We had two options. One was to continue along the coast to Dong Ha; the other was to head due west towards the Ho Chi Minh Highway. We had taken advice from a few people, so we spun the coin, and the hills won.
We have just finished one serious workout. There were three passes. The first two were straightforward, although often rising above 10%. The last pass unfortunately was in a state of reconstruction. It was just mud and dust all throughout the 15km climb. It was the first time we have had to push our bikes a little, since there was no grip on the steep incline and fighting with trucks and buses coming in both directions. After the last pass, it was a short downhill before we turn onto the Ho Chi Minh Highway to get to A Luoi. We stopped to have our bikes washed and polished at a roadside cleaning station.
Total distance: 71km, height climbed: !!!!!!
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| Aco Pass |
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| The road of the Pass was under reconstruction |
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| Bike toilettage at the Rua Xe |
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