Its time for the seventeenth annual tony serrano century on saturday, april 11th. Gear up for an energising and rewarding cycling tour that takes in the best of southeast asia. Vietnam has the richest and most complex ethnic makeup in the whole of southeast asia. On this bicycle tour through southeast asia, we cycle through a series of traditional villages, towering karst mountains, refreshing forest, and fertile rice fields and see vietnam in a new perspective before crossing the border to laos for more action. I also remember being in southeast asia in 1990, watching from the comfort of the bar as a bus bound for singapore pulls in. We were imagining high bribes to pay and endless questions about what we were doing leaving with two. Nothing too strenuous, but just enough to lift my condition a bit and test out the bike. The tlv south asia adventure offers challenging cycling through areas where you will encounter minority communities and dramatic landscapes. Their prices are as good as any other site as well. Mar 06, 20 we spent three days and four nights in siem reap to see the temples of angkor and to rest as the heat and many sleepless nights are starting to take their toll the ancient temples were designated a unesco world heritage site in 1992 and are scattered over some four hundred square kilometers of countryside. Be captivated by the romance, colours, and spices of sri lanka.
Cycling the mekong cycling through southeast asia cycling. Cycling at the 2009 southeast asian games wikipedia. Cycle south east asia by intrepid travel bookmundi. Southeast asia is one of the safest and most hasslefree regions in the world. Chinese bikeshare operators making tracks for southeast asia rentacycle transport gains favor to stem congestion, pollution and obesity ofo launched a bikesharing pilot program at thailands. In this video i leave vietnam and cycle through cambodia, including phnom penh, siem reap, and. Whether you order one or one hundred items you will receive shipping absolutely free. Many tour shops will offer an adventure cycling package, which typically involves. Join us for a cycle trip that explores the classic highlights of south east asia in an active way. Will it be relatively easy to find accommodation as a group or is it worth trying to pre book something before we leave. Cycling is the ultimate way get off the beaten track.
Some years back i met a canadian woman cycling alone in southern thailand, after which we cycled together for a few days up to bangkok. We are starting again from the athens tech campus in monroe, ga. Jan 11, 2019 getting denied entry at a locals only border crossing between cambodia and vietnam. In 1890, two american college graduates set out to travel.
The island impressed me with the close proximity of sandy beaches and almost 4000 metres high mountains. This is not at all difficult to do in asia, and in all my own ten years of riding southeast asia i never been caught out. Spiceroads cycling bicycle tours throughout asia, southeast asia. The east coast is sparsely populated and calmer to ride through. Hong kong to singapore 3,700 km 2,299 miles over 97 days from january 9, 2007 to april 15, 2007. A short walk from the main ferry drop off point, champa offers 24 hour reception, free water refills, a restaurant and clean bungalows at. Whether it is tweaking an existing itinerary, booking a standard tour on a different date, or creating your own unique one. Opportunity after opportunity to step into the homes of beautiful people who have not yet heard are a daily occurence. Its too touristyyoull be surrounded by hordes of cyclists and swarms of backpackers. A bicycle tour through war, genocide and forgiveness. We mountain bike through villages of hmong, tay, dao and xa pho minorities, whose markets and festivals add such colour and character to the experience. Cycling holidays in south east asia 15 days vietnam bike. The cycle south east asia trip is a bicycle trip that takes 27 days.
Update please read the comments at the end of this article for more uptodate information from other riders who have experience crossing the border with a motorbike in southeast asia. You will travel through phnom penh, chau doc, mai chau and 14 other destinations visiting togo, cambodia and 2 more countries. From the ethereal beauty of sapas hilltribe country in the tonkinese alps on the chinese border, to the viet cong tunnels in the south of vietnam, this tale will captivate you. Bike school asia was established in recognition of the lack of formal training opportunities for bicycle mechanics in asia, and the need to raise the standards of mechanic services in tandem with the increase in complexity of bike technology. How to prepare for longdistance cycling in southeast asia. Is it possible to motorcycle through southeast asia. Bicycle jerseys from southeast asia free shipping for all. Browse our list of guaranteedtodepart cycling tours from every corner of the world. Bike shops vary in quality and availability across southeast asia. I did the loop anticlockwise and the first night stayed at sabaidee guest house.
Safe, mainly flat, good food and accommodation and a journey through one of the worlds most remarkable cultures. Bamboo road taipei to singapore, southeast asia bike. At spiceroads we can tailormake your adventure exactly how you want it. Dec 27, 2017 this is part 4 of a 4 country bicycle tour around southeast asia. The cycling events will be held from 9 december to 14 december 2009 with 8 gold medals. Our final stops include a traditional mat weaving shop and a family distillery. Countrybycountry guide to cycling in south east asia. Bicycle jerseys from southeast asia free shipping for all clothing items in our store. The worlds finest cycling clothing and accessories.
I am working on a thailand street art book and also some fashion designs. Southeastern cycling southeastern cycling news, rides. Travel on countless routes lasting from 3 days up to 27 days, and with 145 south east asia bicycle tours listed youre sure to find one for you. Highquality bicycles from giant can be rented for small money. Books packing list pictures of equipment failures shopping. Cycling holidays in asia thailand, vietnam, china, taiwan, laos. Of course if youre hungry for company, therell be no shortage of places to connect with fellow tourists. The magical and mysterious region of southeast asia has in recent times become a mecca for international travellers, including an ever growing number of long distance cycle tourists. The cycle south east asia tour starts from hanoi and ends in bangkok. In this video i cross the border from cambodia into thailand and start heading back to nong khai, where my trip began 2.
Thailand usually has at least one decent shop in the major cities and an excellent selection in bangkok and chiang mai. In this video i leave vietnam and cycle through cambodia, including phnom penh, siem reap, and angkor wat. What are your favorite spots to shop, eat, drink and hangout in bangkok. My frame arrived last week and i sent it off to the powdercoaters to get rid of that ugly green. Find promotions or preorder book, ebook, magazine, emagazine, stationery and more. People throw their bags and children through the open windows and clamber into the door, all this as the bus backs into its parking spot. Registration for the tony serano century opens febuary 1st from the promoter. Plus the final hour drive towards the cave is amazing in itself.
Crossing into vietnam from laos was a lot easier than we expected. As they are surrounded by dense forests, villages or rice paddies, the. Chinese cyclists debut at circuito del portotrofeo arvedi. Williams, canyonsram and ef pro cycling over the coming weeks and months. Get active get your heart pumping with a cycling adventure through the cambodian countryside. Ill building up two touring bikes for us over the first half of 2008.
Its got a warm climate, friendly people and cheap living. Tim and cindie travel farther outside their comfort zone than ever before. Dragon closeup southeast asia is one of the worlds most popular cycle touring destinations. Cycling the mekong is a fascinating story about one mans bicycle journey through southeast asia. Its allures cover a broad spectrum, from ancient and modern civilizations influenced by buddhism, hinduism, islam and. The biggest international online bookstore in thailand. This is the engaging story of an intrepid unsupported cycling trip in southeast asia. Tour diaries, cyclocross, equipment lists, months, 36 months, world. Getting denied entry at a locals only border crossing between cambodia and vietnam. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. Cycling southeast asia, by john loper and alison deshong. Its a good country to pick up extras like chain lube cheaper than youd find them at home. Join tour dafrique in south east asia on the bamboo road bicycle tour. Lao, your introduction to the mekong river sunsets, and quality bike shops.
Bicycle shop in guangzhou asia northeast asia lonely. Like most accommodation on don det, champa mekong bungalows boasts riverfront rooms with balconies and hammocks to while away the hours with a good book. I would like to see all 11 countries of southeast asia and would like to camp and do things as cheaply as possible. A lifelong passion for adventure travel gave rise to the exotic idea. With intriguing backroads, friendly locals and diverse landscapes, southeast asia is an incredible place to cycle. Southeast asia is one of the worlds most popular cycle touring destinations. In january i will be travelling south east asia in a group of 5 people.
Remote vietnam and laos by bike spiceroads cycling tours. As an avid traveler i really appreciated dalys personal narrative. The must read books before travelling south east asia. Thailand best price, easy, convenience from a great selection book at online bookstore in thailand. Vietnam active family tour grasshopper adventures asia bike. Bicycle jerseys from southeast asia free shipping for. The popular cave along the route named konglor, is among one of the most impressive caves in southeast asia. Four thousand islands is a laidback, sleepy, charming little gem of a place nestled at the foot of laos on the cambodian border, and as the name suggests, consists of lots of tiny islands scattered in the vast mekong delta. Apr 26, 2020 registration for the tony serano century opens febuary 1st from the promoter. Theft is no more a problem than in europe or north america and, unless youre extremely unlucky, its highly unlikely youll fall prey to any scams or ripoffs targeting travelers.
Chinese bikeshare operators making tracks for southeast asia. The cycling events will be held from 9 december to 14 december 2009 with 8 gold medals up for contention. Sign in will open at 7am and the ride rolls off at 8. Three months of cycling from singapore to malaysia, thailand, laos, and some of vietnam 2,981 miles 4,797 km over 99 days from october 10, 20 to january 16, 2014. I would buy a bike over there and travel as cheaply as possible. Although most of us in europe think that there will be nowhere to buy essentials in asia such as bikes, helmets, etc. On our own is about an 8000 mile journey by bicycle, through the heart of southeast asia. The route was most enjoyable, the food and scenery fantastic. This is part 3 of a 4 country bicycle tour of southeast asia.
I ride to work, down to the shops cafe and do a few day rides around or out of the city. Safe, mainly flat, good food and accommodation and a journey through one of the worlds most remarkable cultur. Cycling southeast asia three months of cycling from singapore to malaysia, thailand, laos, and some of vietnam 2,981 miles 4,797 km over 99 days from october 10, 20 to january 16, 2014. Are bicycle shops on one street like in other chinese cities or are they spread bicycle shop in guangzhou asia northeast asia lonely planet forum thorn tree hi there, we use cookies to improve your experience on our website. Enjoy routes of 10, 39, 60 and 100 miles on the low traffic. Best history, true stories and novels from thailand, cambodia, laos, vietnam and myanmar burma. Bike your way around vietnam, thailand and cambodia. A guide to cycling around southeast asia tda global cycling. Most towns will have basic, but reputable massage shops. Thailand english books asiabooks online bookstore in. This is part 4 of a 4 country bicycle tour around southeast asia. Weve got you covered from bike festivals, camps, expos, bike race, duathlon, to triathlon events. Cycling holidays in south east asia 15 days beginning in hanoi our journey takes us from the mountains of north west vietnam through rural laos into undiscovered northern thailand.
Despite the relatively low cost, theres a range of options to suit everyone, from the ultrabudget traveller to someone who likes a more developed tourist infrastructure with better hotels and restaurants. If you are like me and think you have seen enough caves, still check this one out. Bamboo road taipei to singapore, southeast asia bike tour. You will be on a team of your peers or on a team made up of your church or mission. We spent three days and four nights in siem reap to see the temples of angkor and to rest as the heat and many sleepless nights are starting to take their toll the ancient temples were designated a unesco world heritage site in 1992 and are scattered over some four hundred square kilometers of countryside. Good hotels are cheaper on the net and jan is peak season so just turning up could be a problem. In this video i cross the border from cambodia into thailand and start heading back to nong khai, where my trip began 2 months before. Southern vietnam motorcycle adventures nomadasaurus. We went with our two specialized rock hopper mountain bikes, two tshirts, two pairs of riding shorts, one long pant for modesty, a 35 mm camera, 100 rolls of film, and six lonely planet phrase books one for each. The cycle south east asia trip starts in hanoi and ends in bangkok. His vivid descriptions of small villages and large cities brought me immediately back to the region and fueled my desire to return and explore further. Anne and mike poe, an american couple in their midfifties, journeyed for six months from bali, indonesia through java, sumatra, malaysia, thailand, vietnam and china until finally reaching hong kong. Cycling the mekong cycling through southeast asia cycling adventures.
Crossing the border with a motorbike in southeast asia. Cycling allows us to be close up and interact with those living in the rural areas of asia. I would like to motorcycle through all of southeast asia over the course of a few months. Jun 20, 2017 this is part 3 of a 4 country bicycle tour of southeast asia. Its the perfect way to get off the beaten track and out into some areas that the tourist buses merely whizz past.
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