Thames Turbo & SaddleDrunk

We are pleased to announce our collaboration with Thames Turbo.

The SaddleDrunk Team in collaboration with the Thames Turbo Committee has finalised the new kit for their members.

All of the Thames Turbo members will be able to purchase 24/7,365 days a year,their club kit.

We would like to thank you personally Alan Lightfoot for the amazing work he has put behind to make this project become true.

For the rest of Triathletes out there,another amazing SADDLEDRUNK TRI KIT will be fulfilling your eyes with Hand Made touch.

Good Luck to all for the start of the season.

Ciao from the SD TEAM

Sindy,Our Thai SaddleDrunker.

Hello, London!

It’s been almost a year since I came back to Thailand after the graduation. I brought my road bike back with me and started training again. Cycling in Thailand is much different in London or in Europe especially the weather. But what is the same thing is for those who crazy in cycling is they are SaddleDrunk too!

Weekend ride at Sky Lane and Bike Terminal Café

Luckily, my house is near Suvarnabhumi International Airport located on the east-end of Bangkok. The airport has just opened the safest outdoor bicycle track in the country. Sky Lane, is so called from the most counts of cyclists’ votes. The track was first opened two years ago with the green pavement (it was once called Green Lane). After closing for six months renovation, the improved circuit has come back with facilities for safety condition, the place has become the most famous destination for bicycle lovers ever since.

The 23-kilometer circuit covers with blue color and smooth asphalt. The six-meter-wide lane provides space enough for the slowest cyclist on the left and the faster on the right. The track opens everyday from 6 AM to 7 PM. And it could be a heavy traffic in the evening and in the weekend.

Flatted Sky Lane however is not that easy to ride, as over 70% of the circuit is under sided wind and headwind. The strongest wind I have ever experienced was around 35 – 40 km/h for almost 10 kilometers!

For those who wants to join cycling at Sky Lane here are the tips.

  • It’s free of charge but you need to bring your own bicycle and ID cards, a passport is required for foreigners to get a SNAP wristband. (Bicycle rent are not available right now)

  • Touch your SNAP to get in.

  • For those who want to have a serious training or focusing, avoid the evening ride and early morning on the weekend.

  • A helmet and a rear light are strictly required. Sandals are not allowed.

  • Slow on the left, faster on the right. Please share the road by send some signals when taking over bicycles in the front.

  • Parking is available for 1500 cars.

  • Save this emergency number to your mobile phone +66 (0) 83 023 777 (serious puncture, fainting, found an accident, or want to quit the track)

  • Rucksacks are not allowed to bring inside the lane for security reasons.

For more information, please visit BIKE.SCB website.  http://bike.scb/en

After finish the training, it is a recovery time!  There is the nearest bicycle shop and café called Bike Terminal.

It opens from Tuesday to Sunday from 7am to 9pm. The shop sells bicycles, parts, and accessories, the mechanics there are willing to help you on any troubles with your bicycle.

The café serves all day breakfast, drinks and snacks.

Some staff can speak English. They would love to help visitors on any inquiries.

The cafe arrange some group ride in the evening and on the weekend too, if interest please contact for more information +66 (0) 81955 4549 or visit http://www.bike-terminal.com.

Cafe location: Bike Terminal Cafe Bang Chalong, Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan

(13.645333, 100.744589)

Travel to Skylane:

You can ride a bicycle to Sky Lane but I would not recommend for tourists. Location: Sky Lane Thailand Tambon Nong Prue, Amphoe Bang Phli, Chang Wat Samut Prakan 10540

(13.710534, 100.777619)

Another option for tourist is by taxi. My favorite taxi company is All Thai Taxi because the drivers are well trained and rarely found cheating. Plus, they always welcome cyclists. Some of the private taxi driver is bicycle-friendly too. Here are the contact number for taxi services.

All Thai Taxi call center : +66 (0) 2018 9799

Taxi service with bicycle racks +66 (0) 61913 2932

This is my first time being a guest blogger, for any feedback and questions about cycling in Thailand, please e-mail me sitta.mar@gmail.com.

Thank you.

SaddleDrunk & Jordan Hill Wheelers.

The SaddleDrunk team flew to Glasgow, and we are pleased to announce that we have become the Official Kit Supplier for Jordan Hill Wheelers Cycling Club .

The kit is hand made and hand tailored in our factory in Italy. The Jordan Hill Wheelers Cycling Club Members are able to start purchasing the kit via online club shop.

The kit compromise a complete list of items from head to toe and enabling them to purchase direct to us 365 days a year,day or night.We have a current delivery time of 7 weeks due to Easter holidays.

The SD team is looking forward to a long friendship with the club.

Have a good week everyone.

SD Team

Bournemouth to Old Trafford Bike Ride

Ciao a tutti,

We have been approached by few Bournemouth fans in supporting them in an interesting ride.

I leave it to Michael,the brain behind this idea to explain more about it.

3 stages, 300 miles, in association with AFC Bournemouth, Saddledrunk and Dorset Cancer Care. Two years after riding to Paris to see Vincenzo Nibali crowned Tour de France champion the team are back and this time combining there love of football and cycling by riding from AFC Bournemouths Vitality Stadium to the home of footballs most famous club Manchester United for the final day fixture between the two clubs. The ride will stretch the team both physically and mentally with 3 demanding days in the saddle. We are looking for sponsors as well as donations to our just giving page, so if you are looking for some great exposure or would just like to make a contribution to our chosen charity Dorset Cancer Care, then please follow this link, happy riding, the HandleBarmyArmy! 

Www.justgiving.com/handlebarmyarmy 

Good luck to the 12 men team.Be safe and for you all stay tuned.

SD Team.