Cikole Bike Park
Also known as: Cikole Bikepark Lembang, Bahenol
Pine forest under Mt Tangkuban Perahu; cool highland scenery near Lembang tourism area.
Who in your group rides what
Whether everyone in your group gets a day at Cikole Bike Park - the grades on offer, the named zones, and how mixed abilities split up.
Trailforks black diamond (advanced) on DH lines; beginner and intermediate lines also present.
Group split: beginners ride easier flow lines while advanced riders session the DH race track; descent-only laps with push/shuttle back to top.
Caters to all levels per operators (beginner to advanced); mixed groups can split by line difficulty. Serious DH lines suit experienced riders.
The riding
Pine-forest singletrack; mix of paved, rocky and wet-soil sections with berms, drops and jumps.
Berms, bridges, drops and jumps; mix of rocky and wet-soil surfaces. Steep race-grade DH sections; go-arounds exist on some features. VERIFY current feature list.
Park/bike-park signage on marked lines; Trailforks map recommended. VERIFY on-site waymarking detail.
Popular weekend and race venue near Bandung; can be busy on event days. VERIFY typical crowding.
Season & conditions
Year-round (tropical, no snow); trails muddiest in wet season Nov-Mar.
Dry season, roughly April-October (Java dry season). VERIFY
Hosts national/regional downhill races drawing 300+ racers (event-dependent). VERIFY calendar.
Afternoon rain and mud in wet season; cool highland air; slick roots/rocks when wet.
Getting there & gear
Park entrance/bike-park fee likely applies; no lottery. VERIFY current pricing.
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
In Cikole, Lembang, West Bandung Regency, approx 18-19 km / around 1 hr from Bandung city; part of Grafika/Terminal Wisata Cikole area. VERIFY exact entrance.
Riders push or use vehicle shuttle to the top for DH laps; access by car/ojek from Bandung. VERIFY formal shuttle service/fees.
Full-face helmet and DH/AM bike recommended for race lines; mobile coverage generally available near Lembang. Bring water; VERIFY on-site water.
Nearby Cikole tourism facilities (parking, food stalls, restrooms); pump track present. VERIFY bike-park specific facilities.
Cikole Bike Park (community/venue, see @cikolebikeparkinfo); Bandung-area MTB clubs and shops. VERIFY commercial operators.
Hazards & rescue
Steep race-grade DH with jumps/drops; wet rock and roots; ride within ability and pre-ride features.
Not required; local riders and clubs common. Guides/coaching available informally. VERIFY.
Multiple lines allow bail-outs; nearest hospitals in Lembang/Bandung. VERIFY on-site first aid.
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand mountain-bike network report. Coordinates are approximate.