The annual Tour de Thailand charity bicycle ride, now in its tenth year, is riding strong on its personal and friendly service to cyclists, its well planned routes amidst Thailand's beautiful scenery, and its founding principle of giving something back to the people of Thailand, whose gracious hospitality makes every year's tour memorable. In the words of Tour de Thailand's founder - "Every day … [Read more...] about Tour de Thailand Annual Charity Bicycle Ride Turns Miles Into Smiles
Hua Hin Bike Tours
Hua Hin Bike Tours is owned and operated by Adventure Cycling Thailand, a licensed Tourism Authority of Thailand Company. In 2008, Tour de Asia relocated from Bangkok to the beach side city of Hua Hin and assumed control of Sea Hill Mountain Biking (now Hua Hin Bike Tours) when their friend and founder Paul Mason returned to the UK for business. Since then Hua Hin Bike Tours has increased its … [Read more...] about Hua Hin Bike Tours
Electric Bicycles in Thailand
Being quite surprised by how many emails I have received over the past year asking for information about purchasing electric bicycles in Thailand I finally decided to put my response here in an article for the benefit of all. If you are looking to purchase an electric bicycle, or e-bike as they are being called these days, you have a better chance of locating a bicycle shop with models that can be … [Read more...] about Electric Bicycles in Thailand
Bicycles on Airplanes in Thailand
Safely transporting your bicycle on an airplane requires a bit of preparation and forethought. You will need to consider what type of container to pack your bicycle in, how you, your bicycle, and your additional luggage will travel to and from the airport, and of course what regulations and costs you should expect at the check-in counter. Packaging your bicycle for a safe trip in the friendly … [Read more...] about Bicycles on Airplanes in Thailand
Bicycling in Thailand According to Thai-Blogs.com
When it comes to telling stories and showing pictures of life and culture in Thailand, Thai-Blogs.com is one of the most popular. Both locals and tourists will surely enjoy the blog as it’s filled with fun and useful information about the country. You’ll see information about food and festivals. It also provides a good crash course on Thai culture. You’ll also see information on trips and … [Read more...] about Bicycling in Thailand According to Thai-Blogs.com
How To Prevent Bicycle Theft
How to prevent your bicycle from being stolen may not be the first thought that crosses your mind when you are on that quick run to the corner store, but it should be. As the numbers of reported stolen bikes steadily increases across large cities and urban areas of Thailand every bicycle owner should make themselves more aware of what bike thieves are looking for and how to thwart their evil … [Read more...] about How To Prevent Bicycle Theft
GPS Devices Make Cycling in Thailand More Enjoyable
A GPS (Global Positioning System) device is becoming an essential accessory for more and more bicycle riders in Thailand. A GPS designed for biking or trekking uses the same satellites as the satnav in a car but the way it uses the information is quite different. Typically a satnav just tells you the fastest or shortest route to your destination, whereas a GPS can do this and a lot more. Most … [Read more...] about GPS Devices Make Cycling in Thailand More Enjoyable
The Language of Bicycling
This is by no means a definitive list of terms used in the cycling community, but it is a great starting point for newbies who seek to learn the lingua franca commonly spoken on road sides and trail heads. A — B — C — D — E — F — G — H — I — J — K — L — M — N — O — P — Q — R — S — T — U — V — W — X — Y — Z A aerobic: exercise at an intensity that allows the body’s need for oxygen to … [Read more...] about The Language of Bicycling
Great Places to Ride a Bicycle in Thailand
Biking in Thailand can be full of surprise and enjoyment. The bike paths and trails vary from marvelous national parks to beautiful sideways just outside of the country's small cities. Great Mountain biking is also possible in the mountainous areas of the country. Chiang Mai is a charming and peaceful Thai city in the northern part of the country. The city boasts some wonderful national … [Read more...] about Great Places to Ride a Bicycle in Thailand
How to Make a PVC Bike Rack
Materials Needed: 30 feet 1" schedule 40 PVC pipe 18 connecting T’s 6 90-degree connectors (elbows) PVC pipe cement Cut PVC pipe to the following lengths: 6 – 18 ½” 6 – 16 ½” * 6 – 8 ½” 6 – 9 ½” 8 – 1 ¾” *This length is adjustable and can be altered to suit your particular needs and/or vehicle size (If you intend to use this rack inside the bed of your pickup truck). You can … [Read more...] about How to Make a PVC Bike Rack
Bicycle Roof Rack or Hitch Rack?
Whether you are romping down a mountain on a rough-terrain bicycle, surfing the rip-curls along the coastline, or carving through blankets of powder, bets are you’ll find plenty of company to join you in your all-terrain madness. Hauling all the bikes, skis, snowboards, and surfboards is tricky if you don’t have a truck or trailer. Thankfully there have been many developments in mount racks, … [Read more...] about Bicycle Roof Rack or Hitch Rack?