Pattaya more family friendly than ever as new 13km cycle way opens

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Pattaya more family friendly than ever as new 13km cycle way opens

 

Picture: Manager

 

Manager said that Pattaya is a world class resort visited by foreigners from all over the world. 

 

But now it is more family friendly than ever thanks to a new cycle route that has been opened. 

 

The route connects Sukhumvit Road (Route 3) with Route 331. 

 

There is a cycle way traversing a distance of 13.632 km route.

 

Local roads 1008,3020,5010 and 1003 have been refurbished and revamped at a total cost of nearly 145 million baht.

 

There are many attractions in the area - especially temples and Buddha Mountain - that families just love to visit. 

 

Director of the Department of Rural Roas Phisit Jitwiriyawasin hailed his new cycle way and route improvements as a boon for tourism. 

 

Source: Manager Online

 

 

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[johng]

Except these "virtually useless" cycle routes are not in Pattaya City,they are about 15km south of Pattaya technically in Sattahip...

[PatOngo]

5 minutes ago, johng said:

Except these "virtually useless" cycle routes are not in Pattaya City,they are about 15km south of Pattaya technically in Sattahip...

That is to separate the good families from thieving ladyboys, crooks, pick pockets, crooked cops and low hanging wires in the world class family resort city! Even at Buddha Mountain you need to be careful of jealous boyfriends wielding guns.

[Rimmer]

They have been open for a couple of years already and are  quite popular during weekends with cyclists from Bangkok, not sure that any tourists are or will be using them though as they are over 25km out of town around the Wat Yan, Silver Lakes area. 

[Henrik Andersen]

The way Thai people driving it is absolutely not safe to bikecycle there and it's fare from Pattaya 

just continue to dream of your fantasy lies Mr 

The would know your don't are a 1 class family resort 

[Esso49]

Yep and as in Bangkok and even outside of Non Khai these are so much a "family friendly resort ideals"  that families on motorcycles and in Tuk Tuks are using them forcing the cyclists, for whom they were intended off, into the road.  Yes very family friendly.

[sammieuk1]

Should read and will read new 13km kill zone opens?

[Darcula]

Just trying to picture papa somchai, mama somchai, little somchai and baby somchai as they pedal their way to Buddha Mountain, and come back in an ambulance.

 

 

[PatOngo]

You can put lipstick on a pig....but it's still a pig!

[johng]

Just trying to picture papa somchai, mama somchai, little somchai and baby somchai as they pedal their way to Buddha Mountain, and come back in an ambulance.
 
 

As it happens there is a large hospital very nearby..so no plomplem.

[Justgrazing]

Looks more like an F1 pitlane to me ..

[marko kok prong]

57 minutes ago, Justgrazing said:

Looks more like an F1 pitlane to me ..

Chap going wrong direction,should be against oncoming traffic.

[Gecko123]

Some physical therapy stations on the road embankment for those recovering from bar girls and ladyboys attacks would be very beneficial as well.

[Rimmer]

Troll/generalization flame and a couple of replies removed

[anfh]

Most have been open for over a year, I regularly use them, traffic around the area they cover, Buddha Mountain, wat Yang, Pheonix etc are pretty low on traffic anyway, Never had any problems. 

[thecyclist]

Ludicrous :No need for bike lanes in that low traffic :One to get out of Pattaya would be great. Once in the countryside you don't really need

one. 

FFurthermore, do bike lanes ever work in Thailand. They got some in Bangkok to serve as car parking areas, motorcycle lanes and selling space for vendors. 

The only one that works is the one around Suvarnaphum Airport, because it is completely closed to all motorized traffic. 

[scubascuba3]

I cycle around these routes a lot including silverlake, wat Yan. Many groups around, cycling will only get more popular and more tourists will come for it. They've done a good job with these routes

[n210mp]

This is not a moan nor criticism of a great idea but it could only happen here!

 

At the first traffic lights after Ban Amphur on Sukhumvit going towards Sattahip turn left and you are on the first part of this cycle/motorcycle lane  lane going up towards the temple and what do we find, that the cycle lane is full of shizer, grids and uneven water holding  surfaces together with lots of sand  perfect for a thinly tyred road bike !

[seancbk]

3 hours ago, PatOngo said:

You can put lipstick on a pig....but it's still a pig!

 

But at least it's a pretty pig.   

[Crj1948]

Been Cycling the roads mentioned in the article  four five times a week for the last 18 years when in country never a problem.

[Rimmer]

Troll post removed

[vogie]

Is there a map of the cycle route?

[StayinThailand2much]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

Pattaya more family friendly than ever (...)

Way to go...

[PatOngo]

1 hour ago, seancbk said:

 

But at least it's a pretty pig.   

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

[yellowboat]

Healthier and more hygienic than swimming.

[champers]

Good article in today's BP about mountain bike trails on Koh Lan. 

[xerostar]

Misleading  headline as usual.

Its not a cycleway at all, it's just a cycle lane next to the roadway.

In Thailand (as as anywhere else) cycling near cars and motorcycles is inviting serious injury or death. 

A proper two way dedicated cycleway devoid of other vehicles or pedestrians is the only acceptable way to provide recreational paths for bike riders. Preferrably through scenic parklands !! 

[Cake Monster]

Somchai to Noi

" Ooh look Noi, a special bit of road to race on with all the lovely colours and signs '

" Chai, and if we go really fast, we will be able to mow down a cyclist or two if we use this special road "

[Benmart]

I drive this route often. It is very nice and used a lot on weekends. I wonder how many bar-stool/key board critics have ever ventured south of Pattaya Tai?

[AlexCanada]

One of the biggest things I miss about living in Central Pattaya is there is no safe place to bike.  Definitely would save me a gym membership if safe cycling lanes were implemented in Pattaya city.

 

A cycling path along Beach Road would be great.  Would be a nice ride too.