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About the Ride
Intrepid Challenges & Lifestart Foundation brings you one of the most exciting and spectacular cycling journeys in Vietnam. Hanoi to Saigon is without question, one of the worlds great bike rides. This ride takes you down the coast of Vietnam and along some back roads where you'll come face to face with rural Vietnam.
Witness a real variety of riding and cultural sights as we work our way down the length of Vietnam. At times we will be cycling the scenic highway coastal route and also get off the beaten track into the little visited central highlands with their hilltribe populations. Vietnam is an experience to savour and the bicycle is the ideal way to explore this country of ever changing landscapes, from palm fringed beaches, to ancient towns, fishing villages, misty highlands and bustling Saigon this a trip of real contrasts. This event has enormous appeal to anyone with a sense of adventure and is a worthy goal for cyclists of all levels.
Watch a Movie from a recent trip
Watch a movie from a past trip run by Intrepid Challenges for Tour for a Cure
On the Bikes
There will be early starts on cycling days. We operate a sweep system whereby the truck that carries the equipment, water and snacks will be out front as the lead vehicle. One of the guides will be the front marker – no one can go in front of this guide. We also have a back marker with the private bus in the rear.
It is not a race and every 20Km or so we will pull up off the road to allow the back of the group to catch up, refill our water bottles and eat some snacks before setting off again. Lunch will invariably be a picnic at the side of the road and we expect to reach our night destination late afternoon. Every evening there will be a briefing as to the next day's logistics' and timings.