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
Bicycle Touring in Thailand
Are you planning a bicycle touring trip in Thailand and want to find helpful and current information regarding everything from accommodation to places of interest? Our informative articles will help you prepare for your cycling adventure and give you some great ideas for using local transport, eating in Thailand, what you should expect to spend, and places you may want to visit. Article list starts below our Premium GPS Touring Routes products.
Contact us and let us know about your bicycle touring trip so that we can share your experiences with other cyclists who are planning their own adventures. Or, ask us a question about bicycle touring in Thailand. We've traveled much of the country and many of our contributing writers are living in Thailand now, cycling every day.
Tour the beautiful country of Thailand, from the hills in the north, to the vibrant green rice fields of the east and the beaches and islands in the south. Some of the most popular destinations in Thailand for cyclists are Bangkok, Pattaya, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Hua Hin, Phuket, Chonburi, Lampang, Maha Sarakham, Nan, Nakhon Pathom, Nakhon Phanom, Nakhon Ratchasima, Korat, Pattani, Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Phang Nga, Rayong, Songkhla, Hat Yai, Surat Thani, Trat, Trang, and other cities and provinces throughout Thailand.
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- [CLOSED] Spinning Bear Hostel in Bangkok
- 14 Questions Posed to Touring Cyclists in Thailand
- 3 Best Routes from my 1000 km cycle tour in Thailand
- 5 Bicycle Touring Myths Debunked
- 5 Tips for a Successful Bicycle Tour
- Bicycle Touring from Seoul to Busan on South Korea’s 4 Rivers Cycle Pathway
- Bicycle Touring on South Korea’s Ocheon, Geumgang, and Buckhangang Cycling Pathways
- Bicycle Touring South Korea’s East Coast, from Busan to Sokcho and the DMZ
- Bicycle Touring: Crossing the Thailand/Malaysia border at Tak Bai immigration checkpoint
- Bicycle Touring: Crossing the Thailand/Malaysia border near Hat Yai
- Bicycles on Airplanes in Thailand
- BikeInnBox Bicycle Hotel in Bangkok Thailand
- Cycling on a Shoestring: The Ubiquitous Noodle Shops of Thailand
- Daily Cost of Unsupported Bicycle Touring in Thailand
- Disc Brakes vs. Rim Brakes in Thailand
- Everybody Can Travel by Bicycle
- GPS Devices Make Cycling in Thailand More Enjoyable
- Holiday Inn Express – Bicycle friendly hotel in Ao Nang Beach, Krabi
- How To Choose a Bicycle Tour
- How to Pack Bicycle Panniers
- How to Plan Your First Bicycle Touring Adventure in 6 Easy Steps
- How to Recognize Hotel Signs while Bicycle Touring in Thailand
- How to Recognize Laundry Shops while Bicycle Touring in Thailand
- How to Transport Your Bicycle on Thailand Buses
- How to Transport Your Bicycle on Thailand Trains
- Making Sense of Kilometer Markers in Thailand
- Pedalling Around Peninsular Malaysia
- Phitsanulok to Lomsak Road: The look of Cycling Switzerland in Thailand
- Prachuap Khiri Khan to Chumphon, a Royal Bike Road
- Prevalent Payang: Fixing Flat Tires in Thailand
- Randonneuring has finally come to Thailand
- Thailand Bicycle Touring Information: Costs, Visas, Communications, and Medical
- Thailand Bicycle Touring Information: Maps, Accommodation, Transport, and Food
- Thailand Bicycle Touring Information: Times, Roads, Hazards, and Safety
- Thailand Cycle Touring: 26 Inch or 700c Wheels?
- Thailand Cycling Trips by We Ride Bikes Places
- Thailand Honeymoon on a Bicycle Built for Two
- THANIN RITTAVIRUN Beyond Touring and Bicycles
- The Way of Preparing for a Long Distance Bicycle Trip
- Tips for Comfortable Cycle Touring in Thailand
- Top 4 Concerns of Touring Cyclists in Thailand
- Top Pick Bicycle Touring Accommodation: Areeya Resort in Ban Klong Sai
- Top Pick Bicycle Touring Accommodation: Bike Hostel in Thap Sakae
- Top Pick Bicycle Touring Accommodation: Bike Sleep Repeat Hostel in Chiang Mai
- Top Pick Bicycle Touring Accommodation: Phuket Bike Resort
- Top Pick Bicycle Touring Accommodation: Siripong Guesthouse in Ban Krut
- Top Pick Bicycle Touring Restaurant: Good Mook Cafe in Mukdahan
- Top Pick Bicycle Touring Restaurant: Icy Beans in Prachuap Khiri Khan
- Top Pick Bicycle Touring Restaurant: Kasama’s Pizza in Ban Krut
- Top Pick Bicycle Touring Restaurant: Pirates Terrace in Chumphon
- Top Pick Bicycle Touring Restaurant: Pizza House in Suphanburi
- Top Pick Bicycle Touring Restaurant: Ranee’s Velo Restaurant in Bangkok
- Top Pick Bicycle Touring Restaurant: Velo Cafe @ Hua Hin in Prachuap Khiri Khan
- Touring Cyclist Menu: How to Order the 7 Most Common Dishes in Thailand
- Transporting a Bicycle on Thailand’s Southern Railway Line (Hat Yai-Bangkok)
- Travel without moving? Become a host on Warm Showers Thailand
- Urban Bamboo – Bicycle friendly hotel in Nakhon Ratchasima
- Vegan Cyclist Adventures and Musings in Southern Thailand
- Warm Showers – The Bike Tourists’ Best Friend
Cycling on a Shoestring: The Ubiquitous Noodle Shops of Thailand
One of the most rewarding experiences of riding a bicycle in Thailand is the cornucopia of food that greets you at every bend in the road. From seaside restaurants and mountain village fresh markets to the curbside food stands that fill the walkways of every small town, Thailand has a love affair with food. Amongst the most popular lunch and quick meal options is the ubiquitous Raan Guay Dtiaao … [Read more...] about Cycling on a Shoestring: The Ubiquitous Noodle Shops of Thailand
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
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
How to Transport Your Bicycle on Thailand Trains
Thailand has a wonderful and inexpensive railway system that operates everyday of the year. Trains are a convenient way to travel great distances in relative comfort for many Thais, whether they're going home to visit family and friends or taking a vacation trip to another province. The railway system, which includes a Southern, Eastern, and Northern line, is also an easy way to transport yourself … [Read more...] about How to Transport Your Bicycle on Thailand Trains
Thailand Cycle Touring: 26 Inch or 700c Wheels?
The debate over which is the best wheel size for cycle touring may never see a clear winner. Traditional touring bicycles have always come equipped with 700c wheels while some newer models are now making use of 26-inch wheels. Some touring bike manufacturers even offer their frame models in either wheel size configuration in order to please both camps of touring aficionados. The best advice is … [Read more...] about Thailand Cycle Touring: 26 Inch or 700c Wheels?
Disc Brakes vs. Rim Brakes in Thailand
The type of bicycle to be used is usually a major decision faced by every cyclist who is in the planning phase of his or her cycle touring trip. Much consideration is given to the bicycle’s weight carrying capability, tire size and tread pattern, and of course comfort. How the bicycle’s braking system will perform under the added weight of loaded panniers and the anticipated riding conditions of … [Read more...] about Disc Brakes vs. Rim Brakes in Thailand
How to Pack Bicycle Panniers
Now that you’ve purchased panniers in preparation for that big cycling trip you’ve always wanted to take, BicycleThailand.com has a few recommendations for you when it comes to packing them. 1. Weight The rule here is low and even. Your bicycle will handle much better when the weight you are carrying is packed as low as possible and distributed evenly between the front and rear end of your … [Read more...] about How to Pack Bicycle Panniers
Prevalent Payang: Fixing Flat Tires in Thailand
If you’ve traveled in Thailand then you’ve seen the ever-present signage that heralds a tire repair shop, whether you’re aware of it or not. Regardless of your ability to read Thai script the ubiquitous red and white colored tire signs that dot the roads and highways of Thailand can tell you one thing; all sizes and types of tires can be fixed at the shop directly adjacent to the sign. This … [Read more...] about Prevalent Payang: Fixing Flat Tires in Thailand
Daily Cost of Unsupported Bicycle Touring in Thailand
This article is meant to help cyclists get an idea of the price-per-day cost of self-supported cycle touring in Thailand. If you’d rather join a fully supported and/or guide-led bicycle tour in Thailand please reference our TOURS page where you will find a comprehensive list of cycle touring companies. I will begin by explaining the factors used to create the three price-per-day categories: … [Read more...] about Daily Cost of Unsupported Bicycle Touring in Thailand
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