Several bicycle tour companies in Thailand offer daily, monthly, and long term bike rentals. First, decide where in Thailand you will be visiting and what type of bicycle would suit your riding plans. Then contact one of the bicycle tour company operators closest to the area you intend to visit. Some bicycle tour companies offer maps, pannier bags & racks, and GPS devices to make planning … [Read more...] about Bicycle Rentals in Chiang Rai Thailand
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Bicycle Rentals in Chiang Mai Thailand
Several bicycle tour companies in Thailand offer daily, monthly, and long term bike rentals. First, decide where in Thailand you will be visiting and what type of bicycle would suit your riding plans. Then contact one of the bicycle tour company operators closest to the area you intend to visit. Some bicycle tour companies offer maps, pannier bags & racks, and GPS devices to make planning … [Read more...] about Bicycle Rentals in Chiang Mai Thailand
Tour of Thailand Competition Scheduled for April 2018
Tour of Thailand Competition in April Next Year Thai cycling association is getting ready for “Tour of Thailand 2018”, a long distance bicycle competition. There are male and female categories for this competition. Male category will take place on the 1st to 6th April 2018. Female category will take place on the 8th to 10th April 2018. “Seh Meuk”, Genaral Decha Hemkrasi, president of Thai … [Read more...] about Tour of Thailand Competition Scheduled for April 2018
Don Kuson Community Bike Shop in Bangkok
Possibly the only bike shop in Bangkok running on the support and donations of local bicycle lovers, the Don Kuson Community Bike Shop started as the answer to a need noticed by Alexander Martin. As an avid bicyclist in the US, he was involved in bike co-op organizations for years until he moved to Bangkok and saw that there wasn’t anything similar. Located deep in Charoen Krung Soi 57, Don … [Read more...] about Don Kuson Community Bike Shop in Bangkok
Urban Bamboo – Bicycle friendly hotel in Nakhon Ratchasima
Urban Bamboo, a bicycle friendly hotel in Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) Sometimes when I travel by bicycle in some unknown cities, I like to check in advance where I could sleep. After a long day, I do not want to spend so much time looking around for nice accommodation. A few days before my recent trip to Nakhon Ratchasima, also know as Korat, I checked on the Internet and found Urban Bamboo Hotel … [Read more...] about Urban Bamboo – Bicycle friendly hotel in Nakhon Ratchasima
Bicycle Lane at Sri Nakhon Khuean Khan Park and Botanical Garden
Sri Nakhon Khuean Khan Park and Botanical Garden สวนสาธารณะและสวนพฤกษชาติ ศรีนครเขื่อนขันธ์ Sri Nakhon Khuean Khan Park and Botanical Garden in Bang Kachao (บางกะเจ้า) sub-district, Phra Pradaeng (พระประแดง) district, Samut Prakan (สมุทรปราการ) province. There is a new bicycle lane which circumnavigates the beautiful lake area within the Sri Nakhon Khuean Khan Park. This park includes a … [Read more...] about Bicycle Lane at Sri Nakhon Khuean Khan Park and Botanical Garden
Bicycle Lane Completed at Ratchaprapa Dam
Bicycle lane completed on road leading to Ratchaprapa Dam On the 24th June, 2017 at 9:00 am, transport minister Mr. Arkom Termpittayaprisit was the opening ceremony president of the newly completed bicycle lane beginning at Highway junction No. 401 and leading to Ratchaprapa Dam road in Bantakhun district, Surat Thani province. Mr. Arkom said that Ratchaprapa Dam has beautiful scenery and is … [Read more...] about Bicycle Lane Completed at Ratchaprapa Dam
Sport Tourism Bike 4 All – Thailand cycling competition
“Moss-Patipan” joined “Sport Tourism Bike 4 All” competition Sports Authority of Thailand and Nakhon Nayok province managed the 2 bicycle competitions, Sport Tourism Bike 4 All and Thailand Mountain Bike (on paved road) Princess Cup Championship 3rd event on the 18th June, 2017 at Khun Dan Prakanchon Dam, Nakhon Nayok province. There were 3 categories of Sport tourism bike 4 all for men and … [Read more...] about Sport Tourism Bike 4 All – Thailand cycling competition
Thai national mountain bike team member dies from injuries sustained in downhill crash while practicing in Suphanburi
“Chao Por” or Thanapon Jarupeng suddenly passed away after an accident while practicing downhill cycling on the 21st May 2017. He fell from his bicycle while riding down the mountain. His head hit the ground and he had serious abdominal pain. When he arrived in the hospital, he was conscious and he could explain his symptoms to the doctor. After a while he went unconscious because of bleeding … [Read more...] about Thai national mountain bike team member dies from injuries sustained in downhill crash while practicing in Suphanburi
Tour de Thailand 2018
Tour de Thailand - Rides 4 Rotary Imagine a premium quality cycling tour that is fully supported, socially responsible, environmentally friendly, and a meaningful adventure that will change the world we live in as well as the places we travel to. The Tour de Thailand is a tour with charity at its heart that provides a whole lot of customer satisfaction to make sure our riders enjoy their efforts … [Read more...] about Tour de Thailand 2018
Siri Charoenwat Forest Bicycle Path in Chonburi Province
Siri Charoenwat Forest. The forest of life, the forest of love. The Royally-initiated Siri Charoenwat forest plantation project, Chonburi province. 26 years ago, Chonburi province had a wide bald mountain area which had few wild animals and plants. His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej saw that it is important to protect the forest and natural resources in this area. His Majesty King Bhumibol … [Read more...] about Siri Charoenwat Forest Bicycle Path in Chonburi Province
12 Bicycle Routes to Use While Bangkok’s SKYLANE Closed for Renovations
ไปไหนดี! 12 Routeปั่นชิลๆ ระหว่างสกายเลนปิดปรับปรุง “Skylane” is closed for construction on the 11th April until the middle of November 2017. There are 12 bike routes recommended by the sport.trueid.net team for cyclists to use until the skylane is opened again in November (2017). Phutthamonthon Park Distance: about 7.6 km / lap Safety and security: 8/10 Open-close hours: 05:00 am … [Read more...] about 12 Bicycle Routes to Use While Bangkok’s SKYLANE Closed for Renovations
Downhill and Cross-Country Bike Park in Chiang Mai
MTB, DH, AM and XC - Get all of your mountain biking acronyms straight because Chiang Mai is about to become home to one of the best bike parks in Asia, and it is anticipated to have something on offer for every type of disciple of the dirt discipline. Soon to open Bike Park Chiang Mai has recently been reported on by Bangkok Post self-proclaimed 'Mountain Bike Freak' Pongpet Mekloy. Check … [Read more...] about Downhill and Cross-Country Bike Park in Chiang Mai
Bicycle Path at Lam Phra Phloeng Reservoir in Nakhon Ratchasima
There is a new bike path along the Lam Phra Phloeng Reservoir on road #3052 (see map image and GPS coordinates) in the Wang Nam Khieow district of Nakhon Ratchasima province. The length of the bike path is approximately 2 kilometers and the route is divided into 2 lanes, one for running or walking, and one for cycling. The path is quite narrow if it becomes crowded with non-cyclists, but … [Read more...] about Bicycle Path at Lam Phra Phloeng Reservoir in Nakhon Ratchasima
Pedal Pals of Siam: Giving the joy of cycling to the blind Thai children of Chiang Mai
Hello fellow bicyclists, Thank you for taking a couple of minutes to read this. It might be very interesting to you.... My name is Greg Joyner and I am an American living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Before I moved to Chiang Mai I was a member of a group of tandem riders in San Diego, California. The group is called “The Blind Stoker’s Club”. This group in San Diego makes connections between … [Read more...] about Pedal Pals of Siam: Giving the joy of cycling to the blind Thai children of Chiang Mai
Tour of Thailand 2017
Police General Atsawin Khwanmuang, Bangkok’s governor started the opening ceremony of “Tour of Thailand 2017 or The Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s cup men’s tour of Thailand 2017” on the 1st April 2017. He led the cyclists to celebrate Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s 62th birthday which was held on the 2nd April. There are 20 male teams and 15 female teams from all around the world attending … [Read more...] about Tour of Thailand 2017
New Bicycle Path to Sukhothai Historical Park
Cyclists now have the opportunity to use a new bicycle path to reach the popular Sukhothai Historical Park tourist attraction, located within the ancient city of Sukhothai. The bicycle path is approximately fifteen (15) kilometers in length and meanders along parts of the Mae Ramphan River while passing through villages and farmland. The bicycle path starting point is easy to find from one … [Read more...] about New Bicycle Path to Sukhothai Historical Park
Interesting New Bicycle Path Along the Mekong River in Nakhon Phanom
There is an interesting new bicycle path section which runs alongside the Mekong River in Nakhon Phanom province. This newest section is just one part of the ongoing bicycle lane project launched in Nakhon Phanom in 2016. The provincial capital of Nakhon Phanom now boasts several kilometers of cycle path running along the edge of the Mekong River in Thailand's northeastern … [Read more...] about Interesting New Bicycle Path Along the Mekong River in Nakhon Phanom
January/February 2017 Reader Mail: TriDash road bike rentals, MTB rentals on Koh Lanta, and Bangkok’s newest cycling park
BicycleThailand.com is committed to providing useful Thailand-specific cycling information to its Thai and international web audience. Here at BicycleThailand.com we are always receiving emails from our valued readers. Some of those emails contain helpful suggestions about how to improve the website itself while most are cycling-related questions with a wide range of topics. Understanding that … [Read more...] about January/February 2017 Reader Mail: TriDash road bike rentals, MTB rentals on Koh Lanta, and Bangkok’s newest cycling park
Improvements for Bicycle Lanes in Thailand
Cycling does not only benefit your health but it also helps you to save on travel expenses and it reduces air pollution. Mr. Jamroon Tangpaisankij, director of Thailand walking and cycling institute foundation gave information to the public regarding walking and cycling being the most convenient and cheapest ways to travel to most areas in our daily lives. The research ministry of … [Read more...] about Improvements for Bicycle Lanes in Thailand
Top Pick Bicycle Touring Accommodation: Bike Hostel in Thap Sakae
Touring cyclists who are traveling through the province of Prachuap Khiri Khan have a new accommodation option in the small beachside town of Thap Sakae. On a recent bicycle ride down the main beach road of Thap Sakae, I spotted an old bicycle sitting atop a wall with a simple sign attached. I pedaled through the compound gate to discover two newly built structures adjacent to a lovely lake … [Read more...] about Top Pick Bicycle Touring Accommodation: Bike Hostel in Thap Sakae
BikeInnBox Bicycle Hotel in Bangkok Thailand
The first full-service 'hotel' for your bicycle in Bangkok Thailand - BikeInnBox is the first bicycle hotel in Bangkok Thailand which provides services for bicycles only. BikeInnBox is located on the Bang Khun Thian-Chaitalay Road in Bangkok's Bang Khun Thian district. BikeInnBox opened for business on the 19th of December 2016. There are 3 floors at BikeInnBox that provide the following … [Read more...] about BikeInnBox Bicycle Hotel in Bangkok Thailand
Top Pick Event: Bike for Elephants 2017
Our Top Pick Event for the month of February is the Bike for Elephants ride for 2017. This is an annual event that started several years ago to bring attention to the plight of the Asian elephant. The goal of the ride is to raise funds for the Bring the Elephant Home Foundation, which develops and supports innovative wild elephant conservation projects in Thailand. Ride your bike, save the … [Read more...] about Top Pick Event: Bike for Elephants 2017
“Bike for Life, Sport’s Tourism, Bike for All”
“Bike for Life, Sport’s Tourism, Bike for All” The Thai Cycling Association welcomes all cyclists to join the “Bike For Life, Sport’s Tourism, Bike For All” competition, to support Thailand’s tourism and promote exercising. The winners of this competition will get a trophy and a medal on behalf of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. This competition will take place on February … [Read more...] about “Bike for Life, Sport’s Tourism, Bike for All”