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Ethnic crossroads
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 07/02/2013
» Kazakhstan is not a totally unfamiliar name to the average Thai, since it is occasionally mentioned in news reports, especially those concerning sports. One of the republics of the former Soviet Union, it is now the ninth largest country in the world with a land area five times that of Thailand's. It is a major oil exporter and thus one of the most prosperous countries in Central Asia.
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Bamboo bicycles ride as well as any
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 03/01/2013
» Aluminum and steel alloys are the most popular materials for making bicycle frames. Carbon fibre and titanium make more expensive posh bikes. But if you're looking for something unique and organic, consider grass.
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When bikes fly
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 18/10/2012
» Mountain bikes can fly. Too bad, no matter how good the rider's skill, it will never allow you to travel in the air for more than a hundred metres. For a long distance flight, you and your pedal-powered two-wheeler need to use the service of airlines.
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Showing off vintage beauties
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 22/11/2012
» It's not uncommon to see bicycles in TV commercials, even in ads for automobiles. It's not rare either to see non-cyclists clicking "like" on bike photos on Facebook or posting some on their own walls. Yes, more people are appreciating the aesthetic side of human-powered two-wheelers.
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Fun on the farm
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 08/11/2012
» City slickers may not feel it yet but in many parts of the country people are well aware of the arrival of the cool season. The chilly breeze in the morning is nice when you are in warm clothes on a cosy sofa sipping a nice cup of hot, aromatic coffee. But when you're out on the road doing long-distance cycling, the same wind blowing in your face can be your worst enemy.
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Off and racing
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 15/11/2012
» How old is too old to take part in a sporting competition as an athlete?
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Good things come in small packages
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 06/09/2012
» Covering less than 60km2, Chalerm Rattanakosin National Park in Kanchanaburi province is one of the Kingdom's tiniest. Yet, this is a case where the term "small is beautiful" is obviously an understatement. Small can be awesome.
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Mud-plugging in the rain
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 07/06/2012
» The recent Visakha Bucha Day reminded me of one special place: Buddhamonthon. Why? The religious park, one of the venues of the Kingdom's grandest Visakha Bucha celebrations, is home to a network of wooded singletracks.
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Racing fun galore
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 12/04/2012
» How time does fly! We're already in mid-April, so here's that overdue calendar for race events scheduled over the next three months.
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Saturday fun at Club11
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 23/02/2012
» <p><span style="font-weight:bolder; font-size: 22px; margin-top: 10px;">Y</span>ou know that you're addicted to mountain biking when you see that it's the main activity for most of your holidays. And this weekend, there are so many exciting events bike-aholics can choose to attend. As for me, the Club11 Time Trial competition, which is taking place this Saturday, is now balancing precariously on top of the list.
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