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. The annual race, held this year on Saturday October 2nd, drew over 90 teams of competitors from Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand. Two separate racecourses allowed participants to compete at either an … [Read more...] about Ibis Koh Samui Trophy 2010
Making Sense of Kilometer Markers in Thailand
Bicycle travel throughout Thailand is pleasurable for many reasons. The frequent and plentiful food stalls, the ubiquitous roadside salas (wooden-roofed bus stops), and the friendly disposition of the Thai people towards foreign travelers are a few reasons that come easily to mind. Another reason that makes Thailand such a great cycling destination is its highly developed infrastructure. … [Read more...] about Making Sense of Kilometer Markers in Thailand
How to Transport Your Bicycle on BTS
Using Bangkok’s Mass Transit System, or BTS, is a daily event for most of the residents who work, live, and play in the areas covered by the elevated train, which began service in 1999. Surprisingly, cyclists can also take advantage of this great mass transit service without having to pay any additional fees for bringing along a bike. So, the next time you need to: Transport your bike to your … [Read more...] about How to Transport Your Bicycle on BTS