Sandy Forest MTB Trail, Rayong province - Located on a plot of public woodland next to the downtown area of Rayong, near the western end of the entertainment strip on Ratbamrung Road. Sandy Forest Trail is currently the most popular training ground for local Rayong mountain bikers. But that isn't only because of its convenient location and the fact that it can be ridden any time of day, thanks to … [Read more...] about Mountainbiking Trails in Rayong province Thailand
Mountainbiking Trails in Prachuap Khiri Khan province Thailand
ICU Downhill Trail in Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan province - Hua Hin is known for an awesome DownHill trail on a hill called Khao Hin Lek Fai, which is better known to locals as Khao Radar (Mount Radar) because of the telecom towers on its peak. GPS location: Trail condition: Rocky DownHill Trail Distance: Less than a kilometer in length How to get there: From Hua Hin town, ask the locals the … [Read more...] about Mountainbiking Trails in Prachuap Khiri Khan province Thailand
Randonneuring has finally come to Thailand
Randonneuring has finally come to Thailand. And while some of you long distance cycling junkies are delighted to hear this news many others are probably wondering, “What is Randonneuring?” Randonneuring is long-distance, unsupported cycling within designated time limits. Randonneuring events, called Brevets or Randonnées are noncompetitive and resemble a mix between multi-day bicycle touring … [Read more...] about Randonneuring has finally come to Thailand
How to Recognize Hotel Signs while Bicycle Touring in Thailand
In previous articles I have shown what roadside kilometer markers look like in Thailand, and also advised cyclists on how to recognize a local shop capable of repairing flat tires. So now that you are rolling happily along on your bike trip it is time to start thinking about where you are going to lay your head at the end of the day's ride. Being able to recognize a sign indicating the offer of a … [Read more...] about How to Recognize Hotel Signs while Bicycle Touring in Thailand
How to Plan Your First Bicycle Touring Adventure in 6 Easy Steps
Planning your very first bicycle touring adventure. What an exciting endeavor indeed! At this point you've probably read through websites, magazine articles, and maybe even a bicycle touring book or three documenting, in beautifully colored photographs, how cyclists have traveled to far-flung places and exotic locales that truly whet the adventure appetite in us all. And now that your … [Read more...] about How to Plan Your First Bicycle Touring Adventure in 6 Easy Steps
Top Pick Bicycle Touring Accommodation: Siripong Guesthouse in Ban Krut
Many beautiful and rewarding bicycle tours along Thailand's southern coasts are made possible by the vast number of accommodation choices. Being a touring cyclist myself I know how much time and deliberation is spent deciding on a night's stay. A majority of touring cyclists prefer to make their decision based solely on price, saving their coins in order to splurge on a well-deserved dinner … [Read more...] about Top Pick Bicycle Touring Accommodation: Siripong Guesthouse in Ban Krut
Touring Cyclist Menu: How to Order the 7 Most Common Dishes in Thailand
I have discovered that there is one very important concern in the mind of every touring cyclist, F-O-O-D. Over the years, the many cyclists I have had the privilege of encountering on the roads of Thailand have always found it necessary to share their particular experiences of failure and success when attempting to order Thai food. Understanding the language barrier that faces many foreign touring … [Read more...] about Touring Cyclist Menu: How to Order the 7 Most Common Dishes in Thailand
Chiang Mai to Chom Thong – Bicycle Touring Route
Chiang Mai to Chom Thong - Bicycle Touring Route Route: Northern Thailand route that takes you from the laid back tourist city of Chiang Mai to a small town at the base of Thailand's tallest mountain, Doi Inthanon (2,565m) in Chom Thong province. Download GPS file here (Zipfile contains .gdb and .gpx file formats) Length: 88km Configuration: Point to point. Start point: This … [Read more...] about Chiang Mai to Chom Thong – Bicycle Touring Route
Phra Pradaeng – Bicycle Touring Route
Phra Pradaeng - Bicycle Touring Route Route: Leisurely route that takes you around the quaint peninsula of Phra Pradaeng. This area, in Samut Prakan province of Thailand, is commonly referred to as the 'Lungs of Bangkok' and is a very short distance from the hustle and bustle of downtown Bangkok. Download GPS file here (Zipfile contains .gdb and .gpx file formats) Length: … [Read more...] about Phra Pradaeng – Bicycle Touring Route
5 Tips for a Successful Bicycle Tour
Tip 1 - Solo or accompanied cycling tour? Make this decision before you start your cycling trip and you'll be better prepared to handle the hiccups that can occur along the road when traveling with someone who may have different plans, habits, and decision-making methods from you. Cycle touring trips are often depicted as casual wanderings of free-spirited nomads who have no definite destination … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for a Successful Bicycle Tour
Thailand Bicycle Touring Information: Costs, Visas, Communications, and Medical
WHAT ARE THE COSTS INVOLVED WITH TAKING A BICYCLE TOURING TRIP IN THAILAND? Before your trip, you should find the current exchange rate of your country's currency to the Thai Baht (THB). For a current, up to date, exchange rate go to www.exchangerate.com Upon arrival at any one of Thailand's international airports (Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, etc.,) you'll have plenty of opportunity to … [Read more...] about Thailand Bicycle Touring Information: Costs, Visas, Communications, and Medical
Lang Suan to Surat Thani – Bicycle Touring Route
Lang Suan to Surat Thani - Bicycle Touring Route Route: Southern route that takes you from the small beach side town of Lang Suan to the provincial capital city of Surat Thani. Download GPS file here (Zipfile contains .gdb and .gpx file formats) Length: 129km Configuration: Point to point. Start point: The main (small) road that passes in front of the beach just east of Lang … [Read more...] about Lang Suan to Surat Thani – Bicycle Touring Route
Thailand Bicycle Touring Information: Maps, Accommodation, Transport, and Food
WHERE CAN I BUY GUIDEBOOKS AND MAPS IN THAILAND? If you will be starting your cycling trip in Bangkok, the capital city has several well-stocked chain bookstores. Some, but not all, of these chain bookstores can also be found in other major cities such as Chiang Mai, Phuket, and Khon Kaen. In Bangkok you'll be able to find Asia Books and Kinokuniya. Both of these well-stocked stores are … [Read more...] about Thailand Bicycle Touring Information: Maps, Accommodation, Transport, and Food
Thailand Bicycle Touring Information: Times, Roads, Hazards, and Safety
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO TAKE A BICYCLE TOUR IN THAILAND? The best time to take a bicycle tour in Thailand is during the months between October and April. Thailand's rainy season ends towards the end of October and "cooler days" begin. Thais celebrate Songkran (the Thai New Year) during the first week of April, this holiday marks the beginning of the hottest time of year as well as the rainy … [Read more...] about Thailand Bicycle Touring Information: Times, Roads, Hazards, and Safety
Ban Krut to Chumphon – Bicycle Touring Route
Ban Krut to Chumphon - Bicycle Touring Route Route: Southern route that takes you from the sleepy beach side town of Ban Krut to the provincial capital city of Chumphon. Download GPS file here (Zipfile contains .gdb and .gpx file formats) Length: 132km (115km option) Configuration: Point to point. Start point: The main stretch of beach in Ban Krut. The beach is less than a … [Read more...] about Ban Krut to Chumphon – Bicycle Touring Route
Prachuap Khiri Khan to Ban Krut – Bicycle Touring Route
Prachuap Khiri Khan to Ban Krut - Bicycle Touring Route Route: Southern route that takes you from the coastal provincial city of Prachuap Khiri Khan to the charming little beach side town of Ban Krut. Download GPS file here (Zipfile contains .gdb and .gpx file formats) Length: 71km Configuration: Point to point. Start point: Waterfront walk one block away from Prachuap Khiri … [Read more...] about Prachuap Khiri Khan to Ban Krut – Bicycle Touring Route
Kanchanaburi to Amphawa – Bicycle Touring Route
Kanchanaburi to Amphawa - Bicycle Touring Route Route: Easterly route that takes you from the Thai/Burma border city of Kanchanaburi to the charming little town of Amphawa, known for its fireflies and weekend night market. Download GPS file here (Zipfile contains .gdb and .gpx file formats) Length: 129km Configuration: Point to point. Start point: City center (Sangchuto Road … [Read more...] about Kanchanaburi to Amphawa – Bicycle Touring Route
Surat Thani to Khao Sok National Park – Bicycle Touring Route
Surat Thani to Khao Sok National Park - Bicycle Touring Route Route: Westerly route that takes you from the large city of Surat Thani into the mountains of the Khao Sok National Park area, from the Gulf of Thailand towards the Andaman Sea. Download GPS file here (Zipfile contains .gdb and .gpx file formats) Length: 117km Configuration: Point to point. Start point: Highway 41 … [Read more...] about Surat Thani to Khao Sok National Park – Bicycle Touring Route
Hua Hin to Prachuap Khiri Khan – Bicycle Touring Route
Hua Hin to Prachuap Khiri Khan - Bicycle Touring Route Route: Southerly route that takes you from the popular tourist destination of Hua Hin down the coast to the quiet provincial capital city Prachuap Khiri Khan. Download GPS file here (Zipfile contains .gdb and .gpx file formats) Length: 115km Configuration: Point to point. Start point: Highway 4 (Phetkasem Road) in Hua Hin. Start your … [Read more...] about Hua Hin to Prachuap Khiri Khan – Bicycle Touring Route
Bicycle Touring Companies in Thailand
If you spend a few minutes looking through our Bike Tours Index page you'll become acquainted with most of the bicycle touring companies operating in Thailand today. We've compiled this page, which lists companies by the region or province where their bicycle tours are offered, in an effort to promote locally based bicycle touring companies and to inform our readers of the variety of tours … [Read more...] about Bicycle Touring Companies in Thailand
Cycling Sukhothai
The Sukhothai Kingdom existed from 1238 until 1438. The old capital, now 12 kilometers outside of new Sukhothai in Tambon Mueang Kao, is in ruins and has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage historical park. One of the best ways to experience this area of the ancient city and its people is by bicycle. Enter Cycling Sukhothai – a friendly ecologically minded tour company with real local … [Read more...] about Cycling Sukhothai
Dan Chang to Kanchanaburi – Bicycle Touring Route
Dan Chang to Kanchanaburi – Bicycle Touring Route Route: Southerly route that takes you from the city of Dan Chang down to the popular tourist border town destination of Kanchanaburi. Download GPS file here (Zipfile contains .gdb and .gpx file formats) Length: 122km Configuration: Point to point. Start point: City center (main 4-way intersection at clock tower) in Dan … [Read more...] about Dan Chang to Kanchanaburi – Bicycle Touring Route
How To Choose a Bicycle Tour
Participating in a group cycling tour is a wonderful way to spend a holiday. A cycling trip, especially one to an area of the world you are unfamiliar with, has the potential to reward its participants with physical as well as emotional experiences and milestones. Traveling by bicycle independently can be fun, but joining a group may help ease the logistical burden and you may even meet other … [Read more...] about How To Choose a Bicycle Tour
Phetchaburi to Hua Hin – Bicycle Touring Route
Phetchaburi to Hua Hin - Bicycle Touring Route Route: Southerly route that takes you from the city of Phetchaburi down the coast to the popular tourist destination of Hua Hin. Download GPS file here (Zipfile contains .gdb and .gpx file formats) Length: 92.37km Configuration: Point to point. Start point: Highway 4 (Phetkasem Road) in Mueang Phetchaburi. Start your ride at the Royal Diamond … [Read more...] about Phetchaburi to Hua Hin – Bicycle Touring Route