On Saturday November 13th adventure racers descended upon the small farm district of Nong Chok, located northeast of Bangkok between Minburi and Chachoengsao, to test their mettle on a scenic rolling course laden with challenges. Two racecourses were designed by the organizers to suit participants at an Adventure or Extreme level. The teams of competitors were required to navigate a lake using a … [Read more...] about Yara Bangkok Challenege 2010
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ABC Amazing Bangkok Cyclist
Bangkok is, without a doubt, a very busy place. The city’s disorganized roads are continually clogged with traffic. It would seem discouraging and less than ideal for a tourist destination, until you meet a group of people who are able to cut away at Bangkok’s surface and provide an amazing and memorable experience. Enter the “Amazing Bangkok Cyclist” Tour group, under the management of Real … [Read more...] about ABC Amazing Bangkok Cyclist
Get ‘Fixed’ in Bangkok
Article and Photos by Andrew Bhasavanich Most will be unfamiliar with the term ‘fixed-gear’ and may unknowingly confuse it with the ‘single-speed’ bicycle. The fixed-gear bicycle is a testament to simplicity: nothing more than a frame, two wheels, and a crank. Its drive train is a single sprocket locked onto a non-freewheel hub. There are no tangled brake lines or jumpy derailleurs to speak of … [Read more...] about Get ‘Fixed’ in Bangkok
Co van Kessel Bangkok Tours
Cycling in Bangkok! Not exactly the first thing people think about when visiting Thailand, cycling in Bangkok. However, Bangkok is a perfect city for bicycling. The city is flat as a pancake, and enjoys great weather. When it does rain, you can always find shelter and enjoy a short break. The coolness that the rain showers bring allows you to continue your trip, nicely refreshed. Co van Kessel, … [Read more...] about Co van Kessel Bangkok Tours
Life On Pedals: Riding for Others’ Lives
Article and photos by Wiwat Chang Upset by a roadside incident, Panupong Lapsathien decided to do something about it and became Thailand’s first emergency response bicyclist. What inspired you to become a volunteer medic? In high school, while riding home I witnessed a man got hit by a car near Sanam Luang Park. Many people, myself included, didn’t know how to help him but waited for an … [Read more...] about Life On Pedals: Riding for Others’ Lives
How to Transport Your Bicycle on BTS
Using Bangkok’s Mass Transit System, or BTS, is a daily event for most of the residents who work, live, and play in the areas covered by the elevated train, which began service in 1999. Surprisingly, cyclists can also take advantage of this great mass transit service without having to pay any additional fees for bringing along a bike. So, the next time you need to: Transport your bike to your … [Read more...] about How to Transport Your Bicycle on BTS
SpiceRoads Cycling
At SpiceRoads Cycling we believe there's no better way to see the world than by bicycle. Because travel is about the journey and everything it encompasses, never just the destination. Experiencing the moment and place intensely, not chasing the next must-see sight. Discovering new things about the world, and yourself. Then returning home with experiences that remind you of what it … [Read more...] about SpiceRoads Cycling
Alan Bate Arrives in Bangkok
On the afternoon of August 4th, at Bangkok’s Grand Palace, professional British cyclist Alan Bate completed an arduous cycling journey of more than 29,000km. Alan’s goal is to become the Guinness world record holder for the FASTEST CIRCUMNAVIGATION BY BICYCLE title. He has dedicated his ride, which began at midnight on March 31st, to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand. The route, … [Read more...] about Alan Bate Arrives in Bangkok
Grasshopper Adventures
Grasshopper Adventures began crafting unique travel experiences by bicycle back in 2004. The goal was to provide immersive trips that did more than just scratch the surface and make them accessible to anyone looking beyond the ordinary offerings. Using bicycles as the primary means to explore an area was the perfect accompaniment to this vision and what started as a one-man operation, with the … [Read more...] about Grasshopper Adventures