WHAT ARE THE COSTS INVOLVED WITH TAKING A BICYCLE TOURING TRIP IN THAILAND? Before your trip, you should find the current exchange rate of your country's currency to the Thai Baht (THB). For a current, up to date, exchange … [Read More...] about Thailand Bicycle Touring Information: Costs, Visas, Communications, and Medical
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Bicycle Touring
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 … [Read More...] about Urban Bamboo – Bicycle friendly hotel in Nakhon Ratchasima
Thailand Cycle Touring: 26 Inch or 700c Wheels?
The debate over which is the best wheel size for cycle touring may never see a clear winner. Traditional touring bicycles have always come equipped with 700c wheels while some newer models are now making use of 26-inch wheels. … [Read More...] about Thailand Cycle Touring: 26 Inch or 700c Wheels?
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 … [Read More...] about Travel without moving? Become a host on Warm Showers Thailand
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Thailand Bicycle Touring Information: Maps, Accommodation, Transport, and Food
WHERE CAN I BUY GUIDEBOOKS AND MAPS IN THAILAND? If you will be starting your cycling trip in Bangkok, the capital city has several well-stocked chain bookstores. Some, but not all, of these chain bookstores can also be found … [Read More...] about Thailand Bicycle Touring Information: Maps, Accommodation, Transport, and Food
How to Transport Your Bicycle on Thailand Trains
Thailand has a wonderful and inexpensive railway system that operates everyday of the year. Trains are a convenient way to travel great distances in relative comfort for many Thais, whether they're going home to visit family and … [Read More...] about How to Transport Your Bicycle on Thailand Trains
Purchasing a Secondhand Bicycle
Bicycles are simple and reliable, but they must be properly maintained for safe operation. Here's a simple checklist of things to consider before purchasing any secondhand bike. Frame/Fork: Paint chips are like beauty marks; … [Read More...] about Purchasing a Secondhand Bicycle
How to Build a Motorbike Bicycle Rack
Article and photos by Dirty Dirty So I'm living in Chiang Mai. I ride Doi Suthep and Doi Pui all of the time. Great trails! It does get a bit boring though. So I ventured out to some trails on the other side of the mountain in … [Read More...] about How to Build a Motorbike Bicycle Rack
Tour Reviews
Velo Thailand
Velo Thailand - the tour company and bike shop that was started with a real love for bikes. The beginning of Velo Thailand came in 2003 when Thagoon Laokosakul (Ae to his friends) started a small bicycle touring company near … [Read More...] about Velo Thailand
Thailand Green Ride
Thailand Green Ride was founded in 2008. The company, which offers bike tours in the Bangkok countryside, is under 100% Thai ownership. The tours given by Thailand Green Ride guides focus on agro tourism attractions such as orchid … [Read More...] about Thailand Green Ride
Siam Bike Tours Bangkok to Phuket Review
Earlier this month, I joined Siam Bike Tour’s Bangkok to Phuket bike tour, a ride that follows the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea on its 800 km coastal route (view route map image). This tour was a great way to take in some … [Read More...] about Siam Bike Tours Bangkok to Phuket Review
Amazing Bike Tours Review
Amazing Bike Tours Phuket Country Side ½ Day Tour Review Having prayed to the rain gods for a rain free day so it arrived! I had been inside for the last 4-5 days because of the wet weather and was itching to get out and about. … [Read More...] about Amazing Bike Tours Review
Shop Reviews
How To Choose a Bicycle Shop – 7 Tips from BicycleThailand.com
Looking to buy a new bike? Already know what you want in a bike but not too sure of the shop you want to buy it from? Use your next bicycle shopping experience to help you locate a great bike shop. Here are 7 tips from … [Read More...] about How To Choose a Bicycle Shop – 7 Tips from BicycleThailand.com
Thailand Cycling Alliance (TCA)
Article and Photos by Andrew Bhasavanich TCA, which stands for the Thailand Cycling Alliance, is arguably one of Thailand’s biggest distributors of after-market accessories for bicycles. The company is a “go-to” for numerous … [Read More...] about Thailand Cycling Alliance (TCA)
Cyclist Point in Chiang Rai
Last month, I wrote an article after interviewing former French National Mountain Bike Champion Peter Pouly. The article focused on Peter's professional cycling career, 2005 retirement, and his subsequent move to Thailand where he … [Read More...] about Cyclist Point in Chiang Rai
My favorite bicycle shop in Thailand: Pro Bike
My favorite bicycle shop is and has always been the Pro Bike shop on Sarasin road opposite Lumpini park in downtown Bangkok. Several years ago I ventured around Bangkok and the outer city limits from shop to shop looking at bikes … [Read More...] about My favorite bicycle shop in Thailand: Pro Bike
Maintenance
Killing the Creak Part 2
Read Part 1 of this article. April’s maintenance article is the second part to last month’s “Killing the Creak” article, in which I outlined five areas of your bicycle that should be investigated if you are experiencing … [Read More...] about Killing the Creak Part 2
Bicycle Nomenclature
This article will assist new cyclists with identifying the major parts of a bicycle. In addition it will make familiar the seemingly difficult labeling system associated with the different tube sections of a bicycle frame. This … [Read More...] about Bicycle Nomenclature
Mountain Bike Tire Pressure
Mountain bike tire pressure is THE often-overlooked factor that could make a huge difference on your next off-road ride. It’s amazing how something as simple as air pressure can affect the performance of any mountain bike, whether … [Read More...] about Mountain Bike Tire Pressure
Trail Repairs: Punctures
Only the luckiest cyclist will go their entire cycle career without ever getting a puncture. The first puncture is something they live in fear of; will it happen during their morning commute? the middle of a race? or just mid … [Read More...] about Trail Repairs: Punctures
Rentals
Bicycle Rentals in Kanchanaburi 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 … [Read More...] about Bicycle Rentals in Kanchanaburi Thailand
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 … [Read More...] about Bicycle Rentals in Chiang Mai Thailand
Bicycle Rentals in Songkhla (Hat Yai) 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 … [Read More...] about Bicycle Rentals in Songkhla (Hat Yai) Thailand
Bicycle Rentals in Surat Thani (Ko Samui) 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 … [Read More...] about Bicycle Rentals in Surat Thani (Ko Samui) Thailand
News
Thailand Cycling Trips by We Ride Bikes Places
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 … [Read More...] about Thailand Cycling Trips by We Ride Bikes Places
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 … [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 … [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 … [Read More...] about Registration for the International Chiang Mai Enduro (ICE) 2019