Bicycling on Koh Chang

[kuma]

Thinking of spending a week or two at year end back on Koh Chang.

Never have cycled there but thinking of taking the bikes to spin around this time.

Anyone have experience/comments about cycling on the island...on or off road?

Thanks in advance

[Condorman]

Thinking of spending a week or two at year end back on Koh Chang.

Never have cycled there but thinking of taking the bikes to spin around this time.

Anyone have experience/comments about cycling on the island...on or off road?

Thanks in advance

It's a nice island to cycle around especially the northern side although you will need to be

fit because some of the hills are quite steep.

Mostly I cycled on road but there were off road stretches that had not yet been concreted.

Edited October 14, 2014 by Condorman

[brianP]

From Bang Bao to White sands, it is mad taxi time, watch out.

[craigt3365]

The roads are very narrow and quite dangerous. Not the best of places for this. Chantaburi has some nice bike lanes on the coastal highway, IIRC.

[Coota]

I would be very worried about the small road and the traffic. Very dangerous and I am a cyclist. There is just not enough room for 2 cars and a bicycle.

[johninbkk]

F@UCK me, I drove in my 4 x 4 and was concerned at the road sense of the locals.

On a bike!!!! Good luck mate.

I felt unsafe in a car, on a bike, gee really think about it.

Bye

[mrtoad]

Roads aren't good for cycling on the West coast of the island, especially between Klong Son and Whitesands and Kae Bae to Bang Bao. Seems to be a few that cycle between Whitesands and Kae Bae. The East side is better, between Sapparot and Salak Phet as the roads are a bit wider and less traffic.

[dotpoom]

I think you will need a strong pair of legs....motorbikes do it with difficulty.

[bazza40]

My problem with bike riders anywhere in Thailand is they think they are immortal, and road rules ( if any ) do not apply. I'd much rather be on a motor scooter, because at least then there is the ability to accelerate out of trouble. Good luck, think you will need it.

[cgphuket]

I will pay for your bike rental if you name me as your beneficiary.

[bobobo]

Hi kuma! I know the island pretty well. You want to "spin around" a bit. It's a very nice place. I like it a lot. Some of my friends don't like it at all.

It's a sort love or hate place. The roads are VERY steep uphill and downhill. If You are skiing downhill I would say it's a black pist for bikers.

Not comfortable at all. You can't relax not just because the roads but You must be aware of the cars,vans etc. I would say it's not suitable

for biking at all.If If You're not training for the olympics game But please go and have a look. Bring Your gear and see what's like.

It's beautiful! Take care and good luck!

[kuma]

Thanks all for the comments, pretty lopsided towards "don't be crazy, bike elsewhere" LOL.

I know only the outside edge of the island as I huddle near a beach each time I go. I agree the main roads are a no go, thought maybe there were interior roads or even trails available decent for biking, but sounds like no.

As the OP mentioned, if we rack them maybe will spend a few days spinning around en-chanthaburi...a spot we like that I agree has some decent spots to spin. Then we can go hit the island

Cheers

[Urban Cycle]

Looks awesome, how is the behaviour of drivers up there? it influences a lot the riding experience

Still, #iridethailand everyday and will not give up

Edited October 16, 2014 by Urban Cycle