Bike Travel

 

Travelling with your bike made easy for the Bintan Triathlon!

…but come prepared and take note of the following

 

Ferry Bike slot:

• The ferry to Bintan has limited room for bikes, so please ensure you book your bike slot on the ferry early. (Note that customs requires you and your bike to travel on the same ferry.)

• Bike slots are included in the hassle-free triathlon packages provided by Safe 2 Travel.

• A ferry bike handling fee of SGD 24 applies for the bike transfer to and from Bintan.

Express procedure:

• For your convenience bikes will be transferred directly to your hotel from the Bintan Ferry Terminal. You are not required to collect it at the ferry terminal, but should do so at your hotel.

• Advise the handling agent at the ferry terminal in Singapore where you are staying or where you want your bike to go in Bintan, so you receive the appropriate bike luggage tag for your bicycle.

• Don't lose your return bike luggage tag. Without the tag your bike can not go on the ferry back to Singapore. A new bike tag is chargeable at SGD 12.

• Bikes that arrive at Bintan on Saturday are sent directly to the hosting hotel Nirwana Gardens, regardless of where you are staying, to avoid delays (unless you explicitly request differently).

• Please arrive 2 hours before departure at the ferry terminal in Singapore to prevent stressful situations.

• For the return ferry, please hand your bike back to your hotel 3 hours before departure to ensure your bike makes it on the ferry on time. At the Bintan Ferry Terminal you only need to check in your regular luggage.

Bike packing:

• You are not required to pack your bike in a box for the ferry. However do remove the following items from your bike to prevent loss or damage:
           - All accessories and loose parts that can fall or be taken off. E.g. bike computers, pouches, drink bottles, bike pumps, etc.
          - Pedals (This will reduce the risk of damage to other bikes and of luggage handlers riding your bike - even though they have been instructed not to.)

• Your bike will be handled with care. However we do advise you to protect your bike against scratches by wrapping your frame or packing it in a bike box.

• If you want to pack your bike in a box, but are not sure how to go about this, see our bike box advise and packing guide.

• Travel insurance can be purchased from Bintan Resort Ferries or the travel agent. (in advance).

Bike mechanic:

• Ensure your bike is in good order before you bring it to Bintan! Visit your local bike shop if you are not sure.

• Bike mechanics will be at the Bintan Triathlon from Friday to Sunday for last minutes fixes and tunings.

• The mechanic may charge for major repairs and assembling or packing a bike.