Finding a bicycle themed cafe in Thailand is not as difficult as it used to be; but finding a bicycle themed restaurant owned and operated by a true cycling fanatic is rare indeed. Ranee’s Velo Restaurant is just such a … [Read More...] about Top Pick Bicycle Touring Restaurant: Ranee’s Velo Restaurant in Bangkok
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Thailand Bicycle Touring Information: Maps, Accommodation, Transport, and Food
Created on and last updated on by Mike Hammers
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
Cycling on a Shoestring: The Ubiquitous Noodle Shops of Thailand
Created on and last updated on by John Graham
One of the most rewarding experiences of riding a bicycle in Thailand is the cornucopia of food that greets you at every bend in the road. From seaside restaurants and mountain village fresh markets to the curbside food stands … [Read More...] about Cycling on a Shoestring: The Ubiquitous Noodle Shops of Thailand
Thailand Bicycle Touring Information: Costs, Visas, Communications, and Medical
Created on and last updated on by Mike Hammers
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
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Bicycle Touring: Crossing the Thailand/Malaysia border near Hat Yai
Created on and last updated on by John Graham
The city of Hat Yai is a short distance ride to or from the border crossing between Thailand and Malaysia. The city on the Thailand side of the border crossing is Sadao, while the city on the Malaysian side is Bukit Kayu … [Read More...] about Bicycle Touring: Crossing the Thailand/Malaysia border near Hat Yai
Thailand Bicycle Touring Information: Times, Roads, Hazards, and Safety
Created on and last updated on by Mike Hammers
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO TAKE A BICYCLE TOUR IN THAILAND? The best time to take a bicycle tour in Thailand is during the months between October and April. Thailand's rainy season ends towards the end of October and "cooler … [Read More...] about Thailand Bicycle Touring Information: Times, Roads, Hazards, and Safety
Confusion over Nok Airlines Policy for Bicycles
Created on and last updated on by Richard Barrow
A couple of weeks ago, I blogged a conversation I had with @Patee122, the CEO for Nok Airlines (see Nok Air to Allow Bicycles to Fly for Free). He basically said that in the interest of eco tourism, that starting from 1st November … [Read More...] about Confusion over Nok Airlines Policy for Bicycles
The Language of Bicycling
Created on and last updated on by Tim Shady
This is by no means a definitive list of terms used in the cycling community, but it is a great starting point for newbies who seek to learn the lingua franca commonly spoken on road sides and trail heads. A — B — C — D — E — F … [Read More...] about The Language of Bicycling
Tour Reviews
Velo Thailand
Created on and last updated on by Mike Hammers
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
X-Biking Chiang Mai
Created on and last updated on by Mike Hammers
The mountains around Chiang Mai form an increasingly popular playground for free-riders and downhillers. The myriad of single-track trails that take you from the summit of Doi Pui back down to city level can be ridden all year … [Read More...] about X-Biking Chiang Mai
Amazing Bike Tours Review
Created on and last updated on by JJ Jakkayarn
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
Hua Hin Bike Tours
Created on and last updated on by Tim Shady
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
Shop Reviews
Culture Cycliste in Nakhon Pathom
Created on and last updated on by John Graham
In May 2013, my colleague visited the first ever Culture Cycliste shop, located adjacent to Lumphini Park in the Pathum Wan district of Bangkok. Now, a year later, I had the chance to visit the newly opened second branch of … [Read More...] about Culture Cycliste in Nakhon Pathom
Fat Free Bike Shop in Chiang Rai
Created on and last updated on by Ed Vato
Fat Free Bike Shop in Chiang Rai is this month's featured bicycle shop at BicycleThailand.com. This shop is located on one of the major roads in the rather small and quaint city of Chiang Rai. Even if the surrounding area did not … [Read More...] about Fat Free Bike Shop in Chiang Rai
Chaitawat Bike Shop in Chiang Mai
Created on and last updated on by Ed Vato
Chaitawat Bike Shop is this month’s featured bike shop in Thailand. This small but well stocked shop is located inside the old section of Chiang Mai city. Situated on the corner of Ratpakinai Road and soi 6, opposite the Bodhi … [Read More...] about Chaitawat Bike Shop in Chiang Mai
ADD Bike in Chiang Rai
Created on and last updated on by Ed Vato
ADD Bike is this month’s featured bike shop in Thailand. We have been featuring quite a few bicycle shops in Chiang Rai because we're really enthused about the great riding opportunities in the area. Whatever your preference, … [Read More...] about ADD Bike in Chiang Rai
Maintenance
Killing the Creak Part 1
Created on and last updated on by The Wrench
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
Trail Repairs: Punctures
Created on and last updated on by Michael David
Only the luckiest cyclist will go their entire cycle career without ever getting a puncture. The first puncture is something they live in fear of; will it happen during their morning commute? the middle of a race? or just mid … [Read More...] about Trail Repairs: Punctures
Disc Brakes vs. Rim Brakes in Thailand
Created on and last updated on by The Wrench
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
Flats Caused by Rim Strips and Valve Holes
Created on and last updated on by The Wrench
Multiple tube failures at the valve-tube junction could be caused by a sharp edge at the rim valve hole or plastic rim strip. Before you install another new tube check the following: Remove rim strip/tape (Is it … [Read More...] about Flats Caused by Rim Strips and Valve Holes
Rentals
Pun Pun Bicycle Share Program in Bangkok Thailand
Created on and last updated on by Tim Shady
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
Created on and last updated on by John Graham
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 Rental Service to Launch in Bangkok on 1 May 2013
Created on and last updated on by Richard Barrow
It has been a long time coming but the BMA have finally announced that the “Pun Pun” Bike Rental scheme will launch on 1st May at 12 stations around Central Bangkok. This is a far cry from their original promise of 50 stations and … [Read More...] about Bicycle Rental Service to Launch in Bangkok on 1 May 2013
Bicycle Rentals in Surat Thani (Ko Samui) Thailand
Created on and last updated on by Ulysses N. Owen
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
News
Thailand Cycling Trips by We Ride Bikes Places
Created on and last updated on by Contributing Guest Author
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
Created on and last updated on by T.R. Ingles
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
Created on and last updated on by Ulysses N. Owen
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
Created on and last updated on by Ulysses N. Owen
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