Many cyclists traveling from Cambodia to Thailand (or vice versa) at the Poipet (city on the Cambodian side of border) Aranyaprathet (city on the Thai side of border) border crossing may be interested to know about a little haven … [Read More...] about Top Pick Bicycle Touring Accommodation: Areeya Resort in Ban Klong Sai
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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
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
Bicycle Touring from Seoul to Busan on South Korea’s 4 Rivers Cycle Pathway
South Korea is a magnificent place to go on your next cycle touring trip. In less than a week a moderately fit cyclist with a minimal amount of equipment and planning can complete the route between South Korea’s two largest … [Read More...] about Bicycle Touring from Seoul to Busan on South Korea’s 4 Rivers Cycle Pathway
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Thailand Bicycle Touring Information: Times, Roads, Hazards, and Safety
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO TAKE A BICYCLE TOUR IN THAILAND? The best time to take a bicycle tour in Thailand is during the months between October and April. Thailand's rainy season ends towards the end of October and "cooler … [Read More...] about Thailand Bicycle Touring Information: Times, Roads, Hazards, and Safety
How to Transport Your Bicycle on Thailand Buses
One of the frequent questions we get asked here at BicycleThailand.com is whether or not it is possible to transport a bicycle on Thailand buses. We addressed the query briefly in our Bicycle Touring Information series of … [Read More...] about How to Transport Your Bicycle on Thailand Buses
Bicycle Roof Rack or Hitch Rack?
Whether you are romping down a mountain on a rough-terrain bicycle, surfing the rip-curls along the coastline, or carving through blankets of powder, bets are you’ll find plenty of company to join you in your all-terrain madness. … [Read More...] about Bicycle Roof Rack or Hitch Rack?
Hydrate for Better Cycling Performance
Article by Fred Matheny It’s the summer cycling season, and it’s hot where you live. Cyclists and other outdoor athletes are the first to notice rising temperatures. And the hotter it is, the faster you lose fluids when you … [Read More...] about Hydrate for Better Cycling Performance
Tour Reviews
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
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
Grasshopper Adventures
Grasshopper Adventures began crafting unique travel experiences by bicycle back in 2004. The goal was to provide immersive trips that did more than just scratch the surface and make them accessible to anyone looking beyond the … [Read More...] about Grasshopper Adventures
SpiceRoads Cycling
At SpiceRoads Cycling we believe there's no better way to see the world than by bicycle. Because travel is about the journey and everything it encompasses, never just the destination. Experiencing the moment and … [Read More...] about SpiceRoads Cycling
Shop Reviews
Don Kuson Community Bike Shop in Bangkok
Possibly the only bike shop in Bangkok running on the support and donations of local bicycle lovers, the Don Kuson Community Bike Shop started as the answer to a need noticed by Alexander Martin. As an avid bicyclist in the US, he … [Read More...] about Don Kuson Community Bike Shop in Bangkok
Northern Bike in Chiang Rai
Northern Bike is this month’s featured bike shop in Thailand. Chiang Rai, with its quiet roads, beautiful surrounding scenery, and easy to access mountain climbs is quickly becoming one of the more popular destinations for road … [Read More...] about Northern Bike in Chiang Rai
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
The Moon Rider Cafe (a.k.a. BKOOL Thailand)
Last month, a good friend told me about a new bicycle cafe that she had seen while driving over the Hua Chang bridge in Bangkok's Ratchathewi district. Knowing that the shop was only a stone's throw away from the Ratchathewi BTS … [Read More...] about The Moon Rider Cafe (a.k.a. BKOOL Thailand)
Maintenance
How to Maintain Different Parts of your Bicycle
Maintaining the different parts of your bike is one way to ensure that it remains in good condition for a long time. If one part of your bicycle is in bad shape, you will not enjoy your overall cycling experience in Thailand. It … [Read More...] about How to Maintain Different Parts of your Bicycle
For God’s Sake Replace Your Cables!
Alright people, let's talk about your bike and how it functions. Bicycles are wonderful, magical, delightfully simple, and fantastically complex machines of perfection. A model specimen of the fantastically complex component of … [Read More...] about For God’s Sake Replace Your Cables!
Setting the ‘Sag’ on MTB Suspension Forks
The idea behind mountain bike suspension is to help isolate the rider from small to medium bumps, effectively reducing rider fatigue. When a rider is less fatigued he or she can enjoy the overall mountain biking experience, … [Read More...] about Setting the ‘Sag’ on MTB Suspension Forks
Fixing a Broken Bicycle Chain
There are plenty of reasons why a bicycle chain may break; poor gear change, poor maintenance or just poor bad luck. With the right tools and knowledge it is possible to quickly fix the chain and be on your way. Most … [Read More...] about Fixing a Broken Bicycle Chain
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
Pun Pun Bicycle Share Program in Bangkok Thailand
Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand, has begun a new bicycle share program which loosely mirrors similar programs featured in prominent cities throughout the world. These type of programs provide rental bicycles at reasonable … [Read More...] about Pun Pun Bicycle Share Program in Bangkok 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
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
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