The Great Mekong Bike Ride 2018: On your bikes, get set …. Go

On your bikes, get set …. Go

By THE NATION

The Great Mekong Bike Ride 2018, an eco-friendly cycling race organised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand in collaboration with Thailand Tri-League, is back and will be taking those who favour pedal power along the mighty Mekong River through Nakhon Phanom, Mukdahan and Sakon Nakhon between May 17 and 20.

There are three categories, among them a three-day long-distance, triple stage road race starting at 7am.

Stage One is the “King of Kong” 127 kilometres of highway cycling along tarmac that snakes alongside the Mekong River from Phaya Sri Satta Nakarat, Nakhon Phanom to Mukdahan Tower, Mukdahan. Stage two challenges entrants along the 150-kilometres “King of Endurance” stage cycling along the main highway inclusive of some hilly climbs into Khong Phing Ngu, Sakon Nakhon, while the “King of Speed” stage three sees cyclists pedal down at maximum speed to Phaya Sri Satta Nakarat, Nakhon Phanom.

Nakhon Phanom, known for the huge Wat Phra That Phanom temple, Wat Maha That, Phaya Sri Satta Nakarat and Wat Si Thep Pradittharam temples, is a Thailand’s northeasternmost province bordering Laos on the Mekong River.

Mukdahan is located on the west bank of the Mekong River. Here visitors can enjoy various attractions including Mukdahan National Park, Mukdahan Tower, Phu Manorom and Wat Si Mongkhon Tai.

Sakon Nakhon is another province located on the great Mekong. It has various attractions including Wat Phra That Choeng Chum Worawihan and Wat Tham Phae Dan temples, Ban Tharae Catholic Community and Phra That Narai Cheng Weng.

Participants are invited to participate in one, two or all three stages or choose to ride in a one-day 10-kilometre fun race that provides non-competitive fun for the whole family.

Rewards for cyclists range from a cycling jersey, souvenir T-shirt, trophy, medal and e-certification depending on category and finishing time. 

Register with Thailand Tri-League before May 10 if you want to take part.

Find out more by calling the TAT Nakhon Phanom office at (043) 22 77145 or email: [email protected].

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/lifestyle/30344349

 

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