Jordan Guide
Getting around
Bicycles
Cycling around the country is a very pleasant way to travel, although barely a handful of locals cycle (mostly in the flat Jordan Valley) and you're likely to be regarded as mad if you try. Apart from the heat and steep hills, the only dangers are oblivious drivers and – very occasionally – groups of stone-throwing kids in remote villages. Although it may seem counter-intuitive you should try to dress conservatively if you're planning a solo ride in the hinterlands: rural villagers simply aren't used to lurid skin-tight Lycra.
There are no bike rental firms in Jordan. Check 
www.cycling-jordan.com for details of like-minded locals, weekend bike trips and spare-parts outlets. The adventure tour operator Terhaal ( www.terhaal.com ) runs regular mountain-bike excursions around Madaba, Mukawir and the Dead Sea.