Ride to Bandung (West Java)

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Before the end of 2006, together with other 14 Ducs (5 Multistrada, 5 Monster, 2 SBK 999, 1 SS 900, 1 ST2) I join a ride on an alternative route from Jakarta to Bandung (West Java) on Dec 2-3, 2006. This time we rode via Cibubur, Jonggol, Cileungsi, Cikalongkulon, Cirata Dam, Cikalongwelan, Darangdan, Wanayasa, Ciater and Lembang and entering into Bandung city from the north down from Mount Tangkuban Perahu. Although a bit longer route, it was always nice to ride in empty small village roads, ride between the tea plantation and ride in the heavy fog around the mountain area. Get ready with the rain coat, since riding in the rain is one of the consequences to ride in December in Indonesia. See this:

Breafing before start.





Ok, lets go..:

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Started 7.00 a.m. from Jakarta, we rode to Jonggol:

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Road between Jonggol to Cileungsi was quite empty (compared to heavy traffic in Jakarta):



We have a first Break at Cikalongkulon, and had breakfast just beside the beautiful rice field:

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First Break at Cikalongkulon for about 1 hour was a nice refreshment:



This is my wife, Cindy, who seat on the rear saddle of my Multi and take some good pictures on the ride:


We then continued the trip to Cirata Dam...

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Smaller village road but emty was always nice:



Close to Cirata Dam.. Although in a bit smoky sky, we could see the Dam from the hill:

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Just a short break for a photo shoot, we then continued the ride crossing the Cirata Dam.

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Crossing Cirata Dam was quite sensational…

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Beautiful Cirata...

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Continue the trip to Cikalongwetan:

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Lunch Break in the rain at Ciater