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 home to a really great travelers' cafe called Good Mook. A nice meal, great coffee, or a cold beer is sure to be had regardless of when you pay this slightly-hidden but … [Read more...] about Top Pick Bicycle Touring Restaurant: Good Mook Cafe in Mukdahan
Nikorn Bike in Mukdahan
I usually have the opportunity to cycle in northeastern Thailand about once every year and I'm always happy to discover new places and people during my trips. After all, aren't new discoveries a big part of why we ride bikes? Sometimes on my travels I'm pleasantly surprised to learn more about, or discover for the first time, a place or a person I've only had chance to cycle by in earlier years. … [Read more...] about Nikorn Bike in Mukdahan
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 recently opened a training camp in the north of the country. During that interview I learned that Peter had also taken the initiative to open a shop in Chiang Rai, his … [Read more...] about Cyclist Point in Chiang Rai
Former French National Mountain Bike Champion Opens Training Camp in Thailand
The excellent training grounds, for both mountain biking and road cycling, in Northern Thailand are becoming increasingly well known to holidaymaking cyclists. Much of the praise that the area receives is focused on the quality of roads, great climbing opportunities, and the agreeable wintertime weather conditions. Is it any wonder that Northern Thailand has attracted accomplished riders, both … [Read more...] about Former French National Mountain Bike Champion Opens Training Camp in Thailand
A DAY Bike Fest 2013
From Thursday, November 7th until Sunday the 10th I visited the A DAY Bike Fest at Makkasan Aiport Rail Link station in Bangkok. The 2013 Bike Fest was the second such show put on by the popular lifestyle magazine A DAY. The first Bike Fest hosted by A DAY magazine was last year in the same location, and also in November. Will there be a repeat in November 2014? If the increase in booths and … [Read more...] about A DAY Bike Fest 2013
Halloween 2013 Edition of Hua Hin Alleycat Race
November 1st. Friday night. One night after All Hallows' Eve. Trickers, mashers, road freaks, and dirty MTBers donned their biking costumes for one last chance to trick-or-treat on the blackened backroads, small sois, and city streets of Hua Hin. Rather than repeating the date of last year's event, the organizer's of the 2013 Hua Hin Alleycat decided to pay homage to alleycat tradition by choosing … [Read more...] about Halloween 2013 Edition of Hua Hin Alleycat Race
2nd Bangkok Bike Expo 2013
Bangkok Bike Expo 2013 - Second time’s the charm? Cyclists who didn’t make it to the first Bangkok Bike Expo in May of this year were given a second chance when Impact Arena’s Hall #4 became home to the 2nd Bangkok Bike Expo 2013, from October 17th to the 20th. I was pleasantly pleased to see that organizers took note of suggestions made by visitors and exhibitors during the May event in order to … [Read more...] about 2nd Bangkok Bike Expo 2013
Bangkok’s TOT Bicycle Market
Those who have been in Thailand, even if only for a short period, become keenly aware that the majority of Thais enjoy 'market style' shopping, regardless of the wares on offer. Market style shopping presents the opportunity to get out of the house for a change of scenery, socialize with family and friends, eat, shop, and leisurely linger while searching for the ever allusive super bargain. … [Read more...] about Bangkok’s TOT Bicycle Market
Birthday Party Thanks and Winning Lucky Numbers
BicycleThailand.com would like to send its most sincere thanks to all those who attended our 3rd Birthday Party last Friday night, July 5th, at Café Bicycle in Bangkok. The Birthday Party, which marked our 3rd year as a Thailand cycling information portal, was our way of saying thanks to our readers, contributors, sponsors, advertisers, and cycling friends. It was really great to meet some … [Read more...] about Birthday Party Thanks and Winning Lucky Numbers
Cromo Zone in Bangkok
The other week, I ended up spending more time in Thailand's capital than my soul can handle. Not to say that Bangkok is a bad city, it can actually be quite fun sometimes, but I have noticed that staying in the city any longer than two or three days starts to weigh heavily on my senses and I start pining for wide open spaces and fresh air. To alleviate some of the sensory overload of Bangkok I … [Read more...] about Cromo Zone in Bangkok
Top Pick Bicycle Touring Restaurant: Kasama’s Pizza in Ban Krut
I've noticed two distinct characteristics exhibited by every touring cyclist I've ever encountered on the road: 1) They always have an interesting back story, and 2) They love to eat. For some reason I tend to expect the same characteristics from the proprietors of restaurants that I come across during my long distance bicycle journeys here in Thailand. I've noticed that sometimes you get one and … [Read more...] about Top Pick Bicycle Touring Restaurant: Kasama’s Pizza in Ban Krut
Wrapping up Four Days at the Bangkok Bike Expo 2013
I just spent the last four days at the Bangkok Bike Expo 2013 and wanted to share a couple of venue highlights and a few of the products that really stood out to me while I was there. The venue included two distinct features that I thought were great. First off, the hall had a large parking area where expo attendees could have their bicycles parked in a secure place while they enjoyed the show. … [Read more...] about Wrapping up Four Days at the Bangkok Bike Expo 2013
Koh Kret – Bicycle Touring Route
Koh Kret - Bicycle Touring Route Route: Leisurely route that takes you around the quaint 'Koh Kret' island. This area, in Nonthaburi province of Thailand, is a sort of man-made island that separates the Pak Kret area of Nonthaburi from the tiny islet of Koh Kret by a divert of the Chao Praya River. Download GPS file here (Zipfile contains .gdb and .gpx file formats) Length: … [Read more...] about Koh Kret – Bicycle Touring Route
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; spacious, sparse and spectacular. Bicycles, like works of art, hang from the walls and sit atop pedestal tables. But, this is one art gallery where visitors are encouraged … [Read more...] about InterBike Studio Thank You Party
14 Questions Posed to Touring Cyclists in Thailand
While having my lunch in the beachfront town of Hua Hin I saw a peculiar sight, five touring cyclists pedaling through a small back street barely wide enough to accommodate the bulging panniers slung to their bikes. Spotting touring cyclists enjoying the warm February weather and beautiful roads of Thailand isn't peculiar in itself, but seeing such a large group of touring cyclists riding together … [Read more...] about 14 Questions Posed to Touring Cyclists in Thailand
Can the Fixed Gear Bike Craze Save Cycling in Thailand?
In the USA and UK in the early 70s the venerable bicycle was unceremoniously pronounced dead. It had progressed from being a tool of transportation and freedom to that of a toy, ridden only for a brief moment in a youngsters life and then tossed aside and replaced by a motor vehicle. It is widely recognized that the invention of the mountain bike in Marin County California in the mid 70s saved the … [Read more...] about Can the Fixed Gear Bike Craze Save Cycling in Thailand?
A Visit to Japan Reveals Why Thailand’s Acceptance of the Bicycle is Inevitable
The idea behind my trip - While I spend a significant part of the year cycling the roads and trails of Thailand I do occasionally take the opportunity to ride elsewhere in Asia. On my most recent trip I traveled to Japan in order to visit a few of Tokyo's prominent bike shops and to get an overall feel for the level of bicycle culture in Japanese daily life. To even call it bicycle culture seems … [Read more...] about A Visit to Japan Reveals Why Thailand’s Acceptance of the Bicycle is Inevitable
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 featured in an article about the fixed-gear scene in Bangkok, when I noticed two new 'bike culture' shops directly adjacent to their Sukhumvit 31 location. This row of … [Read more...] about Sweet Pista in Bangkok
Build Your Own Bicycle Shop Workbench
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 years about building such a workbench. To start off, you'll need to consider four things PRIOR to starting the construction of your bike shop workbench: Decide … [Read more...] about Build Your Own Bicycle Shop Workbench
52km Loop – Prachuap Khiri Khan (Hua Hin) Road Ride
52km Loop - Prachuap Khiri Khan (Hua Hin) Road Ride Route: 52km loop that starts in central Hua Hin and proceeds through beautiful back road areas west of the city. Download GPS file here (Zipfile contains .gdb and .gpx file format) Length: 52km Configuration: Loop. Along this this route you'll notice a few of Hua Hin's prominent attractions, Wat Huay Mongkol and the Hua Hin … [Read more...] about 52km Loop – Prachuap Khiri Khan (Hua Hin) Road Ride
Koh Samui – Surat Thani Mountain Bike Trail
Koh Samui - Surat Thani Mountain Bike Trail Trail: Mountain Bike Trail Download GPS file here - (Zipfile contains .gdb and .gpx format) Status: OPEN Length: 26.6km Configuration: Loop. Coconut farm roads that vary from doubletrack to singletrack. Expect climbing and a few steep descents. There are some ruts on most of the descents. This trail is best just after a light … [Read more...] about Koh Samui – Surat Thani Mountain Bike Trail
Ibis Koh Samui Trophy 2012
The holiday destination of Koh Samui, with its beautiful island scenery and challenging terrain, provided the ideal backdrop to this year’s Ibis Koh Samui Trophy Adventure Race. Event organizer AMA-Events produced another safe, fun, and adventurous race with support from local and international sponsors like Ibis Hotels, PTT, Nok Air, Beer Chang, Feel Free, the tourism authority of Thailand, and … [Read more...] about Ibis Koh Samui Trophy 2012
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 travelers with time or logistical constraints this option is just not possible. If your journey to Thailand includes a plane, bus, or boat ride then sometimes the problems … [Read more...] about Renting a Bicycle in Chiang Mai Thailand
Outdoor Specialists by K-Trade International in Bangkok
K-Trade International Co., Ltd. (Now called Urban Aktive) is a Bangkok based company, importing and distributing premium level trekking and biking equipment, sport and outdoor accessories as well as travel and city bags from Germany, Switzerland, Israel, and the U.S.A.. The Outdoor Specialists shop, located in Amarin Plaza on Ploenchit Road in Bangkok, serves as the main showroom and sales center … [Read more...] about Outdoor Specialists by K-Trade International in Bangkok