Come for ride from Seminyak to Denpasar in Bali.

People often ask what the traffic is like in Bali. They also say "I haven't gotten the balls yet to ride a motorbike in Bali" or "I didn't have the balls to ride a scooter in Bali when I was there."

I have found when I learnt one unwritten golden rule about riding a motor bike in Bali it worked for me. "NEVER LOOK BACK"

In western countries we are taught to "watch your mirrors, ensure you know what is going on all around you." In Bali, look forward only. Let the people behind you worry about what is going on behind you. Whilst you are looking behind you, someone is braking, U turning, crossing in front of you. You watch what's going on in front of you, and they'll watch what's going on in front of them. This Golden Rule has saved my life on countless occasions. The only time you would like back or use your mirror is like when your doing a quick shoulder check. Like street racers say "Don't look back, you';re not going that way" As I learnt from the Fast & The Furious, they have removed all their rear vision mirrors, however they still have their wing mirrors. Shoulder Checks only when changing lanes. Eyes forward.

Oh... and "lanes" here are guide lines... don't think anyone has been formally trained in driving or riding, and assume most of the people riding scooters don't have a licence. No disrespect, but, you've probably been trained in how to ride. These guys probably haven't been.

Next... when in bunched up traffic, ride with at least three fingers covering the rear brake. I mean... rest your fingers on the brake, ready to pull the brake at any moment.

Next... If you're a Bule (white person) and you're riding a motorbike that's involved in an accident, assume you will be blamed. I've been told this a few times "If you weren't here, this wouldn't have happened" - You can't argue with that logic.

I think that's about it. If I think of anything else, I'll put more in above here.

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