How I lost 10% of my body weight by cycling for a month! Many people spend hours looking on the Internet for the best method to lose a few kilograms. I’ve always been one to take everything I read with a grain of salt. The one simple thing that all of the weight-loss information does [...]
Thai Cycling for Health Association (TCHA) regularly organizes cycling trips to different locations throughout Bangkok and its surrounding provinces. Most one-day trips are free of charge while multi-day/overnight trips remain relatively inexpensive. During overnight trips the accommodation is usually *very* basic, and riders are required to look after most of their own expenses, but it [...]
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 BicycleThailand.com to help you. 1. Size does matter – [...]
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 [...]
I recently took part in a multi-day bicycle tour in the South of Thailand. Road damage (i.e. potholes, potholes, and potholes) from recent heavy rains in the area kept me alert and tested my reaction skills as I was the only one in the small group doing the trip on a thin tire road bike, [...]
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 [...]
Participating in a group cycling tour is a wonderful way to spend a holiday. A cycling trip, especially one to an area of the world you are unfamiliar with, has the potential to reward its participants with physical as well as emotional experiences and milestones. Traveling by bicycle independently can be fun, but joining a [...]
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 — [...]
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 car goes in a given gear. If your heart is working harder, [...]
Thailand has a wonderful and inexpensive railway system that operates everyday of the year. Trains are a convenient way to travel great distances in relative comfort for many Thais, whether they’re going home to visit family and friends or taking a vacation trip to another province. The railway system, which includes a Southern, Eastern, and [...]
Having had a very wet early season, cyclists in Thailand have had lots of opportunity to ride and possibly race in the rain this year. While a quick shower or a torrential downpour may seem like a negative try to keep a cheerful attitude, something easily done on a bicycle, and you’ll not have to [...]
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, resulting in greater traction and control. The basic structure of different front forks is very similar but the position of adjustment [...]
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 depends on several factors, least of which could be the high cost of a complete UST system. [...]
Whether you are churning out some high-speed miles with your local road cycling group, or you are taking a scenic tour with a few friends, the ability to quickly and efficiently communicate road hazards to other riders is a necessary and responsible habit to learn. Hand signals and vocal calls are the two best methods [...]
