Johor, Malaysia
Desaru Coast
Three days out to the east coast of Johor and back, with the sea on one side most of the way and a town most nights.
- Length
- 3 daysSample
- Daily
- 70–100 kmSample
- High point
- Under 100 mSample
- Resupply
- DailySample
Taking shape
Long journeys are what BICII started for. These routes, stages and details are samples while we ride the first ones.
Everything that’s still missingThe route, in stagesSample
Across and east
Day 1. Over the border and out towards the coast.
The coast
Day 2. Desaru and the beaches north of it.
Back west
Day 3. Inland and home over the Causeway.
ConditionsSample
- Season
- March to October; rougher and wetter from November
- Surface
- Coast roads, some gravel
- Resupply
- Daily
What you carry
Sleeping
- Hammock or a light tent
- Sleeping bag liner
- Insect repellent
Cooking
- Small stove
- One pot
- Spork, mug, lighter
Tools
- Multi-tool
- Pump
- Tubes and patches
- Chain link and tool
Carrying
- Bar roll
- Frame bag
- Seat pack
- 3 L water minimum
- Passport
Before you commit
You carry everything
Shelter, cooking, tools, spares, and enough water to reach the next town. Typically 10–15 kg on the bike before water.
There is no van
If you stop, the group stops or the group goes on. Agree which before you leave, and mean it.
You fix your own bike
Learn the basics before you go: a puncture, a broken chain, a loose bolt. Ask us and we'll show you.
Weather decides
Routes change. In the monsoon, days get shortened or abandoned. Don't book anything tight for the last evening.
Ask about Desaru Coast.
Tell us what you've ridden before, and we'll be honest about the fit.