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 who live within the national park, activities in the park and what the residents do for employment. The origins of Doi Suthep-Pui National Park date back to 1973 when … [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 of the Asia-Pacific Continental Series of the Enduro World Series with the top 3 participants of each EWS category being eligible to participate in the Enduro World Series … [Read more...] about Registration for the International Chiang Mai Enduro (ICE) 2019
KRABI MOUNTAIN BIKE CHALLENGE RAISES MORE THAN 1M BAHT FOR CHARITY
ROTARY CHARITY EVENT ROSE MORE THAN THB 1M THOUGH MOUNTAIN BIKE CHALLENGE Krabi Rotary organization and sponsorship partners and cycling enthusiasts have completed the 4th Charity fundraising in Krabi on Sunday, 17 February 2019. The 43 km ride by mountain bike around Krabi was considered a successful charity event as it gathered more than 200 cyclists to participate and rose the fund of more … [Read more...] about KRABI MOUNTAIN BIKE CHALLENGE RAISES MORE THAN 1M BAHT FOR CHARITY
Holiday Inn Express – Bicycle friendly hotel in Ao Nang Beach, Krabi
Bicycle Friendly Hotel in Thailand by Holiday Inn Express Krabi Ao Nang Beach. To inspire active lifestyle and unique experience while traveling. Set to launch Bike Friendly Hotel from September 2018, Holiday Inn Express Krabi Ao Nang is one of the pioneer hotels in Thailand to facilitate the amenities for bikers. This initiation marks the effort of the hotel’s management in providing the … [Read more...] about Holiday Inn Express – Bicycle friendly hotel in Ao Nang Beach, Krabi
Norway will be Car-free by 2030
Car-free plans in Norway Norway is trying to reduce the number of cars on the road by 2030. The Norwegian government intends to reduce the growth rate of car usage while the growth rate of the population is higher and continually growing. They want Oslo city centre to be the car-free area in the next 3 years, so they plan to build bicycle lanes and bicycle expressway for the budget of 1,000 … [Read more...] about Norway will be Car-free by 2030
Volunteer English Teacher hit by car While Riding Her Bicycle in Mae Sod Thailand
A Volunteer English Teacher was hit by a car While Riding Her Bicycle in Mae Sod Thailand On February 15th, police officers in Mae Sod, Tak province received an accident report that a foreign woman had been hit by a car at the T-junction in front of Mae Sod local government office. The woman had a serious injury on her head and body due to the accident. The victim was Susan Titlestone, age … [Read more...] about Volunteer English Teacher hit by car While Riding Her Bicycle in Mae Sod Thailand
Thailand’s ‘No One Left Behind’ Team: Volunteer cyclists and disabled people riding bicycles together
“No one left behind” Team made plans to complete the hill climb route in Phrae province “No one left behind” cycling project was a long distance cycling project created by a group of volunteer cyclists and disabled people riding bicycles together. The start point was Uttaradit city center and the finish point was Phrae province, for a total distance of 73.7 km. The staff team was well prepared … [Read more...] about Thailand’s ‘No One Left Behind’ Team: Volunteer cyclists and disabled people riding bicycles together
Bicycle Rentals in Songkhla (Hat Yai) 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 bicycle tour company operators closest to the area you intend to visit. Some bicycle tour companies offer maps, pannier bags & racks, and GPS devices to make planning … [Read more...] about Bicycle Rentals in Songkhla (Hat Yai) Thailand
Bicycle lane projects in Bangkok have wasted 28 million baht in 9 years
9 ปี ผลาญงบ 28 ล้าน!! เหลือแต่ซาก "เลนจักรยาน" ไร้ค่า... The bicycle lane projects in Bangkok have wasted 28 million baht in 9 years (Editor's choice of headline for this article: How the Bangkok metropolitan council has wasted 28 million baht in 9 years by not researching how or why to build bicycle lanes in a large city) Thai bicycle lanes are full of obstacles such as cars, motorbikes and food … [Read more...] about Bicycle lane projects in Bangkok have wasted 28 million baht in 9 years
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 bicycle tour company operators closest to the area you intend to visit. Some bicycle tour companies offer maps, pannier bags & racks, and GPS devices to make planning … [Read more...] about Bicycle Rentals in Surat Thani (Ko Samui) Thailand
Tour of Thailand Competition Scheduled for April 2018
Tour of Thailand Competition in April Next Year Thai cycling association is getting ready for “Tour of Thailand 2018”, a long distance bicycle competition. There are male and female categories for this competition. Male category will take place on the 1st to 6th April 2018. Female category will take place on the 8th to 10th April 2018. “Seh Meuk”, Genaral Decha Hemkrasi, president of Thai … [Read more...] about Tour of Thailand Competition Scheduled for April 2018
Thai actress and TV program presenter posts video of motorbikes in bicycle lanes
"Top Daraneenut" posted a video clip of people riding motorbikes on bicycle lanes Top Daraneenut, an actress and TV program presenter, posted a video on Instagram of people riding motorbikes on bicycle lanes. She also posted the comment to condemn people who had no respect of the rules. The comment she wrote was "These people have no respect for the rules and I condemn them as murderers who … [Read more...] about Thai actress and TV program presenter posts video of motorbikes in bicycle lanes
Buriram province invested 70 million baht to build the bicycle lane at Huay Jorake Mak
Buriram province invested 70 million baht to build the bicycle lane at Huay Jorake Mak On the 8th of June, Buriram province cooperated with the provincial irrigation project and the ministry of natural resources and environment to invest a budget of 70 million baht to build a new bicycle lane and exercising lane around the wetland area of Huay Jorake Mak reservoir, Samet, Muang district. The … [Read more...] about Buriram province invested 70 million baht to build the bicycle lane at Huay Jorake Mak
Bicycle Lane Completed at Ratchaprapa Dam
Bicycle lane completed on road leading to Ratchaprapa Dam On the 24th June, 2017 at 9:00 am, transport minister Mr. Arkom Termpittayaprisit was the opening ceremony president of the newly completed bicycle lane beginning at Highway junction No. 401 and leading to Ratchaprapa Dam road in Bantakhun district, Surat Thani province. Mr. Arkom said that Ratchaprapa Dam has beautiful scenery and is … [Read more...] about Bicycle Lane Completed at Ratchaprapa Dam
Sport Tourism Bike 4 All – Thailand cycling competition
“Moss-Patipan” joined “Sport Tourism Bike 4 All” competition Sports Authority of Thailand and Nakhon Nayok province managed the 2 bicycle competitions, Sport Tourism Bike 4 All and Thailand Mountain Bike (on paved road) Princess Cup Championship 3rd event on the 18th June, 2017 at Khun Dan Prakanchon Dam, Nakhon Nayok province. There were 3 categories of Sport tourism bike 4 all for men and … [Read more...] about Sport Tourism Bike 4 All – Thailand cycling competition
Thailand wins gold medal in the pre-SEA games cycling road competition 2017
Supaksorn won a gold medal in the pre-SEA games cycling road competition 2017 "Kai", Supaksorn Nantana from Thailand won a gold medal in women cycling competition at the pre-SEA Games 2017 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Thai national cycling team members who joined the pre-SEA games 2017 consists of Puchong Sai Udomsin, Turakit Boonrattanakorn, Thanawut Saniwatee, Sarawut Sirironnachai, … [Read more...] about Thailand wins gold medal in the pre-SEA games cycling road competition 2017
Thai national mountain bike team member dies from injuries sustained in downhill crash while practicing in Suphanburi
“Chao Por” or Thanapon Jarupeng suddenly passed away after an accident while practicing downhill cycling on the 21st May 2017. He fell from his bicycle while riding down the mountain. His head hit the ground and he had serious abdominal pain. When he arrived in the hospital, he was conscious and he could explain his symptoms to the doctor. After a while he went unconscious because of bleeding … [Read more...] about Thai national mountain bike team member dies from injuries sustained in downhill crash while practicing in Suphanburi
Tour de Thailand 2018
Tour de Thailand - Rides 4 Rotary Imagine a premium quality cycling tour that is fully supported, socially responsible, environmentally friendly, and a meaningful adventure that will change the world we live in as well as the places we travel to. The Tour de Thailand is a tour with charity at its heart that provides a whole lot of customer satisfaction to make sure our riders enjoy their efforts … [Read more...] about Tour de Thailand 2018
12 Bicycle Routes to Use While Bangkok’s SKYLANE Closed for Renovations
ไปไหนดี! 12 Routeปั่นชิลๆ ระหว่างสกายเลนปิดปรับปรุง “Skylane” is closed for construction on the 11th April until the middle of November 2017. There are 12 bike routes recommended by the sport.trueid.net team for cyclists to use until the skylane is opened again in November (2017). Phutthamonthon Park Distance: about 7.6 km / lap Safety and security: 8/10 Open-close hours: 05:00 am … [Read more...] about 12 Bicycle Routes to Use While Bangkok’s SKYLANE Closed for Renovations
Pedal Pals of Siam: Giving the joy of cycling to the blind Thai children of Chiang Mai
Hello fellow bicyclists, Thank you for taking a couple of minutes to read this. It might be very interesting to you.... My name is Greg Joyner and I am an American living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Before I moved to Chiang Mai I was a member of a group of tandem riders in San Diego, California. The group is called “The Blind Stoker’s Club”. This group in San Diego makes connections between … [Read more...] about Pedal Pals of Siam: Giving the joy of cycling to the blind Thai children of Chiang Mai
Tour of Thailand 2017
Police General Atsawin Khwanmuang, Bangkok’s governor started the opening ceremony of “Tour of Thailand 2017 or The Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s cup men’s tour of Thailand 2017” on the 1st April 2017. He led the cyclists to celebrate Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s 62th birthday which was held on the 2nd April. There are 20 male teams and 15 female teams from all around the world attending … [Read more...] about Tour of Thailand 2017
January/February 2017 Reader Mail: TriDash road bike rentals, MTB rentals on Koh Lanta, and Bangkok’s newest cycling park
BicycleThailand.com is committed to providing useful Thailand-specific cycling information to its Thai and international web audience. Here at BicycleThailand.com we are always receiving emails from our valued readers. Some of those emails contain helpful suggestions about how to improve the website itself while most are cycling-related questions with a wide range of topics. Understanding that … [Read more...] about January/February 2017 Reader Mail: TriDash road bike rentals, MTB rentals on Koh Lanta, and Bangkok’s newest cycling park
Improvements for Bicycle Lanes in Thailand
Cycling does not only benefit your health but it also helps you to save on travel expenses and it reduces air pollution. Mr. Jamroon Tangpaisankij, director of Thailand walking and cycling institute foundation gave information to the public regarding walking and cycling being the most convenient and cheapest ways to travel to most areas in our daily lives. The research ministry of … [Read more...] about Improvements for Bicycle Lanes in Thailand
Thailand’s newest road cycling team – Infinite AIS Cycling Team 2017
A new bicycle team called “Infinite AIS cycling team 2017” “Infinite AIS cycling team 2017” was established by three business partners which are LA Bicycle, AIS and ICC. This new bicycle team was announced on the 1st of February, 2017 at Anantara Siam Bangkok by Mr. Surasit Tiyawatcharaphong, chief excuetive of LA Bicycle, Mr. Phongsakorn Korwanich, director of marketing communications department … [Read more...] about Thailand’s newest road cycling team – Infinite AIS Cycling Team 2017