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Trail to the mysterious waterfall
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 22/12/2016
» These days, it wouldn't be a surprise if a 24-hour convenience store, or even a community mall, pops up in your neighbourhood. But what if it's a waterfall, a big natural waterfall? That would be a different story.
The evolution of a track
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 15/12/2016
» Like life itself, bike trails evolve, but probably none in Thailand has seen more transformation than Hua Hin's Wall Ride Track.
Feeling the need for speed in Hong Kong
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 08/12/2016
» Hong Kong has more mountains than Victoria Peak, that famous place every first-time visitor to the territory must go to enjoy the spectacular view of the skyscraper forests on both sides of Victoria Harbour. If you don't consider yourself an ordinary tourist but a mountain biker, remember this name: Tai Mo Shan.
Honouring Dad
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 05/12/2016
» As far back as I could remember Dec 5, the birthday of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, has always been considered the National Father's Day. Today is the first time in the lives of millions of Thais to observe this important occasion without the beloved royal father figure.
Jurassic Park vs the weekend warrior
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 17/11/2016
» How far have you ever travelled on your bicycle? Today let's go even farther. I'll take you all the way to the age of ancient reptiles.
Young and active
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 27/10/2016
» This is an age when news and information (true as well as false, of course) is readily available. But despite the fact that your internet connection speed is not below average and you spend quite some time online each day, there are still certain decent things going on that you probably never knew about. Sometimes, the most likely reason you missed them is very simple: you're not young enough.
An ecological approach
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 29/09/2016
» Tens of thousands of people visited Pa Sak Chonlasit Dam each year; the dam site in Lop Buri's Phatthana Nikhom district is one of the province's tourism hot spots. However, not many of them know that the magnificent view of the dam and the lake behind it can also be appreciated from over 400m above sea level.
Get a head start on cycling safety
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 25/08/2016
» Cycling is not just about pedalling power. To enjoy the sport to the fullest and make sure you come home in one piece after the ride, you need to have some bike handling skills. A fast cyclist who doesn't know how to brake properly in a critical situation, for example, is a potential hazard to himself and anyone nearby.
An urban oasis for city cyclists
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 11/08/2016
» Despite the fact that the Peppermint Bike Park in Soi Yothin Phatthana 3 has been in operation for over a year, I have never gotten to visit it. That's mainly because I don't have the patience to brave Bangkok's notorious traffic to an unfamiliar part of the city.
The long and winding trail
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 28/07/2016
» Bang Phra Reservoir not only stores water resources for households and farmlands in the northwestern part of Chon Buri province, but with its convenient location and well-paved roads running around it, the scenic reservoir also serves as an ideal training ground for cyclists.