With Thailand being one of our favourite countries in the world, it was a no brainer that we would include it in our round the world cycling itinerary. And not only did we end up including it, but have spent more time riding here than any of the other countries we've visited. Over 3 months we've cycled from Bangkok north to Chiang Mai and Pai, east to Nong Khai, and all the way down south to … [Read more...] about Thailand Cycling Trips by We Ride Bikes Places
Thailand Cycling News Articles
Catch up on the latest bicycling news articles from Thailand. Learn what is happening within Thailand's cycling community and watch the progress of cycling infrastructure projects and government and community-led initiatives.
Tour of Thailand 2022 – Professional Road Cycling Race – Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s Cup Tour of Thailand
The Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn's Cup Tour of Thailand has a UCI rating of 2.1The 2022 version will have a Men's Race and a Women's Race. Official website of the Tour of Thailand (Available in Thai and English versions)The 6 stages for the Men's race are scheduled for April 1-6, 2022 and the 3 stages for the Women's race are scheduled for April 8-10, 2022.The 2022 race is taking place in … [Read more...] about Tour of Thailand 2022 – Professional Road Cycling Race – Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s Cup Tour of Thailand
Ban Khun Chang Khian Village – Mountain Biking in Chiang Mai
Welcome to Doi Suthep-Pui National Park, and Ban Khun Chang Khian village, a Hmong tribe village located in the heart of the national park. In this blog we are going to look at a little of the history of the mountain, the people who live within the national park, activities in the park and what the residents do for employment. The origins of Doi Suthep-Pui National Park date back to 1973 when … [Read more...] about Ban Khun Chang Khian Village – Mountain Biking in Chiang Mai
Registration for the International Chiang Mai Enduro (ICE) 2019
Registration for the International Chiang Mai Enduro (ICE) 2019 is officially open with the event taking place from November 28th 2019 – December 1st 2019. For the first time, the International Chiang Mai Enduro will be a stage of the Asia-Pacific Continental Series of the Enduro World Series with the top 3 participants of each EWS category being eligible to participate in the Enduro World Series … [Read more...] about Registration for the International Chiang Mai Enduro (ICE) 2019
International Chiang Mai Enduro (ICE) in 2019
We are excited to be once again hosting the International Chiang Mai Enduro (ICE) in 2019, and especially proud and honored to be chosen as a stage for the Asia-Pacific Continental Series of the Enduro World Series – the first an event of this magnitude has been held in Thailand. The event is set to be bigger and better than ever before with racers from all over the world descending to the … [Read more...] about International Chiang Mai Enduro (ICE) in 2019
KRABI MOUNTAIN BIKE CHALLENGE RAISES MORE THAN 1M BAHT FOR CHARITY
ROTARY CHARITY EVENT ROSE MORE THAN THB 1M THOUGH MOUNTAIN BIKE CHALLENGE Krabi Rotary organization and sponsorship partners and cycling enthusiasts have completed the 4th Charity fundraising in Krabi on Sunday, 17 February 2019. The 43 km ride by mountain bike around Krabi was considered a successful charity event as it gathered more than 200 cyclists to participate and rose the fund of more … [Read more...] about KRABI MOUNTAIN BIKE CHALLENGE RAISES MORE THAN 1M BAHT FOR CHARITY
Norway will be Car-free by 2030
Car-free plans in Norway Norway is trying to reduce the number of cars on the road by 2030. The Norwegian government intends to reduce the growth rate of car usage while the growth rate of the population is higher and continually growing. They want Oslo city centre to be the car-free area in the next 3 years, so they plan to build bicycle lanes and bicycle expressway for the budget of 1,000 … [Read more...] about Norway will be Car-free by 2030
Volunteer English Teacher hit by car While Riding Her Bicycle in Mae Sod Thailand
A Volunteer English Teacher was hit by a car While Riding Her Bicycle in Mae Sod Thailand On February 15th, police officers in Mae Sod, Tak province received an accident report that a foreign woman had been hit by a car at the T-junction in front of Mae Sod local government office. The woman had a serious injury on her head and body due to the accident. The victim was Susan Titlestone, age … [Read more...] about Volunteer English Teacher hit by car While Riding Her Bicycle in Mae Sod Thailand
Thailand’s ‘No One Left Behind’ Team: Volunteer cyclists and disabled people riding bicycles together
“No one left behind” Team made plans to complete the hill climb route in Phrae province “No one left behind” cycling project was a long distance cycling project created by a group of volunteer cyclists and disabled people riding bicycles together. The start point was Uttaradit city center and the finish point was Phrae province, for a total distance of 73.7 km. The staff team was well prepared … [Read more...] about Thailand’s ‘No One Left Behind’ Team: Volunteer cyclists and disabled people riding bicycles together
11th International Bangkok Bike Expo (May 2018)
You'd be forgiven if you assumed that this year's Bangkok Bike Expo marked the 11th year that this expo had been held in Thailand. After all, it is being marketed as the 11th International Bangkok Bike Expo. Furthermore, you'd also be forgiven if you assumed the Bangkok Bike Expo was held in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. On both assumptions you'd be wrong, but quickly forgiven, as I was myself … [Read more...] about 11th International Bangkok Bike Expo (May 2018)
Bangkok Get Fit – Professional Triathlon Training Sessions by Bike Zone
While it is becoming easier to find qualified cycling coaches in Thailand these days, the rise in popularity of Triathlon as a sport for men and women of all ages has led many Thais to seek out training wisdom from some of the country's leading competitors. Recognizing the need to consolidate the years of experience from winning Thai triathletes with the necessary facilities and equipment training … [Read more...] about Bangkok Get Fit – Professional Triathlon Training Sessions by Bike Zone
Bicycle lane projects in Bangkok have wasted 28 million baht in 9 years
9 ปี ผลาญงบ 28 ล้าน!! เหลือแต่ซาก "เลนจักรยาน" ไร้ค่า... The bicycle lane projects in Bangkok have wasted 28 million baht in 9 years (Editor's choice of headline for this article: How the Bangkok metropolitan council has wasted 28 million baht in 9 years by not researching how or why to build bicycle lanes in a large city) Thai bicycle lanes are full of obstacles such as cars, motorbikes and food … [Read more...] about Bicycle lane projects in Bangkok have wasted 28 million baht in 9 years
SuperCyclingMan arrives in Singapore on world cycle
After cycling 35,000km from England, SuperCyclingMan arrives in Singapore on world cycle. Is it a bird? Is it a plane? It’s SuperCyclingMan! After cycling over 35,000km from his home in England, he’s arrived in Singapore on his inspirational, charity fundraising bike ride across all seven continents! SINGAPORE, 3rd October 2017 10am Former primary school teacher Will Hodson is cycling … [Read more...] about SuperCyclingMan arrives in Singapore on world cycle
Thai actress and TV program presenter posts video of motorbikes in bicycle lanes
"Top Daraneenut" posted a video clip of people riding motorbikes on bicycle lanes Top Daraneenut, an actress and TV program presenter, posted a video on Instagram of people riding motorbikes on bicycle lanes. She also posted the comment to condemn people who had no respect of the rules. The comment she wrote was "These people have no respect for the rules and I condemn them as murderers who … [Read more...] about Thai actress and TV program presenter posts video of motorbikes in bicycle lanes
Buriram province invested 70 million baht to build the bicycle lane at Huay Jorake Mak
Buriram province invested 70 million baht to build the bicycle lane at Huay Jorake Mak On the 8th of June, Buriram province cooperated with the provincial irrigation project and the ministry of natural resources and environment to invest a budget of 70 million baht to build a new bicycle lane and exercising lane around the wetland area of Huay Jorake Mak reservoir, Samet, Muang district. The … [Read more...] about Buriram province invested 70 million baht to build the bicycle lane at Huay Jorake Mak
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
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
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
Thailand’s newest road cycling team – Infinite AIS Cycling Team 2017
A new bicycle team called “Infinite AIS cycling team 2017” “Infinite AIS cycling team 2017” was established by three business partners which are LA Bicycle, AIS and ICC. This new bicycle team was announced on the 1st of February, 2017 at Anantara Siam Bangkok by Mr. Surasit Tiyawatcharaphong, chief excuetive of LA Bicycle, Mr. Phongsakorn Korwanich, director of marketing communications department … [Read more...] about Thailand’s newest road cycling team – Infinite AIS Cycling Team 2017
Thai man living in Malaysia rides his bicycle from Penang to Bangkok to pay his respects to the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej
คนไทยปั่นจักรยานจากปีนังมาถวายบังคมพระบรมศพ Thai man rides bicycle from Penang, Malaysia to pay his respect to the body of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. A Thai cyclist, Mr. Toedsuk Attarangsun, age 50 years old who lives in Penang, Malaysia rode his bicycle from Malaysia to the royal plaza in Bangkok, Thailand. His ride began on the 16th of December 2016 and completed on the 26th of … [Read more...] about Thai man living in Malaysia rides his bicycle from Penang to Bangkok to pay his respects to the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej
Investigations into Bangkok bike lanes that cause traffic jams
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
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
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