BIKE • SLEEP • REPEAT Bike Hostel, Bicycle Touring Trips, Bicycle Rentals Bike Sleep Repeat is a bike-friendly hostel in Chiang Mai, located just 5 minutes distance from the Chiang Mai International Airport. Bike Sleep … [Read More...] about Top Pick Bicycle Touring Accommodation: Bike Sleep Repeat Hostel in Chiang Mai
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Bicycle Touring
[CLOSED] Spinning Bear Hostel in Bangkok
Spinning Bear Bike Shop - ร้านจักรยานหมีปั่น still exists but the Hostel is gone. Many touring cyclists traveling to Thailand start their epic journey by arriving in the country's capital city, Bangkok. The BIG MANGO (as … [Read More...] about [CLOSED] Spinning Bear Hostel in Bangkok
Bicycle Touring on South Korea’s Ocheon, Geumgang, and Buckhangang Cycling Pathways
I highly recommend cycling any of the four rivers paths in South Korea and have compiled details from my September 2016 trip along the Geumgang, Ocheon, and Buckhangang Bike Paths in order to help others plan their own adventure. … [Read More...] about Bicycle Touring on South Korea’s Ocheon, Geumgang, and Buckhangang Cycling Pathways
Transporting a Bicycle on Thailand’s Southern Railway Line (Hat Yai-Bangkok)
Hat Yai is a great start or end point to any cycling trip that involves a border crossing between Thailand and Malaysia. Getting you and your bicycle to or from one of the Thailand/Malaysia border crossings is as easy as … [Read More...] about Transporting a Bicycle on Thailand’s Southern Railway Line (Hat Yai-Bangkok)
How to
Keeping Your Bike Roadworthy and Safe on a Trip
Keeping Your Bike Roadworthy and Safe on a Trip Cycling through Thailand is a safe activity, and with so many cyclists in the country you’ll be in good company. That said, things can always go wrong, no matter where in the … [Read More...] about Keeping Your Bike Roadworthy and Safe on a Trip
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
How to Prep Your Bike for Spring
Spring has arrived, and for many riders living in cold climates the season marks the beginning of daily biking opportunities; a perfect time to get the bike and yourself back into shape. Here in Thailand, the arrival of Spring … [Read More...] about How to Prep Your Bike for Spring
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
Tour Reviews
Hua Hin Bike Tours Dolphin Bay and Khao Kalok Review
During my recent stay in Hua Hin, I went cycling with Hua Hin Bike Tours on its Dolphin Bay and Khao Kalok Tour. On this ride I found the serene beaches, fishing villages and picturesque scenery that I’d been hoping to experience … [Read More...] about Hua Hin Bike Tours Dolphin Bay and Khao Kalok Review
Follow Me Tour Review
Started in March 2011, Follow Me Bike Tours are a new addition to the Bangkok bicycle tours scene. They definitely have all the right ingredients to show you a great time. Follow Me Bike Tours currently offers two four-hour tour … [Read More...] about Follow Me Tour Review
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
Amazing Bike Tours Review
Amazing Bike Tours Phuket Country Side ½ Day Tour Review Having prayed to the rain gods for a rain free day so it arrived! I had been inside for the last 4-5 days because of the wet weather and was itching to get out and about. … [Read More...] about Amazing Bike Tours Review
Shop Reviews
Mojo Bikes in Chiang Mai [CLOSED]
[CLOSED] Last week I spent some time in Chiang Mai, where I had the opportunity to visit a few bike stores and ride some trails. One place I visited was Mojo Bikes, which recently opened its physical store following the growth of … [Read More...] about Mojo Bikes in Chiang Mai [CLOSED]
Hua Hin Bike in Prachuap Khiri Khan
This month’s featured bike store in Thailand is Hua Hin Bike. Hua Hin Bike is located in the city of Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan province. You can find Hua Hin Bike on Phetkasem Road (Hwy 4) between Soi 45 and Soi 45/1, just … [Read More...] about Hua Hin Bike in Prachuap Khiri Khan
Bangkok’s Bicycle Bistros
Riding a bicycle is a rewarding experience on many different levels. Arguably, one of the best rewards is the caloric refill ritual that traditionally occurs at the end of a ride. Enjoying a hot coffee, cold smoothie, or a small … [Read More...] about Bangkok’s Bicycle Bistros
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
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
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
Broken Bicycle Derailleur Hanger? Where to find new hanger in Thailand?
If you ride a geared bicycle (mountain or road) then you have experienced a broken derailleur hanger. And hopefully it performed its duty well and saved your precious (and expensive) derailleur from becoming a twisted and useless … [Read More...] about Broken Bicycle Derailleur Hanger? Where to find new hanger in Thailand?
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
Rentals
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 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 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 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