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Motorcycle riders travel 1,400 km from Jakarta to the Mandalika Grand Prix
Hundreds of motorcyclists rode about 1,400 kilometres from Jakarta to Lombok for the 2026 Indonesian Grand Prix at the Mandalika circuit.
The trip took an average of four to five days, and riders arrived at the Mandalika camping ground on October 10.
The event ran from October 9 to 11.
Along the way, participants visited Pertamina’s Balongan refinery in West Java and its lubricant production facility in Gresik, East Java.
They also stopped at Pertamina fuel stations and local food businesses.
The ride combined a long journey and a chance to attend the race with visits intended to introduce riders to energy production and safety practices.
Some participants hoped to see Indonesian riders Veda Ega Pratama and Mario Suryo Aji reach the podium, while community leaders said they hoped similar rides would continue.
Hundreds of motorcyclists travelled about 1,400 kilometres from Jakarta to Mandalika for the 2026 Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia.
Riders arrived at Pertamina Camping Ground Mandalika on 10 October, after journeys that typically took four to five days.
The trip included visits to Pertamina’s Balongan refinery in West Java and its lubricant production facility in Gresik, East Java.
Participants said the ride offered a chance to meet riders from other regions and learn about Pertamina’s energy business.
The Grand Prix was held from 9 to 11 October 2026.
- Who
- Hundreds of participants in the Mandalika Ride Out, including riders from motorcycle communities.
- What
- They rode from Jakarta to Mandalika, covering about 1,400 kilometres, to attend the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia.
- When
- Riders arrived on 10 October 2026. The Grand Prix ran from 9 to 11 October.
- Where
- From Jakarta to Mandalika, Lombok, with stops including Pertamina’s facilities in Balongan and Gresik.
- Why
- To attend the Grand Prix and support the event, while taking part in a group ride that included visits to Pertamina facilities.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The journey was an experience that not only brought the challenge of long-distance riding, but also the chance to understand more closely the energy business run by Pertamina. Honestly, this is my first time watching the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia live.
I really hope Indonesia's representatives, Veda and Mario Aji, can reach the podium at home.
We are very grateful to meet friends from other communities, especially friends from HAVOK and AHJ, as well as friends from Pertamina who accompanied us.
This journey was different because we also included education for participants at every stop, from refuelling at gas stations and changing lubricants to visits to the Balongan refinery and the lubricant factory in Gresik, while continuing to prioritise safety.
Riders made the journey from Jakarta to Lombok, covering about 1,400 kilometres on average.
The Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia took place at Mandalika.
The riding groups arrived at Pertamina Camping Ground Mandalika, from 05:00 local time through the morning.
- Distance
- About 1,400 kilometres from Jakarta to Lombok
- Typical journey
- Four to five days
- Arrival date
- 10 October 2026
- Grand Prix dates
- 9–11 October 2026
- Tour stops
- Balongan refinery, Indramayu, and Pertamina’s lubricant production facility in Gresik
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