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There are many great cycling events happening throughout Thailand. Many of them are organized by individuals and groups who have only recently turned to the new online registration service offered on a website known as Thai MTB. ThaiMTB.com is arguably the largest, and longest running, cycling website in Thailand. In addition to a massive sales forum and listings for cycling clubs and races in … [Read more...] about How to Register for Cycling Events on Thai MTB Website

Hopping on a bike in Bangkok doesn't happen without a conscious or sub-conscious acceptance of the risk involved when making your way to such dangerous locations as the next 7-Eleven. Weather aside, concerns about safety are the chief obstacle for most people considering switching to pedal-powered transportation alternatives. With some preparation though, bikers can significantly reduce the risks … [Read more...] about Bike for Your Life: How to Survive Biking Bangkok

A recent forum thread titled Buying stuff via Mail Order, which was started by a reader asking about Thailand import duty on bike parts from online retailers like Evans Cycles and Chain Reaction Cycles, produced some good responses that may be helpful to others. One of the more detailed responses included photos and gave a good description of the Thai postal form you will receive if your package … [Read more...] about How to figure import duty and VAT on mail order bicycle parts

Thailand is hot. And, one of the ways locals get their cycling in is by doing it in the wee hours of the morning and also in the evening, before the Sun has come up and after it has gone down. Of course in the morning you'll experience sunrise while you are out on your ride, but it's best to time it so that sunrise is in the latter part of your ride. It is far easier to make time in the morning … [Read more...] about Beat the Thailand Heat – 5 Tips to help you commit to an early morning ride

I love riding my bicycle to work. In the past, I have actually chosen where to live based on the distance and time that it would take me to ride my bike to work. I find that riding my bike to and from work gives me the perfect combination of physical exercise and mental relaxation (some call it mental disconnect) between my work life and my home life. Beyond that, I can really see the benefits of … [Read more...] about How to Ride Your Bike to Work

Next month is July and that means the biggest bike race in professional road racing, the Tour de France, is going to be captivating the world's largest group of spectators for a full three weeks. Dare I say that World Cup fever will be eclipsed by the 2014 Tour de France? I dare. The entire 2014 race covers approximately 3,664 kilometers A worldwide television audience of 3.5 billion … [Read more...] about How to Watch Tour de France in Thailand

Although exercise has numerous health benefits for our bodies, it is possible to exercise too much. The endorphins released during exercise and the positive changes in the body, as well as mind, can become addictive. However, over-exercising, often caused by exercise addiction, can be detrimental for your health and even harmful, especially in hot countries, like Thailand, where hydration is key … [Read more...] about How to Avoid Exercise Addiction and Heat Exhaustion