If you are on a cycle touring trip along the Mekong River then you will inevitably ride through the northeastern Thailand city of Mukdahan. Not only does this city provide you with a few bicycle shop opportunities, but it is also … [Read More...] about Top Pick Bicycle Touring Restaurant: Good Mook Cafe in Mukdahan
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Top Pick Bicycle Touring Restaurant: Pizza House in Suphanburi
Created on and last updated on by Mike Hammers
I recently went on a short, five day, cycling trip with a friend who wanted to show me some great routes in Kanchanaburi and Suphanburi provinces. Kanchanaburi is a great province, full of cycling opportunities, both on and … [Read More...] about Top Pick Bicycle Touring Restaurant: Pizza House in Suphanburi
Warm Showers – The Bike Tourists’ Best Friend
Created on and last updated on by Andy
Warm Showers - The Bike Tourists' Best Friend There's an exciting new tool serving almost 30,000 international bike tourists. It's Warm Showers, and it's just like Couchsurfing except way cooler because it only serves bike … [Read More...] about Warm Showers – The Bike Tourists’ Best Friend
THANIN RITTAVIRUN Beyond Touring and Bicycles
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Originally published in Volume 1 No.1 Bicycles United magazine Story: John Mitchell | Photos: Artters & Bike & Travel Co. Ltd อ่านเวอร์ชั่นภาษาไทย กดที่นี้จ้า Bicycles United are still at an early embryo stage and prior … [Read More...] about THANIN RITTAVIRUN Beyond Touring and Bicycles
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Utility Transport Lifestyle Bicycle with Kustom Double Rear Baskets
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Utility Transport Lifestyle Bicycle with Kustom Double Rear Baskets 1 year in the making... Kustom Special Deluxe no. 1: Darth Cruiser On its own, the bicycle did not fulfill the utilitarian need to be able to cruise over … [Read More...] about Utility Transport Lifestyle Bicycle with Kustom Double Rear Baskets
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 Handle Unexpected Cycling Hazards
Created on and last updated on by T.R. Ingles
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 … [Read More...] about How To Handle Unexpected Cycling Hazards
Build Your Own Bicycle Shop Workbench
Created on and last updated on by John Graham
Over the past weekend I managed to piece together a fairly decent bicycle shop workbench for a very good friend of mine. I thought I would take the opportunity to share some of the advice that I've received and learned over the … [Read More...] about Build Your Own Bicycle Shop Workbench
Tour Reviews
Cycling Sukhothai
Created on and last updated on by Mike Hammers
The Sukhothai Kingdom existed from 1238 until 1438. The old capital, now 12 kilometers outside of new Sukhothai in Tambon Mueang Kao, is in ruins and has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage historical park. One of the best … [Read More...] about Cycling Sukhothai
Thailand Green Ride
Created on and last updated on by Mike Hammers
Thailand Green Ride was founded in 2008. The company, which offers bike tours in the Bangkok countryside, is under 100% Thai ownership. The tours given by Thailand Green Ride guides focus on agro tourism attractions such as orchid … [Read More...] about Thailand Green Ride
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
Tour de Asia Bicycle Touring Company
Created on and last updated on by Mike Hammers
The Tour de Asia Bicycle Touring Company (a licensed Tourism Authority of Thailand Company) was started in April of 2004 for the main purpose of organizing and operating charity bicycle events in Thailand and Southeast Asia. The … [Read More...] about Tour de Asia Bicycle Touring Company
Shop Reviews
S.V. Bike Pattaya
Created on and last updated on by Ed Vato
This month’s featured bike store in Thailand is S.V. Bike Shop. S.V. Bike Shop is located in the Bang Lamung area of Chonburi; an easy-to-get-to location for residents of Pattaya City. The shop is situated on the corner of Soi 8 … [Read More...] about S.V. Bike Pattaya
Sweet Pista in Bangkok
Created on and last updated on by John Graham
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
The best place to buy a used bicycle in Bangkok? Sombat Kanamuji
Created on and last updated on by Ulysses N. Owen
Originally posted as ‘The best place to buy a used bicycle in Bangkok? Sombat Kanamuji’ in Arts & Entertainment section of Coconuts Bangkok 24/12/2012. Are you looking to buy a used bicycle in Bangkok but paralyzed with fear … [Read More...] about The best place to buy a used bicycle in Bangkok? Sombat Kanamuji
Eddy Cycles in Bangkok
Created on and last updated on by Ed Vato
Every once in a while a bicycle shop owner decides to uproot his business and move it to a more accessible and user-friendly location. Such is the case with this month's featured bike shop, Eddy Cycles. The BERGAMONT brand … [Read More...] about Eddy Cycles in Bangkok
Maintenance
Purchasing a Secondhand Bicycle
Created on and last updated on by The Wrench
Bicycles are simple and reliable, but they must be properly maintained for safe operation. Here's a simple checklist of things to consider before purchasing any secondhand bike. Frame/Fork: Paint chips are like beauty marks; … [Read More...] about Purchasing a Secondhand Bicycle
Sizing a Derailleur Chain to Length
Created on and last updated on by The Wrench
Chains for derailleur bicycles should always be of adequate length. A chain that is too long or too short can cause shifting problems. However, the rear derailleur cage should be long enough to take up slack as the chain is … [Read More...] about Sizing a Derailleur Chain to Length
How to Maintain Different Parts of your Bicycle
Created on and last updated on by Contributing Guest Author
Maintaining the different parts of your bike is one way to ensure that it remains in good condition for a long time. If one part of your bicycle is in bad shape, you will not enjoy your overall cycling experience in Thailand. It … [Read More...] about How to Maintain Different Parts of your Bicycle
Killing the Creak Part 2
Created on and last updated on by The Wrench
Read Part 1 of this article. April’s maintenance article is the second part to last month’s “Killing the Creak” article, in which I outlined five areas of your bicycle that should be investigated if you are experiencing … [Read More...] about Killing the Creak Part 2
Rentals
Bicycle Rental Service to Launch in Bangkok on 1 May 2013
Created on and last updated on by Richard Barrow
It has been a long time coming but the BMA have finally announced that the “Pun Pun” Bike Rental scheme will launch on 1st May at 12 stations around Central Bangkok. This is a far cry from their original promise of 50 stations and … [Read More...] about Bicycle Rental Service to Launch in Bangkok on 1 May 2013
Pun Pun Bicycle Share Program in Bangkok Thailand
Created on and last updated on by Tim Shady
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 … [Read More...] about Pun Pun Bicycle Share Program in Bangkok 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
Bicycle Rentals in Phuket 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 Phuket 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 2.1The 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