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The Outskirts by Cycle Kimberly Ames breaks out of the downtown muddle to experience the best biking trails Ho Chi Minh City’s surroundings have to offer
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ou may think that riding a bicycle in Saigon traffic is a bit like playing Russian roulette. While it can be intimidating to ride here, there are some fantastic road and mountain biking possibilities in Ho Chi Minh City and the surrounding areas. These are just a few of your solo and group-ride options.
Nhon Trach One of the most popular areas is Nhon Trach in Dong Nai, just on the other side of District 2. The easiest way to get to Nhon Trach is to take the Cat Lai ferry across the Nha Be River — on Nguyen Thi Dinh, Q2. Enjoy the ferry ride, one of the best cheap dates in Saigon, at only VND1,000 per person. Ride off of the ferry and head straight on Ly Thai To. Cycle for a couple of km, and turn right on Tran Van Tra. Continue riding