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
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[CLOSED] Spinning Bear Hostel in Bangkok
Spinning Bear Bike Shop - ร้านจักรยานหมีปั่น still exists but the Hostel is gone. Many touring cyclists traveling to Thailand start their epic journey by arriving in the country's capital city, Bangkok. The BIG MANGO (as … [Read More...] about [CLOSED] Spinning Bear Hostel in Bangkok
Prevalent Payang: Fixing Flat Tires in Thailand
If you’ve traveled in Thailand then you’ve seen the ever-present signage that heralds a tire repair shop, whether you’re aware of it or not. Regardless of your ability to read Thai script the ubiquitous red and white colored tire … [Read More...] about Prevalent Payang: Fixing Flat Tires in Thailand
How to Recognize Hotel Signs while Bicycle Touring in Thailand
In previous articles I have shown what roadside kilometer markers look like in Thailand, and also advised cyclists on how to recognize a local shop capable of repairing flat tires. So now that you are rolling happily along on your … [Read More...] about How to Recognize Hotel Signs while Bicycle Touring in Thailand
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Cycling Safety in Thailand
"The experience of being unexpected yourself might make you better able to notice similar unexpected events." ~ The Invisible Gorilla by Christopher Chabris and Daniel Simons. I can’t count how many times I have been chatting … [Read More...] about Cycling Safety in Thailand
How to Plan Your First Bicycle Touring Adventure in 6 Easy Steps
Planning your very first bicycle touring adventure. What an exciting endeavor indeed! At this point you've probably read through websites, magazine articles, and maybe even a bicycle touring book or three documenting, in … [Read More...] about How to Plan Your First Bicycle Touring Adventure in 6 Easy Steps
Tips for Comfortable Cycle Touring in Thailand
Tips for Comfortable Touring and Keeping Healthy While on the Road Embarking on a bicycle tour of Thailand can be an exciting and daunting prospect, and even though Thailand is well suited for cycle touring, there are quite a … [Read More...] about Tips for Comfortable Cycle Touring in Thailand
How to Make a PVC Bike Rack
Materials Needed: 30 feet 1" schedule 40 PVC pipe 18 connecting T’s 6 90-degree connectors (elbows) PVC pipe cement Cut PVC pipe to the following lengths: 6 – 18 ½” 6 – 16 ½” * 6 – 8 ½” 6 – 9 ½” 8 – 1 ¾” *This … [Read More...] about How to Make a PVC Bike Rack
Tour Reviews
Amazing Bike Tours Review
Amazing Bike Tours Phuket Country Side ½ Day Tour Review Having prayed to the rain gods for a rain free day so it arrived! I had been inside for the last 4-5 days because of the wet weather and was itching to get out and about. … [Read More...] about Amazing Bike Tours Review
Velo Thailand
Velo Thailand - the tour company and bike shop that was started with a real love for bikes. The beginning of Velo Thailand came in 2003 when Thagoon Laokosakul (Ae to his friends) started a small bicycle touring company near … [Read More...] about Velo Thailand
Grasshopper Adventures
Grasshopper Adventures began crafting unique travel experiences by bicycle back in 2004. The goal was to provide immersive trips that did more than just scratch the surface and make them accessible to anyone looking beyond the … [Read More...] about Grasshopper Adventures
Siam Bike Tours in Phuket Thailand
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
Shop Reviews
InterBike Studio Thank You Party
A few friends and I had the pleasure of attending the Saturday evening 'Thank You' party event (March 16th) put on at the showroom location of InterBike Studio. The venue is a full service bicycle shop with an art gallery feel; … [Read More...] about InterBike Studio Thank You Party
Conasiam Electric Bicycle Importer in Thailand
Looking for the freedom and independence that a bicycle provides, but not eager to do all of the pedaling yourself? Want to extend your range of mobility without having to worry about licensing and registration, parking and fuel … [Read More...] about Conasiam Electric Bicycle Importer in Thailand
KH Cycle Thailand in Bangkok
A friend of mine who owns a SCOTT Scale 900 mountain bike, which he bought in the U.K. and has recently brought to Thailand, was looking to find a SCOTT dealer in Bangkok. I told him that I could do him one better by delivering … [Read More...] about KH Cycle Thailand in Bangkok
ADD Bike in Chiang Rai
ADD Bike is this month’s featured bike shop in Thailand. We have been featuring quite a few bicycle shops in Chiang Rai because we're really enthused about the great riding opportunities in the area. Whatever your preference, … [Read More...] about ADD Bike in Chiang Rai
Maintenance
Carbon Bicycle Frame Repair Service in Saraburi Thailand
A retired engineer with 20 years experience working in Seattle, U.S.A. for an aerospace industry manufacturer of carbon fiber parts has opened a local outlet in Saraburi offering carbon bicycle frame repair services. All work … [Read More...] about Carbon Bicycle Frame Repair Service in Saraburi Thailand
Road Bike Tire Pressure
Having written about mountain bike tires last month I thought it only fitting to add my chart of road bicycle tire pressure settings here as well. Proper tire air pressure will increase the performance of any road bike. It's the … [Read More...] about Road Bike Tire Pressure
Trail Repairs: Punctures
Only the luckiest cyclist will go their entire cycle career without ever getting a puncture. The first puncture is something they live in fear of; will it happen during their morning commute? the middle of a race? or just mid … [Read More...] about Trail Repairs: Punctures
Clean and Lube Your Bicycle with these Suitable Substitutes
This article will address the need for cyclists to substitute bike shop brand name care products with basic products that are more readily available at small market stores and roadside shops in Thailand. It has been my experience … [Read More...] about Clean and Lube Your Bicycle with these Suitable Substitutes
Rentals
Bicycle Rentals in Nakhon Pathom 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 Nakhon Pathom 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
Bangkok bicycle rentals to ‘ease traffic congestion’
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’
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
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Thailand Cycling Trips by We Ride Bikes Places
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
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
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