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
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Bicycle Touring
Top Pick Bicycle Touring Restaurant: Pirates Terrace in Chumphon
Created on and last updated on by John Graham
Touring cyclists and Pirates have a lot in common. They both appreciate free-spirited travel, are immensely devoted to their craft, and both carry a voracious appetite for hearty food and copious amounts of drink. If your … [Read More...] about Top Pick Bicycle Touring Restaurant: Pirates Terrace in Chumphon
Bicycle Touring on South Korea’s Ocheon, Geumgang, and Buckhangang Cycling Pathways
Created on and last updated on by John Graham
I highly recommend cycling any of the four rivers paths in South Korea and have compiled details from my September 2016 trip along the Geumgang, Ocheon, and Buckhangang Bike Paths in order to help others plan their own adventure. … [Read More...] about Bicycle Touring on South Korea’s Ocheon, Geumgang, and Buckhangang Cycling Pathways
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
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How to Select a Bicycle Saddle
Created on and last updated on by Ulysses N. Owen
Article by Ed Pavelka Since the late 1990s, saddle design has seen major innovation. A big impetus came from a prominent doctor's contention that sitting on a bike seat might lead to damaged nerves or blood vessels. This risk, … [Read More...] about How to Select a Bicycle Saddle
How To Adjust Your Suspension Fork
Created on and last updated on by The Wrench
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
Bicycle Touring: Crossing the Thailand/Malaysia border at Tak Bai immigration checkpoint
Created on and last updated on by John Graham
We crossed successfully from Thailand to Malaysia at the end of January 2023 and would like to share our experience to help other cyclists considering this option. We spent 10 minutes at Thai immigration getting stamped out of the … [Read More...] about Bicycle Touring: Crossing the Thailand/Malaysia border at Tak Bai immigration checkpoint
How to Choose Cycling Shorts
Created on and last updated on by Ulysses N. Owen
Article by Fred Matheny and Ed Pavelka You should choose cycling shorts based on the quality of materials and construction. But also crucial is how well they conform to your unique anatomy. Shorts, like saddles, are tough to … [Read More...] about How to Choose Cycling Shorts
Tour Reviews
Siam Bike Tours in Phuket Thailand
Created on and last updated on by Contributing Guest Author
Originally posted as ‘Phuket Lifestyle: Those other bikers heading to Phuket’ in Lifestyle section of Phuket Gazette 28/03/2012. Article by Marc Mulloy PHUKET: With Big Bike Week just around the corner it is good to … [Read More...] about Siam Bike Tours in Phuket Thailand
Chiang Rai Bicycle Tour Company Review
Created on and last updated on by vicrollins
Chiang Rai Bicycle Tour Company "Half-day ride to the White Temple" Tour Review “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” – Confucius Bee and his family have certainly taken the sage at his … [Read More...] about Chiang Rai Bicycle Tour Company Review
X-Biking Chiang Mai
Created on and last updated on by Mike Hammers
The mountains around Chiang Mai form an increasingly popular playground for free-riders and downhillers. The myriad of single-track trails that take you from the summit of Doi Pui back down to city level can be ridden all year … [Read More...] about X-Biking Chiang Mai
Mountain Biking Chiang Mai Downhill Trip 4 Review
Created on and last updated on by Dylan Shepherdson
Last month I made it up to Chiang Mai and did a bike tour with Mountain Biking Chiang Mai during my stay. It was fantastic to get amongst the mountain scenery and quality trails that this special South East Asian region has to … [Read More...] about Mountain Biking Chiang Mai Downhill Trip 4 Review
Shop Reviews
Ek Phong 2 in Chumphon
Created on and last updated on by Ed Vato
This month’s featured bike shop, Ek Phong 2, is located in the Southern Thailand city of Chumphon, in the province of Chumphon. If you’re a touring cyclist heading south towards the many beach and island destinations of Thailand, … [Read More...] about Ek Phong 2 in Chumphon
Kamala Bike Shop in Phuket
Created on and last updated on by RindinginPhuket
Kamala Bicycle Shop is our first featured bike shop in Phuket. If you’re coming from Patong turn right at the first set of traffic lights. If you're coming from Surin Beach turn left at the second set of traffic lights, after … [Read More...] about Kamala Bike Shop in Phuket
Bike Center in Khon Kaen
Created on and last updated on by John Graham
Over the past weekend I had the chance to travel to Khon Kaen and while I was there, as I do on all of my trips in Thailand, I paid a visit to every bike shop in town. I found a few gems and of course I marked all of the shops on … [Read More...] about Bike Center in Khon Kaen
Center Bike in Surat Thani
Created on and last updated on by Ed Vato
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 84000 Tel: 077-221-884, 077-282-295 This … [Read More...] about Center Bike in Surat Thani
Maintenance
Mountain Bike Tire Pressure
Created on and last updated on by The Wrench
Mountain bike tire pressure is THE often-overlooked factor that could make a huge difference on your next off-road ride. It’s amazing how something as simple as air pressure can affect the performance of any mountain bike, whether … [Read More...] about Mountain Bike Tire Pressure
Trail Repair Essentials
Created on and last updated on by Michael David
Whenever you’re out on your bike there’s always the chance that something can break or come loose. Do you have the right kit to get you home? Most riders carry a pump, a tire lever or two and a tube, but what if... Your … [Read More...] about Trail Repair Essentials
Identifying Shimano Chain Connecting Rivets
Created on and last updated on by The Wrench
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
Clean Your Cycling Hydration Pack
Created on and last updated on by The Wrench
If you use a hydration pack then you are already familiar with the post ride cleaning ritual that must be completed in order to keep the system free and clear of slimy black deposits. These black deposits of fungus, mold, and … [Read More...] about Clean Your Cycling Hydration Pack
Rentals
Bicycle Rentals in Kanchanaburi 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 Kanchanaburi 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
Bangkok bicycle rentals to ‘ease traffic congestion’
Created on and last updated on by Ulysses N. Owen
Originally posted as ‘Bangkok bicycle rentals to ‘ease traffic congestion’’ in News section of Coconuts Bangkok 01/10/2012. The Bangkok government has announced plans to ease traffic congestion by setting up bicycle … [Read More...] about Bangkok bicycle rentals to ‘ease traffic congestion’
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
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