Can you ride a bicycle in Bangkok? The answer surprisingly is, yes. There are even some cycle lanes in certain areas. In areas such as Banglamphu near the famous Khaosan road there are cycle lanes painted on the side of the road these are fairly easy to follow and will mean you wont get lost but there are some problems. Most of the cycle lanes are parked on with cars which can result in having to ride into on coming traffic so the best thing to do is ride carefully on the foot path to be safer.
Main roads. The main roads are always busy and can be dangerous for a cyclist but you will often see the locals on bikes peddling sausages or lottery tickets etc . If you do ride on the big roads then try to keep to the left and always remember the rule ' the biggest has right of way'.
Where are the best places to ride a bike in Bangkok? You can ride bicycles in a lot of Bangkoks parks. One of the biggest and nicest parks is at Phuttamonton Sai 3 there are quiet roads to follow through the park with lakes and lots of wildlife to see, there is also a 7km mountain bike trail to follow.
Other good places to ride are the local sois (lanes) these places are usually quiet and don't have much traffic and can follow narrow roads and Klongs (canals). You will often see small shops to buy refreshments if needed. You could almost mistake yourself for being in another city in some sois. The noise from the traffic is lost and trees and local Thai houses make good scenery.
There are also tour companies that can take you on short trips. These trips take you over bridges down local sois and through temples avoiding the main roads. Some are at night and some are combined with long tail boat rides. More information can be found here http://www.mountainbiketoursthailand.com.
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