Ayutthaya - Bang Sai Bicycle Track 1

This bicycle tour has been designed for a 60 km ride from Ayutthaya to the mouth of the Noi River in Bang Sai and back. Main Point of Interest along this route is the chedi at the confluence of the Chao Phraya River and the Noi River. The stupa has been constructed on order of King Rama V in commemoration of his Queen Sunanda Kumariratana (1860-1880) - eldest daughter of King Mongkut (Rama IV) and first consort of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) - and her 2-year old daughter Princess Karnaborn Bejratana drowned near Wat Ku in Pak Kret District (Nonthaburi) on 31 May 1880 as their boat sunk on the way to Bang Pa-In Palace. The old Siamese customs prevented anyone from touching the queen except for the king, making it quite impossible to save the young queen. Her ashes are kept at the Royal Cemetery in Wat Racha Bophit, Bangkok. A memorial has also been built at Bang Pa-In Palace. The Thais call her Phra Nang Rua Lom (the Sunken boat Queen). It is said that there was a fortress dating from the Ayutthayan era on this location as locals dug up 4 meter high and thick walls. Most of the bricks were transported to Thonburi to construct the new capital after the fall of Ayutthaya in 1767.

The tour will take about 3 to 4 hours depending on the weather conditions and your physical fitness. The full track is paved.

If you are interested in viewing photographs of the temples and sites or would like additional historic information about some Points of Interest, visit our website at www.ayutthaya-history.com. As this is a bicycle training track, not all Points of Interest are posted. They are mainly for reference.

Tips and Warnings

Be cautious as traffic is sometimes chaotic and dangerous. Motor vehicles often fail to see cyclists and pedestrians, so you must closely watch out for them. Motorcycles are a common cause of local accidents. Dogs and potholes can also be dangerous, especially in remote areas.

Be visible and wear yellow or orange colors. Use flashing rear bike lights during your bicycle trip. It is inadvisable to drive at night due to the lack of lighting.

Weather can be very hot, so make sure to drink plenty of fluids and wear sun block. Cover the body parts as much as possible and wear a hat or even better a bike helmet. Stay hydrated!

Be sure to have a tire repair kit with you, as flat tires are common due to the badly maintained roads and the lack of bicycle paths.

Who are we?

Ayutthaya Bicycle Adventure, hereafter called ABA, consists of a small group of bikers with the aim to keep up the overall physical condition in an healthy environment.

Disclaimer

ABA will not be held liable for any loss or damage whatsoever regarding the suggested tracks. It is the responsibility of the user to take the necessary precautions to avoid any physical injury, traffic incident, animal attack, theft, and damage to equipment. Any reliance on the ABA's information is therefore strictly at own risk.

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