Prachuap Khiri Khan to Ban Krut – Bicycle Touring Route Route: Southern route that takes you from the coastal provincial city of Prachuap Khiri Khan to the charming little beach side town of Ban Krut. Download GPS file here (Zipfile contains .gdb and .gpx file formats) Length: 71km Configuration: Point to point. Start point: Waterfront [...]
Originally posted as ‘New track sends Hua Hin downhill’ in Life section of Bangkok Post 26/04/2012. Article by Pongpet Mekloy (Freewheel Bangkok) I went to Hua Hin again last Saturday. And like my two previous trips there, the beach and those hip restaurants and fashion outlets that the seaside resort town is famous for were [...]
Originally posted as ‘Divine intervention’ in Life section of Bangkok Post 19/04/2012. Article by Pongpet Mekloy (Freewheel Bangkok) Months ago I wrote in this column about Park 53, one of Bangkok’s few playgrounds for mountain bikers who enjoy dirt jumping. Today I have both good and bad news about it. The bad news first…the dirt [...]
Originally posted as ‘Top Bicycle Rides in Bangkok’ in City Living section of BK Magazine 5/04/2012. Article by BK staff Itinerary Maps For detailed Google maps of all the routes covered in this feature, visit http://g.co/maps/pdmf2 Route 1 – 12km Benjakitti Park to Khao San Road: City Biking at its Finest The vibe: This city [...]
Originally posted as ‘The flight path’ in Life section of Bangkok Post 29/03/2012. Article by Saritdet Marukatat Suvarnabhumi Airport has more to offer than planes, shops and frustrated passengers queueing at the immigration counters. When the airport in Bang Phli district, Samut Prakan, was built to replace the ageing Don Mueang, it was set to [...]
Doi Suthep – Chiang Mai Downhill Mountain Bike Singletrack Trail – ‘Bamboo Trail’ Trail: Downhill Singletrack – ‘Bamboo Trail’ Download GPS file here – (Zipfile contains .gdb and .gpx formats) Status: OPEN Length: 8.4km Configuration: Point to point. Top to bottom. Technical downhill singletrack trail. 100% gnarly dirt. Start point: Near top of Doi Suthep, [...]
Want to experience the thrill and rush of Downhill Mountain biking in a safe and fun environment, learning alongside other enthusiasts like yourself? Want to feel what it’s like to ride a full-suspension rig down some of the best trails in Southeast Asia? Want to build your confidence and mountain bike handling skills while learning [...]
Originally posted as ‘Creature (dis)comforts of going solo’ in Life section of Bangkok Post 15/03/2012. Article by Pongpet Mekloy (Freewheel Bangkok) Before I took up mountain biking about a decade ago, trekking was my passion. I’d been to quite a number of natural sites across the Kingdom and knew that some would be fun destinations [...]
Kanchanaburi to Amphawa – Bicycle Touring Route Route: Easterly route that takes you from the Thai/Burma border city of Kanchanaburi to the charming little town of Amphawa, known for its fireflies and weekend night market. Download GPS file here (Zipfile contains .gdb and .gpx file formats) Length: 129km Configuration: Point to point. Start point: City [...]
Originally posted as ‘Testing trail for bikers Rayong bound’ in Life section of Bangkok Post 16/02/2012. Article by Pongpet Mekloy If you have travelled to Rayong’s famous Samet Island before, you probably have seen those hills with telecommunication towers on top just a few kilometres before Ban Phae, the town where the ferry piers are [...]
Doi Inthanon Climb – Chiang Mai Road Ride Route: Climbing to the Highest Point in Thailand View and download GPS file here Length: 47.78km Elevation gain: 2,339 meters Elevation loss: 114 meters Minimum elevation: 277 meters Maximum elevation: 2,506 meters Configuration: Point to Point. Bottom to Top. Start point: Wat Phra That Si Chom Thong [...]
Khao Bin, Chom Bueng – Ratchaburi Mountain Bike Trail Trail: Mountain Bike Trail Download GPS file here – (Zipfile contains .gpx format) Status: OPEN Length: 16.1km Configuration: Loop. Very technical singletrack but a load of fun. Start/End point: Khao Bin parking area. Notes: Annual Chom Bueng X-country MTB race is held here, usually in the [...]
Doi Suthep – Chiang Mai Downhill Mountain Bike Singletrack Trail Trail: Downhill Singletrack Download GPS file here – (Zipfile contains .gpx format) Status: OPEN Length: 7.7km Configuration: Point to point. Top to bottom. Very technical downhill singletrack trail. Very hard to pick a clean line. 100% gnarly dirt. Start point: Near top of Doi Suthep, [...]
Surat Thani to Khao Sok National Park – Bicycle Touring Route Route: Westerly route that takes you from the large city of Surat Thani into the mountains of the Khao Sok National Park area, from the Gulf of Thailand towards the Andaman Sea. Download GPS file here (Zipfile contains .gdb and .gpx file formats) Length: [...]
Originally posted as ‘Pattaya’s new attraction’ in Life section of Bangkok Post 19/01/2012. Article by Pongpet Mekloy Pattaya. What comes to mind when you think of the infamous resort? Many things, perhaps. But whatever they are, after you have read this article, there will probably be a new addition to your list: the BMX track [...]
Originally posted as ‘Rising to the challenge’ in Life section of Bangkok Post 12/01/2012. Article by Pongpet Mekloy In Thailand, dozens of mountain biking competitions are held throughout the year, and each event attracts hundreds of riders, many of whom take part knowing full well they have no chance to get a place at the [...]
Originally posted as ‘A sight to behold’ in Life section of Bangkok Post 5/01/2012. Article by Pongpet Mekloy Not every flower appeals to both men and women but those of the wild Himalayan cherry, which Thais call Nang Phya Sua Khrong, are undoubtedly among the few. At this time of year, for about a week [...]
