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Motorcycling is a great pasttime on Phuket.
The Island is truly a Biker's Heaven. The Island has good long winding roads around some
of the most beautiful coastline you can imagine.
There is nothing better than cruising north from Patong
Beach to Lam Sing, or conversly, south over the verdant tropical hills to Karon, Kata,
Viewpoint and Cape Promthep. The little things will stay in your memories such as
the taste of salt in the air, the warmth of the sun on your back and the cool breeze in
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You can rent just about any type of
motorbike along the Beach Roads of Patong, Karon and Kata. Phuket Travelers' Net
recommends that if you want to rent a big bike then you should go to Big Bike on
Rat-U-Titd Rd, Patong Beach. When renting though, we reccommend that you never leave your
passport with the bike shop, just a photocopy. |
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| There are several Bikers' conventions that
grace the Island each year. Amongst them is the Asian Harley Association and the Honda
Golden Wing Club. For motorcycle enthusiasts there is nothing like a ride on their
dreambike. For many of the dreamers a pretty girl sitting on the back completes the
picture and few places in the world come as close to that dream as the Island of Phuket. |
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Like everything else, there is a downside
to biking on Phuket. Death tolls (especialy amongst Thais) are high on Phuket's
roads.. Young European males tend to contribute to these statistics as well but mainly
through their own stupidity. You can have fun and stay healthy by using your eyes, keeping
your speed down, and wearing a helmet. Be aware that there are animals on the roads
such as: dogs, cats, chickens, ducks, goats, buffaloes and snakes. Roadwork may not
be properly marked or marked at all.
The driving style here is different than at home, to put it
mildly. Look out to all sides, Thais don't mind riding against the flow of traffic now and
then. |
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| One more important piece of advice is that
there are no insurances on those bikes! In case of an accident you will be held
guilty and have to pay no matter what. |
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