Investigations into bike lanes that cause traffic jams Mr.Suton Anakun, Vice-president of Bangkok’s traffic policy and transportation office said, bike lanes are very useful for cyclists. It’s a project that they have tried to operate in different areas of Bangkok for the safety of the riders. In the past, they tried to build bicycle lanes to cover all areas, for both exclusive bike lanes (no … [Read more...] about Investigations into Bangkok bike lanes that cause traffic jams
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December 2016 Reader Mail: Buy and Sell a Touring Bicycle in Thailand, Posting a Cycling Blog, and Cycling to Bangkok Train Station from Airport
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 December 2016 Reader Mail: Buy and Sell a Touring Bicycle in Thailand, Posting a Cycling Blog, and Cycling to Bangkok Train Station from Airport
Top Pick Event: Ride to Khong’s Legendary 2017
Our Top Pick Event for the month of January is hands down the Ride to Khong's Legendary 2017. This annual event is quickly becoming one of our favorites ever January because the organizers understand that having an informative, accurate, and bilingual website (up months before the event) is key to producing a top class cycling event. We really can't say enough good things about the website for … [Read more...] about Top Pick Event: Ride to Khong’s Legendary 2017
Bangkok Pumptrack by 893distro team
Back in February 2015 we reported on the growing trend of Pump Tracks in Thailand. Well, here we are in December 2016 and the trend continues, with the latest creation being built by the folks over at 893distro in Bangkok. If you're into mountain bikes that are built to huck, jump, bomb, flip, and shred then you should certainly acquaint yourself with the sleds offered by 893distro. In … [Read more...] about Bangkok Pumptrack by 893distro team
Travel without moving? Become a host on Warm Showers Thailand
In January 2013 we posted an article about how to access and use the Warm Showers Community website because we liked the reciprocal hospitality concept of the website so much - 'The Warm Showers Community is a free worldwide hospitality exchange for touring cyclists.' We're proud to say that in early 2015 our webmaster, and frequent article contributor at BicycleThailand.com, Paul Hamon (with his … [Read more...] about Travel without moving? Become a host on Warm Showers Thailand
New Bicycle Path in Nonthaburi’s Pak Kret District
Cyclists now have the opportunity to use a brand new cycling lane in the Pak Kret district of Nonthaburi province. The cycling lane, which is located on the land of the Royal Irrigation Department, is approximately four (4) kilometers in length and is open to all cyclists and runners. The path has barrier poles and signage preventing its use by motor vehicles and has overhead lights for its … [Read more...] about New Bicycle Path in Nonthaburi’s Pak Kret District
October 2016 Reader Mail: Renting Electric Bikes in Hua Hin, Postponed Cycling Events, and Thailand GPS Data Files
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 October 2016 Reader Mail: Renting Electric Bikes in Hua Hin, Postponed Cycling Events, and Thailand GPS Data Files
September 2016 Reader Mail: SCOTT Bicycles in Bangkok, Bike Co-op in Bangkok, and Bilingual Articles from Cycling Doctor
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 September 2016 Reader Mail: SCOTT Bicycles in Bangkok, Bike Co-op in Bangkok, and Bilingual Articles from Cycling Doctor
Top Pick Event: Thailand Gravity Series Race #2
Our Top Pick Event for the month of October is the Thailand Gravity Series Race #2 in Suphanburi. This event is the second race in the 2016 series of four (4) Downhill and Freeride races. Competitors will accumulate points over the four races of the series and be awarded overall places (and prizes) based on their results. Read the race results from Race #1 in this series here. In the past, the … [Read more...] about Top Pick Event: Thailand Gravity Series Race #2
Nakhon Phanom to Build 60km Bike Lane along Mae Khong River to Boost Tourism
Nakhon Phanom province has prepared a budget of 200 million baht to build a 60 km bike lane along the Mae Khong River to boost tourism. On the 3rd of August 2016, it was reported that tourism in Nakhon Phanom province is starting to get busy, after the province was selected to be the city of happiness from the national statistical office in 2015. Nakhon Phanom province is also a special … [Read more...] about Nakhon Phanom to Build 60km Bike Lane along Mae Khong River to Boost Tourism
August 2016 Reader Mail: E-bike in Pattaya and Northern Thailand, Ladies ride group in Bangkok, and Lithium Ion Battery needed in Cambodia
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 August 2016 Reader Mail: E-bike in Pattaya and Northern Thailand, Ladies ride group in Bangkok, and Lithium Ion Battery needed in Cambodia
[CLOSED] Spinning Bear Hostel in Bangkok
Spinning Bear Bike Shop - ร้านจักรยานหมีปั่น still exists but the Hostel is gone. Many touring cyclists traveling to Thailand start their epic journey by arriving in the country's capital city, Bangkok. The BIG MANGO (as Bangkok is commonly referred to by travelers) is world-renowned for its ability to immediately overload the senses of newcomers upon first arrival. Touring cyclists are … [Read more...] about [CLOSED] Spinning Bear Hostel in Bangkok
Transporting a Bicycle on Thailand’s Southern Railway Line (Hat Yai-Bangkok)
Hat Yai is a great start or end point to any cycling trip that involves a border crossing between Thailand and Malaysia. Getting you and your bicycle to or from one of the Thailand/Malaysia border crossings is as easy as booking a ticket on the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) southern line. If your cycling adventure has you crossing the Thailand/Malaysia border one of the better options … [Read more...] about Transporting a Bicycle on Thailand’s Southern Railway Line (Hat Yai-Bangkok)
Bicycle Touring: Crossing the Thailand/Malaysia border near Hat Yai
The city of Hat Yai is a short distance ride to or from the border crossing between Thailand and Malaysia. The city on the Thailand side of the border crossing is Sadao, while the city on the Malaysian side is Bukit Kayu Hitam. Regardless of whether you’re cycling plans have you entering or exiting Thailand, the city of Hat Yai, with its train station and good selection of nearby bike shops and … [Read more...] about Bicycle Touring: Crossing the Thailand/Malaysia border near Hat Yai
Top Pick Event: Thailand Gravity Series Race #1
Our Top Pick Event for the upcoming month of September is the Thailand Gravity Series Race #1 in Suphanburi. This event is the first race in the 2016 series of four (4) Downhill and Freeride races. Competitors will accumulate points over the four races of the series and be awarded overall places (and prizes) based on their results. In the past, the Thailand Gravity Series has produced fun and … [Read more...] about Top Pick Event: Thailand Gravity Series Race #1
Bangkok’s BTS stations will allow bicycles on the trains which are not folding bicycles
On the 1st of August, 2016, Bangkok’s BTS stations will allow bicycles on the trains which are not folding bicycles, during the times listed below: Monday-Friday Morning time from 06:00-06:30 am and evening time from 10:00 pm - close hours Saturday-Sunday and public holidays Morning time from 06:00-09:00 am and evening time from 10:00 pm - close hours **Folding bicycles are allowed on BTS … [Read more...] about Bangkok’s BTS stations will allow bicycles on the trains which are not folding bicycles
Bicycle Path at Bangkok Airport Rail Link Makkasan Station
If you have ever traveled on Bangkok's Airport Rail Link, which connects (at Phaya Thai station) the city's elevated train system (BTS) with Suvarnabhumi International Airport, then you may have wondered what cycling opportunities lay beneath the train's elevated tracks and station platforms. Likewise, if you attended any of the A DAY Bike Fest events held at the Airport Rail Link's … [Read more...] about Bicycle Path at Bangkok Airport Rail Link Makkasan Station
Bangkok’s BTS elevated train plan to allow only folding bikes
On the 1st of October, 2015, Bangkok's BTS stations planed to start allowing only folding bicycles, which must be stored neatly, onto its trains. The reason for this was to give more room to passengers because normal bicycles were deemed to be taking up too much passenger space on the trains. This planned rule would mirror the same rule enforced on Bangkok's underground train system (MRT) as well … [Read more...] about Bangkok’s BTS elevated train plan to allow only folding bikes
Building and design plan of the longest bicycle lane in Asia: Cycling 5 Thailand provinces
The project is situated in the central region area of Thailand. The department of rural roads is almost ready to start building next year (2017). The design plan for this project began at the end of 2015 and is scheduled to finish at the end of this year (2016). The department of rural roads will then prepare the budget to build the bicycle lane in 2017. This bicycle lane will pass through 5 … [Read more...] about Building and design plan of the longest bicycle lane in Asia: Cycling 5 Thailand provinces
Top Pick Event: Nok Air ‘Ride for Life’
Our Top Pick Event for the month of July is the Nok Air "Ride for Life' in Nakhon Si Thammarat. With nearly a thousand cyclists already registered to participate and over 160,000 Thai Baht pledged to benefit the Cardiac Children Foundation of Thailand this event is sure to be a good time with lots of good people on two wheels. Furthermore, this event made our Top Pick because of its awesome and … [Read more...] about Top Pick Event: Nok Air ‘Ride for Life’
Phitsanulok to Lomsak Road: The look of Cycling Switzerland in Thailand
Phitsanulok-Lomsak road or also known as the state highway 12, has been opened officially since the 12th of March 2016 by Mr. Arkom Tempittayapaisit, transportation and communications minister. This route is an important route because it is the East-West corridor from Myanmar to Vietnam. Starting from Myawaddy town, Myanmar passes though Mae Sod district, Tak province, Sukhothai province, … [Read more...] about Phitsanulok to Lomsak Road: The look of Cycling Switzerland in Thailand
Top Pick Bicycle Touring Accommodation: Areeya Resort in Ban Klong Sai
Many cyclists traveling from Cambodia to Thailand (or vice versa) at the Poipet (city on the Cambodian side of border) Aranyaprathet (city on the Thai side of border) border crossing may be interested to know about a little haven in the Sa Kaew province of Thailand called Ban Klong Sai. While Ban Klong Sai is a very quiet little village, the nearby Pang Sida National Park draws many visitors due … [Read more...] about Top Pick Bicycle Touring Accommodation: Areeya Resort in Ban Klong Sai
Hat Yai Critical Mass
We received an email from Khun Arkanay Panjatape of Hat Yai in response to our most recent newsletter. He kindly informed us about the Hat Yai Critical Mass ride taking place on the last Friday night of every month near the city center. Khun Arkanay also sent us a few photos of the cycling group that showed up to last month's ride. Great fun on a Friday night, indeed. Join the group if you are in … [Read more...] about Hat Yai Critical Mass
Plans to cancel bike lanes in Bangkok and enforce laws
The Bangkok executive office has had a meeting with regards to solving bike lane problems in Bangkok and has discussed removing some bike lanes in areas which are not being used. Police Major General Panurat Meepearn, Bangkok governor’s consultant disclosed that he has suggested the Bangkok executive office to consider the cancellation of bike lanes in some area’s which have not been used after … [Read more...] about Plans to cancel bike lanes in Bangkok and enforce laws