Many beautiful and rewarding bicycle tours along Thailand's southern coasts are made possible by the vast number of accommodation choices. Being a touring cyclist myself I know how much time and deliberation is spent deciding on a … [Read More...] about Top Pick Bicycle Touring Accommodation: Siripong Guesthouse in Ban Krut
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Bicycle Touring
Thailand Bicycle Touring Information: Costs, Visas, Communications, and Medical
WHAT ARE THE COSTS INVOLVED WITH TAKING A BICYCLE TOURING TRIP IN THAILAND? Before your trip, you should find the current exchange rate of your country's currency to the Thai Baht (THB). For a current, up to date, exchange … [Read More...] about Thailand Bicycle Touring Information: Costs, Visas, Communications, and Medical
Thailand Honeymoon on a Bicycle Built for Two
What is your idea of a perfect honeymoon? Would it include secluded white sand beaches in a tropical paradise? Or maybe hidden hilltop resorts under a canopy of jungle foliage? How about tasty and exotic culinary delights? Well … [Read More...] about Thailand Honeymoon on a Bicycle Built for Two
Making Sense of Kilometer Markers in Thailand
Bicycle travel throughout Thailand is pleasurable for many reasons. The frequent and plentiful food stalls, the ubiquitous roadside salas (wooden-roofed bus stops), and the friendly disposition of the Thai people towards foreign … [Read More...] about Making Sense of Kilometer Markers in Thailand
How to
The Language of Bicycling
This is by no means a definitive list of terms used in the cycling community, but it is a great starting point for newbies who seek to learn the lingua franca commonly spoken on road sides and trail heads. A — B — C — D — E — F … [Read More...] about The Language of Bicycling
Beat the Thailand Heat – 5 Tips to help you commit to an early morning ride
Thailand is hot. And, one of the ways locals get their cycling in is by doing it in the wee hours of the morning and also in the evening, before the Sun has come up and after it has gone down. Of course in the morning you'll … [Read More...] about Beat the Thailand Heat – 5 Tips to help you commit to an early morning ride
Sports Medicine Tips for Cyclists
Article by Fred Matheny Andy Pruitt’s name has become synonymous with sports medicine for cycling. As director of the CU Sports Medicine & Performance Center in Boulder, CO, Pruitt has made a career out of treating world-class … [Read More...] about Sports Medicine Tips for Cyclists
How to Box a Bicycle
It’s great to see more people travelling with their bikes around Thailand and Thai airlines are becoming bike friendly. What’s not great is the way people are packing their bikes and the experiences people have had with the … [Read More...] about How to Box a Bicycle
Tour Reviews
Grasshopper Adventures Bangkok Night Bike Tour Review
Grasshopper Adventures Bicycle Touring Company "Bangkok Night Bike" Review Located close to Bangkok's infamous Kao San road, Grasshopper Adventures are in a perfect position to serve the many thousands of tourists that visit … [Read More...] about Grasshopper Adventures Bangkok Night Bike Tour Review
Velo Thailand
Velo Thailand - the tour company and bike shop that was started with a real love for bikes. The beginning of Velo Thailand came in 2003 when Thagoon Laokosakul (Ae to his friends) started a small bicycle touring company near … [Read More...] about Velo Thailand
Samui Bicycle Tours
Samui Bicycle is a family owned and operated bicycle touring company. The business is located in the Lamai Maret area of Samui Island, inside the New Leaf Detox Resort. The touring component of the company organizes cycling trips … [Read More...] about Samui Bicycle Tours
Grasshopper Adventures
Grasshopper Adventures began crafting unique travel experiences by bicycle back in 2004. The goal was to provide immersive trips that did more than just scratch the surface and make them accessible to anyone looking beyond the … [Read More...] about Grasshopper Adventures
Shop Reviews
The Moon Rider Cafe (a.k.a. BKOOL Thailand)
Last month, a good friend told me about a new bicycle cafe that she had seen while driving over the Hua Chang bridge in Bangkok's Ratchathewi district. Knowing that the shop was only a stone's throw away from the Ratchathewi BTS … [Read More...] about The Moon Rider Cafe (a.k.a. BKOOL Thailand)
Cyclist Point in Chiang Rai
Last month, I wrote an article after interviewing former French National Mountain Bike Champion Peter Pouly. The article focused on Peter's professional cycling career, 2005 retirement, and his subsequent move to Thailand where he … [Read More...] about Cyclist Point in Chiang Rai
Former French National Mountain Bike Champion Opens Training Camp in Thailand
The excellent training grounds, for both mountain biking and road cycling, in Northern Thailand are becoming increasingly well known to holidaymaking cyclists. Much of the praise that the area receives is focused on the quality of … [Read More...] about Former French National Mountain Bike Champion Opens Training Camp in Thailand
Professional Cyclefit at JJ Cycling Centre in Bangkok
Looking for professional bike fitting services in Bangkok, Thailand? Look no further than JJ Cycling Centre, conveniently located on the 3rd floor of Velo Fabric bicycle shop, on Thetsaban Songkhro Road, in the Talat Pracha Niwet … [Read More...] about Professional Cyclefit at JJ Cycling Centre in Bangkok
Maintenance
Prevalent Payang: Fixing Flat Tires in Thailand
If you’ve traveled in Thailand then you’ve seen the ever-present signage that heralds a tire repair shop, whether you’re aware of it or not. Regardless of your ability to read Thai script the ubiquitous red and white colored tire … [Read More...] about Prevalent Payang: Fixing Flat Tires in Thailand
Fixing a Broken Bicycle Chain
There are plenty of reasons why a bicycle chain may break; poor gear change, poor maintenance or just poor bad luck. With the right tools and knowledge it is possible to quickly fix the chain and be on your way. Most … [Read More...] about Fixing a Broken Bicycle Chain
Going Tubeless
Many mountain bikers are using tubeless tire systems nowadays. These systems have their benefits and drawbacks. So, is it a good idea to change to tubeless? It’s not possible to give one answer because the decision to change … [Read More...] about Going Tubeless
Setting the ‘Sag’ on MTB Suspension Forks
The idea behind mountain bike suspension is to help isolate the rider from small to medium bumps, effectively reducing rider fatigue. When a rider is less fatigued he or she can enjoy the overall mountain biking experience, … [Read More...] about Setting the ‘Sag’ on MTB Suspension Forks
Rentals
Bicycle Rentals in Bangkok Thailand
Several bicycle tour companies in Thailand offer daily, monthly, and long term bike rentals. First, decide where in Thailand you will be visiting and what type of bicycle would suit your riding plans. Then contact one of the … [Read More...] about Bicycle Rentals in Bangkok Thailand
Bicycle Rentals in Nakhon Pathom Thailand
Several bicycle tour companies in Thailand offer daily, monthly, and long term bike rentals. First, decide where in Thailand you will be visiting and what type of bicycle would suit your riding plans. Then contact one of the … [Read More...] about Bicycle Rentals in Nakhon Pathom Thailand
Pun Pun Bicycle Share Program in Bangkok Thailand
Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand, has begun a new bicycle share program which loosely mirrors similar programs featured in prominent cities throughout the world. These type of programs provide rental bicycles at reasonable … [Read More...] about Pun Pun Bicycle Share Program in Bangkok Thailand
Bicycle Rentals in Kanchanaburi Thailand
Several bicycle tour companies in Thailand offer daily, monthly, and long term bike rentals. First, decide where in Thailand you will be visiting and what type of bicycle would suit your riding plans. Then contact one of the … [Read More...] about Bicycle Rentals in Kanchanaburi Thailand
News
Thailand Cycling Trips by We Ride Bikes Places
With Thailand being one of our favourite countries in the world, it was a no brainer that we would include it in our round the world cycling itinerary. And not only did we end up including it, but have spent more time riding here … [Read More...] about Thailand Cycling Trips by We Ride Bikes Places
Tour of Thailand 2022 – Professional Road Cycling Race – Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s Cup Tour of Thailand
The Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn's Cup Tour of Thailand has a UCI rating of 2.1The 2022 version will have a Men's Race and a Women's Race. Official website of the Tour of Thailand (Available in Thai and English … [Read More...] about Tour of Thailand 2022 – Professional Road Cycling Race – Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s Cup Tour of Thailand
Ban Khun Chang Khian Village – Mountain Biking in Chiang Mai
Welcome to Doi Suthep-Pui National Park, and Ban Khun Chang Khian village, a Hmong tribe village located in the heart of the national park. In this blog we are going to look at a little of the history of the mountain, the people … [Read More...] about Ban Khun Chang Khian Village – Mountain Biking in Chiang Mai
Registration for the International Chiang Mai Enduro (ICE) 2019
Registration for the International Chiang Mai Enduro (ICE) 2019 is officially open with the event taking place from November 28th 2019 – December 1st 2019. For the first time, the International Chiang Mai Enduro will be a stage … [Read More...] about Registration for the International Chiang Mai Enduro (ICE) 2019