Riding a bicycle through small streets, amid heavy vehicle and foot traffic, at night might not be every cyclist’s idea of an enjoyable ride, but the formula proved successful and exhilaratingly fun for the many fearless competitors who participated in last Saturday night’s Hua Hin Alleycat race. The June 2nd Hua Hin Alleycat race, which is sure to spark similar events throughout Thailand, … [Read more...] about June 2nd Edition of Hua Hin Alleycat Race
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Wisut Kasiyaphat Talks About Road Cycling in Thailand
The summer shrill of cicadas subsides just long enough to welcome the tip-tap sound of a beginning rain. It’s rainy season in Thailand, where afternoons are best spent without a schedule. I’ve been ferried up a smooth black serpentine road amid the bursting green jungle of Northern Thailand to a secluded cafe where I will allow the wet afternoon to unfold as it may. The short ride out to this … [Read more...] about Wisut Kasiyaphat Talks About Road Cycling in Thailand
Developing Young Cyclists at Chiang Mai’s Velodrome
During the past few years the Australians and British have led a revolution in world cycling by taking young athletes and training them as track riders before moving them on to become successful road cyclists. Good examples are riders such as Bradley Wiggins and Mark Cavendish in the UK and the Australians Robbie McEwen, Stuart O’Grady and so on. For my part I’ve always loved the track. … [Read more...] about Developing Young Cyclists at Chiang Mai’s Velodrome
Bike Center in Khon Kaen
Over the past weekend I had the chance to travel to Khon Kaen and while I was there, as I do on all of my trips in Thailand, I paid a visit to every bike shop in town. I found a few gems and of course I marked all of the shops on my GPS to help our readers easily locate them. For those of you who haven't been to Khon Kaen I will say that the city and its roads favor the roadie crowd as there is a … [Read more...] about Bike Center in Khon Kaen
Prachuap Khiri Khan to Ban Krut – Bicycle Touring Route
Prachuap Khiri Khan to Ban Krut - Bicycle Touring Route Route: Southern route that takes you from the coastal provincial city of Prachuap Khiri Khan to the charming little beach side town of Ban Krut. Download GPS file here (Zipfile contains .gdb and .gpx file formats) Length: 71km Configuration: Point to point. Start point: Waterfront walk one block away from Prachuap Khiri … [Read more...] about Prachuap Khiri Khan to Ban Krut – Bicycle Touring Route
Tour of Friendship 2012
Stage 1 - Bangkok (7km Time Trial) Stage 1 of this year's Tour of Friendship (R1) took place on Utayan Road near Mahidol University, West of Bangkok. The 7 kilometer circuit saw individual and team competitors from Singapore, Hong Kong, the Philippines and Thailand. Individual racers were released in 30-second intervals to tackle the 7 kilometers in the shortest amount of time. The day's heat, … [Read more...] about Tour of Friendship 2012
Top Bicycle Rides in Bangkok
Originally posted as ‘Top Bicycle Rides in Bangkok’ in City Living section of BK Magazine 5/04/2012. Article by BK staff Itinerary Maps Route 1 - 12km Benjakitti Park to Khao San Road: City Biking at its Finest The vibe: This city ride is one of our favorites because you get to see, and travel through, lots of smaller sois and neighborhoods you wouldn’t normally visit. The ride: In the … [Read more...] about Top Bicycle Rides in Bangkok
Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s Cup Women’s Tour of Thailand 2012
Stage 1 (Chiang Rai-Chiang Saen) Translated and edited from original source - http://www.thaicycling.or.th “Beach” Juthatip Maneephan, the star rider of Thailand's national team A, has grabbed five of the seven awards given on the first stage of this year's Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s Cup Women's Tour of Thailand. The first stage of the women's race was held Sunday April 8th in Chiang Rai … [Read more...] about Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s Cup Women’s Tour of Thailand 2012
Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s Cup Tour of Thailand 2012
Prologue (Chiang Rai) Translated and edited from original source - http://www.thaicycling.or.th Thais took best place amongst ASEAN riders while Australian is in yellow. Chiang Rai (1 April 2012), The Thailand national team led by Phuchong Sai-Udomsin, the number one Thai rider, began the Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s Cup Tour of Thailand 2012 with a tremendous task Sunday by capturing the … [Read more...] about Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s Cup Tour of Thailand 2012
Grasshopper Adventures Bangkok Night Bike Tour Review
Grasshopper Adventures Bicycle Touring Company "Bangkok Night Bike" Review Located close to Bangkok's infamous Kao San road, Grasshopper Adventures are in a perfect position to serve the many thousands of tourists that visit Bangkok year after year. Saying that, there are many other bicycle tour companies in Bangkok so you may be wondering what separates Grasshopper Adventures from the … [Read more...] about Grasshopper Adventures Bangkok Night Bike Tour Review
World Bike in Chonburi
World Bike in Chonburi is owned and operated by a great pair of cycling friends, Khun Bank and Paul. This energetic duo of bike fanatics run a large, well-presented, professional shop on one of the major thoroughfares in Chonburi city, which is located inside Chonburi province. I enjoy visiting this shop when I'm doing any riding on or near the 'east coast' of the Gulf of Thailand because the … [Read more...] about World Bike in Chonburi
Doi Suthep – Chiang Mai Downhill Mountain Bike Singletrack Trail – ‘Bamboo Trail’
Doi Suthep - Chiang Mai Downhill Mountain Bike Singletrack Trail - 'Bamboo Trail' Trail: Downhill Singletrack - 'Bamboo Trail' Download GPS file here - (Zipfile contains .gdb and .gpx formats) Status: OPEN Length: 8.4km Configuration: Point to point. Top to bottom. Technical downhill singletrack trail. 100% gnarly dirt. Start point: Near top of Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai just … [Read more...] about Doi Suthep – Chiang Mai Downhill Mountain Bike Singletrack Trail – ‘Bamboo Trail’
Siam Bike Tours in Phuket Thailand
Originally posted as ‘Phuket Lifestyle: Those other bikers heading to Phuket’ in Lifestyle section of Phuket Gazette 28/03/2012. Article by Marc Mulloy PHUKET: With Big Bike Week just around the corner it is good to remember that Phuket also attracts the pedal- powered variety of biker thanks to Siam Bike Tours run by avid cyclist Martin Brot. Martin is a sprightly 54 year old with a … [Read more...] about Siam Bike Tours in Phuket Thailand
X-Biking Chiang Mai Tour Review
X-Biking Chiang Mai Downhill MTB Company "Bamboo Trail" Tour Review Mueang Chiang Mai is the capital district (amphoe mueang) of Chiang Mai Province in northern Thailand. This majestic city, with its cooler than average temperatures and relaxed atmosphere, is situated at the base of several mountains, the closest of which is Doi (mountain) Suthep. Doi Suthep is the destination for this morning’s … [Read more...] about X-Biking Chiang Mai Tour Review
The Amarin Outdoor Unlimited River Kwai Trophy International 2012
The historic and world-renowned Bridge over the River Kwai in Kanchanaburi Thailand was the backdrop to this year’s Amarin Outdoor Unlimited River Kwai Trophy International adventure race. An all-new course for 2012 made use of the area’s scenic valley farmlands and surrounding mountains. The annual race, held this year on Saturday March 10th, drew over 90 teams of competitors from Thailand and … [Read more...] about The Amarin Outdoor Unlimited River Kwai Trophy International 2012
Pedal power to open up the Mekong
Originally posted as ‘Pedal power to open up the Mekong’ in News section of TTR Weekly February 27, 2012. Article by Wanwisa Ngamsangchaikit CHIANG RAI, 27 February 2012: Tourism Authority of Thailand partnered with the Chiang Rai Bike Association to embark on an eco-bike tour experiment, 25 February, that will explore roads and tourist facilities in neighbouring Laos and China over the coming … [Read more...] about Pedal power to open up the Mekong
Kanchanaburi to Amphawa – Bicycle Touring Route
Kanchanaburi to Amphawa - Bicycle Touring Route Route: Easterly route that takes you from the Thai/Burma border city of Kanchanaburi to the charming little town of Amphawa, known for its fireflies and weekend night market. Download GPS file here (Zipfile contains .gdb and .gpx file formats) Length: 129km Configuration: Point to point. Start point: City center (Sangchuto Road … [Read more...] about Kanchanaburi to Amphawa – Bicycle Touring Route
Eddy Cycles in Bangkok
Every once in a while a bicycle shop owner decides to uproot his business and move it to a more accessible and user-friendly location. Such is the case with this month's featured bike shop, Eddy Cycles. The BERGAMONT brand distributor used to be located on a small street (soi) just off of Phahonyothin Road. The showroom was small and because it was situated in a residential housing area it proved … [Read more...] about Eddy Cycles in Bangkok
BicycleThailand.com Podiums at Pranburi Road Race
On Sunday, February 19, 2012 the city of Pranburi was host to over 300 cyclists who competed in this year's installment of the Annual Promoting Health by Cycling Road Race. Pranburi and its annex of Paak Nam Pranburi are small towns residing along the Prachuap coast, just a short drive south of the larger holiday destination cities of Cha Am and Hua Hin. The annual road race is organized by the … [Read more...] about BicycleThailand.com Podiums at Pranburi Road Race
Chiang Rai Bicycle Tour Company Review
Chiang Rai Bicycle Tour Company "Half-day ride to the White Temple" Tour Review “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” – Confucius Bee and his family have certainly taken the sage at his word – Chiang Rai Bicycle Tour Company, started in the fall of 2008; is an exceptionally smooth operation and from the first minute you meet them, you know they love what … [Read more...] about Chiang Rai Bicycle Tour Company Review
Doi Inthanon Climb – Chiang Mai Road Ride
Doi Inthanon Climb - Chiang Mai Road Ride Route: Climbing to the Highest Point in Thailand Length: 47.78km Elevation gain: 2,339 meters Elevation loss: 114 meters Minimum elevation: 277 meters Maximum elevation: 2,506 meters Configuration: Point to Point. Bottom to Top. Start point: Wat Phra That Si Chom Thong (Near intersection of Highway 108 and Tha Sala Road in Chom Thong, Chiang … [Read more...] about Doi Inthanon Climb – Chiang Mai Road Ride
Khao Bin, Chom Bueng – Ratchaburi Mountain Bike Trail
Khao Bin, Chom Bueng - Ratchaburi Mountain Bike Trail Trail: Mountain Bike Trail Download GPS file here - (Zipfile contains .gpx format) Status: OPEN Length: 16.1km Configuration: Loop. Very technical singletrack but a load of fun. Start/End point: Khao Bin parking area. Notes: Annual Chom Bueng X-country MTB race is held here, usually in the month of January. Khao … [Read more...] about Khao Bin, Chom Bueng – Ratchaburi Mountain Bike Trail
Doi Suthep – Chiang Mai Downhill Mountain Bike Singletrack Trail
Doi Suthep - Chiang Mai Downhill Mountain Bike Singletrack Trail Trail: Downhill Singletrack Download GPS file here - (Zipfile contains .gpx format) Status: OPEN Length: 7.7km Configuration: Point to point. Top to bottom. Very technical downhill singletrack trail. Very hard to pick a clean line. 100% gnarly dirt. Start point: Near top of Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai. End … [Read more...] about Doi Suthep – Chiang Mai Downhill Mountain Bike Singletrack Trail
Surat Thani to Khao Sok National Park – Bicycle Touring Route
Surat Thani to Khao Sok National Park - Bicycle Touring Route Route: Westerly route that takes you from the large city of Surat Thani into the mountains of the Khao Sok National Park area, from the Gulf of Thailand towards the Andaman Sea. Download GPS file here (Zipfile contains .gdb and .gpx file formats) Length: 117km Configuration: Point to point. Start point: Highway 41 … [Read more...] about Surat Thani to Khao Sok National Park – Bicycle Touring Route