Bangkok Cycling

A great way to see Bangkok - and you won't be stuck in traffic. Cycle the back roads at the right time of day and you'll see another facet of this great city. Cycling tours have become more popular over the last few years as visitors discover they can see places not accessible by bus or car. Several diferent types of cycling tour, usually in small group are now organised mostly by independent operators who know the city like the back of their hand.

Take a Saturday night tour around the historic heart of Bangkok - Rattanakosin Island, Wat Pho, Wat Suthat and Khao San Road, or a Sunday morning cycle tour along the Thonburi klongs to discover a different side of Thai life. Some tours involve taking a ferry and/or a train to the starting point, so a real adventure is on offer.  Cycle along narrow elevated boards (definitely no overtaking) criss-crossing canal villages and taking care to avoid falling into the klong (canal) - a unique way to experience Bangkok.

Bleary-eyed while awaiting my 07:00 pickup, I was nonetheless well prepared for the 35 km cycling trip that lay ahead - I had with me sunscreen, good cycling shoes and a willingness to peddle hard. What I wasn't quite so prepared for was the remote temples, ancient battlefields, cooling coconut groves and deep historical insight that this jaunt through the low-lying areas of Nakhon Pakon province would throw up along the way. (READ MORE)

If you're planning to ride a bicycle in Bangkok, do so with care. Cycling in such a large metropolitan city can be more risky and challenging than adventurous, considering air pollution and the city's notorious and at times chaotic traffic. Indeed, cycling can possibly even jeopardise your life. (READ MORE)

Cycling in Bangkok can be adventurous as well as dangerous. Make sure you prepare yourself by following our survival guide and you'll be fine! (READ MORE)

Wanting to get more serious? Fun and safe riding experience starts with the right equipment. There are abundant of great bicycle shops around Bangkok. Visit these shops for quality two-wheelers, biking gears and accessories as well as valuable advice from the pros. (READ MORE)