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LYOUNG47 · 11-28-2010, 08:23 AM

How hard is it to get around on bikes from tamarjn to O-stead area? Is traffic nuts or do cars respect riding around?

*Andrea J.* · 11-28-2010, 08:30 AM

not advisable in my opinion.
sometimes traffic is nuts.
sometimes drivers are nuttier.

and the wind, blows sand and dirt making it even more of a challenge....the roads could be treacherous.

Liz - Aruba Lover · 11-28-2010, 01:10 PM

Please don't do it. Drivers in Aruba are nuts. Take the bus, it's much safer.

Schnauzerjoy · 11-28-2010, 01:35 PM

More and more people are biking here, so of course you can do it.
But neither the car drivers nor the bikers are used to each other so be a bit careful.
Also be careful when riding in the residential areas as you will be spooked by the dogs that are running around loose and have the bad habit of chasing everything that is moving.

Carsten

Cosmo · 11-28-2010, 10:30 PM

My wife and I rode four about 4 and a half hours , we had a great time. It is an adventure take a few bottles of water and a few bucks to stop and buy a gatorade. We rode from Holiday Inn to O-stad then inland to the circle through Noord up past the golf course , down to Boca Catilna and returned. It was a great way to see the Island , but you definately need to be aware of cars traffic.

Mr. Ratt · 11-29-2010, 09:16 AM

Stay aware, pay attention, be a little more cautious than you would be in your own environment, and you'll be fine. As noted, the drivers can be a little nuts, however, if you stick to where you're supposed to be, (play it safe and stay OFF the road, there's lots of space beside the road for bicycles) you should be safe. The Lady and I take a pair of bikes from the Tamarijn every year and ride into Oranjestad, and we've honestly never had a problem, likely because we...
stay aware, pay attention, and are a little more cautious than we would be in our own environment.

Enjoy it, and don't forget the sunscreen. A long ride can lead to a nasty burn on the backs of the hands, and that's most uncomfortable.

*Arubalisa* · 11-29-2010, 10:21 AM

The Tamarijn also offers a bicycle excursion free of charge to snorkel at Boca Catalina. It is about a 6 mile ride each way.

11-28-2010, 08:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
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Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,258 Images: 80	not advisable in my opinion. sometimes traffic is nuts. sometimes drivers are nuttier. and the wind, blows sand and dirt making it even more of a challenge....the roads could be treacherous. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

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Liz - Aruba Lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,351	Please don't do it. Drivers in Aruba are nuts. Take the bus, it's much safer. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ http://dinearuba.com

11-28-2010, 01:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
Schnauzerjoy Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: My swimming pool with a 7/7 or in my boat with a fishing rod looking in at Malmok. Posts: 276	More and more people are biking here, so of course you can do it. But neither the car drivers nor the bikers are used to each other so be a bit careful. Also be careful when riding in the residential areas as you will be spooked by the dogs that are running around loose and have the bad habit of chasing everything that is moving. Carsten Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

11-28-2010, 10:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
Cosmo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Boca Catilina Posts: 388	My wife and I rode four about 4 and a half hours , we had a great time. It is an adventure take a few bottles of water and a few bucks to stop and buy a gatorade. We rode from Holiday Inn to O-stad then inland to the circle through Noord up past the golf course , down to Boca Catilna and returned. It was a great way to see the Island , but you definately need to be aware of cars traffic. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

11-29-2010, 09:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mr. Ratt Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Druif Beach, Rooftop of the Coconuts Bar (what a view!), Santa Ana church and graveyard in Noord, Lourdes/San Nicholas, Alto Vista Peace Labyrinth, Rancho La Ponderosa, Rat Land Posts: 402 Images: 19	Stay aware, pay attention, be a little more cautious than you would be in your own environment, and you'll be fine. As noted, the drivers can be a little nuts, however, if you stick to where you're supposed to be, (play it safe and stay OFF the road, there's lots of space beside the road for bicycles) you should be safe. The Lady and I take a pair of bikes from the Tamarijn every year and ride into Oranjestad, and we've honestly never had a problem, likely because we... stay aware, pay attention, and are a little more cautious than we would be in our own environment. Enjoy it, and don't forget the sunscreen. A long ride can lead to a nasty burn on the backs of the hands, and that's most uncomfortable. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Mr. Ratt www.heyoka-healing.com It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got... Back to Paradise in

11-29-2010, 10:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,685 Images: 174	The Tamarijn also offers a bicycle excursion free of charge to snorkel at Boca Catalina. It is about a 6 mile ride each way. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba