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Video: Cycling The Mae Hong Son

Pick the right roads and they’re simply stunning, not to mention smooth, wide and with low traffic volumes. Stop anywhere and you’re guaranteed a tasty, freshly cooked meal that will power you along. Find cheap hotels in every single town (with warm showers, fast wifi and air conditioning), keeping your schedule free and continuously adaptable. Talk to any Thai local and you’ll be gifted with smiles and kindness.

With this kind of pleasure and ease, Thailand is the ideal destination for people of all skill levels and travel experience. All you need is a bike, a change of clothes and a sense of adventure.

Read the full MAE HONG SON CYCLE GUIDE

Read my TERN ECLIPSE FOLDING BIKE REVIEW

See my 8.5KG GEAR LIST FOR THAILAND

See the MAE HONG SON GALLERY