In my opinion, I think there are 4 things that need to be prepared in order to be fully ready to embark on a long distance cycling trip: - Prepare your heart (mind) - เตรียมใจ People need to be able to step outside of their … [Read More...] about The Way of Preparing for a Long Distance Bicycle Trip
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Making Sense of Kilometer Markers in Thailand
Bicycle travel throughout Thailand is pleasurable for many reasons. The frequent and plentiful food stalls, the ubiquitous roadside salas (wooden-roofed bus stops), and the friendly disposition of the Thai people towards foreign … [Read More...] about Making Sense of Kilometer Markers in Thailand
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
Top Pick Bicycle Touring Restaurant: Pirates Terrace in Chumphon
Touring cyclists and Pirates have a lot in common. They both appreciate free-spirited travel, are immensely devoted to their craft, and both carry a voracious appetite for hearty food and copious amounts of drink. If your … [Read More...] about Top Pick Bicycle Touring Restaurant: Pirates Terrace in Chumphon
How to
How Cycling Can Help You Lose Weight
How I lost 10% of my body weight by cycling for a month! Many people spend hours looking on the Internet for the best method to lose a few kilograms. I've always been one to take everything I read with a grain of salt. The one … [Read More...] about How Cycling Can Help You Lose Weight
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
Bike Commuting 101
Half of the fun in life comes from overcoming the obstacles that keep us from doing what we want to do. This is true about cycling to and from work every day. There are at least two things that come to most people’s minds when … [Read More...] about Bike Commuting 101
How To Handle Unexpected Cycling Hazards
I recently took part in a multi-day bicycle tour in the South of Thailand. Road damage (i.e. potholes, potholes, and potholes) from recent heavy rains in the area kept me alert and tested my reaction skills as I was the only one … [Read More...] about How To Handle Unexpected Cycling Hazards
Tour Reviews
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]
SpiceRoads Mountain Bike Tour Review
SpiceRoads "Tribal Trails of Thailand – Mountain Biking in the North" Tour Review Article and photos by John Knauss With 6 weeks of Christmas vacation this year, I chose to pack up my Giant Anthem X29 and head to North Thailand … [Read More...] about SpiceRoads Mountain Bike Tour Review
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
Shop Reviews
Cherry Bike in Chiang Mai
This month’s featured bike shop in Thailand is Cherry Bike. Cherry Bike is located in the San Sai district of Chiang Mai, on the Chiang Mai to Doi Saket road (Hwy 118), between the Superhighway (11) and 1st Ring road (3029). The … [Read More...] about Cherry Bike in Chiang Mai
My favorite bicycle shop in Thailand: Sixty Fixy Bike Shop
My favourite bike shop is Sixty Fixy Bike Shop, which is located in Sukhumvit Soi 31. It is actually easily accessible via BTS and continues with 2 miles of walking. The nearest station to Soi 31 is the Phrom Pong BTS station. One … [Read More...] about My favorite bicycle shop in Thailand: Sixty Fixy Bike Shop
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
Kamala Bike Shop in Phuket
Kamala Bicycle Shop is our first featured bike shop in Phuket. If you’re coming from Patong turn right at the first set of traffic lights. If you're coming from Surin Beach turn left at the second set of traffic lights, after … [Read More...] about Kamala Bike Shop in Phuket
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
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
9 Must Have Tools for the Advanced Bicycle Mechanic
In Thailand the number 9 is very auspicious for the reason that the pronunciation of the word is nearly identical to another word with connotations of 'progress' and 'stepping forward.' Is it any wonder that a bicycle mechanic … [Read More...] about 9 Must Have Tools for the Advanced Bicycle Mechanic
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 Sukhothai 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 Sukhothai Thailand
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
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