Where Can You Ride a Sur Ron in Bali?
Sur Rons are off-road bikes. Here is the kind of ground that suits them in Bali, and what to be careful about.
The rice-field tracks inland of Canggu and Pererenan
The most popular Bali Sur Ron riding: a network of hard-concrete and dirt tracks running through the paddies around Tumbak Bayuh, Buduk and Tibubeneng. Short, scenic, playful loops with irrigation channels and farm plots to work around. Gentle enough to find your feet, close to where most people stay.
The hills and river valleys around Ubud
The most interesting trail riding near the tourist areas — terraced back tracks, jungle dirt, steep loose climbs and river-valley trails around Tegalalang, Keliki, Payangan and the Petanu and Ayung rivers. More technical, wetter, slippery when it rains. Experience helps.
The Bukit around Uluwatu
Dry, open limestone country — dirt access tracks, quarry cuts and scrub trails over rocky ground around Pecatu and Ungasan. Fast in places, loose in others, hot and dusty in the dry season. Carry water and eye protection.
The beach, at low tide
Firm sand along stretches of the west coast (Pererenan, Seseh, Cemagi) and Sanur can be ridden at low tide with care. Check the tide, keep well clear of people, dogs and walkers, expect soft patches, and never ride a busy beach.
Ride with respect
- Tracks through rice fields and plantations are working land, not trails — stick to established lanes.
- Do not ride across planted terraces or crops.
- Keep away from temples, and never ride through a ceremony or procession.
- Slow right down around people on foot, dogs and livestock.
- Poor behaviour gets access closed for everyone.
Planning a trip? Tell us where you are based and we will suggest riding to match your experience. See Sur Ron Rental Bali and the Sur Ron Bali guide.