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Koh Samui Mountain Biking Guide
The independent Samui mountain biking option is to buy a bike from Tesco Lotus and then take of without a map, and only enough money for water and an emergency flare. There are some guided tours, too.
Four hour Thailand Bicycle Tours for 2000 baht are probably the best way to go. 'Red Bicycle' Mountain Bike Adventures of Koh Samui provides the best mountain bike tours through local villages and thick jungle trails on the island. Explore Koh Samui on a State-of-the-Art Mountain Bike. Red Bicycle organizes bicycle tours on Koh Samui and beyond. The new shop is located in Baan Taling Ngam, close to cultural trails of Samui.
From there, enjoy the view of the Five Islands. Follow the signs to '5 Islands Restaurant.' Group rides are a specialty and there are tours every day of the week. You go along the hidden mountain bike tracks and trails known only to our experienced bikers. You can choose the bike trail that suits your needs from an extensive selection of rides. There is a tour for everyone regardless of fitness level.
For the ultimate in mountain bike riding, set some time aside for the full day Koh Tan and Koh Phangnan eco adventure trips. The bile trails are mapped using NASA satellite imagery and GPS tracking. Tours are by appointment so you choose the time, and bikes include exclusive state-of-the-art Cannondale and Santa Cruz Mountain Bicycles in three frame sizes. Red Bicycle stock SPD, Keywin, and Time pedals- Tire options: slick, semi-slick, or nobby. The fleet of mountain bikes is rigorously maintained and they stock various accessories including helmets, locks and water bottles.
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