Cycling in Penang

PENANG by BIKE

"Balik Pulau area is always deemed as the outdoor paradise of Penang Island. Located at the west side of the island, it�s well segregated from Georgetown city by the mountain range at the center. The great food, great nature view of paddy view and forest are something not to be missed. Abundant of cycling and hiking trails locate here. Muhibbah trail is one of the newly popularized route for cycling, connecting Balik Pulau to Ngor Hean Temple near Ayer Itam Dam."

Balik Pulau

George Town Heritage and Street Art
A breezy way to discover George Town, this cycling tour introduces you to George Town�s heritage, its famous street art and you may chance on George Town�s hidden treasure. Led by a licensed tour guide, the total distance for this tour is less than 10km.

Operated by: GTbike Rental
Address: 24, Pengkalan Weld, 10200 George Town
Contact: 012-412 1007
Tour details:
Date: Third Sunday of the month
Time: 8am � 11am
Meeting point: GTbike Rental
Cost: RM38 per pax

George Town Night Fun Ride
Starting off from the Swettenham Port in Weld Quay, this fun ride takes you through narrow streets and back lanes in the heritage area, where you will have a chance to discover George Town by night. For a break, the tour will stop for dinner at one of Penang�s famous hawker centre. Other than indulging in Penang�s street food, there is also a chance to taste the king of fruits, durian, when it is in season.

Operated by: Metro Bike
Address: Tanjung City Marina, 8A Pengkalan Weld, 10300 George Town
Contact: 012-429 0035
Tour details:
Date: Daily, two days advanced booking required
Time: 6.30pm � 8.30pm
Meeting Point: Swettenham Port
Cost: RM80 per pax, minimum four pax

Straits Quay

Enjoy a night cycling tour to Straits Quay after dinner. Taking off from Weld Quay, the tour will cycle through Gurney Drive, where there will be a short stop at Penang�s famous hawker centre.
After indulging in Penang�s famous street food, the tour will carry on to Straits Quay, and head back to Weld Quay by 11pm.

Operated by: GTbike Rental
Address: 24, Pengkalan Weld, 10200 George Town
Contact: 012-412 1007
Tour details:
Date: Third Sunday of the month
Time: 9pm � 11pm
Meeting point: GTbike Rental
Cost: RM38 per pax including snack xx

Cycling in Georgetown
xx Balik Pulau

Explore Balik Pulau the eco-friendly way. Balik Pulau is a little town in the middle of the island. It's a beautiful village, set on approximately 17,000 hectares, Balik Pulau is rich in agriculture and heritage.
Heading off from MARA college in Balik Pulau, explore paddy fields in Balik Pulau and enjoy a visit to a goat farm during this tour. The tour will end with a treat to Balik Pulau�s famous laksa (a kind of soup). The total distance of this tour is approximately 20km.

Operated by: GTbike Rental
Address: 24, Pengkalan Weld, 10200 George Town
Contact: 012-412 1007
Tour details:
Date: Third Sunday of the month
Time: 7am � 11am
Meeting point: MARA college, Jalan Pondok Upeh, Balik Pulau
Cost: RM38 per pax including snack

Queensbay

This trip is suitable for early-risers, they can catch the sunrise under Penang Bridge as part of your cycle to Queensbay area in Bayan Lepas. This tour allows you to explore a different part of Penang with a total distance of approximately 30km.

Operated by: GTbike Rental
Address: 24, Pengkalan Weld, 10200 George Town
Contact: 012-412 1007
Tour details:
Date: Third Sunday of the month
Time: 6am � 11am
Meeting point: GTbike Rental
Cost: RM38 per pax including snack

In the surrounding of Balik Pulau

Cycling in the South of Penang

Ben van Wijnen