THAILAND 2023

We loved our 2020 bicycle tour in Thailand so much that we did it again, this time taking along our friend Deana. We knew she was tough enough, flexible and adventurous enough to take on whatever challenges presented—long distances, hot baking sun, and the thrill of the unknown. Fully self-supported, we were three free-spirited adventurers. With fully loaded bicycles we headed out for an epic journey that took us from the northern part of Thailand all the way down through the central part, skirted Bangkok further down the coastline toward Surat Thani. After averaging approximately 80km a day by pure pedal power, our bodies were tired and we escaped to the island of Koh Samui and Khao Sok National Park which was an absolute highlight of the journey! This much we can tell you—Thailand is a fantastical, magical country.

We are ready to roll—Thailand 2023

February 2, 2023 December 7, 2023

Three people, 150lbs of bike, 100lbs of gear and 2,000kms. We have a start point and an end-point—Chiang Mai down to the beaches of Prachuap Khiri Khan then to Bangkok. Everything in the middle is going to be our free-range adventure! Randy and I are ready to roam and we are bringing our good friend Deana with... Continue reading→

Chiang Mai. We have arrived but aren’t rolling yet

February 8, 2023 February 8, 2023

Far from home now, and far from our luggage too! The flight was fantastic! EVA Air has their act together. The food was quite tasty and the seating gods bestowed upon us an empty seat between Randy and I, and two empties next to Deana. After sixteen hours of darkness in the sky, we were... Continue reading→

Rest day over. We want to get rolling!

February 9, 2023 February 9, 2023

Jet lag, Luggage Reunification, bicycle reassembly and the Chiang Mai Nighttime food-fest Today was reserved for recovery from the 12 hour time difference, acclimatization to temperatures 50c warmer than where we came from, and to eat Khao soi, which we did twice today. And we played Lazy Tourist. Mostly because we feel all wide-eyed &... Continue reading→

There’s a reason they call this the Land of Smiles

February 9, 2023 February 9, 2023

It took a while to get rolling today. First time on the loaded touring bikes is a wobbly experience that makes you say to yourself “whoahhhhh”, “phew”, and then “ok, ok, I’m in charge here!” Then we took the plunge, and popped out onto the busy street to go with the flow. Right out of... Continue reading→

The heat—Holy shmoly!

February 10, 2023 February 11, 2023

We woke up and were all enthusiastic-like, thinking we might go out and conquer 106km today… but it was just delusional coffee and heat interfering with our sensibilities. As we are riding down the road the conversation turned to pickle juice, melting, and ice cold smoothies. Some fresh black tarmac during a construction zone felt... Continue reading→

Jet fuel on the mountain top and cycling heaven

February 11, 2023 February 11, 2023

Distance:106km Total to date: 205km We died today. Melted in the heat, struggled up the hills then sat on the pavement at the top of a particularly dreadful climb (well, two of us did…no names). Randy (who is celebrating his birthday today, by the way) was our bike mechanic hero and Deana was a real... Continue reading→