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Preparing for Your Road Cycling Holiday
Whether or not you enjoy your cycling holiday can easily come down to how prepared you are for the physical and mental challenges of the ride. Many riders are initially up for the challenge of a...
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Congrats Chris Froome on 3rd Tour de France Win!
The 2016 Tour de France has finished, with a win for Britain Chris Froome and Team Sky. Being cyclists ourselves, the SpiceRoads team has enjoyed this year’s Tour right up to the exciting conclusion...
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10 Awesome Bike Rides in Asia
Tired of riding in the same old places? Looking to explore somewhere new? Look no further. We have pulled together a list of TOP CYCLE TOURS in Asia which need to be ridden now! 1. Angkor Experience...
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Guidelines for Optimal Cycling Nutrition
If you’re planning to go on a cycling tour, it is important to keep your body properly fuelled and hydrated. However, there is so much information available it can be confusing trying to sort through...
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Discover World’s Most Unique Wildlife in Madagascar
Find out why Madagascar is a trending biking destination, where the call of the wild beckons you for a thrilling adventure in the lap of nature! Salama! (Hello in Malagasy) and welcome to the lands...
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Cycling through a Former War Zone
Sri Lanka’s 25 year-long civil war officially ended in May, 2009. However, it took years to rid the country of over 1.6 million landmines and rebuild the war-torn infrastructure. Now that Northern Sri...
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A Traveler’s Guide to Mai Chau
Vietnam is a beautiful country with stunning scenery, beautiful backdrops and a long list of must-see places. Right at the top of this list should be Mai Chau, a rural area in the north-west of the...
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Cycling Tours with a Little Extra Something
Cycling tours are an adventure by themselves, and they offer a wonderful opportunity to explore new places and view breathtaking scenery. However you may find yourself wanting to experience a...
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Indian Spices and Where They are From
India is the seventh largest country in the world and as a result, its climate varies greatly in different parts of the country. This changing climate means that a wide range of spices is produced all...
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Cycling Bike and Hike Wilds Madagascar
By Herb Kavet Madagascar has never been on my short list of places to tour. But then a 58 years old friend, getting married for the first time, invited several friends to come along on his honeymoon....
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The Trouble with Animal Tourist Attractions
Each year thousands of tourists to Thailand tell their friends and family about their experiences with the culture, delicious food, and beautiful scenery. They bring back photos of stunning Buddhist...
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Rider of the Month – Kim Seldon
– Tell us about your earliest experiences as a cyclist… I first began riding bikes at age 5. From then on you basically couldn’t get me off a bike. I continued riding all through my schooling and...
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Exploring the Wilds of Malaysia by Bike
For many people, when they think of Borneo, it brings images of explorers boldly trekking through the dense tropical rainforest, discovering breath-taking beauty, and amazing exotic wildlife and...
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Beyond Persepolis: Persian Arts and Culture
At one time the centre of one of the largest empires of the world, Persia has borne some of the world’s greatest treasures. Various intricate arts, lyrical literary styles, and architectural...
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Persian Cuisine: Extraordinary and yet Familiar
Many know Persian art and architecture. Many appreciate the intricacies in ancient Persian carpet-making. But many may not be acquainted with true Persian foods. Unfortunately, Persian cuisine is...
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Rider of the Month – Jeffrey Olver
– Tell us about your earliest experiences as a cyclist… I have ridden a bicycle since I was a child however I discovered the pleasure of road cycling in 2011. I bought my first road bike and joined my...
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Persia’s Ancient Wonders Now
Modern day Iran boasts ancient and amazing sights influenced by centuries of Persian culture and history. Such a simple term, ‘Persia’, is a far reaching and wondrous melange of ethnicities,...
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Bhutan: The Switzerland of Asia
From the arrival flight into Bhutan past the peak of Mount Everest, to the adrenaline filled landing at Paro nestled in a deep valley, the journey to the kingdom of the Thunder Dragon was an adventure...
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ANZAC Ride to Remembrance
Join us at the global commemoration of ANZAC Day in Thailand at the Hellfire Pass Memorial in Kanchanaburi. Learn how the harrowing events during World War II created bonds that have endured through...
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A Circus that is ‘Same Same But Different’
A popular expression in Asia is “Same Same But Different,” and this perfectly describes Phare, the Cambodian Circus show in Siem Reap. It is held in a big top, but there are no animals performing,...
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