Safely transporting your bicycle on an airplane requires a bit of preparation and forethought. You will need to consider what type of container to pack your bicycle in, how you, your bicycle, and your additional luggage will … [Read More...] about Bicycles on Airplanes in Thailand
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Bicycle Touring
GPS Devices Make Cycling in Thailand More Enjoyable
A GPS (Global Positioning System) device is becoming an essential accessory for more and more bicycle riders in Thailand. A GPS designed for biking or trekking uses the same satellites as the satnav in a car but the way it uses … [Read More...] about GPS Devices Make Cycling in Thailand More Enjoyable
Prachuap Khiri Khan to Chumphon, a Royal Bike Road
Let’s go out from the highway, follow the coast to the south by the small roads, enjoy to cross some fishing villages and lonely beaches and discover some really special place like a red sand beach! What else to do sometimes … [Read More...] about Prachuap Khiri Khan to Chumphon, a Royal Bike Road
Bicycle Touring: Crossing the Thailand/Malaysia border at Tak Bai immigration checkpoint
We crossed successfully from Thailand to Malaysia at the end of January 2023 and would like to share our experience to help other cyclists considering this option. We spent 10 minutes at Thai immigration getting stamped out of the … [Read More...] about Bicycle Touring: Crossing the Thailand/Malaysia border at Tak Bai immigration checkpoint
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Thailand Bicycle Touring Information: Costs, Visas, Communications, and Medical
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
Heart Rate Training Basics
Heart rate is the body’s tachometer. Heart rate is a very good reflection of how hard your body is working at the moment. It is like the tachometer in your car that measures engine RPM; the faster the engine spins, the faster the … [Read More...] about Heart Rate Training Basics
How to Ride Your Bike In The Rain
Having had a very wet early season, cyclists in Thailand have had lots of opportunity to ride and possibly race in the rain this year. While a quick shower or a torrential downpour may seem like a negative try to keep a cheerful … [Read More...] about How to Ride Your Bike In The Rain
Build Your Own Bicycle Shop Workbench
Over the past weekend I managed to piece together a fairly decent bicycle shop workbench for a very good friend of mine. I thought I would take the opportunity to share some of the advice that I've received and learned over the … [Read More...] about Build Your Own Bicycle Shop Workbench
Tour Reviews
Amazing Bike Tours Company
Amazing Bike Tours provide Unique Cycling Adventure Tours in Thailand. Join our experienced guides for on and off road Mountain Biking in Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi provinces. Escape the crowds and discover places most tourists … [Read More...] about Amazing Bike Tours Company
Tour de Thailand Annual Charity Bicycle Ride Turns Miles Into Smiles
The annual Tour de Thailand charity bicycle ride, now in its tenth year, is riding strong on its personal and friendly service to cyclists, its well planned routes amidst Thailand's beautiful scenery, and its founding principle of … [Read More...] about Tour de Thailand Annual Charity Bicycle Ride Turns Miles Into Smiles
Siam Bike Tours Company
Siam Bike Tours is Thailand’s first tour operator specifically for road bike tours. The company is located on Thailand’s largest island, Phuket. Two former race cyclists, Martin Brot and Kurt Schlaepfer from Switzerland, combined … [Read More...] about Siam Bike Tours Company
Bicycle Touring Companies in Thailand
If you spend a few minutes looking through our Bike Tours Index page you'll become acquainted with most of the bicycle touring companies operating in Thailand today. We've compiled this page, which lists companies by the region or … [Read More...] about Bicycle Touring Companies in Thailand
Shop Reviews
Cannondale Center Bangkok
This month's featured bike shop in Thailand is the Cannondale Center Bangkok. Located in Bangkok on a small soi off of Sukhumvit 26, the Cannondale Center maintains a large showroom filled with an impressive fleet of all that … [Read More...] about Cannondale Center Bangkok
Seng Guan Hong Bicycle Shop
Looking for something different? ... Then look no further than Seng Guan Hong Co., bicycle shop, China Town, Bangkok. On arrival to the shop your bike buds are tingled by the tandem that sits proudly in the window. Enter … [Read More...] about Seng Guan Hong Bicycle Shop
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
InterBike Studio Thank You Party
A few friends and I had the pleasure of attending the Saturday evening 'Thank You' party event (March 16th) put on at the showroom location of InterBike Studio. The venue is a full service bicycle shop with an art gallery feel; … [Read More...] about InterBike Studio Thank You Party
Maintenance
5 Easy Steps to Make Your Bike Faster
#1 - A CLEAN DRIVETRAIN PROPELS A FAST BICYCLE. The drivetrain of your bicycle translates leg power into forward motion. By keeping the entire drivetrain of your bicycle clean and well lubricated you are reducing unnecessary … [Read More...] about 5 Easy Steps to Make Your Bike Faster
Common Bicycle Tube Valve Types
This article will help new cyclists to properly recognize the two most widely used bicycle inner tube valve systems. New cyclists are frequently bombarded with choices they are unfamiliar with when purchasing or replacing bicycle … [Read More...] about Common Bicycle Tube Valve Types
Installing and Removing Pedals
This article will discuss the proper procedure for installing and removing pedals. This procedure is useful for those interested in replacing an old set of pedals or removing a set of pedals to facilitate easier … [Read More...] about Installing and Removing Pedals
7 Step Bicycle Pre-Ride Checklist
1.) Saddle/Seatpost height - Ensure that the bicycle seat is set at the proper height for rider, allowing nearly full extension of the leg (knee is slightly bent) when the crankarm is at the bottom of the pedal stroke. The saddle … [Read More...] about 7 Step Bicycle Pre-Ride Checklist
Rentals
Bicycle Rentals in Nakhon Pathom 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 Nakhon Pathom Thailand
Bicycle Rentals in Udon Thani 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 Udon Thani Thailand
Bicycle Rentals in Prachuap Khiri Khan (Hua Hin) 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 Prachuap Khiri Khan (Hua Hin) Thailand
Bicycle Rentals in Chiang Rai 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 Rai 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