khunsanuk Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 Hi, Interesting article on riding bicycles in Bangkok. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324125504578510932549447870.html?mod=googlenews_wsj#articleTabs%3Darticle It mentiones: "City leaders recently inaugurated the first of 50 Vélib-style bike-sharing centers to serve its 600 square miles" Not heard of this at all. I love riding a bicycle, used to ride one to work every day back in Holland, but just couldn't see myself do it here. Too hot, too much polution, too many crazy drivers. Sanuk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavanami Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 A few years back I saw backpackers on bikes heading down Sukhumvit...saddle bags all strapped on the bikes, huge backpacks, massive traffic...not for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 I see more and more bikes in my neighbourhood, fastest way to get around these days within short distances. I rode one during the 5 years I lived up north, but no way I would ride one in Bangkok more than the few kilometers to the local market and back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorldFun Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 jatujak park is about the only worthwhile place to bike in bkk & coincidentially bike rentals are cheap & popular there!! in central/old bkk? NOWAY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Munchmaster Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 I know quite a few cyclists who live in Bangkok but I don't think any of them cycle in Bangkok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 bringing my penny farthing next time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavanami Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 Now see Thai groups (5 ~ 10) cyclists out and about. 10 years ago, never seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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