Duke
of Edinburgh Cycling Adventurous Journeys
 Mountain
biking is a wonderful means of exploring both your physical
and mental sides. It's a great way to enjoy fellowship
with other students, build confidence (learn about your
personal strengths and weaknesses) and connection to
the natural elements in the rural countryside of Phang
Nga Province.
During
the planning stages, students can interact with our
mountain biking specialists online to put together a
program that is challenging and rewarding. Thanks to
the wonderful world of Google Earth and the modern GPS,
traveling across unfamiliar terrain isn't a shot in
the dark... so to speak.
We
have put hundreds of hours into surveying trails all
over Phang Nga Province, Surat Thani, Krabi and of course,
Phuket. See our online map
of the southern provinces to familiarize
yourself with the layout.
 From
easy bronze level training award through to very challenging
gold
awards, students get challenged
and rewarded at the same time. Students can also participate
is a seven-day
coast to coast expedition
that starts
on the Andaman Sea and goes all the way to the Gulf
of Thailand. This unique route took over two years and
countless hours to develop as it is mostly off
road!
Cycling
Award Training Programs - Personal Development
Cycling
award training courses include:
- safe cycling skills
- off road bike handling skills
- route planning
- leadership skills
- camping skills
- bike maintenance
- and lots more.
Mountain
Biking Expeditions include:
- Hotel or bungalow pick-up and drop-off
- Bike
- Helmet
- Gloves
- Water and water bottles
- Insurance
- A complimentary customized ThaiCycle shirt (students
can decide what is put on the shirt)
Students
should bring:
- Sun protection
- Riding shorts
- Cycling shoes (clipless pedals if you wish)
- Camelback bags or other hydration system (optional,
but a very good idea as you can add ice)
- Any personal medication
- Meals as dictated by the course/award outline
Note: You
should make sure you drink plenty of water leading up
to your trip, especially if you’re cycling soon
after you arrived by air. Limit your refined sugars
both before and during your expedition.
Contact
us
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