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Ntsudjini and Mutsamudu

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Recorded distance
351 km
Riding-time estimate
67 h 25
Journey
Recorded itinerary
Distance and timing basis

Ordered leg totals agree within rounding. Stop distances are approximate sums of rounded legs. Stops, delays, approach and any separate return travel add time. Basis: producer-declared routed record.

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Why this ride

A 351 km round trip from Ntsoudjini - roughly 67 h 25 in the saddle. On the way it passes Mutsamudu and Ntsudjini. It was put together for the scenery rather than the shortest line.

Waypoint introductions and full write-ups

  1. 1. Ntsudjini

    Ntsoudjini lies on the western coast of Grande Comore, a short ride from Moroni, and it is one of those places where the island's volcanic past is easy to see. The village sits among black lava rock that spilled from Karthala, and the coast beside it is a jagged line of dark stone, with natural pools and small coves where the sea comes in with a hiss. Behind the village the land rises gently to fields of coconut palms, mango trees and banana plants.

    Read the complete Ntsudjini write-up.

    Recorded stop-planning note

    May refer to an earlier itinerary; verify against your selected route before riding.

    Planning note

    Ntsudjini is where the day begins. Next is The Medinas of the Historic Sultanates of.

  2. 2. Mutsamudu

    Mutsamudu, or Moutsamoudou, is the capital of Anjouan, called Ndzuwani by its people, one of the three islands of the Comoros, and it sits tucked against the north-west coast under steep green hills. The old town climbs the slope in a tangle of narrow alleys, with a medina of coral-stone houses, carved doors and whitewashed mosques, while the harbour below is busy with dhows, small cargo boats and fishermen. A fortress above the town recalls the days when Anjouan's sultans controlled a prosperous trade, and when the island had a reputation as a stopping place for ships on the route to India.

    Read the complete Mutsamudu write-up.

    Recorded stop-planning note

    May refer to an earlier itinerary; verify against your selected route before riding.

    Planning note

    about 175 km into the recorded legs you reach Mutsamudu. Next is back through The Medinas of the Historic Sultanates of.

  3. 3. Back to Ntsudjini

    Return visit. Read the place description above.

    Read the complete Ntsudjini write-up.

    Recorded stop-planning note

    May refer to an earlier itinerary; verify against your selected route before riding.

    Planning note

    back through The Medinas of the Historic Sultanates of, late in the day. Next is Ntsudjini.

  4. 4. Ntsudjini

    Return visit. Read the place description above.

    Read the complete Ntsudjini write-up.

    Recorded stop-planning note

    May refer to an earlier itinerary; verify against your selected route before riding.

    Planning note

    Back at Ntsudjini. That is the ride.

Leg by leg

Ntsudjini to Mutsamudu

Ntsudjini → Mutsamudu is 175 km of rhythm rather than effort. Let it flow and let the view breathe.

Mutsamudu to Back to Ntsudjini

Mutsamudu → Back to Ntsudjini is 176 km of getting across. Ride it tidily and keep the enthusiasm for what comes after.

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