Our Top Pick Event for the month of January is hands down the Ride to Khong's Legendary 2017. This annual event is quickly becoming one of our favorites ever January because the organizers understand that having an informative, accurate, and bilingual website (up months before the event) is key to producing a top class cycling event. We really can't say enough good things about the website for … [Read more...] about Top Pick Event: Ride to Khong’s Legendary 2017
Top Pick Event: Thailand Gravity Series Race #2
Our Top Pick Event for the month of October is the Thailand Gravity Series Race #2 in Suphanburi. This event is the second race in the 2016 series of four (4) Downhill and Freeride races. Competitors will accumulate points over the four races of the series and be awarded overall places (and prizes) based on their results. Read the race results from Race #1 in this series here. In the past, the … [Read more...] about Top Pick Event: Thailand Gravity Series Race #2
Top Pick Event: Thailand Gravity Series Race #1
Our Top Pick Event for the upcoming month of September is the Thailand Gravity Series Race #1 in Suphanburi. This event is the first race in the 2016 series of four (4) Downhill and Freeride races. Competitors will accumulate points over the four races of the series and be awarded overall places (and prizes) based on their results. In the past, the Thailand Gravity Series has produced fun and … [Read more...] about Top Pick Event: Thailand Gravity Series Race #1
Top Pick Event: Nok Air ‘Ride for Life’
Our Top Pick Event for the month of July is the Nok Air "Ride for Life' in Nakhon Si Thammarat. With nearly a thousand cyclists already registered to participate and over 160,000 Thai Baht pledged to benefit the Cardiac Children Foundation of Thailand this event is sure to be a good time with lots of good people on two wheels. Furthermore, this event made our Top Pick because of its awesome and … [Read more...] about Top Pick Event: Nok Air ‘Ride for Life’
Hat Yai Critical Mass
We received an email from Khun Arkanay Panjatape of Hat Yai in response to our most recent newsletter. He kindly informed us about the Hat Yai Critical Mass ride taking place on the last Friday night of every month near the city center. Khun Arkanay also sent us a few photos of the cycling group that showed up to last month's ride. Great fun on a Friday night, indeed. Join the group if you are in … [Read more...] about Hat Yai Critical Mass
Top Pick Event: Fixed Show #5
Our Top Pick Event for the month of June is the fifth installment of the Fixed Show in Bangkok. Just a cool event where you can view some pretty trick rides, some classic cycle conversions alongside modern mash machines. The show kicks off at noon and runs until 10:00pm. JUNE 25 - Saturday: Bangkok Fixed Show #5. Event type: Fixed bicycle and antique bike show. Time: 12:00pm until 10:00pm … [Read more...] about Top Pick Event: Fixed Show #5
Top Pick Event: Bangkok Bike Thailand Challenge in Cha am
Our Top Pick Event for the month of May is the Bangkok Bike Thailand Challenge in Cha am. Now in its second year the Bangkok Bike Thailand Challenge series is a number of races organized by the Bangkok Bike group that welcomes all competitors to provinces within a couple of hours drive from Bangkok. We like this event because it has great web presence, early online registration (Thai and English), … [Read more...] about Top Pick Event: Bangkok Bike Thailand Challenge in Cha am
Top Pick Event: Phuket Interbike Hash
http://www.phuketinterbikehash.com Our Top Pick Event for the month of April is for all of you dirt-loving mountain bikers out there. APRIL 29 - MAY 1 Thursday thru Sunday: Phuket Phuket Interbike Hash. Type of event: International MTB Hash Meet. Location: Arinara Bangtao Beach Resort, Thalang district, Phuket Province. Fee: Early Bird Fee: 2,000 THB before 31st Dec 2015. 3,000 THB after … [Read more...] about Top Pick Event: Phuket Interbike Hash
Top Pick Event: DRAFT KINGS Criterium in Nakhon Sawan
Our Top Pick Event for the month of March was an easy choice. DRAFT KINGS Criterium race in Nakhon Sawan promises to be a great event. It's the first event of its kind in Nakhon Sawan and the online response that we've seen so far has all been positive, with many well-known Bangkok and Chiang Mai cycling teams/clubs attending. The organizers have done an awesome job of getting the word out about … [Read more...] about Top Pick Event: DRAFT KINGS Criterium in Nakhon Sawan
Top Pick Event: Chiang Rai Criterium and TOT Bicycle Market
Our Top Pick Event for February 2016 is a close tie between the Chiang Rai Criterium and the TOT Bicycle Market. We obviously like both of these events for very different reasons and found it hard to choose one over the other. What we like about the Chiang Rai Criterium is the consistency of the event and the recognition by the organizers that an informative website, early announcement of venue … [Read more...] about Top Pick Event: Chiang Rai Criterium and TOT Bicycle Market
Top Pick Event: 15th Annual Bangkok to Hua Hin ride
Our first Top Pick Event of 2016 is none other than the annual Bangkok to Hua Hin ride, being held on Sunday January 31st. This massive event is sure to draw thousands of cyclists, and this year's ride will have an all new finishing point at the newly completed Rajabhakti Park just south of Hua Hin. In previous years the ride finished at the 19 Rai Park area on the north side of Hua Hin. One of … [Read more...] about Top Pick Event: 15th Annual Bangkok to Hua Hin ride
Top Pick Event: Thailand Gravity Series – MOJO Downhill #4
2015 is drawing to a close and there is no better way to end the year than with some great cycling. Our Top Pick Event for December 2015 is the Thailand Gravity Series - MOJO Downhill #4 event taking place in Hua Hin. Where else but Thailand can you have beautiful beaches, breezy downhill runs, and bitchin' bikes. This is the last race of the 2015 series so an overall series winner will be … [Read more...] about Top Pick Event: Thailand Gravity Series – MOJO Downhill #4
Top Pick Event: 4th Annual A DAY Bike Fest
Thailand's November is always full of great cycling events. This year is no exception, with bicycle markets, road races, a Bangkok Criterium, Randonneurs/Audax rides, and MTB events all scheduled, November 2015 promises a little something to every type of cyclist. We picked the 4th Annual A DAY Bike Fest as our Top Pick Event for this November but, there are certainly some great honorable … [Read more...] about Top Pick Event: 4th Annual A DAY Bike Fest
Top Pick Event: September 2015 Hat Trick
September is usually full of great cycling events throughout Thailand, that's why it's always a bit difficult to pick just one. So, this September we're choosing three! That's right, three cycling events in the month of September that appeal to the widest range of cyclists. These events are all tried and true favorites that are well organized. First event is for all you bike shoppers. TOT Bike … [Read more...] about Top Pick Event: September 2015 Hat Trick
Top Pick Event: 14th Annual Bhumibol Dam International Mountain Bike Competition
Our latest Top Pick Event is the 14th Annual Bhumibol Dam International Mountain Bike Competition. This event is also being called the Bhumibol Dam Mountain Bike Championship 2015. The '14th Annual' part of the name is a bit misleading because the 5th Annual Bhumibol Dam Invitation MTB Championship was held in 2010. Either the math just doesn't work out or more than one event has been held in a … [Read more...] about Top Pick Event: 14th Annual Bhumibol Dam International Mountain Bike Competition
Top Pick Event: Singha MTB 12 Hours Endurance Race 2015
Our latest Top Pick Event in Thailand is the Singha MTB 12 Hours Endurance Race 2015. Being held at the scenic Singha Park (also known as Boon Rawd Farm) in Chiang Rai province, this 12 hour endurance race will attract many individuals and teams from around the country. Competitors will ride the race course for a continuous 12 hour period, from 7am until 7pm, attempting to complete the most … [Read more...] about Top Pick Event: Singha MTB 12 Hours Endurance Race 2015
More Cycling Poker Runs Needed in Thailand
More Cycling Poker Runs Needed in Thailand Since its television debut over two decades ago, poker has transitioned from being merely a gambling activity into a spectator sport. The media coverage, the high stakes, the intensity and the explosion in fandom all have contributed to poker's ranking as one of the world's most popular sports. As people that seek thrills by cycling through urban … [Read more...] about More Cycling Poker Runs Needed in Thailand
Top Pick Event: Singha River Kwai International Trophy Adventure Race 2015
Our latest Top Pick Event in Thailand is the Singha River Kwai International Trophy Adventure Race 2015. Adventure racing combines a challenging 1 day multiple discipline (biking, running, swimming, and kayaking) race with the magnificent beauty of nature. This year’s event will start from the world renowned Bridge over the River Kwai, and the race route travels along scenic trails and … [Read more...] about Top Pick Event: Singha River Kwai International Trophy Adventure Race 2015
Top Pick Event: Thanyapura Gran Fondo
Our Top Pick Event for April is the Thanyapura Gran Fondo. This event will start at the popular Thanyapura Sports Training Resort in Phuket province. The ride will cross through the beautiful scenery of Phuket and Phang Nga provinces. This ride is a great opportunity to cycle in southern Thailand with a pro cyclist. Evidently, Baden Cooke (Tour de France Green Jersey winner) will … [Read more...] about Top Pick Event: Thanyapura Gran Fondo
Top Pick Event: 2nd Tour of Phang Nga
Our Top Pick Event for March is the 2nd Tour of Phang Nga. This event will start at the picturesque Somdech Phra Srinagarindra Park in Phang Nga province. The area's lovely surroundings will provide a perfect backdrop for this ride. The 1st Tour of Phang Nga was held at the Ban Klong Kean pier in Takuatung district on December 14th and the great response to that first event convinced the … [Read more...] about Top Pick Event: 2nd Tour of Phang Nga
Top Pick Event: The Northern Criterium 2015
Our Top Pick Event for February is The Northern Criterium 2015. This night criterium, being hosted at the beautiful Singha Park in Chiang Rai province, promises to be an outddor party, bike market, food, and music festival all rolled into one great bicycle event. So you're sure to have something to entertain you or family members who may not be interested to join the race. Festivities kick off at … [Read more...] about Top Pick Event: The Northern Criterium 2015
Top Pick Event: Samui Cross Country 1st Event
Our first Top Pick Event of 2015 is the Samui Cross Country 1st Event. Starting the new year with a new, and fresh event seems like a great idea. And it doesn't hurt that this cross country race is being held on the beautiful destination Island of Samui. Koh Samui has played host to several annual MTB and Triathlon events in the past but it appears that this cross country race will be the first to … [Read more...] about Top Pick Event: Samui Cross Country 1st Event
Top Pick Event: 5th Bangkok Vintage Bicycle Show
Our last Top Pick Event of 2014 is the 5th Bangkok Vintage Bicycle Show. Since its first year the event has been held at Silpakorn University, Bangkok campus, and attracts vintage bike owners and enthusiasts. With all of the bikes on display and visitors dressed in vintage clothing the event always proves to be a great photo opportunity. A great event for the whole family, regardless of the age of … [Read more...] about Top Pick Event: 5th Bangkok Vintage Bicycle Show
Top Pick Event: 5th Bangkok Criterium
In all honesty we were going to pick Tour de Farm as our Top Pick Event, but since the road race portion of the event filled up so quickly and you have no chance of participating unless you signed up (seemingly before official registration opened?), we decided to go with our second choice, the 5th Bangkok Criterium. First run in 2011, the Bangkok Criterium has used a couple of different venues. … [Read more...] about Top Pick Event: 5th Bangkok Criterium