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 offer. Mountain Biking Chiang Mai offers a range of different bike tour options from nature rides to cross-country and downhill, for any levels of rider. While my girl … [Read more...] about Mountain Biking Chiang Mai Downhill Trip 4 Review
Mojo Bikes in Chiang Mai [CLOSED]
[CLOSED] Last week I spent some time in Chiang Mai, where I had the opportunity to visit a few bike stores and ride some trails. One place I visited was Mojo Bikes, which recently opened its physical store following the growth of its online business over the past year and a half. Mojo Bikes is a small company owned and run by dedicated and passionate mountain bikers. It distributes and retails … [Read more...] about Mojo Bikes in Chiang Mai [CLOSED]
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 of the diverse scenery Thailand has to offer, while keeping the legs spinning in the company of like-minded people. The night before the first stage of the tour (there … [Read more...] about Siam Bike Tours Bangkok to Phuket Review
Top Pick Bicycle Touring Accommodation: Phuket Bike Resort
Last month I stayed at the Phuket Bike resort. The resort was a quiet, comfortable and modern base for me during my time exploring around Phuket. Location: The Phuket Bike Resort is located on the west coast of Phuket, near Layan Beach and the luxury Laguna precinct. It’s worth mentioning here that Laguna is home to the annual Laguna Phuket Triathalon, so the Phuket Bike Resort is worth … [Read more...] about Top Pick Bicycle Touring Accommodation: Phuket Bike Resort
Amazing Bike Tours Koh Yao Noi Review
Earlier this month I went cycling in the Phuket area with Amazing Bike Tours. The ride I went on was the company’s one-day tour on Koh Yao Noi; it was a great island escape from the crowds of Phuket town. On the morning of the ride I was picked up from my hotel at around 8 am in the tour van. We then drove to the pier and boarded a long-tail boat to Koh Yao Noi. Once we were on board the … [Read more...] about Amazing Bike Tours Koh Yao Noi Review
Hua Hin Bike Tours Dolphin Bay and Khao Kalok Review
During my recent stay in Hua Hin, I went cycling with Hua Hin Bike Tours on its Dolphin Bay and Khao Kalok Tour. On this ride I found the serene beaches, fishing villages and picturesque scenery that I’d been hoping to experience during my time away. On the morning of my tour I was picked-up from my guest house at 8.00 am by my tour guide. We were then driven south from Hua Hin for about 45 … [Read more...] about Hua Hin Bike Tours Dolphin Bay and Khao Kalok Review
Bike Tour Bangkok The Touch of Thai Smile Review
Whilst I was a little sceptical due to Bangkok’s heat and traffic, going on a bike tour proved a great way to experience some of the city’s sights, sounds and tourist attractions. In fact, I learnt that these challenges should actually be reasons for choosing pedal power as opposed to going at it on foot or by vehicle, as you can feel the breeze as you ride and avoid frustrating traffic … [Read more...] about Bike Tour Bangkok The Touch of Thai Smile Review