One of the frequent questions we get asked here at BicycleThailand.com is whether or not it is possible to transport a bicycle on Thailand buses. We addressed the query briefly in our Bicycle Touring Information series of … [Read More...] about How to Transport Your Bicycle on Thailand Buses
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Bicycle Touring
Top Pick Bicycle Touring Restaurant: Velo Cafe @ Hua Hin in Prachuap Khiri Khan
LIFE is Short. Drink good COFFEE. Ride good BIKE. And read good BOOKS. If a sign on the door of a cafe admonishing you to drink coffee, ride bikes, and read books doesn't get your attention then perhaps paying a visit to Velo Cafe … [Read More...] about Top Pick Bicycle Touring Restaurant: Velo Cafe @ Hua Hin in Prachuap Khiri Khan
Prachuap Khiri Khan to Chumphon, a Royal Bike Road
Let’s go out from the highway, follow the coast to the south by the small roads, enjoy to cross some fishing villages and lonely beaches and discover some really special place like a red sand beach!What else to do sometimes … [Read More...] about Prachuap Khiri Khan to Chumphon, a Royal Bike Road
Bicycle Touring from Seoul to Busan on South Korea’s 4 Rivers Cycle Pathway
South Korea is a magnificent place to go on your next cycle touring trip. In less than a week a moderately fit cyclist with a minimal amount of equipment and planning can complete the route between South Korea’s two largest … [Read More...] about Bicycle Touring from Seoul to Busan on South Korea’s 4 Rivers Cycle Pathway
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Heart Rate Training Basics
Heart rate is the body’s tachometer. Heart rate is a very good reflection of how hard your body is working at the moment. It is like the tachometer in your car that measures engine RPM; the faster the engine spins, the faster the … [Read More...] about Heart Rate Training Basics
How to Build a Motorbike Bicycle Rack
Article and photos by Dirty Dirty So I'm living in Chiang Mai. I ride Doi Suthep and Doi Pui all of the time. Great trails! It does get a bit boring though. So I ventured out to some trails on the other side of the mountain in … [Read More...] about How to Build a Motorbike Bicycle Rack
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
How to Eat for Cycling Endurance
Article by Fred Matheny The key to riding long distances is food and drink.Sure, training is important—but nutrition and hydration are even more vital. According to ultramarathon rider and coach John Hughes of Boulder, … [Read More...] about How to Eat for Cycling Endurance
Tour Reviews
Amazing Bike Tours Company
Amazing Bike Tours provide Unique Cycling Adventure Tours in Thailand. Join our experienced guides for on and off road Mountain Biking in Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi provinces. Escape the crowds and discover places most tourists … [Read More...] about Amazing Bike Tours Company
Chiang Mai Night Bike Tour with Grasshopper Adventures
Tour Chiang Mai’s top sites and hidden gems by bicycle during the ideal time of day… At night!This is the perfect time to explore this vibrant town in northern Thailand on two wheels. As the sun sets temperatures drop from … [Read More...] about Chiang Mai Night Bike Tour with Grasshopper Adventures
Chiang Mai Thailand – Several tours on offer from Grasshopper Adventures
Chiang Mai is amazingly popular with both visitors and locals alike and regular year-on-year mentions in 'Top 10' and 'Best Of' lists has kept a steady stream of people flocking to this northern Thai hot-spot. Chiang Mai's unique … [Read More...] about Chiang Mai Thailand – Several tours on offer from Grasshopper Adventures
Tour de Asia Bicycle Touring Company
The Tour de Asia Bicycle Touring Company (a licensed Tourism Authority of Thailand Company) was started in April of 2004 for the main purpose of organizing and operating charity bicycle events in Thailand and Southeast Asia. The … [Read More...] about Tour de Asia Bicycle Touring Company
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Shop Reviews
Bike Zone in Bangkok
Bike Zone in Bangkok recently moved its location from Amarin Plaza in Pathumwan district, which will be undergoing massive renovation, to the more spacious A Square mall in Khlong Toei district. Great brands and a strong … [Read More...] about Bike Zone in Bangkok
Center Bike in Surat Thani
This month’s featured bike store in Thailand is Center Bike. Located on Highway 401 in Mueang Surat Thani.Center Bike 67/48 Srivichai Road T. Makham Tia A. Mueang Surat Thani 84000Tel: 077-221-884, 077-282-295This … [Read More...] about Center Bike in Surat Thani
Fat Free Bike Shop in Chiang Rai
Fat Free Bike Shop in Chiang Rai is this month's featured bicycle shop at BicycleThailand.com. This shop is located on one of the major roads in the rather small and quaint city of Chiang Rai. Even if the surrounding area did not … [Read More...] about Fat Free Bike Shop in Chiang Rai
How To Choose a Bicycle Shop – 7 Tips from BicycleThailand.com
Looking to buy a new bike? Already know what you want in a bike but not too sure of the shop you want to buy it from? Use your next bicycle shopping experience to help you locate a great bike shop. Here are 7 tips from … [Read More...] about How To Choose a Bicycle Shop – 7 Tips from BicycleThailand.com
Maintenance
Disc Brakes vs. Rim Brakes in Thailand
The type of bicycle to be used is usually a major decision faced by every cyclist who is in the planning phase of his or her cycle touring trip. Much consideration is given to the bicycle’s weight carrying capability, tire size … [Read More...] about Disc Brakes vs. Rim Brakes in Thailand
Killing the Creak Part 2
Read Part 1 of this article. April’s maintenance article is the second part to last month’s “Killing the Creak” article, in which I outlined five areas of your bicycle that should be investigated if you are experiencing … [Read More...] about Killing the Creak Part 2
How To Adjust Your Suspension Fork
Bicycle suspension systems serve two purposes: they reduce impact to the rider from bumps and uneven surfaces, resulting in less rider fatigue, and they maintain better contact between the bicycle's wheels and the ground, … [Read More...] about How To Adjust Your Suspension Fork
Identifying Shimano Chain Connecting Rivets
Some chains, including Shimano, use chain rivets which have wedge-like spherical ends. This creates a "mushroom" effect at the ends of the rivets, which adds to the strength of the chain side plates. When a rivet is pressed even … [Read More...] about Identifying Shimano Chain Connecting Rivets
New bicycle tools can make your day – Shipped Anywhere in Thailand
Rentals
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 Rental Service to Launch in Bangkok on 1 May 2013
It has been a long time coming but the BMA have finally announced that the “Pun Pun” Bike Rental scheme will launch on 1st May at 12 stations around Central Bangkok. This is a far cry from their original promise of 50 stations and … [Read More...] about Bicycle Rental Service to Launch in Bangkok on 1 May 2013
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
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
11th International Bangkok Bike Expo (May 2018)
You'd be forgiven if you assumed that this year's Bangkok Bike Expo marked the 11th year that this expo had been held in Thailand. After all, it is being marketed as the 11th International Bangkok Bike Expo. Furthermore, you'd … [Read More...] about 11th International Bangkok Bike Expo (May 2018)