The Heritage Ride
 The Heritage Ride is a group ride offering two distance-options: 55km or 110km. Cyclists of varying cycling abilities and equipment will be divided in 3 groups, so that everyone gets to enjoy the ride at their own pace. MetaSport coaches will be leading the groups. The Heritage ride was introduced to the Vietnam Triatlon in 2008, for participants to enjoy the unique Vietnamese heritage and countryside. Something you may not get to do during the competition. And since you have made the effort to bring your bike to Hoi An, you should use it!
Mountain Bikes are available to hire from our partner saigon Cycles. Cost is $10 USD per day. The bikes are well maintained and either Giant or Trek.
Please book online as we will only be able to provide bikes to people who've booked in advance.
As this ride is 55km some training is required for the inexperienced cyclist before they participate. In order to ensure everyone reaches My Son Valley before 11:30am a truck will sweep cyclists riding at less than 25km/hour.
If you are leaving Hoi An on Sunday 11th, please plan enough time to make your flight.
The last participant/ bus is expected to return to the Golden Sand Resort at 3pm.
Programme
 UNESCO World Heritage Site Hoi An is the first stop of the Heritage Ride. After a quick picture pose in the charming old town and at the ancient Japanese bridge, the ride ventures into the country side of green paddy fields, winding rivers and country villages with the mountains of the Truong Son Range looming in the background. Final destination is the UNESCO World Heritage site, My Son Valley. Enjoy a local lunch among the ruins that used to be the spiritual centre of the ancient Cham Kingdom.
- Guided ride by MetaSport coaches
- Drinks during the ride
- Back up vehicle
- Entrance to My Son Valley
- Lunch at My Son Valley
- Transfer back to Hoi An by bus
- …or the option to ride back for the stronger cyclists.
| |
08:30 |
Meet & Brief at the lobby of the Swiss Belhotel Golden Sand Resort & Spa |
| |
09:00 |
Start of the ride |
| |
09:15 |
Visit the Japanese Bridget at Hoi An Town |
| |
11:00 |
First cyclists arrive at My Son Valley |
LUNCH |
| |
13:00 |
Transfers back to Hoi An |
- Your bicycle, in good condition
- Helmet
- Full drink bottles
- Sun glasses
- Sun block
- A pair of Shoes or slippers which will be carried in the back up vehicle (you can't walk around the ruins in cycling shoes).
You may register for the Heritage Ride whether or not you are taking part in Saturday's races.
|
