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
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.
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
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
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
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
Bicycle Parking at Siam Discovery in Bangkok
It has been great to see the concerted response by Bangkok shopping centers to the addition of bicycle parking areas at Seacon Bangkae and Central World shopping malls in Bangkok. The most recent response has been from the Siam Discovery shopping mall in Bangkok's Pathum Wan district. Siam Discovery is just one of Bangkok's many shopping malls, but its central location in the city and its … [Read more...] about Bicycle Parking at Siam Discovery in Bangkok
May 2016 Reader Mail: Bike transport boxes and riding clubs in Pattaya and Bangkok (Bangna)
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To Build or Not to Build: Bicycle Lanes Should Solve a Problem
At the beginning of the month several posts on social media sites brought attention to the fact that the newly finished bicycle lane (completed in April of 2016) in the Chatuchak area of Bangkok had been taken over by food vendor carts, tuk-tuks and vehicles. Photos of parked cars, tuk-tuk taxis and food stalls occupying the bicycle lane went viral and drew responses from several commenters who … [Read more...] about To Build or Not to Build: Bicycle Lanes Should Solve a Problem
April 2016 Reader Mail: Mom needs an adult trike, buying or renting electric bikes, and planning a multi-day bicycle tour
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 April 2016 Reader Mail: Mom needs an adult trike, buying or renting electric bikes, and planning a multi-day bicycle tour
March 2016 Reader Mail: City bicycle tours, cycling blogs, and Park Tools
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A letter from the wife of Chilean cyclist who died in Korat on 21 Feb 2015
Today is my husband’s first death anniversary. Francisco Guillermo Villa Honorato, the cyclist from Chile who wanted to set a new Guinness Record by cycling 5 continents in 5 years for 250,000km, was knocked down by a pick-up in Korat, Thailand, on 21 Feb 2015. Francisco doesn’t have faith in any religion but he believes in God (he knelt down and thanked Him/Her when it finally rained after a … [Read more...] about A letter from the wife of Chilean cyclist who died in Korat on 21 Feb 2015
February 2016 Reader Mail: Bike rental, being famous, Wat Phu Tok, and cycling maps
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Inthanoning on Khiriwong
It's February and we're in Thailand and that can only mean one thing. Doi Inthanon. Doing the Doi is one of those rites of passage that is on many cyclists bucket list and that includes the serious guys who can make it to the top in just over two hours and those who are still only halfway after about four. Although it's not a challenge to be taken lightly, it's a challenge that's accepted by more … [Read more...] about Inthanoning on Khiriwong
Bicycle Parking at Seacon Bangkae in Bangkok
There seems to be a trend in Bangkok that has malls playing host to 'bicycle markets' where bike shops, brand distributors, and even individuals rent a booth or floorspace and hawk their cycling-related wares to the city's seemingly endless drove of shoppers. One of the nice side effects of these markets is the noticeable increase in designated bicycle parking areas that are popping up at some of … [Read more...] about Bicycle Parking at Seacon Bangkae in Bangkok
Bicycle Parking at Central World in Bangkok
There has been quite a bit of buzz on social media about the newly finished bicycle parking area at Central World shopping mall in Bangkok. A similar project was launched at Fortune Town shopping mall some time ago and was almost immediatley plagued by complaints from users when a parking fee was introduced and motorbikes began to encroach on the 'bicycle only' spaces. We truly hope that Central … [Read more...] about Bicycle Parking at Central World in Bangkok
Bangkok Clean Air Bicycle Campaign
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has launched a new campaign to raise public awareness of air pollution and to encourage people to take an interest in riding bicycles. Under this campaign, a bike parade travelled from Nongbon Water Sports Center through Chalerm Prakiat Rama 9 Road to Si Udom Intersection before returning to the starting point, totaling a distance of 12 … [Read more...] about Bangkok Clean Air Bicycle Campaign
Riders are the only losers when National federations fail to adhere to UCI standards
GLOBAL CYCLING by Ian Franklin MANAGING WORLD CYCLING SEEMS SUCH AN IMPOSSIBLE TASK I wouldn’t want to be in Brian Cookson’s hot seat. Given cultural differences and varying social expectations throughout the world his job seems nigh on impossible. The UCI website tells us that: “The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI)’s commitment is to lead the development of cycling as a competitive sport … [Read more...] about Riders are the only losers when National federations fail to adhere to UCI standards
Bicycle theft warning in Chonburi
Bicycle theft on the rise in Chonburi. General warning to bike owners, organized gang targets high-dollar bicycle owners in Chonburi area. BicycleThailand.com reader gives general warning to bicycle owners living in Chonburi area and offers reward for help in recovering two mountain bikes. Chonburi area has experienced a spike in bicycle thefts recently. The thieves are specifically … [Read more...] about Bicycle theft warning in Chonburi
Airport cycling “Sky Lane” to open before end of 2015
NOTE: Official Name is Happy & Healthy Bike Lane Latest report about the opening date for Suvarnabhumi Airport's cycling "Sky Lane" is that it should be open in 3 weeks. So, perhaps we'll be riding on the new 23.5km "Sky Lane" or the separate Training Track by mid November. We said farewell to the old green cycling path around Bangkok's airport back at the beginning of June this year. At … [Read more...] about Airport cycling “Sky Lane” to open before end of 2015
Pak Lor [CLOSED]
อ่านเวอร์ชั่นภาษาไทย กดที่นี้จ้า The idea behind Pak Lor is to see Thailand’s cities truly become cities full of bicycles. Bangkok has been chosen as the first city where we would like to see bicycles used for transportation, cycling lanes, and parking locations become a part of the city planning. In addition, we are working towards establishing other facilities that will enable cyclists to more … [Read more...] about Pak Lor [CLOSED]
Everybody Can Travel by Bicycle
Travel by bicycle? Around one country or around the world. EVERYBODY can do it. People are always surprised when I explain my trip around Southeast Asia by bicycle. They ask if I really did it, especially after they see the bicycle I used. They say things like, "You rode around Southeast Asia on THAT Fu**ing bicycle?" I shrug these kinds of questions off. I know what I have done, and I know … [Read more...] about Everybody Can Travel by Bicycle
20 Million Baht Bicycle Route Project in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai has launched an over 20 million baht project building a new bicycle route between the Huay Tung-Tao lake area and the Chiang Mai International Conference Center. Developers have said that it will be the safest bicycle lane in Chiang Mai district, with the well-known and beautiful Doi Suthep as scenic background to the route. Cyclists can either enjoy a relaxing time at the … [Read more...] about 20 Million Baht Bicycle Route Project in Chiang Mai
More Cycling Poker Runs Needed in Thailand
More Cycling Poker Runs Needed in Thailand Since its television debut over two decades ago, poker has transitioned from being merely a gambling activity into a spectator sport. The media coverage, the high stakes, the intensity and the explosion in fandom all have contributed to poker's ranking as one of the world's most popular sports. As people that seek thrills by cycling through urban … [Read more...] about More Cycling Poker Runs Needed in Thailand
Suvarnabhumi Airport Cycle Track Improvements Project
SCB joins hands with AOT to launch Suvarnabhumi Airport Cycle Track project, elevating renowned bike track to a world class destination with extended opening hours for night riding. Airports of Thailand PLC (AOT) and Siam Commercial Bank PLC (SCB) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the Suvarnabhumi Airport Cycle Track project with the aim of making the bicycle … [Read more...] about Suvarnabhumi Airport Cycle Track Improvements Project