Northern Thailand’s cycling base — temple climbs up Doi Suthep, the monster ascent of Doi Inthanon (the roof of Thailand), warm winters and unbeatable value.
The established mass-participation gran fondo in northern Thailand, part of the Gran Fondo World Series, starting from PAO Park with four distances. December puts it in the cool, dry season, which is why it works.
A four-day stage race for masters-age riders, run in age categories on the roads around Chiang Mai; no UCI licence is needed, though it is sanctioned by the Thai Cycling Federation. The 2025 edition combined road stages, a circuit race and a closing individual time trial up Doi Suthep. Categories are competitive, so this suits riders who want to race rather than tour.
