Many beautiful and rewarding bicycle tours along Thailand's southern coasts are made possible by the vast number of accommodation choices. Being a touring cyclist myself I know how much time and deliberation is spent deciding on a night's stay. A majority of touring cyclists prefer to make their decision based solely on price, saving their coins in order to splurge on a well-deserved dinner … [Read more...] about Top Pick Bicycle Touring Accommodation: Siripong Guesthouse in Ban Krut
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Top Pick Bicycle Touring Restaurant: Kasama’s Pizza in Ban Krut
I've noticed two distinct characteristics exhibited by every touring cyclist I've ever encountered on the road: 1) They always have an interesting back story, and 2) They love to eat. For some reason I tend to expect the same characteristics from the proprietors of restaurants that I come across during my long distance bicycle journeys here in Thailand. I've noticed that sometimes you get one and … [Read more...] about Top Pick Bicycle Touring Restaurant: Kasama’s Pizza in Ban Krut
52km Loop – Prachuap Khiri Khan (Hua Hin) Road Ride
52km Loop - Prachuap Khiri Khan (Hua Hin) Road Ride Route: 52km loop that starts in central Hua Hin and proceeds through beautiful back road areas west of the city. Download GPS file here (Zipfile contains .gdb and .gpx file format) Length: 52km Configuration: Loop. Along this this route you'll notice a few of Hua Hin's prominent attractions, Wat Huay Mongkol and the Hua Hin … [Read more...] about 52km Loop – Prachuap Khiri Khan (Hua Hin) Road Ride
Bicycle Shops in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province Thailand
Prachuap Khiri Khan / ประจวบคีรีขันธ์ Basbike C4 Hua Hin Soi 68 (opposite Prem Shop) T. Hua Hin A. Hua Hin Prachuap Khiri Khan 77110 Tel. 088-849-2412 Bike Club 231/1 Phetkasem Road (Basement level of Market Village Shopping Mall) T. Hua Hin A. Hua Hin Prachuap Khiri Khan 77110 Tel. 032-526-000 Hachi Coffee & Bike Shop 272 Sue Suk Road T. Prachuap Khiri Khan A. Mueang Prachuap Khiri … [Read more...] about Bicycle Shops in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province Thailand
Pak Nam Pran Race – Prachuap Khiri Khan Mountain Bike Trail
Pak Nam Pran - Prachuap Khiri Khan Mountain Bike Trail Trail: Mountain Bike Trail Download GPS file here - (Zipfile contains .gpx format) Status: OPEN Length: 13.2km Configuration: Semi loop. Technical singletrack with lots of climbing. Start point to dirt bypass road where the singletrack portion of the race ended. The rest of the race was on paved or dirt doubletrack roads … [Read more...] about Pak Nam Pran Race – Prachuap Khiri Khan Mountain Bike Trail
1st Pak Nam Pran Buri Mountain Bike Cup Race Report
On Sunday, August 5th, 2012 the small city of Pak Nam Pran was host to over 250 mountain bikers who competed in the first edition of the Pak Nam Pran Buri Mountain Bike Cup. Pak Nam Pran Buri is a small town on the coast in the Prachuap Khiri Khan province of Thailand. This area is just a short drive south of the larger holiday destination city of Hua Hin. With beautiful blue skies and minimal … [Read more...] about 1st Pak Nam Pran Buri Mountain Bike Cup Race Report
Hua Hin Bike Tours
Hua Hin Bike Tours is owned and operated by Adventure Cycling Thailand, a licensed Tourism Authority of Thailand Company. In 2008, Tour de Asia relocated from Bangkok to the beach side city of Hua Hin and assumed control of Sea Hill Mountain Biking (now Hua Hin Bike Tours) when their friend and founder Paul Mason returned to the UK for business. Since then Hua Hin Bike Tours has increased its … [Read more...] about Hua Hin Bike Tours
Ban Krut to Chumphon – Bicycle Touring Route
Ban Krut to Chumphon - Bicycle Touring Route Route: Southern route that takes you from the sleepy beach side town of Ban Krut to the provincial capital city of Chumphon. Download GPS file here (Zipfile contains .gdb and .gpx file formats) Length: 132km (115km option) Configuration: Point to point. Start point: The main stretch of beach in Ban Krut. The beach is less than a … [Read more...] about Ban Krut to Chumphon – Bicycle Touring Route
June 2nd Edition of Hua Hin Alleycat Race
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
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
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
Hua Hin to Prachuap Khiri Khan – Bicycle Touring Route
Hua Hin to Prachuap Khiri Khan - Bicycle Touring Route Route: Southerly route that takes you from the popular tourist destination of Hua Hin down the coast to the quiet provincial capital city Prachuap Khiri Khan. Download GPS file here (Zipfile contains .gdb and .gpx file formats) Length: 115km Configuration: Point to point. Start point: Highway 4 (Phetkasem Road) in Hua Hin. Start your … [Read more...] about Hua Hin to Prachuap Khiri Khan – Bicycle Touring Route
Phetchaburi to Hua Hin – Bicycle Touring Route
Phetchaburi to Hua Hin - Bicycle Touring Route Route: Southerly route that takes you from the city of Phetchaburi down the coast to the popular tourist destination of Hua Hin. Download GPS file here (Zipfile contains .gdb and .gpx file formats) Length: 92.37km Configuration: Point to point. Start point: Highway 4 (Phetkasem Road) in Mueang Phetchaburi. Start your ride at the Royal Diamond … [Read more...] about Phetchaburi to Hua Hin – Bicycle Touring Route
Hua Hin Queen’s Cup Triathlon 2011
The Hua Hin Queen’s Cup International Triathlon 2011 was held on Sunday, August 28th, at Suanson Pradipat Beach in the province of Prachuap Khiri Khan. This annual event, now in its third year, offers local and visiting athletes the chance to test their fitness at either the duathlon (running and biking) or triathlon (swimming, running, and biking) level. The 2011 edition witnessed more foreign … [Read more...] about Hua Hin Queen’s Cup Triathlon 2011
Riding Across Thailand: Border to Beach Ride
On December 10, 2010 the Hua Cha Hash Pedalers conducted the cycling portion of their 4th annual Border-to-Border hash, traversing the width of Thailand from the Burmese border to the gulf waters of the Prachuap coast. The ride commenced near the Thai-Burmese border market (Dan Singkhon) and concluded at the rest and relaxation beach area of the Thai Air Force base at Ao Manao. Ao Manao is a … [Read more...] about Riding Across Thailand: Border to Beach Ride
Hua Hin King’s Cup MTB and Queen’s Cup Tour of Hua Hin 2010
The city of Hua Hin, located in the Prachuap Khiri Khan province of Thailand, proved to be a most welcoming advocate of bicycling and accommodating host to bicyclists over the weekend of November 27th and 28th. Once again the small beachside city presented the annual Queen and King’s Cup bicycle events as it has done every November for the past four years. This year’s event also included an … [Read more...] about Hua Hin King’s Cup MTB and Queen’s Cup Tour of Hua Hin 2010
Hua Hin Queen’s Cup Triathlon 2010
This year’s Hua Hin Queen’s Cup International Triathlon was held on Sunday, October 10th, at Suanson Pradipat Beach in the province of Prachuap Khiri Khan. The annual event offers local and visiting athletes the chance to test their fitness at either the duathlon (running and biking) or triathlon (swimming, running, and biking) level. Also on offer at Sunday’s venue was a 5km fun run along the … [Read more...] about Hua Hin Queen’s Cup Triathlon 2010
Hua Hin Bike in Prachuap Khiri Khan
This month’s featured bike store in Thailand is Hua Hin Bike. Hua Hin Bike is located in the city of Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan province. You can find Hua Hin Bike on Phetkasem Road (Hwy 4) between Soi 45 and Soi 45/1, just before a PTT gas station. The shop has been in its current location for many years and is well known for its support of the local bike clubs and cycling events throughout … [Read more...] about Hua Hin Bike in Prachuap Khiri Khan