By Gary Corbett Traditionally adventure holidays have been the domain of testosterone charged thrill seekers in the 20-plus age bracket. But not any longer, with guided and self-guided cycling holidays becoming increasingly popular on a yearly basis with people over 40 years old. Essentially an organised cycling holiday ticks all the boxes for older, or […]
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Puskhar Fair: Dancing camels and colourful handicrafts. Stay for the moustache competition!
By Marissa Chicarelli Rajasthan is an Indian state located in the north west of the country, bordering Pakistan. The largest state by area, Rajasthan features myriad sites, attractions, and festivals to intrigue any visitor to the region. From the pink-hued Jaipur, to the blue city of Jodphur and the alabaster City of Lakes, Udaipur. Pushkar […]
Green Season Adventures
The green season in Southeast Asia is the time of year when the heavens open to feed the rivers, nourish the mountains and forests, and replenish the rice paddies and plantations. The thought of biking during this time might put off many a rider. However it is an excellent time to get on a bike […]
Rider of the month – Tom Voss
When did you go on you go on you first cycle adventure? My first cycle trip was with Spice Roads in 2007. We cycled from Thailand to Ankor Wat, Siem Reap Cambodia How many SpiceRoads tours have you been on? I have been on 4 full length trips with Spice Roads and a one day […]
Let SpiceRoads Cycle Tours Introduce You to the ‘Real’ Vietnam
By Gary Corbett For a self-confessed travelholic who has spent a large slice of his adult life travelling the world at every opportunity as both a travel writer and on personal holidays, it is somewhat incongruous that Vietnam, until now, has never been on the itinerary. Why? I’m […]
Bhutan’s first Dragon’s Fury Race 2015
For the cyclist looking for a challenge this unique racing experience is like no other – push yourself to the limit for 60 kms and up 1, 740 metres in the spiritual Himalayan mountains of the Kingdom of Bhutan. The first ever Dragon’s Fury Race is taking place on September 5, 2015 and is […]
Thailand’s Cultural Treasures by Bicycle
Words and photographs by Dave Stamboulis. I have lived in Thailand for almost a decade and certainly have seen my fair share of the country, yet I thought I’d do something different on a recent vacation other than hopping onto a bus or train or taking a mini-van tour. So I joined a SpiceRoads bicycle […]