Originally published in Volume 1 No.3 Bicycles United magazine Story: H.M. Gomeze | Photos: Sandra Loh อ่านเวอร์ชั่นภาษาไทย กดที่นี้จ้า PEDALLING AROUND PENINSULAR MALAYSIA 4 CORNERS. 2 BICYCLES. 2664 KM. 37 DAYS Whilst … [Read More...] about Pedalling Around Peninsular Malaysia
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Bicycle Touring
Thailand Bicycle Touring Information: Maps, Accommodation, Transport, and Food
WHERE CAN I BUY GUIDEBOOKS AND MAPS IN THAILAND? If you will be starting your cycling trip in Bangkok, the capital city has several well-stocked chain bookstores. Some, but not all, of these chain bookstores can also be found … [Read More...] about Thailand Bicycle Touring Information: Maps, Accommodation, Transport, and Food
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
Prachuap Khiri Khan to Chumphon, a Royal Bike Road
Let’s go out from the highway, follow the coast to the south by the small roads, enjoy to cross some fishing villages and lonely beaches and discover some really special place like a red sand beach! What else to do sometimes … [Read More...] about Prachuap Khiri Khan to Chumphon, a Royal Bike Road
How to
How to Plan Your First Bicycle Touring Adventure in 6 Easy Steps
Planning your very first bicycle touring adventure. What an exciting endeavor indeed! At this point you've probably read through websites, magazine articles, and maybe even a bicycle touring book or three documenting, in … [Read More...] about How to Plan Your First Bicycle Touring Adventure in 6 Easy Steps
How to Transport Your Bicycle on Thailand Trains
Thailand has a wonderful and inexpensive railway system that operates everyday of the year. Trains are a convenient way to travel great distances in relative comfort for many Thais, whether they're going home to visit family and … [Read More...] about How to Transport Your Bicycle on Thailand Trains
How to figure import duty and VAT on mail order bicycle parts
A recent forum thread titled Buying stuff via Mail Order, which was started by a reader asking about Thailand import duty on bike parts from online retailers like Evans Cycles and Chain Reaction Cycles, produced some good … [Read More...] about How to figure import duty and VAT on mail order bicycle parts
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?
Tour Reviews
Cycling Sukhothai
The Sukhothai Kingdom existed from 1238 until 1438. The old capital, now 12 kilometers outside of new Sukhothai in Tambon Mueang Kao, is in ruins and has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage historical park. One of the best … [Read More...] about Cycling Sukhothai
Amazing Bike Tours Company
Amazing Bike Tours provide Unique Cycling Adventure Tours in Thailand. Join our experienced guides for on and off road Mountain Biking in Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi provinces. Escape the crowds and discover places most tourists … [Read More...] about Amazing Bike Tours Company
Cycling Miles for Children’s Smiles
Riding a bicycle may be a normal everyday activity for some but for the participants of the Tour de Thailand it’s anything but normal. Cycling a combined distance of over 2,100 kilometers in three segments (northern, central and … [Read More...] about Cycling Miles for Children’s Smiles
Amazing Bike Tours Koh Yao Noi Review
Earlier this month I went cycling in the Phuket area with Amazing Bike Tours. The ride I went on was the company’s one-day tour on Koh Yao Noi; it was a great island escape from the crowds of Phuket town. On the morning of the … [Read More...] about Amazing Bike Tours Koh Yao Noi Review
Shop Reviews
Center Bike in Surat Thani
This month’s featured bike store in Thailand is Center Bike. Located on Highway 401 in Mueang Surat Thani. Center Bike 67/48 Srivichai Road T. Makham Tia A. Mueang Surat Thani 84000 Tel: 077-221-884, 077-282-295 This … [Read More...] about Center Bike in Surat Thani
Culture Cycliste in Bangkok
This month’s featured Bike Store in Thailand is Culture Cycliste. Culture Cycliste is easy to find since it is located next to a well-known Bangkok landmark, Lumpini Park in Pathum Wan district. The shop occupies the ground floor … [Read More...] about Culture Cycliste in Bangkok
S.V. Bike Pattaya
This month’s featured bike store in Thailand is S.V. Bike Shop. S.V. Bike Shop is located in the Bang Lamung area of Chonburi; an easy-to-get-to location for residents of Pattaya City. The shop is situated on the corner of Soi 8 … [Read More...] about S.V. Bike Pattaya
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
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?
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
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
Killing the Creak Part 1
Having just spent the better part of a week working on a particularly creaky bicycle I felt obliged to dedicate my next few articles to helping those of you brave enough to attempt the arduous task of finding and killing the … [Read More...] about Killing the Creak Part 1
Rentals
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 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
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’
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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 2.1 The 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