Tag Archives: Chiang Mai

Ride of the week – A Dirty Story

Posted on November 23, 2023 by cycletourthailand

I tend to be somewhat lily-livered when it comes to riding in the rain. Determined to up my mileage during the rainy season, I recently invested in a gravel bike, ideal for riding on those slippery roads which can be … Continue reading →

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Ride of the Week – Nong Hoi Reservoir

Posted on November 12, 2023 by cycletourthailand

There is no easy way to get from the centre of Chiang Mai to roads in the east, but we regularly make the effort. The reason is that, once we escape the confines of the city, the cycling is some … Continue reading →

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Ride of the Week – Northern River Loop

Posted on November 6, 2023 by cycletourthailand

Looking for a ride to get your heart pumping, lungs bursting, adrenaline flowing? This is not that ride. This very easy loop up and down the river is often ridden as a Sunday social ride. Once away from the city, … Continue reading →

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Ride of the Week – Huai Kaeo Reservoir

Posted on October 31, 2023 by cycletourthailand

This is a very scenic, relatively easy ride of approximately 93 kilometres. It’s mostly flat, but the reservoir loop has a modest climb, the final 50 metres of which is very steep. We leave from the Convention Centre and head … Continue reading →

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Riding With SoiTan

Posted on April 5, 2016 by cycletourthailand

Dropping back to the shelter of the bunch having done a brief turn helping to pull the impressively long, snaking peloton, I couldn’t help but marvel at how far the Thai cycling scene has come in such a short space … Continue reading →

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A mamil in Chiang Mai

Posted on April 5, 2016 by cycletourthailand

Welcome to the Chiang Mai Cyclist blog. I guess a brief introduction is in order. As a middle-aged male into road cycling I guess I fit the definition of mamil pretty well, although I’m not sure my low-end Merida qualifies … Continue reading →

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