This is going to be my first (and probably only) post on mountain biking out here in Borneo. It seems there’s rather a lot of rain in a rain forest and as such the ground gets VERY waterlogged. I’ve tried a few times now to locate a suitable trail from my house in Malinau but thus far have failed. Most end up with my bike looking like this:
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The ground is clay based which very quickly clogs up the wheels/frame, making it impossible to go very far. For now, I’m sticking with the gravel/tarmac roads which scythe their way through the jungles. Given the condition of the roads, you bloody well need a mountain bike!
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Mountain biking is a fun yet challenging activity which is probably the perfect way to stay fit and active.
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My knees agree. Couldn’t get on with running…