I've noticed two distinct characteristics exhibited by every touring cyclist I've ever encountered on the road: 1) They always have an interesting back story, and 2) They love to eat. For some reason I tend to expect the same … [Read More...] about Top Pick Bicycle Touring Restaurant: Kasama’s Pizza in Ban Krut
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Bicycle Touring
5 Bicycle Touring Myths Debunked
Created on and last updated on by Tim Shady
How many times have you heard someone say, “I would love to go on a bicycle tour, but it’s just not possible because of my _____ (age, level of fitness, money, schedule, etc.,).” Now, how many times have YOU said something like … [Read More...] about 5 Bicycle Touring Myths Debunked
How to Transport Your Bicycle on Thailand Buses
Created on and last updated on by John Graham
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
Prachuap Khiri Khan to Chumphon, a Royal Bike Road
Created on and last updated on by Catherine Vanesse
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
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Bicycle Touring: Crossing the Thailand/Malaysia border near Hat Yai
Created on and last updated on by John Graham
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
Transporting a Bicycle on Thailand’s Southern Railway Line (Hat Yai-Bangkok)
Created on and last updated on by John Graham
Hat Yai is a great start or end point to any cycling trip that involves a border crossing between Thailand and Malaysia. Getting you and your bicycle to or from one of the Thailand/Malaysia border crossings is as easy as … [Read More...] about Transporting a Bicycle on Thailand’s Southern Railway Line (Hat Yai-Bangkok)
Travel without moving? Become a host on Warm Showers Thailand
Created on and last updated on by Paul Hamon
In January 2013 we posted an article about how to access and use the Warm Showers Community website because we liked the reciprocal hospitality concept of the website so much - 'The Warm Showers Community is a free worldwide … [Read More...] about Travel without moving? Become a host on Warm Showers Thailand
Bike Commuting 101
Created on and last updated on by K Swanson
Half of the fun in life comes from overcoming the obstacles that keep us from doing what we want to do. This is true about cycling to and from work every day. There are at least two things that come to most people’s minds when … [Read More...] about Bike Commuting 101
Tour Reviews
Velo Thailand
Created on and last updated on by Mike Hammers
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
Thailand Green Ride
Created on and last updated on by Mike Hammers
Thailand Green Ride was founded in 2008. The company, which offers bike tours in the Bangkok countryside, is under 100% Thai ownership. The tours given by Thailand Green Ride guides focus on agro tourism attractions such as orchid … [Read More...] about Thailand Green Ride
Amazing Bike Tours Koh Yao Noi Review
Created on and last updated on by Dylan Shepherdson
Earlier this month I went cycling in the Phuket area with Amazing Bike Tours. The ride I went on was the company’s one-day tour on Koh Yao Noi; it was a great island escape from the crowds of Phuket town. On the morning of the … [Read More...] about Amazing Bike Tours Koh Yao Noi Review
Siam Bike Tours Company
Created on and last updated on by Mike Hammers
Siam Bike Tours is Thailand’s first tour operator specifically for road bike tours. The company is located on Thailand’s largest island, Phuket. Two former race cyclists, Martin Brot and Kurt Schlaepfer from Switzerland, combined … [Read More...] about Siam Bike Tours Company
Shop Reviews
Culture Cycliste in Bangkok
Created on and last updated on by Ed Vato
This month’s featured Bike Store in Thailand is Culture Cycliste. Culture Cycliste is easy to find since it is located next to a well-known Bangkok landmark, Lumpini Park in Pathum Wan district. The shop occupies the ground floor … [Read More...] about Culture Cycliste in Bangkok
S.V. Bike Pattaya
Created on and last updated on by Ed Vato
This month’s featured bike store in Thailand is S.V. Bike Shop. S.V. Bike Shop is located in the Bang Lamung area of Chonburi; an easy-to-get-to location for residents of Pattaya City. The shop is situated on the corner of Soi 8 … [Read More...] about S.V. Bike Pattaya
Nikorn Bike in Mukdahan
Created on and last updated on by John Graham
I usually have the opportunity to cycle in northeastern Thailand about once every year and I'm always happy to discover new places and people during my trips. After all, aren't new discoveries a big part of why we ride bikes? … [Read More...] about Nikorn Bike in Mukdahan
Cyclist Point in Chiang Rai
Created on and last updated on by John Graham
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
Maintenance
For God’s Sake Replace Your Cables!
Created on and last updated on by The Wrench
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!
Killing the Creak Part 2
Created on and last updated on by The Wrench
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
Phuket Mobile Bike Service
Created on and last updated on by The Wrench
Phuket Mobile Bike Service (PMBS) was born out of the necessity for fast, reliable bike servicing delivered straight to your door. Cycling in Thailand has seen a huge surge in popularity over the last few years and with so many … [Read More...] about Phuket Mobile Bike Service
Carbon Bicycle Frame Repair Service in Saraburi Thailand
Created on and last updated on by Ulysses N. Owen
A retired engineer with 20 years experience working in Seattle, U.S.A. for an aerospace industry manufacturer of carbon fiber parts has opened a local outlet in Saraburi offering carbon bicycle frame repair services. All work … [Read More...] about Carbon Bicycle Frame Repair Service in Saraburi Thailand
Rentals
Bicycle Rentals in Nakhon Pathom Thailand
Created on and last updated on by John Graham
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
Bicycle Rentals in Bangkok Thailand
Created on and last updated on by John Graham
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 Prachuap Khiri Khan (Hua Hin) Thailand
Created on and last updated on by John Graham
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 Prachuap Khiri Khan (Hua Hin) Thailand
Bicycle Rentals in Surat Thani (Ko Samui) Thailand
Created on and last updated on by Ulysses N. Owen
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 Surat Thani (Ko Samui) Thailand
News
Thailand Cycling Trips by We Ride Bikes Places
Created on and last updated on by Contributing Guest Author
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
Created on and last updated on by T.R. Ingles
The Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn's Cup Tour of Thailand has a UCI rating of 2.1 The 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
Created on and last updated on by Ulysses N. Owen
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
Created on and last updated on by Ulysses N. Owen
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