All aboard: A family carries home one boy’s prize – a new bike.With the current surge in bike riders, there has been a second surge in bike clubs across Bali.Some, such as the Peliatan Bike Club near Ubud, see their role as not only to have fun but also raise health levels in their local communities while helping the environment.
Ngurah Parwata of the club says the growing bike movement is partially a response to the Bali government’s commitment to a green Bali under its “Bali Clean and Green” program, as well as a great opportunity for sport.
“I think the biker trend has really taken off since the government’s ‘Bali Clean and Green’ program was announced. We now have car-free days in Denpasar and Gianyar. In Gianyar from 6 a.m. to 12 noon, parts of the city are car free so people can jog and ride bikes and reduce pollution in the city. Many people take advantage of this to enjoy the exercise,” says Parwata.
He adds his club is keen to see bike paths in Gianyar so people can ride safely.
“Bike paths would be great for our safety. At the moment we have to watch out all the time for motorbikes as they still dominate the roads. I am sure if there were bike paths more people would ride as they would feel safer,” says Parwata.
His club is currently planning a 10-kilometer Bike for Health day on July 10 in Peliatan.
“We are expecting at least 1000 people to join the event. We do this as a club as community service to get people on their bikes and exercising,” says Parwata.
Benefits from bike riding include improved cardiovascular health, improved muscle strength and exercise is also good for the psyche, explains Parawata.
“Bike riding is also nice for the mind. It’s relaxing to see views while riding with friends,” says Parwata.
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