Mauritius is a mountainous, volcanic and island in the Indian Ocean, 2000 kilometer due east of Madagascar, off the southeastern coast of Africa,.The land mass of Mauritius is organized around a central plateau, with Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire (828 meters high) being its highest peak. The island nation in on what was called the Mascarene Archipelago, a land bridge between Asia and Africa. The terrain in the countryside is very favorable for mountain biking in Mauritius.
Mauritius Mountain Biking : This is an adventure sport wherein enthusiasts of the sport ride specially equipped mountain bikes off-road . These bikes have wide, knobby tires, specially strengthened frame tubing and front fork with shock absorbers. They are also heavier than normal road bikes. Mauritius is known for its adventure sports and mountain biking in Mauritius is a beloved sport of the country. The country extends good hospitality and the terrain willingly lends itself to the sport. The temperature on the coast varies between 22°C in winter and 34°C in summer. In the central part of the island, the maximum daytime temperature varies from about 19°C in August to some 26°C in February.
Mountain Biking : Given such favorable conditions, it is therefore not surprising that the sport lovers come to Mauritius for mountain biking There are more than some 50 flights weekly to Mauritius from many of the major international airports.
In mountain biking in Mauritius, the Best Mountain Biking is:
- The Chamarel Ride is an easy hours' ride of 1 hour in the area of Chamarel Seven Coloured Earths, in the midst of sugarcane fields, banana and pineapple trees.
- Chamarel Down Hill is a slightly tougher ride and also a scenic route for nature buffs. Here you come down the valley, past Chamarel Seven Coloured Earths, Chamarel Falls and head off for the South Coast.
- A morning ride on the South Coast, starting from Savannah enables you to see the only break in the coral reefs in Mauritius' south. Watch the big waves crash in, from the cliff tops.
- Macchabée Forest is a challenge as you enter the indigenous forests from the National Park. Keep an ears up for bird songs and an eye out for echo parakeet, pink pigeon and the kestrel.
- Reserve of La Nicoliere is a biking trail which you can make challenging if you so wish. You may come across monkeys and beas too...There is also Downhill to Tamarind with meeting point at Tamarind Falls ! Do go for through lush greenery for Tamarind Bay, twenty five kilometers away, through beautiful countryside.
The equipment for your use will be Progear Aluminium 15,17,19 and 21 inch; Shimano Alivio and Acera parts mountain bikes mounted with 40 mm front and V-Brakes; crash helmets, water bottles, professional lycra gloves and gel seat covers. Please bring along sport shoes, rain jacket, towel and change of clothes, sun cream and mosquito repellent.
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