MASSIVE RESPECT FOR YOU MAN, legit riding in Thailand is something else with the road laws, drivers, weather, etc. But you've done it with all the hurdles.
Time to go tubeless. Changing tubes in the rain isn’t that much fun! It would have been nice hear you talk about the names of the places you were passing through and where you found nice small roads and where you were pretty much stuck on the highway. Very familiar with the crazy driving in Thailand so nice to know for route planning. Great riding and scenery. You knocked out some serious mileage!
Thank you! I had a good mix of small side roads and highway, it kinda depended on the day, the distance I was feeling I could do, and the options of accommodations that I could find on Google Maps. Honestly riding along the highway wasn't too bad and helped cover distance, but the side roads were definitely more interesting! Cheers!
In fact, I was looking for a bike for a long weekend touring with a friend of mine. And of course, it has to be a touring bike. But now I have a mountain bike. And I think it might not be suitable for long-distance travel. But then I changed my mind when I saw your video clip. I thought why not use the mountain bike I already have, it would be great too because I didn't have to spend money on a new bike. Thank you very much for the video clip.
Nope, I found inexpensive hotels along the way, but I did meet another bicycle tourist during my time and he was traveling with a tent and staying at some of the temples along the way for free. I felt very comfortable cycling there, even if the roads didn't have shoulders most drivers are used to seeing 2 wheel scooters along the side of the road so I felt like cars and trucks saw me and gave me plenty of space too. Cheers!
@@lesleykenwood2715 Every morning I'd look at Google Maps about 100K away from me and see if the town had hotels. Typically I'd just ride in and get a room. It was during the pandemic so there were rooms available pretty much everywhere.
Yes I agree , very bad time in a raining season but they said east coast is not bad . I would like to ride around Thailand too but by myself a little afraid
I am going to purchase a touring bike , not too crazy expensive lol from Bangkok by train to Huahin and bikes from there to Krabi . Is there any problem taking the bike cycles on a train ?
@@jq1206 I didn't end up using the trains in Thailand. After my tour I used Thai Post to ship the bicycle back to Koh Lanta and caught a flight back to Krabi.
There are plenty to see and lively in thailand. Riding thru america is much less enthusiastic because everything look the same from town to another town.
Not really, I got chased one night after dark while riding back to my hotel from dinner, but mostly the dogs were all chill and just watched me spin past, or didn't notice me at all, ha!
why were you getting so many flats (4 flats in 2 weeks?).. was it because of the weight of the panniers? did you have a defective tire? doesn't make sense to me unless if you were just not lucky with the sharp objects.. to put it in perspective.. i rode the whole South America (6 months) and only had 1 flat..
I'm really not sure, I think most flats I was able to find a small piece of debris poking through the tire into the tube. The tires, and bike, were pretty inexpensive, if I was doing a longer tour I definitely would have bought some better tires that probably would have fixed my problem! Cheers!
I went with an inexpensive bike from Decathlon. I think it kind of depends on what you're looking for, in the south I did not have as many hills as I did in the north. The electric bikes are cool, but will need to make sure you can continue to charge it up! Cheers!
Hey man, me and my friends are planning to do this pretty soon. Have you got any tips/ things that were essential to do it? Was the danger on the highway easy to avoid?
Hey! When I did it Thailand was pretty quiet, but it made it easy to wake up and cycle each day and find a hotel room wherever I wanted each night. I never felt in too much danger on the roads and highways, there seem to be scooters and mopeds everywhere so I feel like the drivers were always aware of people on two wheels. Good luck and have fun!!!
MASSIVE RESPECT FOR YOU MAN, legit riding in Thailand is something else with the road laws, drivers, weather, etc. But you've done it with all the hurdles.
Thank you! Cheers!!
Time to go tubeless. Changing tubes in the rain isn’t that much fun! It would have been nice hear you talk about the names of the places you were passing through and where you found nice small roads and where you were pretty much stuck on the highway. Very familiar with the crazy driving in Thailand so nice to know for route planning. Great riding and scenery. You knocked out some serious mileage!
Thank you! I had a good mix of small side roads and highway, it kinda depended on the day, the distance I was feeling I could do, and the options of accommodations that I could find on Google Maps. Honestly riding along the highway wasn't too bad and helped cover distance, but the side roads were definitely more interesting! Cheers!
Thanks Chris…I love the way you did this tour…very chill! Am inspired to do it…less daily Kim’s tho 😂
Awesome, thank you! Ha, yeah, it was definitely a lot of riding, for sure not for everyone, but I enjoyed it! Cheers!
Always good to see your smile, Amigo!!
Thanks dude, hope you're having a great weekend!!
Awesome stuff bro. My mate and I are planning on doing the same route soon. Thanks for the awesome vid!
Yeah, that's awesome! Have fun and enjoy!!!
Thanks for posting, I'll try to get a kml file of your route as I am planning a trip like this for january feb 2023. thanks for posting
Thank you! Cheers!
In fact, I was looking for a bike for a long weekend touring with a friend of mine. And of course, it has to be a touring bike. But now I have a mountain bike. And I think it might not be suitable for long-distance travel.
But then I changed my mind when I saw your video clip. I thought why not use the mountain bike I already have, it would be great too because I didn't have to spend money on a new bike.
Thank you very much for the video clip.
Yeah, that's awesome!!! I agree, it'd be nice to have a touring bike, but often the best one is the one you already own! Have fun!!!
This is inspiring 🇹🇭 🚴 💨 💨 💨
Thank you! Cheers!
Bro did you ever need a tent? We're there good shoulders?
Nope, I found inexpensive hotels along the way, but I did meet another bicycle tourist during my time and he was traveling with a tent and staying at some of the temples along the way for free. I felt very comfortable cycling there, even if the roads didn't have shoulders most drivers are used to seeing 2 wheel scooters along the side of the road so I felt like cars and trucks saw me and gave me plenty of space too. Cheers!
👌🏻. Nice and impressive ride
Thank you! Cheers!
This is cool to bike tour in another country. 😎👍
Yeah! Bicycle is definitely one of the best ways to see new places, cheers!!
@@ChrisTarzanClemens I totally agree, I've been bicycle touring in Florida alone about 5K miles last year and half.
The bungalow on the first night? What is the name and location. Is there ever a dry season in Thailand? Nice vlog.
I think it was the Burilamplai Resort. Cheers!!
How did you find places to stay on your route?
@@lesleykenwood2715 Every morning I'd look at Google Maps about 100K away from me and see if the town had hotels. Typically I'd just ride in and get a room. It was during the pandemic so there were rooms available pretty much everywhere.
Yes I agree , very bad time in a raining season but they said east coast is not bad . I would like to ride around Thailand too but by myself a little afraid
Yeah!!! It was wet but I really enjoyed it. I can't wait to get back to Thailand sometime soon!!!
I am going to purchase a touring bike , not too crazy expensive lol from Bangkok by train to Huahin and bikes from there to Krabi . Is there any problem taking the bike cycles on a train ?
@@ChrisTarzanClemensyeah, what is the bike on a train ordeal there?
@@jq1206 I didn't end up using the trains in Thailand. After my tour I used Thai Post to ship the bicycle back to Koh Lanta and caught a flight back to Krabi.
thank you for this video.
Thanks for watching! Cheers!!
There are plenty to see and lively in thailand. Riding thru america is much less enthusiastic because everything look the same from town to another town.
Yes, riding in Thailand was amazing! Thank you for watching!
@@ChrisTarzanClemens I like your video. Look forward to viewing more.
very nice
Thank you!
Niceee! Any problems with dogs along the tour?
Not really, I got chased one night after dark while riding back to my hotel from dinner, but mostly the dogs were all chill and just watched me spin past, or didn't notice me at all, ha!
you really went all in after you broke that first century :D
Haha, yup! I'm not sure if it was a good or a bad thing, haha!
You should meet up with TwoWheelCruise!
Thanks! That's awesome, I'm back in the States for now, but hope to get back over to Thailand again soon! Cheers!
why were you getting so many flats (4 flats in 2 weeks?).. was it because of the weight of the panniers? did you have a defective tire? doesn't make sense to me unless if you were just not lucky with the sharp objects.. to put it in perspective.. i rode the whole South America (6 months) and only had 1 flat..
I'm really not sure, I think most flats I was able to find a small piece of debris poking through the tire into the tube. The tires, and bike, were pretty inexpensive, if I was doing a longer tour I definitely would have bought some better tires that probably would have fixed my problem! Cheers!
Can you give me an advise what type and brand I should buy ?🙏 I need an elective bike lol , incase of hilly terrain
I went with an inexpensive bike from Decathlon. I think it kind of depends on what you're looking for, in the south I did not have as many hills as I did in the north. The electric bikes are cool, but will need to make sure you can continue to charge it up! Cheers!
Hey man, me and my friends are planning to do this pretty soon. Have you got any tips/ things that were essential to do it? Was the danger on the highway easy to avoid?
Hey! When I did it Thailand was pretty quiet, but it made it easy to wake up and cycle each day and find a hotel room wherever I wanted each night. I never felt in too much danger on the roads and highways, there seem to be scooters and mopeds everywhere so I feel like the drivers were always aware of people on two wheels. Good luck and have fun!!!
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Thank you!!
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Thank you!!
Sir I am planning Thailand cycle ride in November, if you please help me with your itinerary Sir
Nice! I didn't really use an itinerary, I mostly just woke up each day and found a hotel about 100km away and rode to it. Good luck!
@@ChrisTarzanClemens Sir if you have any contact please share, also Sir if something comes up in your mind please guide Me,
@@bikquestadventure here is my report: www.christarzanclemens.com/2021/06/bicycle-touring-thailand-1/
Goodbye
Cheers!
born to be runner wtf
Normally I'm more into running or hiking, but getting back on the bicycle was a lot of fun for this adventure!
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