20 Years of Pedaling

The ThailandBiking – Bangkok Legacy

“If you haven’t cycled through Bangkok, you haven’t seen Bangkok.”

The story of ThailandBiking is a twenty-year journey defined by passion, exploration, and a deep connection to the local community. As the original Bangkok bicycle tour pioneer, our mission has always been to reveal the side of the “Land of Smiles” that remains hidden behind the skyscrapers and traffic jams.

How the Legacy Began

When our founder, André Breuer, first arrived in Thailand in 1995, he was immediately captivated by the relentless energy of Bangkok. By 1996, he had traded his life in the Netherlands for the vibrant streets of this capital. Following the regional economic crisis, André found himself working as a freelance guide, a period that allowed him to see the city through a different lens.

In 2003, a simple decision changed everything. André took his classic Dutch bicycle out for a ride around his neighborhood. What he discovered was a secret world: hidden pathways where you practically ride through the living rooms of local homes, where the aroma of street food meets the fresh air of a hidden jungle, and where the roar of traffic simply disappears.

Challenging the Status Quo

When André first proposed a professional Bangkok bicycle tour, the reaction was skeptical. People thought he was crazy. At the time, Bangkok was globally famous for heat, humidity, and permanent gridlock—certainly not for cycling.

Despite the skepticism, he launched with a spirit of discovery. He believed that to understand authentic Thai culture, you had to slow down to a human pace. In April 2004, we conducted our first official tour, marking our place as the true pioneers of the industry.

Trendsetters Since 2004

Since that first ride over two decades ago, we have remained true to our original spirit. Being the original pioneers means more than being first; it means setting the global standard for safety, professionalism, and sustainable tourism in Thailand.

Whether it is our world-famous “Colors of Bangkok“ tour or our newer cultural immersions in Ayutthaya and Chiang Mai, we provide an eye-opening experience for every traveler. We have spent twenty years building relationships with the families and artisans along our routes, ensuring our guests are welcomed as friends, not just tourists.

I wish you a wonderful time planning your trip to the Land of Smiles, and I can’t wait to show you the Bangkok I fell in love with all those years ago.

Sunny greetings,

André Breuer
Founder, ThailandBiking