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Revision as of 18:15, 23 April 2019
The route between Diego and Ambanja is suitable for biking anytime of the year, even at times when the road is in a bad condition as it often is during the rainy season between December and April, which is when the landscapes are the greenest.
Diego to Antsalaka
Start early, ideally around 6am to avoid many passing cars and trucks between warehouses along the stretch from Diego to Arrachart Airport. Thereafter, traffic along the RN6 is less frequent.
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The route passes the French mountain on the left and goes consistently but not steep uphill. After about 60km at the crossing with the sign to Antsalaka, turn off RN6 and continue for another 7km to Antsalaka where accommodation at West Valley Lodge is recommended. Follow a 1.5km mostly walking trail from Antsalaka to reach the valley. Alternatively, don't leave RN6 and continue for 13km of mostly uphill biking until Anivorano Nord where accommodation at La Reine d'Ankarana is recommended.
Tuesday, March 26, 2019 7:44 AM EAT
Distance: 42.4 miles
Duration: 10 hours, 39 minutes, and 22 seconds
Average Speed: 4.0 mph
Minimum Elevation: 168 feet
Maximum Elevation: 1920 feet
Total climb: 3065 feet
Total descent: 1337 feet
Antsalaka to Ambilobe
Monday, April 1, 2019 6:32 AM EAT
Distance: 50.7 miles
Duration: 9 hours, 13 minutes, and 48 seconds
Average Speed: 5.5 mph
Minimum Elevation: 101 feet
Maximum Elevation: 1900 feet
Total climb: 1168 feet
Total descent: 2952 feet
Ambilobe to Ambanja
Tuesday, April 2, 2019 6:17 AM EAT
Distance: 64.4 miles
Duration: 11 hours, 5 minutes, and 55 seconds
Average Speed: 5.8 mph
Minimum Elevation: 43 feet
Maximum Elevation: 177 feet
Total climb: 596 feet
Total descent: 647 feet
Ambanja to Ankify
Sunday, October 14, 2018 10:19 AM EAT
Distance: 13.5 miles
Duration: -32 minutes and -24 seconds
Average Speed: -8.8 mph
Minimum Elevation: 79 feet
Maximum Elevation: 79 feet
Total climb: 0 feet
Total descent: 0 feet
