Tip 1 - Solo or accompanied cycling tour? Make this decision before you start your cycling trip and you'll be better prepared to handle the hiccups that can occur along the road when traveling with someone who may have different … [Read More...] about 5 Tips for a Successful Bicycle Tour
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Bicycle Touring
Daily Cost of Unsupported Bicycle Touring in Thailand
This article is meant to help cyclists get an idea of the price-per-day cost of self-supported cycle touring in Thailand. If you’d rather join a fully supported and/or guide-led bicycle tour in Thailand please reference our TOURS … [Read More...] about Daily Cost of Unsupported Bicycle Touring in Thailand
Top Pick Bicycle Touring Restaurant: Pizza House in Suphanburi
I recently went on a short, five day, cycling trip with a friend who wanted to show me some great routes in Kanchanaburi and Suphanburi provinces. Kanchanaburi is a great province, full of cycling opportunities, both on and … [Read More...] about Top Pick Bicycle Touring Restaurant: Pizza House in Suphanburi
Randonneuring has finally come to Thailand
Randonneuring has finally come to Thailand. And while some of you long distance cycling junkies are delighted to hear this news many others are probably wondering, “What is Randonneuring?” Randonneuring is long-distance, … [Read More...] about Randonneuring has finally come to Thailand
How to
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
Bike for Your Life: How to Survive Biking Bangkok
Hopping on a bike in Bangkok doesn't happen without a conscious or sub-conscious acceptance of the risk involved when making your way to such dangerous locations as the next 7-Eleven. Weather aside, concerns about safety are the … [Read More...] about Bike for Your Life: How to Survive Biking Bangkok
Taking your Bicycle on the MRT Subway
Although you are allowed to take your bicycle on the BTS Skytrain for free, the MRT Subway only allows foldable bikes. But not just any foldable bike as it has to be smaller than a certain size. Here is a picture posted by Davina … [Read More...] about Taking your Bicycle on the MRT Subway
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
Tour Reviews
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
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 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
Samui Bicycle Tours
Samui Bicycle is a family owned and operated bicycle touring company. The business is located in the Lamai Maret area of Samui Island, inside the New Leaf Detox Resort. The touring component of the company organizes cycling trips … [Read More...] about Samui Bicycle Tours
Shop Reviews
The best place to buy a used bicycle in Bangkok? Sombat Kanamuji
Originally posted as ‘The best place to buy a used bicycle in Bangkok? Sombat Kanamuji’ in Arts & Entertainment section of Coconuts Bangkok 24/12/2012. Are you looking to buy a used bicycle in Bangkok but paralyzed with fear … [Read More...] about The best place to buy a used bicycle in Bangkok? Sombat Kanamuji
Jacky Bike in Chiang Mai
This month's featured bike shop in Thailand is Jacky Bike. Jacky Bike is located in the city of Chiang Mai, nestled on the west side of the city between the old moat and the base of Suthep mountain. The trendy area of Nimmanhaemin … [Read More...] about Jacky Bike in Chiang Mai
Spin Bike in Chiang Mai
Spin Bike is this month’s featured bike shop in Thailand. Spin Bike is owned and operated by Khun Wisut Kasiyaphat (Toom), a former assistant directeur sportif with top cycling teams in Europe and Asia. Khun Toom brings his … [Read More...] about Spin Bike in Chiang Mai
Former French National Mountain Bike Champion Opens Training Camp in Thailand
The excellent training grounds, for both mountain biking and road cycling, in Northern Thailand are becoming increasingly well known to holidaymaking cyclists. Much of the praise that the area receives is focused on the quality of … [Read More...] about Former French National Mountain Bike Champion Opens Training Camp in 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
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
Utility Transport Lifestyle Bicycle with Kustom Double Rear Baskets
Utility Transport Lifestyle Bicycle with Kustom Double Rear Baskets 1 year in the making... Kustom Special Deluxe no. 1: Darth Cruiser On its own, the bicycle did not fulfill the utilitarian need to be able to cruise over … [Read More...] about Utility Transport Lifestyle Bicycle with Kustom Double Rear Baskets
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
Rentals
Bicycle Rentals in Bangkok 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 Bangkok 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 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
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