Thai Cycling Forum Launched

by Ian on May 25, 2011

We recently launched a new Thai cycling forum as part of the CycleChiangmai.com website. You can access it by clicking on the Forum in the main navigation or by using the link below. http://www.cyclechiangmai.com/forum/ We hope this will grow to become the central focus for everything cycling related in Thailand. It is free to join [...]

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Track Cycling at Chiang Mai Velodrome

by Ian on January 22, 2011

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Training sessions are now taking place at the Velodrome each Wednesday from 8:45am to 12 noon.  These sessions can be used for just riding or trying the track for the first time.  There are around 4 regular riders with more expected to join as the word gets around. You will need to bring a cycle [...]

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Group Cycle Rides in Chiang Mai

January 10, 2011
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There are quite a few groups that go riding on a regular basis in Chiang Mai.  Check out our Rides page for more information on some of the regular group rides. All of the groups always welcome new riders and you can always find someone who is interested in an easier ride if the group [...]

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3rd Annual Trio for Justice Half-Marathon/10KM Run/5KM Fun Walk/Duathlon

November 1, 2011

November 13, 2011 at 6:30 AM, Sankampaeng, Chiang Mai, Thailand Registration fees differ (please see website) BABSEA CLE is excited to announce that the 3rd Annual Trio for Justice Half-Marathon/10KM Run/5KM Fun Walk/Duathlon will be held on Sunday, November 13, 2011 in Sankampeang, Thailand, approximately 30 kilometers outside of Chiang Mai. As a special addition [...]

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Tour of Friendship 2011

July 4, 2011

The Tour of Friendship cycle road race (road bikes) was held from 30 April to 4 May. Categories included, juniors, ladies and men up to and including the over sixties. Click here to see a video from this years race The top three results in each category were as follows……. Junior: 1. Muhd Afiq Huznie [...]

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The Best Cycling in Thailand?

May 10, 2011

When you ask cyclists in Chiang Mai about cycling in Thailand they will probably tell you that Chiang Mai is the centre of cycling in Thailand. And they would be right.  When I moved to Thailand I bought all my bikes with me: track, road and mountain bikes. I was lucky that I moved to [...]

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Songkran 2010

April 11, 2011

For a few mad days each April the Thais celebrate Songkran which is the new year or also known as the Water Festival.At this time of the year expect to be splashed with water no matter where you are. In Chiang Mai the centre of the action is around the moat in town so if [...]

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The Samoeng Loop

July 5, 2010

Route 1269 starts close to the Caffe del Cassa where the regular morning rides start and slowly winds its way up, down and round towards Samoeng. The scenery on this ride is spectacular at any time of year so it’s worth stopping at the viewpoints to take it all in and take some photos. After [...]

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Chiang Mai, retirement

July 3, 2010

Thailand remains one of the top countries people consider when looking to move or retire overseas according to a recent survey by Shelter Offshore. Expats find “Thailand one of the easiest places to integrate and even find love.  It is also now ranking exceptionally well with retirees looking for a more affordable cost of living, [...]

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Chiang Mai Velodrome

July 2, 2010

The Velodrome is located inside the 700 Year Sports Stadium off the canal road ( road number 121) at the Mae Rim end of Chiang Mai. Re-opened after persistant efforts by a local cyclist this concrete velodrome is a joy to ride and there is a program of training. See the entry for Velodrome in [...]

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