Bonaire's arid, semi-desert interior, with its unpaved roads, lends itself to adventuresome mountain bike touring. Off the beaten path are ranches and agricultural areas, unique bird subspecies like the endemic yellow-shouldered parrot and flamboyant pink flamingoes, fascinating geological formations, and mysterious Caiquetio petroglyphs. Goats, wild donkeys, and the camouflaged iguana live among the prickly cacti and aloe along the way to Rincon, an historic inland village. Bring sunblock, comfortable clothing, and a hat or helmet should be considered Carry plenty of water when travelling alone Cycling Events Every November, there is an annual international triathlon, consisting of a 1 km swim course in the open ocean, a 40 km flat terrain road course or 25 km hilly off-road course for bicycles, and a 10 km run through downtown Kralendijk. Cycle Bonaire Located in the Stephany Shopping Center in downtown Kralendijk, Cycle Bonaire offers daily or weekly rentals of 21-speed TREK mountain bikes, which includes water bottles, a helmet, repair, first aid kits and a lock.
Bikes are also available for sale.
The staff can provide assistance with choosing a correctly sized bike, learning the local rules of the road and basic off-road skills, and helpful tips and advice about safety. There are even resident bike doctors to make repairs. 1995-2000 interKnowledge Corp. All rights reserved.