อ่านเวอร์ชั่นภาษาไทย กดที่นี้จ้า Have 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 ride? Have you tried off-the-shelf beauty products, such as hand and face lotions, or even petroleum based ointments, to try [...]
BicycleThailand.com has produced this article in an effort to highlight the increase in printed media detailing the many aspects of cycling in Thailand, and also to inform its English speaking/reading audience of the sources of cycling information which are currently available in the country. We applaud any and all efforts that report and strengthen the [...]
Weehoo’s iGo Pro bicycle trailer Weehoo’s iGo Pro bicycle trailer is designed to meet the needs of every family. The iGo Pro has a unique design that allows your child to be actively engaged in pedaling, while also providing an open-air design that allows them to fully experience the ride. If you’re looking for a [...]
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 that yourself? People often say they would like to set off on a [...]
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 rates to daily users in an effort to encourage the use of bicycles, rather than cars, for short distance and quick [...]
The annual Tour de Thailand charity bicycle ride, now in its tenth year, is riding strong on its personal and friendly service to cyclists, its well planned routes amidst Thailand’s beautiful scenery, and its founding principle of giving something back to the people of Thailand, whose gracious hospitality makes every year’s tour memorable. In the [...]
Hua Hin Bike Tours is owned and operated by The Tour de Asia Bicycle Touring Company, a licensed Tourism Authority of Thailand Company. In 2008, Tour de Asia relocated from Bangkok to the beach side city of Hua Hin and assumed control of Sea Hill Mountain Biking (now Hua Hin Bike Tours) when their friend [...]
Being quite surprised by how many emails I have received over the past year asking for information about purchasing electric bicycles in Thailand I finally decided to put my response here in an article for the benefit of all. If you are looking to purchase an electric bicycle, or e-bike as they are being called [...]
Safely transporting your bicycle on an airplane requires a bit of preparation and forethought. You will need to consider what type of container to pack your bicycle in, how you, your bicycle, and your additional luggage will travel to and from the airport, and of course what regulations and costs you should expect at the [...]
When it comes to telling stories and showing pictures of life and culture in Thailand, Thai-Blogs.com is one of the most popular. Both locals and tourists will surely enjoy the blog as it’s filled with fun and useful information about the country. You’ll see information about food and festivals. It also provides a good crash [...]
How to prevent your bicycle from being stolen may not be the first thought that crosses your mind when you are on that quick run to the corner store, but it should be. As the numbers of reported stolen bikes steadily increases across large cities and urban areas of Thailand every bicycle owner should make [...]
A GPS (Global Positioning System) device is becoming an essential accessory for more and more bicycle riders in Thailand. A GPS designed for biking or trekking uses the same satellites as the satnav in a car but the way it uses the information is quite different. Typically a satnav just tells you the fastest or [...]
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 — G — H — [...]
Biking in Thailand can be full of surprise and enjoyment. The bike paths and trails vary from marvelous national parks to beautiful sideways just outside of the country’s small cities. Great Mountain biking is also possible in the mountainous areas of the country. Chiang Mai is a charming and peaceful Thai city in the northern [...]
Materials Needed: 30 feet 1″ schedule 40 PVC pipe 18 connecting T’s 6 90-degree connectors (elbows) PVC pipe cement Cut PVC pipe to the following lengths: 6 – 18 ½” 6 – 16 ½” * 6 – 8 ½” 6 – 9 ½” 8 – 1 ¾” *This length is adjustable and can be altered [...]
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. Hauling all the bikes, skis, snowboards, and surfboards is tricky if you don’t have a truck or trailer. [...]
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