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A straight line route follows country roads for a dusty 12km, but many a turn-off will beckon in a landscape resplendent with tiered rice paddies, ancient burial tombs and medieval villages. If you do not have your own bike, a day rental will set you back around R50, while you will have to scrounge together R10 per person for entry to the azure volcanic crater lake. Important Info:
- Best Time of year: Avoid the rainy season which peaks between Nov to April
- Configuration: Return route with a circular component
- Distance: Approximately 34km
- Entrance Fee: No ride fee, a few Francs for entrance to the lake
- Gradient: Constant up & down, especially during climb towards Tritriva
- Grading: A leisurely ride to be enjoyed by moderately fit riders
- Ride: Around Lac Andraikiba, on to Lac Tritriva and back
- Surface: Good quality gravel roads with some sand around Andraikiba
- Time in the Saddle: Four to five hours, including a swim in Lac Tritriva
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