Hua Hin Cycling Classic 2013 - 7-8 Dec 13

[Big Boy]

I've seen loads of advertising trucks with pictures of a bike and loads of Thai writing travelling around. I spotted this poster today, so I'm assuming its the same event:

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[STEVE G]

From a Thai cycling website:

7 – Saturday : Prachuap Khiri Khan

Queen’s Cup Tour of Hua Hin 2013. Road bike competition. Location: Clock Tower in Hua Hin city center, Phetkasem Road, Amphoe Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan province. GPS – N 12.57037, E 99.95731. Registration: 0630-0800 at Hua Hin Clock Tower. 0830 opening ceremony and start of race. 1230 approximate finish time. 1430 awards ceremony. Categories: 120km Male (Open, 30-39, and 40-49), 86km Male (50+ years), 86km Female, 86km Young Male, 86km MTB bike with road tires, 86km Fixed-gear bike, 33km VIP. Entry fee: 450 THB (All categories) and 2,000 THB (VIP category).

8 – Sunday : Prachuap Khiri Khan

King’s Cup Hua Hin Mountain Classic 2013. Mountain bike competition. Location: Hua Hin Shooting Club, Bo Fai, Amphoe Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan province. GPS – N 12.63435, E 99.92988. Registration: 0700-1030 at the registration tent at event location. Categories: A-42km (Male by age and Women Open), B-28km (Male by age and Women Open), and C-10km (Male 10yrs and under, Male 11-15yrs, Female 15yrs and under). Entry fee: 350 THB (A), 300 THB (B), 250 THB (C).

[Big Boy]

Thanks Steve, great information

[Takiap]

BB, they have this event every year but it was cancelled last year because of the floods. Usually quite a few people being taken away in ambulances during the Kings Cup, I assume heat related cases but not sure. I was actually going to give it a go last year, but I won't bother this year because I've been too much of a slouch and need to get at least a bit fitter than I am just now.


I could let Kaylene loose though after her Friday night class.

[STEVE G]

I only arrive the day before but I'll try and go and have a look as I might have a go at the 50+ category next year if it doesn't look too serious!

[Big Boy]

Has anybody gone to today's event/going to tomorrow's? Please post photos if you go.

[usual suspect]

Some of us are going for a look-see on Sunday to Bor-Fai in the morning..I need a new seat for my MTB..from the many stalls there. I myself, like Takiap are not fit enuf to take part, but on Monday morning I'm planning to cycle down there & try ride most of the route (if the fenced-off sections still open..?),- & use parts of the trail on rides later.
IF anyone wishes to take part, then I'm sure the 300/350B entry fee includes a meal, & a T-shirt..so a good deal really.

[Big Boy]

I need a new seat for my MTB..from the many stalls there.

Do they sell a lot of cycle spares there? I think I need a ginormous saddle for my rather cuddly backside The seat that came with the bike literally brings tears to my eyes after about 8Km.

If they do, I might take a look out there myself.

[usual suspect]

Ha-haa..sorry BB..I've a feeling the saddles may be of 'racing' pedigree at this event..
BUT, Joe from Linn's Cafe DID manage to purchase a comfortable, capacious item from HH Bike up there on Pekky Rd earlier this year..so simply march-on in there, give the lady a warm wai, bend over & ask if she's got anything to fit you..???
(Or they may have 1 for you within a week...worth a try..?).

[Big Boy]

The seat off your avatar might be a better fit