Road Cycling Chiang Mai To Bangkok

Chiang Mai and Bangkok are Thailand’s two most famous cities. Between them stretches 1,000 km of diverse landscapes, from forest-draped mountains and temple-studded plains to lively towns, gently flowing rivers, and endless rice fields. On this road biking journey, we dive into the Kingdom’s agrarian hinterland, cycle through the ruins of ancient cities, discover beautiful Buddhist temples, and indulge in Thai culinary delicacies.

We start in Chiang Mai and head south through the rustic countryside and raw nature of 'Lanna' – the local name for northern Thailand. The tour kicks off on a literal high note as we hop from valley to valley and conquer a series of leg-testing climbs between the provinces of Lamphun, Lampang and Phrae. We then venture into the Central Plains where we ride through the heartland of the ancient Sukhothai Empire, visiting its UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the grand capital and its pottery-producing satellite city of Sri Satchanalai, as well as the military fortress of Kamphaeng Phet. Next, we enjoy 5 days of riding through Thailand’s rice basket, starting from the origin of the Chao Phraya River — known as the “River of Kings” — in Nakhon Sawan, down to Ayutthaya. Here, the UNESCO-listed ruins of the former Siamese capital offer a faded reminder of past glory before a final ride takes us to the outskirts of Bangkok, where we transfer into the metropolis. The tour concludes in Bangkok.