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
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Bicycle Touring
Tips for Comfortable Cycle Touring in Thailand
Tips for Comfortable Touring and Keeping Healthy While on the RoadEmbarking on a bicycle tour of Thailand can be an exciting and daunting prospect, and even though Thailand is well suited for cycle touring, there are quite a … [Read More...] about Tips for Comfortable Cycle Touring in Thailand
Touring Cyclist Menu: How to Order the 7 Most Common Dishes in Thailand
I have discovered that there is one very important concern in the mind of every touring cyclist, F-O-O-D. Over the years, the many cyclists I have had the privilege of encountering on the roads of Thailand have always found it … [Read More...] about Touring Cyclist Menu: How to Order the 7 Most Common Dishes in Thailand
Bicycle Touring: Crossing the Thailand/Malaysia border near Hat Yai
The city of Hat Yai is a short distance ride to or from the border crossing between Thailand and Malaysia. The city on the Thailand side of the border crossing is Sadao, while the city on the Malaysian side is Bukit Kayu … [Read More...] about Bicycle Touring: Crossing the Thailand/Malaysia border near Hat Yai
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Bicycle Roof Rack or Hitch Rack?
Whether you are romping down a mountain on a rough-terrain bicycle, surfing the rip-curls along the coastline, or carving through blankets of powder, bets are you’ll find plenty of company to join you in your all-terrain madness. … [Read More...] about Bicycle Roof Rack or Hitch Rack?
Utility Transport Lifestyle Bicycle with Kustom Double Rear Baskets
Utility Transport Lifestyle Bicycle with Kustom Double Rear Baskets 1 year in the making...Kustom Special Deluxe no. 1: Darth CruiserOn its own, the bicycle did not fulfill the utilitarian need to be able to cruise over … [Read More...] about Utility Transport Lifestyle Bicycle with Kustom Double Rear Baskets
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
How to Eliminate Cycling Discomfort Caused by Chafing
อ่านเวอร์ชั่นภาษาไทย กดที่นี้จ้าHave you experienced riding discomfort due to soreness caused by chafing on your thighs, butt, crotch, and perineum? Have you noticed that areas of your skin are irritated and red after a day's … [Read More...] about How to Eliminate Cycling Discomfort Caused by Chafing
Tour Reviews
Grasshopper Adventures Unveils NEW Chiang Mai Foodie Tour by Bike
(Chiang Mai, Thailand) -- Chiang Mai's #1 food tour just got better as Grasshopper Adventures has introduced a newly optimized culinary adventure that takes guests off-the-beaten-path to discover the wonders of Chiang Mai's varied … [Read More...] about Grasshopper Adventures Unveils NEW Chiang Mai Foodie Tour by Bike
New Annual Corporate Bike Tour Challenge Announced in Asia
New Annual Corporate Bike Tour Challenge Announced in Asia Inaugural three-day ride will champion sustainability, encourage progressive companies to do more in the region, and raise funds for Operation SmileThe … [Read More...] about New Annual Corporate Bike Tour Challenge Announced in Asia
Chiang Rai Bicycle Tour Company Review
Chiang Rai Bicycle Tour Company "Half-day ride to the White Temple" Tour Review “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” – ConfuciusBee and his family have certainly taken the sage at his … [Read More...] about Chiang Rai Bicycle Tour Company Review
Amazing Bike Tours Review
Amazing Bike Tours Phuket Country Side ½ Day Tour Review Having prayed to the rain gods for a rain free day so it arrived! I had been inside for the last 4-5 days because of the wet weather and was itching to get out and about. … [Read More...] about Amazing Bike Tours Review
Let the adventure begin – Premuim Thailand GPS Cycling Routes
Shop Reviews
Kamala Bike Shop in Phuket
Kamala Bicycle Shop is our first featured bike shop in Phuket. If you’re coming from Patong turn right at the first set of traffic lights. If you're coming from Surin Beach turn left at the second set of traffic lights, after … [Read More...] about Kamala Bike Shop in Phuket
Bike Center in Khon Kaen
Over the past weekend I had the chance to travel to Khon Kaen and while I was there, as I do on all of my trips in Thailand, I paid a visit to every bike shop in town. I found a few gems and of course I marked all of the shops on … [Read More...] about Bike Center in Khon Kaen
Bangkok’s Bicycle Bistros
Riding a bicycle is a rewarding experience on many different levels. Arguably, one of the best rewards is the caloric refill ritual that traditionally occurs at the end of a ride. Enjoying a hot coffee, cold smoothie, or a small … [Read More...] about Bangkok’s Bicycle Bistros
Chaitawat Bike Shop in Chiang Mai
Chaitawat Bike Shop is this month’s featured bike shop in Thailand. This small but well stocked shop is located inside the old section of Chiang Mai city. Situated on the corner of Ratpakinai Road and soi 6, opposite the Bodhi … [Read More...] about Chaitawat Bike Shop in Chiang Mai
Maintenance
Killing the Creak Part 1
Having just spent the better part of a week working on a particularly creaky bicycle I felt obliged to dedicate my next few articles to helping those of you brave enough to attempt the arduous task of finding and killing the … [Read More...] about Killing the Creak Part 1
Bicycle Hydraulic Disc Brake Maintenance
Hydraulic disc brakes use two metal-backed pads held in place by magnets and/or springs. Hydraulic actuated pistons inside the brake caliper push the metal-backed pads against a metal rotor that is attached to the bicycle's hubs … [Read More...] about Bicycle Hydraulic Disc Brake Maintenance
For God’s Sake Replace Your Cables!
Alright people, let's talk about your bike and how it functions. Bicycles are wonderful, magical, delightfully simple, and fantastically complex machines of perfection. A model specimen of the fantastically complex component of … [Read More...] about For God’s Sake Replace Your Cables!
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
New bicycle tools can make your day – Shipped Anywhere in Thailand
Rentals
Bicycle Rentals in Chonburi (Pattaya / Jomtien) 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 Chonburi (Pattaya / Jomtien) Thailand
Bicycle Rentals in Udon Thani 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 Udon Thani Thailand
Bicycle Rentals in Sukhothai 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 Sukhothai Thailand
Bicycle Rentals in Phuket 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 Phuket Thailand
News
KRABI MOUNTAIN BIKE CHALLENGE RAISES MORE THAN 1M BAHT FOR CHARITY
ROTARY CHARITY EVENT ROSE MORE THAN THB 1M THOUGH MOUNTAIN BIKE CHALLENGE Krabi Rotary organization and sponsorship partners and cycling enthusiasts have completed the 4th Charity fundraising in Krabi on Sunday, 17 February 2019. … [Read More...] about KRABI MOUNTAIN BIKE CHALLENGE RAISES MORE THAN 1M BAHT FOR CHARITY
Norway will be Car-free by 2030
Car-free plans in NorwayNorway is trying to reduce the number of cars on the road by 2030. The Norwegian government intends to reduce the growth rate of car usage while the growth rate of the population is higher and … [Read More...] about Norway will be Car-free by 2030
Volunteer English Teacher hit by car While Riding Her Bicycle in Mae Sod Thailand
A Volunteer English Teacher was hit by a car While Riding Her Bicycle in Mae Sod ThailandOn February 15th, police officers in Mae Sod, Tak province received an accident report that a foreign woman had been hit by a car at the … [Read More...] about Volunteer English Teacher hit by car While Riding Her Bicycle in Mae Sod Thailand
Thailand’s ‘No One Left Behind’ Team: Volunteer cyclists and disabled people riding bicycles together
“No one left behind” Team made plans to complete the hill climb route in Phrae province“No one left behind” cycling project was a long distance cycling project created by a group of volunteer cyclists and disabled people … [Read More...] about Thailand’s ‘No One Left Behind’ Team: Volunteer cyclists and disabled people riding bicycles together