Udon Thani - UDTxway 100km Race Course Trail: Race Course (on/off Road) of the UDTxway100 Download GPS file here - (Zipfile contains .gpx format) Download the UDTxway100 race registration form here (ภาษาไทย) Status: OPEN Length: 100km Configuration: Loop. Farm and small village roads that vary from pavement to doubletrack dirt. Start/Finish point: Off south west ring … [Read more...] about Udon Thani – UDTxway100km Race Course
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BicycleThailand.com Joins Bangkok Bike Expo 2013
The 2013 Bangkok Bike Expo is coming and BicycleThailand.com is pleased to announce it's participation as a news media sponsor of this event. The expo, being held at IMPACT ARENA in Muang Thong Thani (Nonthaburi province) during the dates of May 2-5, is a collective effort by Thailand's Tourism Authority (TAT) and various private sector partners to promote cycling throughout the country. In … [Read more...] about BicycleThailand.com Joins Bangkok Bike Expo 2013
Koh Kret – Bicycle Touring Route
Koh Kret - Bicycle Touring Route Route: Leisurely route that takes you around the quaint 'Koh Kret' island. This area, in Nonthaburi province of Thailand, is a sort of man-made island that separates the Pak Kret area of Nonthaburi from the tiny islet of Koh Kret by a divert of the Chao Praya River. Download GPS file here (Zipfile contains .gdb and .gpx file formats) Length: … [Read more...] about Koh Kret – Bicycle Touring Route
InterBike Studio Thank You Party
A few friends and I had the pleasure of attending the Saturday evening 'Thank You' party event (March 16th) put on at the showroom location of InterBike Studio. The venue is a full service bicycle shop with an art gallery feel; spacious, sparse and spectacular. Bicycles, like works of art, hang from the walls and sit atop pedestal tables. But, this is one art gallery where visitors are encouraged … [Read more...] about InterBike Studio Thank You Party
Phuket to play host to Thailand’s first ITU Long Distance Triathlon Series
Phuket to play host to Thailand’s first ITU Long Distance Triathlon Series 9th/10th November 2013 Attracting Athletes from around the world to the Island of Phuket and broadcasting in more than 120 countries and to over 336 million viewers worldwide PHUKET, Thailand – Organisers of the inaugural 2013 Phuket ITU Long Distance Triathlon Series event presented by the Absolute World Group are … [Read more...] about Phuket to play host to Thailand’s first ITU Long Distance Triathlon Series
Surreal Ride with the Pak Chong Bicycle Club
I accidentally spotted a group of cyclists hanging out next to the “Gate to Isaan” (Pratu Su Isaan) one evening on my way to my favorite Italian restaurant. I’d seen them before in the same spot, at around the same time so I figured they met regularly and decided to approach them and ask what’s the deal. They informed me that they meet everyday at 4 p.m., except weekends, and go on an … [Read more...] about Surreal Ride with the Pak Chong Bicycle Club
Looking Cool in Bangkok is No Sweat with a Foldable Bicycle
อ่านเวอร์ชั่นภาษาไทย กดที่นี้จ้า Why Ride a Bicycle in Bangkok? There are major Bangkok traffic problems that nobody can get away from, except a cyclist. In one day you could spend 4 hours or more traveling to and from work by automobile. In one week you could have already lost 24 hours of your life stuck in traffic. A full day! In one day you could spend 100 Thai Baht to travel to and from … [Read more...] about Looking Cool in Bangkok is No Sweat with a Foldable Bicycle
Top Pick Event: Amarin Outdoor Unlimited River Kwai Trophy 2013 Adventure Race
Our latest Top Pick Event in Thailand is the Amarin Outdoor Unlimited River Kwai Trophy 2013 Adventure Race. Feel the rush of adventure as you run, swim, kayak, and mountain bike through the wilds of Kanchanaburi. View this and other great cycling events in Thailand on our EVENTS calendar page. 2 - Saturday : Kanchanaburi Amarin Outdoor Unlimited River Kwai Trophy 2013 Adventure Race. Presented … [Read more...] about Top Pick Event: Amarin Outdoor Unlimited River Kwai Trophy 2013 Adventure Race
English Teacher’s Cycling Experience in Thailand Expands Exponentially
I started teaching English in Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchisima Thailand in May. As soon as I realized I might be able to afford a bicycle I was super excited. I’m not exactly sure why I decided on a pedal bike and not a motorbike but the decision was one of the best I’ve ever made. Thinking back on it, probably the price and the potential for exercise were two of the main factors in the decision. … [Read more...] about English Teacher’s Cycling Experience in Thailand Expands Exponentially
Top Pick Event: Chiang Dao 1st Annual Mountain Bike
Our latest Top Pick Event in Thailand is the Chiang Dao 1st Annual Mountain Bike. Join in the Singha Mountain Bike Championship points series competition by participating in this race. View this and other great cycling events in Thailand on our EVENTS calendar page. 17 – Sunday : Chiang Mai Chiang Dao 1st Annual Mountain Bike. This race is part of the Singha Mountain Bike Championship points … [Read more...] about Top Pick Event: Chiang Dao 1st Annual Mountain Bike
Top Pick Event: 6th Annual Conquer Doi Inthanon Ride
Our latest Top Pick Event in Thailand is the 6th Annual Conquer Doi Inthanon Ride. Take the challenge, and join others in conquering Thailand's tallest peak. View this and other great cycling events in Thailand on our EVENTS calendar page. February 3 – Sunday : Chiang Mai Province 6th Annual Conquer Doi Inthanon Ride. This ride/race, which ascends Thailand’s highest peak (2,565m), has 2 … [Read more...] about Top Pick Event: 6th Annual Conquer Doi Inthanon Ride
Road Trip for Peace
Originally posted as 'Road trip for peace' in Life section of The Nation 26/01/2013. Article by Kitchana Lersakvanitchakul Actors and cyclists remember the late art teacher Juling Pongkunmul and others who have died in the troubled South. The "Ride for Peace", part of the "Ton Kla Udomkarn" ("Young Ideologist") charity project to raise funds to support the families of the teachers … [Read more...] about Road Trip for Peace
Cafe Velo Dome at Tha Phrachan Campus of Thammasat University
Coffee shops and cycling are always a wonderful combination. In Bangkok, Cafe Velo Dome (คาเฟ่เวโลโดม) takes this combination far beyond just being a place that doles out caffeine and sweet treats to its patrons. At Cafe Velo Dome the owners, employees, and baristas are all avid cyclists, passionate about sharing the experience of riding a bicycle with all visitors to the shop. Aside from … [Read more...] about Cafe Velo Dome at Tha Phrachan Campus of Thammasat University
The best place to buy a used bicycle in Bangkok? Sombat Kanamuji
Originally posted as ‘The best place to buy a used bicycle in Bangkok? Sombat Kanamuji’ in Arts & Entertainment section of Coconuts Bangkok 24/12/2012. Are you looking to buy a used bicycle in Bangkok but paralyzed with fear of failure? Fear not, gentle pilgrim. Down the back sois behind National Stadium near MBK lies Sombat Kanamuji – by far the best place we’ve visited or heard of to … [Read more...] about The best place to buy a used bicycle in Bangkok? Sombat Kanamuji
100 Cyclists Pedal for Environment in ‘Midnight Bike’ Event
Originally posted as ‘100 cyclists pedal for environment in ‘Midnight Bike’ event’ in Local News section of Pattaya Mail newspaper 14/12/2012. Article by Vittaya Yoondorn. More than 100 bicyclists hit Pattaya’s roads pedaled to raise environmental awareness for the Green Leaf Foundation’s Midnight Bike event. Although it’s called Pattaya Midnight Bike, the event actually takes place during the … [Read more...] about 100 Cyclists Pedal for Environment in ‘Midnight Bike’ Event
Chiang Mai to Chom Thong – Bicycle Touring Route
Chiang Mai to Chom Thong - Bicycle Touring Route Route: Northern Thailand route that takes you from the laid back tourist city of Chiang Mai to a small town at the base of Thailand's tallest mountain, Doi Inthanon (2,565m) in Chom Thong province. Download GPS file here (Zipfile contains .gdb and .gpx file formats) Length: 88km Configuration: Point to point. Start point: This … [Read more...] about Chiang Mai to Chom Thong – Bicycle Touring Route
One Fine Day Bicycle in Bangkok
Are you looking for a fun, cool and unique way to get around the city? Is your current storage space at home or work preventing you from commuting? Does the idea of simple design and low maintenance appeal to you? If you answered yes to any of these questions you may want to investigate the benefits of owning a folding bicycle. If you live in Bangkok, a quick trip to this month's featured bicycle … [Read more...] about One Fine Day Bicycle in Bangkok
New Column to Promote Bicycling in Phuket Thailand
Originally posted as ‘Phuket Lifestyle: Blazing Saddles’ in Phuket Lifestyle section of Phuket Gazette 18/11/2012. Phuket Lifestyle: Blazing Saddles Phuket Gazette – Sunday, November 18, 2012 4:26:00 PM PHUKET: THE thought of cycling around Phuket probably enters most people’s minds about as frequently as wondering what it would be like to thrust a live cobra down the … [Read more...] about New Column to Promote Bicycling in Phuket Thailand
Pun Pun Bicycle Share Program in Bangkok Thailand
Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand, has begun a new bicycle share program which loosely mirrors similar programs featured in prominent cities throughout the world. These type of programs provide rental bicycles at reasonable rates to daily users in an effort to encourage the use of bicycles, rather than cars, for short distance and quick errand trips in popular yet congested city areas. The … [Read more...] about Pun Pun Bicycle Share Program in Bangkok Thailand
Sweet Pista in Bangkok
Here at BicycleThailand.com we love to visit bicycle shops, and to inform our readers about the flourishing bike culture in Thailand. On a recent visit to Bangkok, I intended to pay a visit to Sixty Fixy, a bicycle shop previously featured in an article about the fixed-gear scene in Bangkok, when I noticed two new 'bike culture' shops directly adjacent to their Sukhumvit 31 location. This row of … [Read more...] about Sweet Pista in Bangkok
Phra Pradaeng – Bicycle Touring Route
Phra Pradaeng - Bicycle Touring Route Route: Leisurely route that takes you around the quaint peninsula of Phra Pradaeng. This area, in Samut Prakan province of Thailand, is commonly referred to as the 'Lungs of Bangkok' and is a very short distance from the hustle and bustle of downtown Bangkok. Download GPS file here (Zipfile contains .gdb and .gpx file formats) Length: … [Read more...] about Phra Pradaeng – Bicycle Touring Route
Cycle Ride around Suan Rot Fai in Bangkok
One of our favourite parks in Bangkok for cycling is Suan Rot Fai which is part of the bigger Chatuchak Park in northern Bangkok. Last weekend I took Nong Grace there again as she likes cycling around the park. It is not too difficult for us to get there as we took our bicycles on the Skytrain to BTS Mochit. This is free but best not to go during rush hour as it can get pretty crowded. We went on … [Read more...] about Cycle Ride around Suan Rot Fai in Bangkok
Bangkok bicycle rentals to ‘ease traffic congestion’
Originally posted as ‘Bangkok bicycle rentals to ‘ease traffic congestion’’ in News section of Coconuts Bangkok 01/10/2012. The Bangkok government has announced plans to ease traffic congestion by setting up bicycle rental points at BTS and MRT stations. Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) Deputy Governor Thirachon Manomaipibul said, “Bangkok is already ranked at the top of … [Read more...] about Bangkok bicycle rentals to ‘ease traffic congestion’
Pisan Bike in Kalasin
Kalasin has a very large and well stocked bicycle shop. On the outside it looks like a normal LA Bicycle shop, but upstairs in the 'Pro section' they have the most complete amount of high quality accessories and equipment that I've only dreamt about in Thailand. I find that a fair amount of the bicycle shops in Thailand have a limited range of equipment and accessories. Shop owners seem to … [Read more...] about Pisan Bike in Kalasin