The Best Bicycle Touring Trails in Myanmar

06 Kalaw-Nyaungshwe

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arboiro

Distance

50.20mi

Elevation +

2018f

TrailRank

39

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My idea was reaching the south of the Inle Lake avoiding the beaten track and I was delighted by the outcome. I spent some time early in the morning asking in several shops for a 29er spoke, being redirected from one pla...

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09 Mandalay-Myingyan

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arboiro

Distance

69.25mi

Elevation +

1657f

TrailRank

36

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Easy stage, you roll slightly up and down but mostly flat, the first part with some traffic, especially when leaving Mandalay. The second half is much more rewarding as traffic becomes very light. In Myingyan a couple...

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Around Inle Lake by bike

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Crisnik Domitina

Distance

25.13mi

Elevation +

600f

TrailRank

35

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The route passes by some interesting sights (a couple of monasteries, 2 or 3 pagodas -one of them called Mya Thein Tan), the bridge in Myaing Thauk village) as well as by the Red Mountain State vineyards and winery. Ther...

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07 Nyaungshwe-Ywangan

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arboiro

Distance

73.36mi

Elevation +

5364f

TrailRank

34

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This track starts with two climbs that although they are not a big deal they stink a little bit. Just getting to Aung Pan, things get better with a slightly steep road with light traffic that can be very enjoyable if win...

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10 Myingyan-NyaungU-tourBagan

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arboiro

Distance

65.79mi

Elevation +

1906f

TrailRank

34

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To Bagan is just a short and easy ride. I diverted to take a ride over Pakokku Bridge and have a glance onto Ayeyarwaddy River. As I arrived to Nyaung U very soon I left my panniers at the hotel and did the Old Bagan to...

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08 Ywangan-Mandalay

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arboiro

Distance

82.64mi

Elevation +

2572f

TrailRank

34

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I started late due to a mechanical problem that was solved asking for some nuts and washers by a bike repair downtown. With some remembrance of the morning coffee I started the small climb of the day, really nothing t...

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05 Yamethinn-Kalaw

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arboiro

Distance

74.00mi

Elevation +

5115f

TrailRank

34

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That morning I just discovered a broken spoke in the rear wheel. I normally bring some spare hidden inside the seatpost tube but, surprise, a couple of years ago I moved to my current 29er and forgot provisioning new spo...

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15 Epilogue Pathein-Nwegsaung

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arboiro

Distance

35.36mi

Elevation +

1214f

TrailRank

32

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Pathein is pretty chaotic but still have some sightseeing. This stage is quite a classic as many people have done it. I took it as an epilogue, as I wanted to spend a couple of days snorkeling and relaxing at the beach. ...

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11 NyaungU-Yenangyaung

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arboiro

Distance

77.11mi

Elevation +

4094f

TrailRank

27

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From Nyaung U the road to Mount Popa is nice and comfortable with some forests and great views. It starts flat and at a point starts to slowly reach up. Very close to Mount Popa it becomes really steep, but it is a short...

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Old Bagan

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kilómetros para el mundo

Distance

25.74mi

Elevation +

118f

TrailRank

24

Bagan is a city located in the middle of the country, between Mandalay and Yangon. It's well known because its temples. In this track we tried to visit all the main temples around Nyaung U and Old Bagan. In the sunset, ...

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14 Aunglan-Pyay

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arboiro

Distance

44.96mi

Elevation +

551f

TrailRank

23

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That was a short and nostalgic ride to Pyay as it was to be nearly the last stage. Lanscape turns green, rice fields everywhere and the usual endless flow of mingalabas that now started to sound to farewell. Good acco...

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13 Magway-Aunglan

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arboiro

Distance

86.77mi

Elevation +

2844f

TrailRank

23

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It starts on road #2 and in a town diverts to a very very quiet road slightly hilly but nice to ride. Once you get again to road #2 traffic increases accordingly. Aunglan is quite small and with very poor sightseeing....

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04 NayPiyTaw-Yamethinn

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arboiro

Distance

59.75mi

Elevation +

974f

TrailRank

23

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Leaving Nay Piy Taw is really boring, rolling a lot km over eight-ten lanes empty highways. I did a stop over a the big Pagoda there, quite modern but nice to visit and to share some smiles with local tourist. To Tatkon ...

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03 Taungoo-NayPiyTaw

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arboiro

Distance

63.57mi

Elevation +

840f

TrailRank

23

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New rolling stage pretty much alike the previous one. Some 30 km before the capital, I was asked to check my passport by a road control and the patrol crew kindly invite me to sit at the shadow and handed me a cup of tea...

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01 Yangon-NyaungLayPin

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arboiro

Distance

98.15mi

Elevation +

965f

TrailRank

23

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Start from the hotel doorsteps and dealing with the messy Yangon traffic. After some 30 km things start to improve as the city is left behind. I thought Bago was still too big and not much appealing and I extend the stag...

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12 Yenangyaung-Magway

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arboiro

Distance

32.76mi

Elevation +

1598f

TrailRank

23

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It was an easy and short stage to Magway that allows reaching the city quite soon and relaxing a little bit riding around. You may expect over the average standard accommodation, nice and quiet streets and superb atmosph...

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02 NyaungLayPin-Taungoo

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arboiro

Distance

79.39mi

Elevation +

676f

TrailRank

23

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Again, an easy rolling stage with intense heat. Road soon cleared up as I get far from big cities and I could enjoy pretty peaceful stretches. The continuous “mingalaba” greetings start to convince me that I am out of th...

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Hsipaw

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kilómetros para el mundo

Distance

10.51mi

Elevation +

689f

TrailRank

22

Hsipaw is a town in the North of Myanmar, Shan province. There are many trekkings that start from this point. In this tour we got to a beautiful waterfall, but the last part you aren't able to do it by bike. The path i...

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baga-mount popa

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jesus colindres

Distance

30.43mi

Elevation +

2021f

TrailRank

16

a part of the track is missing. I must investigate it!! but the last straight part is actually a road. you will find it.

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BIRMANIA BIKE 2015 - ETAPA1-MANDALAY / MIOTHA

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Elviajerobicicletero

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Distance

67.15mi

Elevation +

1447f

TrailRank

40

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Después de una jornada en Rangún,tomamos un bus con nuestras bicis hasta Mandalay donde pasamos dos jornadas visitando esta ciudad alojados en el ET HOTEL (Muy aceptable y económico) . Comenzamos nuestro viaje en bicicle...

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BIRMANIA BIKE 2015 - ETAPA 4 - BAGAN / MONTE POPA

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Elviajerobicicletero

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Distance

32.30mi

Elevation +

2070f

TrailRank

39

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Desde Bagan y pasando por Kyaukpadaung llegamos al Monte Popa siendo éste un lugar de culto a los Nat de los más visitados del país.El monte Popa es hoy el nombre oficial del famosos Popa Taung Kalat,un tapón volcánico d...

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BIRMANIA BIKE 2015 - ETAPA 2 - MYOTHA- BAGAN

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Elviajerobicicletero

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Distance

76.54mi

Elevation +

1129f

TrailRank

38

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Ruta de carretera que une las ciudades de Myotha con la maravillosa Bagan. Pasamos por Nabuaing,Myingyan donde disfrutamos en su interesante mercado y tuvimos la oportunidad de visitar una escuela infantil invitados por ...

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BIRMANIA BIKE 2015 - ETAPA 7 - KALAW - NYAUNGSHWE -LAGO INLE

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Elviajerobicicletero

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Distance

40.74mi

Elevation +

1063f

TrailRank

37

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Etapa corta que llega a Nyaungshwe, al Norte del lago Inle . El lago cumple con todas las expectativas del viaje. 22kms de largo x11kms de ancho surcado por motoras de transporte público,para turistas...y los famosos esq...

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BIRMANIA BIKE 2015 - ETAPA 3 - TOUR BAGAN

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Elviajerobicicletero

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Distance

21.81mi

Elevation +

591f

TrailRank

37

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Esta ciudad de templos constituye uno de los principales atractivos de Birmania.Marco Polo la describió como "uno de los espectáculos más maravillosos del mundo". Más de 3.000 templos budistas de los ss.XI a XIII ,lugar...

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BIRMANIA BIKE 2015 - ETAPA 5 - MOUNT POPA / MEIKTHILA

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Elviajerobicicletero

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Distance

70.60mi

Elevation +

1883f

TrailRank

36

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Dejamos el monte Popa en dirección a Kyaukpadaung otra vez para tomar la carretera de la izquierda. Entre las 6 y las 7 de la mañana nos vamos encontrando con hileras de monjes de todas las edades,delante los novicios y ...

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