Cyclists now have the opportunity to use a new bicycle path to reach the popular Sukhothai Historical Park tourist attraction, located within the ancient city of Sukhothai. The bicycle path is approximately fifteen (15) kilometers in length and meanders along parts of the Mae Ramphan River while passing through villages and farmland. The bicycle path starting point is easy to find from one … [Read more...] about New Bicycle Path to Sukhothai Historical Park
Bangkok Pumptrack by 893distro team
Back in February 2015 we reported on the growing trend of Pump Tracks in Thailand. Well, here we are in December 2016 and the trend continues, with the latest creation being built by the folks over at 893distro in Bangkok. If you're into mountain bikes that are built to huck, jump, bomb, flip, and shred then you should certainly acquaint yourself with the sleds offered by 893distro. In … [Read more...] about Bangkok Pumptrack by 893distro team
New Bicycle Path in Nonthaburi’s Pak Kret District
Cyclists now have the opportunity to use a brand new cycling lane in the Pak Kret district of Nonthaburi province. The cycling lane, which is located on the land of the Royal Irrigation Department, is approximately four (4) kilometers in length and is open to all cyclists and runners. The path has barrier poles and signage preventing its use by motor vehicles and has overhead lights for its … [Read more...] about New Bicycle Path in Nonthaburi’s Pak Kret District
Top Pick Bicycle Touring Accommodation: Areeya Resort in Ban Klong Sai
Many cyclists traveling from Cambodia to Thailand (or vice versa) at the Poipet (city on the Cambodian side of border) Aranyaprathet (city on the Thai side of border) border crossing may be interested to know about a little haven in the Sa Kaew province of Thailand called Ban Klong Sai. While Ban Klong Sai is a very quiet little village, the nearby Pang Sida National Park draws many visitors due … [Read more...] about Top Pick Bicycle Touring Accommodation: Areeya Resort in Ban Klong Sai
Improved Bicycle Paths in Samut Prakan’s Phra Pradaeng District
Improvements have been made to the cycling paths in the Phra Pradaeng district of Samut Prakan province. Recently posted photos on social media show how the local government of subdistrict Bang Krasop (อบต.บางกระสอบ พระประแดง สมุทรปราการ) has resurfaced some of the area's crumbling cement pathways, which are used by bicycles and motorbikes to traverse the canals and waterways of Phra Pradaeng. … [Read more...] about Improved Bicycle Paths in Samut Prakan’s Phra Pradaeng District
Bicycle Park near Don Mueang Airport in Bangkok
If you live in a northern district of Bangkok (Don Mueang, Lak Si, Sai Mai, and Bang Khen) and are looking for a park that allows you to get in a few kilometers of cycling on any day of the week than you are in luck. The Royal Thai Air Force Health Park is open to the public and is enjoyed by many area residents during early morning and evening hours. Features of the park can be viewed on the … [Read more...] about Bicycle Park near Don Mueang Airport in Bangkok
Bicycle Lane near Bung Chawak Aquarium in Suphanburi
If you're looking for a nice weekend getaway from Bangkok that would be good for the family and provide you the chance to bring your bicycle along than you should head northwest to the Dan Chang district of Suphanburi province. Situated on the border of Suphanburi and Chai Nat provinces you'll find a lovely lake/reservoir area known as Bung Chawak Chaloem Phrakiet (บึงฉวากเฉลิมพระเกียรติ), or … [Read more...] about Bicycle Lane near Bung Chawak Aquarium in Suphanburi
How to Recognize Laundry Shops while Bicycle Touring in Thailand
ซัก - Wash อบ - Dry รีด - Press (Iron) Finding one of the MANY laundry shops in Thailand is quite easy if you learn to quickly recognize what their Thai language sign looks like. Luckily, EVERY laundry shop displays the same three Thai words on their roadside banner and/or shop window - Sak, Op, and Rit. Teach yourself to keep an eye open for this when riding along and you’ll be one step … [Read more...] about How to Recognize Laundry Shops while Bicycle Touring in Thailand
Khlong Sam Wa District Bike Park Gets a New BMX Track
Back in August of 2014 we reported that a new bike park had been opened by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA). The bike park, which is located in the Khlong Sam Wa district of Bangkok, features a 4-kilometer cycle lane around the beautiful lake setting of Wareepirom Park. This area is often referred to as Bueng Makham-Bueng Sakae Ngam Sam Duean, or just Bueng Sakae Ngam. In that same … [Read more...] about Khlong Sam Wa District Bike Park Gets a New BMX Track
Downhill Trail on Khao Chalak in Chonburi province
The trails at Khao Chalak started out as a couple of dusty singletrack runs leading up and down the mountain but have now developed into one main Downhill (DH) trail that can be accessed from a couple of different trailheads. Some riders describe the trail that starts from the fire watch viewpoint parking area as an All Mountain (AM) trail rather than a dedicated Downhill run. Local riders tackle … [Read more...] about Downhill Trail on Khao Chalak in Chonburi province
Singha Park: Great Location for Cycling in Chiang Rai
Having read the recent articles about the 20 million Baht bicycle route project in Chiang Mai and the Pump Tracks that are popping up all around Thailand, I thought I'd share what is going on at the Singha Park up here in Chiang Rai. The Singha Park, sometimes referred to as Boon Rawd Farm, is a large and very beautiful area nestled in the foothills that border the southwest corner of Chiang Rai … [Read more...] about Singha Park: Great Location for Cycling in Chiang Rai
MOJO ADVENTURES RIDES [CLOSED]
[CLOSED] Welcome to Mojo Adventures. Over the years - and we mean a LOT of years - we have been on many great bike trips in Thailand and overseas. So we know what riders want and we would now like to introduce our bike trips in Northern Thailand, by bikers for bikers. We have that rare and sought after perfect mix of Western and Thai knowledge so you get the best of both worlds. But don't take … [Read more...] about MOJO ADVENTURES RIDES [CLOSED]
55km Pranburi Dam – Prachuap Khiri Khan Mountain Bike Trail
55km Pranburi Dam - Prachuap Khiri Khan Mountain Bike Trail Route: Loop route around the Pranburi Dam in Prachuap Khiri Khan province. Pranburi, and Pak Nam Pran, are located just south of Hua Hin and home to beautiful beaches, lush mangrove forests, and river estuaries. The loop route around the Pranburi Dam can be ridden clockwise or counter-clockwise. Download GPS file here (.gdb … [Read more...] about 55km Pranburi Dam – Prachuap Khiri Khan Mountain Bike Trail
New MTB Trail near Pattaya – Map Prachan Reservoir
The Pattaya Bicycle Association, with assistance from Bikeservice Pattaya, have completed work on a new venue for mountain bike riders. The new trail is located at the Map Prachan Reservoir, a short drive east from Pattaya beach. The nearly 10 kilometer trail traverses the western edge of the Map Prachan Reservoir area. The reservoir area is open to the public and future MTB events on … [Read more...] about New MTB Trail near Pattaya – Map Prachan Reservoir
Top Pick Bicycle Touring Restaurant: Pizza House in Suphanburi
I recently went on a short, five day, cycling trip with a friend who wanted to show me some great routes in Kanchanaburi and Suphanburi provinces. Kanchanaburi is a great province, full of cycling opportunities, both on and off-road. And, if you stay close to Mueang Kanchanburi (Provinicial capital of Kanchanaburi) you have plenty of resort and restaurant options to meet most any tastes. But, when … [Read more...] about Top Pick Bicycle Touring Restaurant: Pizza House in Suphanburi
Thailand Getting Pumped about Pump Tracks
It seems as if the most recent surge of cycling in Thailand has prompted a number of individuals and cycling groups to construct pump tracks in four separate areas of the country. Pump tracks, to those uninitiated in their purpose, are a type of cycling track which were made popular during the heyday of bicycle motocross (BMX). The tracks, made of tightly packed dirt or paved with asphalt or … [Read more...] about Thailand Getting Pumped about Pump Tracks
Chumphon to Lang Suan – Bicycle Touring Route
Chumphon to Lang Suan - Bicycle Touring RouteRoute: Southern route that takes you from the Thung Wua Laen Beach, located north of the provincial capital city of Chumphon, to the beach area just East of Lang Suan.Download GDB file here (.gdb file format)Download GPX file here (.gpx file format)Length: 111kmConfiguration: Point to point.Start point: The start point of this route is on Thung Wua Laen … [Read more...] about Chumphon to Lang Suan – Bicycle Touring Route
Mountainbiking Trails in Nakhon Pathom province Thailand
Shady Singletrack Trails at Phutthamonthon Park, Nakhon Pathom province - This park, located in Nakhon Pathom, is just on the western edge of Bangkok. The terrain is flat, but the scenery and quite retreat of the area is a welcome escape from big city Bangkok. The trails can be extremely muddy after heavy rain and should be avoided until they have had sufficient time to dry out. The nearby … [Read more...] about Mountainbiking Trails in Nakhon Pathom province Thailand
Mountainbiking Trails in Chonburi province Thailand
Khao Din Track Trail, Chonburi province - Located in Sattahip district of Chonburi, this trail has lots of climbing and technical singletrack and is hugely popular with the local MTB riders of Chonburi. GPS location: Trail condition: Shaded, technical 100% singletrack with many steep sections. Trail Distance: 3.8 kilometers. How to get there: Drive south on Highway 3 (Sukhumvit) from Pattaya. … [Read more...] about Mountainbiking Trails in Chonburi province Thailand
Mountainbiking Trails in Nakhon Ratchasima province Thailand
TRAIL A and TRAIL B at Khao Yai Thiang, Nakhon Ratchasima province - Trail A and Trail B begin at the same spot near the square-shaped reservoir on the Khao Yai Thiang hilltop. Trail A and Trail B end at the same spot. This part of Khao Yai Thiang is not very steep. A full-suspension bike with five to six inches of travel would be best, but not completely necessary. A heavier downhill-specific … [Read more...] about Mountainbiking Trails in Nakhon Ratchasima province Thailand
Bangkok Bike Park in Khlong Sam Wa District
4km Loop - Bangkok Bike Park Route: 4km loop in designated bike park - Bangkok (Khlong Sam Wa district - คลองสามวา) Length: 4km Configuration: Paved loop The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has built a designated bike path at the Bueng Makham-Bueng Sakae Ngam Sam Duean Public Park, which is located on Pracha Ruam Chai road in Bangkok's Khlong Sam Wa district. The Khlong Sam … [Read more...] about Bangkok Bike Park in Khlong Sam Wa District
Top 4 Concerns of Touring Cyclists in Thailand
Recently, while eating at my favorite restaurant in Ban Krut, I was pleasantly surprised to meet two touring cyclists from London who were a couple of days in to a trip that would eventually deliver them to the popular tourist island of Phuket, in Southern Thailand. They had begun their cycling adventure in Bangkok and had chosen to ride south along what is commonly referred to as Thailand's … [Read more...] about Top 4 Concerns of Touring Cyclists in Thailand
Top Cycling Climbs in Chiang Mai Thailand
1. Doi Inthanon ดอยอินทนนท์ Distance: 47.78 kms Doi Inthanon is located in Chiang Mai province and is Thailand's highest peak at 2,565 meters. Starting from Wat Phra That Si Chom Thong (Near intersection of Highway 108 and Tha Sala Road in Chom Thong, Chiang Mai province) the distance of the climb is approximately 47 kilometers. The average gradient on Doi Inthanon is 5.8%, but don't let the … [Read more...] about Top Cycling Climbs in Chiang Mai Thailand
Mountainbiking Trails in Saraburi province Thailand
Sam Lan National Park, Saraburi province - The off-road track which starts from behind the park's office goes up one side of the hill and down the other side to Nam Tok Sam Lan, the park's namesake waterfall. From the fall, there is a path to the office, creating a loop which although just a couple of kilometers long is a lot of fun to ride. GPS location: Trail condition: fire road and single … [Read more...] about Mountainbiking Trails in Saraburi province Thailand