September 2012

Aug 27 - Sept 2 Monday thru Sunday : Northern

Tour of Eastern Lanna 2012. Multi-day seven stage road bike race. Location: Chiang Rai, Phayao, Nan, and Phrae provinces of . Download .pdf document () with race details here.

1 - Saturday : BHUTAN

Tour of the Dragon (Extreme MTB Race). High on the Himalayas - 268 Kilometer Mountain Bike Race. Location: This is an International event held annually in the country of Bhutan.

2 - Sunday :

Thai Cycling for Health Association (TCHA) trip. Cycling to Imagine bicycle lanes on Bangkok Middle Ring Roads. Cycling distance: approximately 46km. Fee: Free! Download .pdf document with trip details here.

2 - Sunday : Chachoengsao

Ang Siyap MTB Race. Location: Klang Si Yaad, Tha Takiap, . Distance: 35km (MTB), 10km (all other bicycles). Categories: MTB & All other bicycles. Fee: 200 Baht (MTB), FREE (all other bicycles). Registration 7:00- 8:30am, Start time (MTB) 9:00am, Start time (all other bicycles) 9:15am, Closing ceremony and awards/prizes 12:00. More details at www.tourism-chachoengsao.go.th. Contact: 081-710-8866 (Chachoengsao Cycling Club), 038-514-812 (TAT Office Chachoengsao).

2 - Sunday : Phitsanulok

Singha MTB Thailand Open 2012. Location: Activity center Wing 46, Aranyik, Amphoe Mueang Phitsanulok, . Categories: Several categories by age and gender. Fee: 300 Baht (MTB), 1,000 Baht (VIP). Register morning before race, Start time (VIP & 12yrs and under) 9:00am, Start time (all other MTB categories) 10:00am. Free lunch, breakfast, and race T-shirt for all registered riders. Contact: 081- 532-0641, 080-505-3111.

8 - Saturday : Bangkok

Ride in Style with SeaLee #01 / Trip with FUJI Moonrise. Location: SeaLee Urban. Ride will start at SeaLee Urban bicycle shop 2044/1 Phetchaburi Road and proceed to King Rama 5 statue where riders will meet up with additional cyclists participating in the FUJI Moonrise evening ride. SeaLee Urban shop will be taking photographs of cyclists alongside their bicycles in their favorite 'urban cyclist' gear/outfits. Participants are encouraged to show up for this ride in their unique and classy urban cyclist dressing style. Photo session will begin at SeaLee Urban bicycle shop at 12:01pm. Ride to King Rama 5 statue will be from 3:00-4:30pm. Trip with FUJI Moonrise group will begin at King Rama 5 statue at 4:30pm. View faceBook page for this event here. Contact: SeaLee Urban at 086-334-0660, 083-491-1164. 9 - Sunday : Chonburi

Chumpon Glat Gaeow MTB. Location: Chumpon Navy Cadet School near Haad Sai Gaeow Beach. Categories: Several categories by age and gender. Fee: 1,000 Baht (VIP), 400 Baht (Cat A), 300 Baht (Cat B), 200 Baht (Cat C-Junior). Light breakfast 6:00am, Ceremonial ride for the King 7:00am, Registration 8:00am, Opening ceremony & Start time for VIP and Cat C riders 10:00am, Start time (85Kilo and above category) 11:00am, Start time (Cat B) 12:30pm, Start time (Cat A) 2:00pm, Prize ceremony (Cat C, 85Kilo and above, ad VIP) 3:00pm, Prize ceremony (Cat A & B) 4:00pm, Closing ceremony 4:30pm. Camping and accommodation options are available at race venue. Contact: 081- 835-5246 (Khun Tee Tat), 080-209-1521 (Ms. Wareesa).

10 - 11 Monday & Tuesday : Chonburi

Qualification Race for Thai National DH & XC. Location: Khao Pai, Bamboo mountain race course behind Thammasat University (Pattaya Campus), near Thai Polo Club, . Categories: ONLY Thai Nationals are eligible to qualify. Downhill (DH) qualifying runs (1.5km) begin on Monday September 10th at 9:00am. Cross- country (XC) qualifying runs begin on Tuesday September 11th at 9:00am. Contact: 086- 146-0146 (khun Supot).

15 - Saturday : Surat Thani

Ibis Ko Samui Trophy 2012 Adventure Race. Location: Ibis Hotel, Tambon Bo Phut, Amphoe Ko Samui, .

15 - 16 Saturday or Sunday : Bangkok

Swim clinic with Olympic Gold Medalist and ITU World Champion Sheila Taormina. Location: NIST Sukhumvit soi 15, Bangkok. Fee: 3,800 Baht. A maximum of 11 participant openings area available on each day of this clinic. Download .pdf document with details about this exclusive training opportunity. To secure your spot contact Bike Zone in Amarin Plaza or email [email protected]

16 - Sunday : Chiang Mai

Doi Suthep 11km Time Trial. Location: Nature Study Center at Botanical Garden Park next to Chiang Mai Zoo, Mueang Chiang Mai, . Categories: ROAD & MTB. Fee: 100 Baht. Register on the day before race (Sept. 15th) from 3-6pm at Nature Study Center at Botanical Garden Park Sala next to Chiang Mai Zoo. Announcement of rider start list 6:00am, First rider released 7:01am, Results announcement & prizes 9:00am. Riders will be released in 1-minute intervals. NO AERO BARS ALLOWED. NO MTB Tire size smaller than 1.9" in width allowed. RFID Timing chips are being used for this race. More info at www.greatraces.in.th.

16 - Sunday : Songkhla

Songkhla MTB. Location: Wat Ma Phiat Sports Field, Amphoe Na Mom, . Categories: Several categories by gender and age. Fee: 200 Baht (15yrs and up), 100 Baht (12yrs and under). This is the last race of 2012 for Thai MTB series points collection. Contact: 074-355-055.

16 - Sunday : Phuket Phuket International MTB Jamboree 2012. Brought to you by Thai Track Zone. Location: Suan Si Phu Wanat, Tambon Wichit, . Register online at www.thaitrackzone.com. Registration is limited to 500 people. Categories: Several categories by age and gender. Distance: Approximately 40-45kms. FREE Jersey, T-shirt, Backpack, Insurance, and Certificate of Completion. Contact: 081-599-1414.

16 - Sunday : Phang Nga

Khao Nang Hong Bike Rally. Distance: 21km. Location: In front of Resort Hotel, Phang Nga Bay, Phang Nga province. Fee: 100 Baht (Phang Nga locals), 200 Baht (all others). Breakfast and lunch included. Start time 8:00am. MTB ONLY (No tire size smaller than 1.9" in width). Categories: Several categories by age and gender. Contact: 088-488-3137, 086-687-0154.

20 - Thursday : Bangkok

Indoor Training by ITU Triathlon World Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist - Sheila Taormina. Location: Bike Zone in Amarin plaza. Fee: FREE! Sheila Taormina is ITU Triathlon World Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist (200m x 4) and 4x Olympian (1996, 2000, 2004, 2008). Sheila is the smallest swimmer (5ft2in) to win Olympic gold since 1920. Sheila transited from swimming to triathlon to become one of the strongest bikers in the field. She will share some of her key indoor sessions for strength, conditioning and toughness. To reserve your seat contact Bike Zone in Amarin Plaza by calling 02-652- 1559 or email at [email protected]

20 - Thursday : Ratchaburi

Chet Samian Hospital "Helathy Ride" in Ratchaburi. Location: Chet Samian Hospital, Tambon Photharam, . Fee: FREE. Ride starts and ends at hospital. Categories: Several categories by age and gender. Register 3:00-4:55pm, Ride start 5:00pm, Dinner & prizes 6:00-7:00pm. Contact: 032-305-096, 032-305-097 extension 115, 089-820-2303.

23 - Sunday : Samut Prakan

Aleenta Team Dash. Location: Bangpoo Golf and Country Club, . More information and to sign up/register go to http://gotriasia.com/calendar/index.php.

23 - Sunday : Bangkok

Car Free Day 2012. Presented by Thai Cycling for Health Association (TCHA). Location: Main Bangkok event will collect riders from several different start points while cycling through the city. Register at 14 gathering places in Bangkok and Bangkok Metropolitan Area and cycle to Royal Plaza (0600-0630). Fee: Free! Download .pdf document with details and 14 gathering points around Bangkok here.

23 - Sunday : Phuket

Phuket Mountain Bike Hash #99. Location: Lady Pie Bakery, Cherng Talay, Phuket province. More ride information and Hash details at http://www.phuketmountainbike.com/.

Sept 28 - Oct 6 Friday thru Saturday : INDIA Hercules MTB Himalaya 2012. Location: This is an International event held annually in the country of India.

29 - 30 Saturday & Sunday : Phetchaburi

Bangkok Hash House Bikers (BHHB). Location: Thanatthichaburi Resort, Nong Ya Plong, . Visit the Bangkok Hash House Bikers website for more details about this fun filled weekend of mountain biking.

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