Chiang Mai’s cycling scene has exploded over the last few years. When I first came to Thailand in 2007 the locals stared and waved at alien looking foreigners dressed in Lycra and riding bikes that weighed not much more than just a few kilos. Today, several large groups of cyclists set out each morning and evening to train or just enjoy their passion, on roads and though countryside that, in our opinion, offers some of the best cycling in the world. The locals no longer stare but accept the growth in cycling as a welcome addition to tourism and welcome all with the famous Thai smile and warm hospitality.
People think of Thailand as a beach destination, with an exotic culture and delicious cuisine, but word is getting around, among the world’s enthusiastic cycling community, that Chiang Mai has a growing and thriving cycling culture and that it is fast competing with cycling hot spots such as Mallorca, Lanzarote, Girona.
Chiang Mai, a bustling town at the heart of ancient Thai culture, with its warm hospitality and exotic way of life is fast becoming The Number ONE hotspot on any cyclists wish list.
Read local Chiang Mai resident Steve Thomas’ recent article
“Cycling culture in Chiang Mai (and beyond) to see what the Pro cyclist Orica-GreenEDGE ‘s Christian Meier has to say about cycling here and find out why Asian professional and continental teams are using Chiang Mai as a serious training base.
Crouching Tiger Cycling Tours offer serious training opportunities, challenging and exhilarating cycle tours for lovers of cycling.
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