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So, you book a holiday to Bangkok, of course the first thing to do is plan your itinerary. Sightseeing, temples, markets…..but by bike? And not just by bike, but getting in behind the tourist traps and experiencing the ‘real’ Bangkok….Hell yeah! So I just had to hit up Co Van Kessel for a guided bike tour. Set up by the adventurous Dutchman Jaco (Co) Van Kessel (hey, who knew the Dutch liked cycling?!!) over 30 years ago, Co Van Kessel offers intimate guided bicycle tours through the lesser known back streets of Bangkok and has recently added tours of Chang...

So where did it all begin? This was never the intention; it wasn’t my fault that cycling grabbed me and sucked me in! It all started with many mornings driving past cyclists on my way to work, with nothing but envy and wonderment. Like so many people though, I did nothing about it. It wasn’t until 2017 and the passing of an old school friend that I was finally dealt the kick up the ass I needed. Life is too short to be sat idling in traffic, too short not to go out and try all those things that you’ve...