SpiceRoads Cycling

Time for an upgrade! Managing Director Struan Robertson and Operations Director David Hallett proudly take delivery of SpiceRoads' new Trek Bicycle bikes featuring the latest carbon and aluminium Domane all-road bicycles, including top-spec versions equipped with Shimano's electronic Di2 drivetrains, and the new Dual Sport hybrid bikes boasting burlier tires ready for almost any terrain. Over 100 new bicycles were ordered from Probike Thailand, Trek's official distributor in Bangkok, earlier this year to gear up for the 2024 riding season here in Thailand. #SpiceRoads #TrekBicycles #SeeTheWorldDifferently

How can we keep working to solve #Overtourism? It turns out, simply dispersing tourists might not be enough. 👉 Read the latest from our friends at Sustainable Travel International, who've featured us and many other travel companies working towards more sustainable tourism practices.

We're proud to join The Code - Tourism Child-Protection Code of Conduct and do what we can to foster responsible tourism and help with the cause of protecting children from exploitation.

Are we loving our favorite destinations to death? #Overtourism is turning once-serene locales into overcrowded hotspots, wearing down infrastructure, and generally spoiling the experience for both visitors and locals. These overloved destinations are struggling to cope with the sheer volume of visitors which ultimately leads to degraded environments and unhappy locals. So, how can we be part of the solution and not the problem? The good news! We and other adventure travel companies are uniquely positioned to help. How? By dispersing tourism through promoting lesser-known destinations, designing our experiences towards sustainable practices, and creating a culture of responsible travel for everyone involved. More and more "conscious" travel companies are reworking their itineraries to focus less on major tourism hotspots. We've spent the last two years reviewing our Asia trips to find safer alternatives to busy routes while creating a more immersive experience – this means staying away from the usual tourist tracks where possible, reducing time in bustling attractions or cities, and seeking out quieter neighboring areas for our bike routes. “Seeing the world differently” is an idea we love because visiting remote and less-developed destinations offer more authentic connections to communities and places. The challenge has always been to find ways to reach these places safely and enjoyably. That's why our local guides work so closely with our team to carefully design each of our routes, stops, and itineraries down to the very last detail. Bicycle travel, by its very nature, is low impact, sustainable travel at its best. By traveling in small groups, our hope is to leave the smallest footprint possible, allowing riders to bond with each other while having a positive impact on the places we visit along the way. 🌏 Read more from our partner Sustainable Travel International and see what others are doing to promote sustainable travel around the world: https://lnkd.in/ggX5yQye

One of the most interesting press trips I did last year was taking a mountain bike tour with SpiceRoads Cycling through Bali's backstreets and laneways. My story is now published in Aust Geographic Adventure magazine. Thanks to the Spice Roads team for getting me on the bike and to Justin Walker for entrusting me with this story through words and images (and for the fab layout!). Struan Robertson #travelwriter #travelphotographer #contentcreator currently working on #contentprojects in #NorthernTerritory

Exciting News! In collaboration with Sustainable Travel International, we've undergone a Carbon Footprint Assessment to measure our trip and office emissions from the previous year. To balance out our carbon footprint, we financially contributed to offset 407mT of CO2 emissions by backing verified projects that mitigate climate change and promote healthier environments and communities worldwide. By purchasing Carbon Offsets for your SpiceRoads flights, you can join us as we ride the road to a net-zero future: https://lnkd.in/giFpa8Vu

Calling all our friends in Denver, Colorado! With the highly-anticipated Outside Festival (https://lnkd.in/gWjhAWEC) taking place in June, join SpiceRoads for drinks and talk about all things cycling the world. Here are the details: 📅 Date: Saturday, June 1 📍 Where: Yardhouse (Located in Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel) - [https://lnkd.in/gFfpBVuK] 🕒 Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM If you’re interested, let us know or just pop by; we’d love to say hello! The first drink is on us. 🍻