Earlier this year I went on my third solo, self planned cycle tour. This time in Thailand. It was a hot (literally and figuratively) 1000 kms of cycling in 2 months with long stays in Chiang Mai and Bangkok. I was very clear about … [Read More...] about 3 Best Routes from my 1000 km cycle tour in Thailand
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Bicycle Touring
Everybody Can Travel by Bicycle
Travel by bicycle? Around one country or around the world. EVERYBODY can do it. People are always surprised when I explain my trip around Southeast Asia by bicycle. They ask if I really did it, especially after they see the … [Read More...] about Everybody Can Travel by Bicycle
Bicycle Touring: Crossing the Thailand/Malaysia border near Hat Yai
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
How To Choose a Bicycle Tour
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 … [Read More...] about How To Choose a Bicycle Tour
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Touring Cyclist Menu: How to Order the 7 Most Common Dishes in Thailand
I have discovered that there is one very important concern in the mind of every touring cyclist, F-O-O-D. Over the years, the many cyclists I have had the privilege of encountering on the roads of Thailand have always found it … [Read More...] about Touring Cyclist Menu: How to Order the 7 Most Common Dishes in Thailand
Hydrate for Better Cycling Performance
Article by Fred Matheny It’s the summer cycling season, and it’s hot where you live. Cyclists and other outdoor athletes are the first to notice rising temperatures. And the hotter it is, the faster you lose fluids when you … [Read More...] about Hydrate for Better Cycling Performance
Bicycle Roof Rack or Hitch Rack?
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. … [Read More...] about Bicycle Roof Rack or Hitch Rack?
How to Deal With Bad Dogs While Cycling
Article by Fred Matheny and Ed Pavelka Dog attacks are high on the list of cycling fears. Maybe you can’t stop a dog from giving chase, but you can outsmart him if you know how dogs think. Know dog psychology. The majority of … [Read More...] about How to Deal With Bad Dogs While Cycling
Tour Reviews
Amazing Bike Tours Company
Amazing Bike Tours provide Unique Cycling Adventure Tours in Thailand. Join our experienced guides for on and off road Mountain Biking in Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi provinces. Escape the crowds and discover places most tourists … [Read More...] about Amazing Bike Tours Company
Hua Hin Bike Tours
Hua Hin Bike Tours is owned and operated by Adventure Cycling Thailand, 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 … [Read More...] about Hua Hin Bike Tours
Cycling Miles for Children’s Smiles
Riding a bicycle may be a normal everyday activity for some but for the participants of the Tour de Thailand it’s anything but normal. Cycling a combined distance of over 2,100 kilometers in three segments (northern, central and … [Read More...] about Cycling Miles for Children’s Smiles
Siam Bike Tours Bangkok to Phuket Review
Earlier this month, I joined Siam Bike Tour’s Bangkok to Phuket bike tour, a ride that follows the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea on its 800 km coastal route (view route map image). This tour was a great way to take in some … [Read More...] about Siam Bike Tours Bangkok to Phuket Review
Shop Reviews
Seng Guan Hong Bicycle Shop
Looking for something different? ... Then look no further than Seng Guan Hong Co., bicycle shop, China Town, Bangkok. On arrival to the shop your bike buds are tingled by the tandem that sits proudly in the window. Enter … [Read More...] about Seng Guan Hong Bicycle Shop
How To Choose a Bicycle Shop – 7 Tips from BicycleThailand.com
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 … [Read More...] about How To Choose a Bicycle Shop – 7 Tips from BicycleThailand.com
Sweet Pista in Bangkok
Here at BicycleThailand.com we love to visit bicycle shops, and to inform our readers about the flourishing bike culture in Thailand. On a recent visit to Bangkok, I intended to pay a visit to Sixty Fixy, a bicycle shop previously … [Read More...] about Sweet Pista in Bangkok
Cyclist Point in Chiang Rai
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
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How to Box a Bicycle
It’s great to see more people travelling with their bikes around Thailand and Thai airlines are becoming bike friendly. What’s not great is the way people are packing their bikes and the experiences people have had with the … [Read More...] about How to Box a Bicycle
Phuket Mobile Bike Service
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
Emergency Bicycle Repairs Miles from Civilization
I must be the unluckiest rider when it comes to punctures and repairs while on a trail. I’ve been stuck in the middle of nowhere with no tubes or spare wheels, but I always ride home. Trained as a ‘Cytech Bicycle Mechanic’, I’ve … [Read More...] about Emergency Bicycle Repairs Miles from Civilization
Installing and Removing Pedals
This article will discuss the proper procedure for installing and removing pedals. This procedure is useful for those interested in replacing an old set of pedals or removing a set of pedals to facilitate easier … [Read More...] about Installing and Removing Pedals
Rentals
Bicycle Rentals in Surat Thani (Ko Samui) Thailand
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
Bicycle Rentals in Chiang Mai Thailand
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 Chiang Mai Thailand
Renting a Bicycle in Chiang Mai Thailand
Every time I go on a holiday trip, the biggest decision I must make is whether to bring along my own bicycle or rent one at my destination. Of course riding a bicycle to any destination is THE best way to travel, but for some … [Read More...] about Renting a Bicycle in Chiang Mai Thailand
Bicycle Rentals in Bangkok Thailand
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
News
Tour of Thailand 2022 – Professional Road Cycling Race – Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s Cup Tour of Thailand
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
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
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
International Chiang Mai Enduro (ICE) in 2019
We are excited to be once again hosting the International Chiang Mai Enduro (ICE) in 2019, and especially proud and honored to be chosen as a stage for the Asia-Pacific Continental Series of the Enduro World Series – the first an … [Read More...] about International Chiang Mai Enduro (ICE) in 2019