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The bike excursion starts in Diego Suarez. After leaving the town towards the south, one turns right direction [[Anamakia]]. On the way to this small village one passes the large [[Plaine d'Anamakia]], a wide open space which is used as grazing land for hundrets of zebus. At the western end of Anamakia is a bar, and just across from it women sell delicious mangoes (depending on the season).
* The Diego Suarez to Cap Diego bike ride takes about 5 hours with , allowing many stops to enjoy the magnificient views onto the bay and escape the heat* hinterland. The road offers all kinds of roadcondition: small gravel road, large gravel road, dirt road, old asphalt road, or a simple trail* . At some sections the road sections are is impassable, and it is better to push the bike* depending . Depending on the season, the weather can be very hot and very windy. == Route Description == The bike excursion starts in Diego Suarez. After leaving the town towards the south, one turns right direction [[Anamakia]]. On the way to this small village one passes the large [[Plaine d'Anamakia]], a wide open space which is used as grazing land for hundrets of zebus. At the western end of Anamakia is a bar, where just across women sell delicious mangoes if the season is right (usually October, November). * regular boat service A short bike ride from between Anamakia are the large salt marshes of the [[Salines d'Antsahampano]]. After passing the fields one comes to a crossing with a police checkpoint. Going straight takes one to [[Nosy Hara National Park]] via Ampasindava (16km), going right to Cap Diego (21km). From now on the condition of the road changes every couple of kilometres. After passing some houses on the left, one should turn right. About 11km later, a sign points towards Cap Diego and the French Military Cemetery (Cimetière Militaire Français, 10km). After passing the Military Airbase Andrakaka, the road is in good condition again. The remaining bike ride to Cap Diego is very easy and quick. At Cap Diego one can follow the road and pass through the military grounds. Against a fee, it is possible to visit the ruins of the former military station and some caves. For those not interested in history and old buildings should just turn right before the tollbar. A trail leads through some houses to the small harbour, from where scheduled boats leave direction Diego Suarez (2,000 Ariary per person in 2017).
