OVER IN DECEMBER IT WAS ONE OF THOSE BIKE THULE CARRIERS, I ALMOST SENT IT BACK BY CONTAINER, in december airlines are not the most helpfull with big extra bike boxes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Potgieter Posted March 17, 2014 Share Leave the bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonky Posted March 17, 2014 Share rather go for nature walks etc. most good hotels have a decent gym with stationary bikes etc.go for a quick spin/circuit followed by a dip in the ocean, then wallow away! nature walks in the hotel room with the missus? DIPSLICK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mental Mamba Posted March 17, 2014 Share hmmmmm, travelled there quite a few times in 2012 and stayed over for weeks, even did one of the races, the 3 day mtb event is nice, but other than that, not worth it to take bike with, unless you're planning on doing a lot of riding due to boredom..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIPSLICK Posted March 17, 2014 Share hmmmmm, travelled there quite a few times in 2012 and stayed over for weeks, even did one of the races, the 3 day mtb event is nice, but other than that, not worth it to take bike with, unless you're planning on doing a lot of riding due to boredom.....the problems the race route is not open to riders out side of the race, all private property, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted March 17, 2014 Share I wouldn't willingly ride on their roads. If you think OUR drivers are bad... Sjoe. They take chances like a seasoned taxi / golden arrow bus driver... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky4130 Posted March 17, 2014 Share Wow that race looked so appealing, i suppose its the same problem we have over here, all private land. http://www.mtb-mauritius.com/index.php well its in november/december anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarHugger Posted March 17, 2014 Share Hire a 250cc scooter......cheap-cheap......then the island is yours to explore. DIPSLICK and Wayne Potgieter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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