Bali Audax

Hard
Date
2026-08-22
Location
Sanur → Mount Batur loop, Bali, Indonesia
Distance
200 km
Elevation
3500m
Category
Gravel
Region
Asia
Organizer
Bali Audax
Terrain
Gravel, Pavement, Volcano
About

Annual island gravel + road brevet around Bali — 100, 200, and 300 km options including the gravel ascent of Mount Batur volcano. Tropical heat, jungle gravel, rice-terrace climbs, full Audax-style randonneur format.

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Annual island gravel + road brevet around Bali — 100, 200, and 300 km options including the gravel ascent of Mount Batur volcano

Asia gravel event organized by Bali Audax

EFFORT37/60
EXPER.44/70

13 SCORING DIMENSIONS

BALI AUDAX
LENGTH8/10CLIMBING7/10DURABILITY8/10TECHNICALITY2/10HEAT8/10RACE PRESSURE4/10ADVENTURE6/10SCENERY6/10ORGANIZATION7/10VALUE8/10COMMUNITY6/10ACCESSIBILITY6/10FIELD DEPTH5/10

EFFORT MATRIX

LENGTH08/10
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200 km — long-day effort
CLIMBING07/10
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3,500 m total — 18 m/km
DURABILITY08/10
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Plan for 9+ hours in the saddle
TECHNICALITY02/10
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Gravel / Pavement / Volcano
HEAT08/10
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Hot-season race — hydrate aggressively
RACE PRESSURE04/10
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Standard race-day intensity

EXPERIENCE MATRIX

ADVENTURE06/10
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Long-distance day = real adventure
SCENERY06/10
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Gravel, Pavement
ORGANIZATION07/10
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Community-sourced details
VALUE08/10
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Reasonable cost-per-km
COMMUNITY06/10
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Grassroots gravel scene around the event
ACCESSIBILITY06/10
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Reasonable to enter
FIELD DEPTH05/10
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Mixed field — pros + adventure riders

GREEN FLAGS

  • [+]200 km of hard gravel through Sanur → Mount Batur loop, Bali
  • [+]3,500 m of climbing — proper elevation
  • [+]Organized by Bali Audax
  • [+]Varied terrain: Gravel, Pavement, Volcano

RED FLAGS

  • [!]Details not yet verified — confirm via official site

RIDER FIT

Endurance MulePRIME · 8/10

Built for hours in the saddle — your distance

ClimberGOOD · 7/10

Significant climbing rewards low-watt grinding

Adventure TouristGOOD · 6/10

Single-day event with strong sense of place

BikepackerOK · 4/10

Wrong format for bikepacking specifics

SpeedsterOK · 5.5/10

Smoother surfaces let raw speed talk

Crit RacerAVOID · 2/10

Single-day pace suits crit-style riders less here

⚡ SIGNATURE CHALLENGE
A long day decided in the final third

Distance like this rewards patience. The riders who win the last 30% are the ones who saved matches in the first 60%.

TIRE INTEL

WIDTH
38-42 mm
PRESSURE
28-34 psi
PATTERN
Semi-slick centre w/ light side knobs

Mixed gravel with no extreme demands — go for rolling speed.

▶ TOP PICKS
1.Continental Terra Trail[38mm]Durable casing, balanced grip
2.Schwalbe G-One Bite[38mm]Excellent loose-surface bite
3.Pirelli Cinturato Gravel H[38mm]Hard-pack speed

WEATHER PLAYBOOK

Sanur → Mount Batur loop, Bali in mid-summer (August): expect heat — hydrate aggressively and protect from sun. Always check 7-day forecast race week and pack a packable shell.

PACING PLAYBOOK

01
Sector 1 — Opening Effort~50 km

Sit in. Let the start sort itself out. Pace by feel, not by rivals.

02
Sector 2 — Mid-Race Crux~120 km

Where the field shatters. Stick to your power numbers, not the surge.

03
Sector 3 — The Finishing Stretch200 km

Save one match. The last 20% is where placement is decided.

WHAT TO FEAR

  • [!01]Heat exhaustion + dehydration on exposed sections

INSIDER INTEL

▌ INCOMING TRANSMISSION

Bali Audax brings a uniquely Asian perspective to gravel — different terrain, different weather, different culture. Worth the travel.

Regional cycling forum · Asia gravel scene

RACE LOGISTICS

AID STATIONSStandard food + drink refuel points.

Standard aid stations every 30-50 km with food, water, and basic mechanical help.

▶ FEED ZONES · 4 AID STATIONS
Aid 1~40 km
waterfood
Aid 2~80 km
waterfood
Aid 3~120 km
waterfood
Aid 4~160 km
waterfood
✓ INCLUDED WITH ENTRY
  • +Timing chip + bib
  • +Course markings + GPX
  • +Aid station nutrition + water
✕ BRING YOUR OWN
  • -Spare tubes / tubeless plugs
  • -Lodging
  • -Drop bag transport (unless specified)
MECHANICS
At Aid
MEDICAL
At Aid
DROP BAGS
No
BAG TRANSPORT
No
▶ ACCOMMODATION · 2 OPTIONS
Hotels in Sanur → Mount Batur loop
0-10 km from start

Book 6+ months ahead for big events. Check the race partner-hotel list for discounts.

Airbnb / Vrbo
Varies

Often the best value for groups. Search the wider race region, not just the start town.

▶ GOOD TO KNOW
  • Carry at least one tube + plug kit even with tubeless. Mechanical bad luck is the #1 DNF cause.

TRAVEL OPS

AIRPORTSearch for closest hub to Sanur → Mount Batur loop, Bali
LODGINGBook early in Sanur → Mount Batur loop — gravel events fill local accommodation fast
FOODCarry your own ride nutrition. Local options usually plentiful before/after.
PACKET PICKUPDay-before-event pickup is standard. Confirm via official site.
PARKINGEvent parking varies — check race FAQ
▌ BOTTOM LINE

Bali Audax is a destination-worthy gravel event in Indonesia. A solid bucket-list addition.