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Category TIPS

Tips for riding in the region

Aside from the obvious of well-fitting gear, bike height and handlebar adjustments and the like, most bike accessories and important must-pack items are gender neutral. However, there are a few unique female-specific gems out there that are most certainly worth…

I am often asked how I cope with riding for long hours in fairly hot temperatures (up to 46 degrees Centigrade / 115 Fahrenheit). I don’t have much in the way of fancy cooling gear, except for my mesh motorcycle…

I’ve had quite a few people ask me about fuel options when riding in Thailand, particularly rural or mountainous areas. Not so much a concern for the bigger bikes with large petrol tanks, but can be concerning when on a…

Tips for riding the Northern region during Rainy Season. (Rainy season – July to October). Riding the Northern territory in Thailand during Rainy Season is the trickiest time you can ride in the region. Given that many of the roads…

(Important contact numbers, organizations and telephone numbers are at the bottom of this article) When hot season kicks in, residents in the north of Thailand prepare for the dreaded haze caused by “slash and burn”; a farming technique which is carried…