Chiang Mai to Koh Samui: 6 Weeks, 2,000km
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.
Off the Beaten Path, Deana’s Banana took Flight
Route: Nonthaburi to Nakhon Pathom Distance: 70km Daytime high: 43C (in the sun) We simply couldn’t pass up the pool this morning so we decided to loiter, do handstands in the pool, and just lay there floating till we were required to checkout at noon. We knew it would be tough starting our ride in... Continue reading→
Menu pressure and the Changing Landscape
Route: Nakhon Pathom to Samut Songkhram Distance: 90km Daytime high: 43C (via Deana’s bike computer) Randy started out this morning with an adventurous bowl of traditional Thai porridge containing donut-shaped thingies that will remain a mystery forever as to what they actually are. He’s far more a food-risker than Deana or I will ever be.... Continue reading→
Monkeys and Sea Salt by the Seashore
Route: Samut Songkhram to Tha Yang, Phetchaburi Distance: 66km Today we were excited that we would finally reach the coast! The ride was lovely and the 35C felt so much cooler than other days. Along the way it had been mentioned that we haven’t seen any monkeys yet. We were counting down kilometres to a... Continue reading→
Big Splashy Surfy Waves then Dinner at the 7.
Route: Tha Yang, Phetchaburi to Hua Hin Distance: 45km Nice & easy ride today! The closer we got to the touristy area of Cha Am Beach, then Hua Hin, we saw fewer soi dogs (except for the scrappy brave one that decided Randy should NOT be there on the bike path) and the more English... Continue reading→
Randy Saves Fishy. And what about the Jellyfish?
Route: Hua Hin outskirts to Hua Hin proper, and back again Distance: 43km It was a rest day today, but somehow a 43km ride and a 5k walk happened. There’s always just so much to see and do. Firstly, we (Randy & I) woke up at the crack of dawn to go see if the... Continue reading→
Deserted beaches, and massages on the coast
Route: Hua Hin to Prachuap Khiri Khan Distance: 133km Daytime high: 40ish C We left Hua Hin not knowing how far we might go. Turns out when there’s a tailwind and the scenery is ever-changing gorgeous, we go 133km! Deana’s bike computer registered 40+C but the breeze helped. So did gallons of water and some... Continue reading→