Motor-cycling around Pangkor

Cycling in Malaysia may not be your first thought for going around Pangkor, or on the mainland. However, by bicycle you will get a lot more out of the country (Malaysia) and Pangkor.

Pasir Bogak beach

Pulau Pangkor has a circle road which is 18 km long. The road is at some parts steep and difficult. Even with a motorbike or scooter it can be dangerous. On the mainland the roads are mostly flat and easy, unless of course you go off the main road and drop into the plantations.

Bicycles and motorbikes can be rented at Pangkor but also in Lumut. If you stay at Pangkor you may be able to rent one at your hotel.

Around Lumut you will find kampongs where time seem to have stand still

On Pangkor island, as said, the circle road Dutch Fort and Tiger Rock, worth a visit. The few kilometers to both go over a few short but steep hills.

Walk into the ikan bilis shop of Mr. and Mrs Beh in Pangkor town
and explore the way ikan bilis is processed

I love cycling for many different reasons. And I don't mind sweating a bit too. Malaysia is a tropical country and if you choose the bicycle, sweat will be part of your experience. However, many people prefer motorbikes or scooters.

Another part of Teluk Senangin

Either a bicycle or a motorbike, with both you can explore some very little villages on the mainland. It's absolutely worth a day. I suggest you rent a motorbike at Pangkor as these bikes are regular in use for rentals. Most of the hotels have them for rent.

I have written 2 pages with two distinctive different routes on the mainland. The disadvantage of a motorbike is the noise that disturbs the tranquillity of the Damar Laut (opposite of Lumut) area.

Find the suspension bridge at Pasir Bogak

Having said that, take a motorbike and you can easily do a bit more in the area. And, you won't be too sweaty and tired.

The first ride is basically at the peninsula of Damar Laut. You can reach Damar Laut by ferry from Lumut.

The second brings you to the other side. Both rides will be as much as 25 kilometers but can be extended to much more.

For the bike ride at Damar Laut, read more here. The second ride is described at this page

And for those who are really into cycling, Johan, 8 years old at the time, cycled Pangkor - Penang, 250km as we cycled, in 4 days.

Cycling around on the Malaysian mainland brings some unexpected and beautiful little spots

Johan on his own kids bike with me on my own bicycle. We had a lot of fun and Johan, now two years later, still talks about his amazing journey from Pangkor to Penang. Here is the whole story.

And Johan didn't get his love for cycling from a stranger, his mother did her own bicycle journey at Pangkor island. Here is Nazlina's bicycle journey at Pangkor

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