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 … [Read More...] about Everybody Can Travel by Bicycle
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Bicycle Touring
Holiday Inn Express – Bicycle friendly hotel in Ao Nang Beach, Krabi
Bicycle Friendly Hotel in Thailand by Holiday Inn Express Krabi Ao Nang Beach. To inspire active lifestyle and unique experience while traveling. Set to launch Bike Friendly Hotel from September 2018, Holiday Inn Express Krabi … [Read More...] about Holiday Inn Express – Bicycle friendly hotel in Ao Nang Beach, Krabi
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
Top Pick Bicycle Touring Accommodation: Bike Hostel in Thap Sakae
Touring cyclists who are traveling through the province of Prachuap Khiri Khan have a new accommodation option in the small beachside town of Thap Sakae. On a recent bicycle ride down the main beach road of Thap Sakae, I spotted … [Read More...] about Top Pick Bicycle Touring Accommodation: Bike Hostel in Thap Sakae
How to
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
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 Join a TCHA Cycling Trip
Thai Cycling for Health Association (TCHA) regularly organizes cycling trips to different locations throughout Bangkok and its surrounding provinces. Most one-day trips are free of charge while multi-day/overnight trips remain … [Read More...] about How To Join a TCHA Cycling Trip
How to Select a Bicycle Saddle
Article by Ed Pavelka Since the late 1990s, saddle design has seen major innovation. A big impetus came from a prominent doctor's contention that sitting on a bike seat might lead to damaged nerves or blood vessels. This risk, … [Read More...] about How to Select a Bicycle Saddle
Tour Reviews
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
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
Hua Hin Bike Tours
Hua Hin Bike Tours is owned and operated by Adventure Cycling Thailand, a licensed Tourism Authority of Thailand Company. In 2008, Tour de Asia relocated from Bangkok to the beach side city of Hua Hin and assumed control of Sea … [Read More...] about Hua Hin Bike Tours
MOJO ADVENTURES RIDES [CLOSED]
[CLOSED] Welcome to Mojo Adventures. Over the years - and we mean a LOT of years - we have been on many great bike trips in Thailand and overseas. So we know what riders want and we would now like to introduce our bike trips in … [Read More...] about MOJO ADVENTURES RIDES [CLOSED]
Shop Reviews
World Bike in Chonburi
World Bike in Chonburi is owned and operated by a great pair of cycling friends, Khun Bank and Paul. This energetic duo of bike fanatics run a large, well-presented, professional shop on one of the major thoroughfares in Chonburi … [Read More...] about World Bike in Chonburi
Velocity in Chiang Mai
This month’s featured bike store in Thailand is Velocity. Velocity is located on the north side of moat in the old city of Chiang Mai. The shop is situated on Manee Noparat Road between the Chang Puak gate and Wat … [Read More...] about Velocity in Chiang Mai
Nikorn Bike in Mukdahan
I usually have the opportunity to cycle in northeastern Thailand about once every year and I'm always happy to discover new places and people during my trips. After all, aren't new discoveries a big part of why we ride bikes? … [Read More...] about Nikorn Bike in Mukdahan
Cromo Zone in Bangkok
The other week, I ended up spending more time in Thailand's capital than my soul can handle. Not to say that Bangkok is a bad city, it can actually be quite fun sometimes, but I have noticed that staying in the city any longer … [Read More...] about Cromo Zone in Bangkok
Maintenance
Bicycle Hydraulic Disc Brake Maintenance
Hydraulic disc brakes use two metal-backed pads held in place by magnets and/or springs. Hydraulic actuated pistons inside the brake caliper push the metal-backed pads against a metal rotor that is attached to the bicycle's hubs … [Read More...] about Bicycle Hydraulic Disc Brake Maintenance
Carbon Bicycle Frame Repair Service in Saraburi Thailand
A retired engineer with 20 years experience working in Seattle, U.S.A. for an aerospace industry manufacturer of carbon fiber parts has opened a local outlet in Saraburi offering carbon bicycle frame repair services. All work … [Read More...] about Carbon Bicycle Frame Repair Service in Saraburi Thailand
Disc Brakes vs. Rim Brakes in Thailand
The type of bicycle to be used is usually a major decision faced by every cyclist who is in the planning phase of his or her cycle touring trip. Much consideration is given to the bicycle’s weight carrying capability, tire size … [Read More...] about Disc Brakes vs. Rim Brakes in Thailand
Road Bike Tire Pressure
Having written about mountain bike tires last month I thought it only fitting to add my chart of road bicycle tire pressure settings here as well. Proper tire air pressure will increase the performance of any road bike. It's the … [Read More...] about Road Bike Tire Pressure
Rentals
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 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
Bangkok bicycle rentals to ‘ease traffic congestion’
Originally posted as ‘Bangkok bicycle rentals to ‘ease traffic congestion’’ in News section of Coconuts Bangkok 01/10/2012. The Bangkok government has announced plans to ease traffic congestion by setting up bicycle … [Read More...] about Bangkok bicycle rentals to ‘ease traffic congestion’
Bicycle Rentals in Phuket 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 Phuket 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