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Koh Samui Route Four – Maenam – Chaweng – Choeng Mon – Maenam

This route does not offer a huge difference from our Route One track but it does show the rider the coastline between Chaweng and Choeng Mon, passing close to the famous Big Buddha statue and temple and also the Plai … Continue reading

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Koh Samui Route Three – Maenam – Soi 5 – Nathon – Maenam

Welcome back to the third route in the series and this undoubtedly the toughest one yet.  The route climbs to almost the very top of the island and if you’re not mentally and physically prepared, don’t attempt this.  This is … Continue reading

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Koh Samui Route Two :: Maenam – Lamai via Soi 1 – return via ring road

Our first route was a fairly genteel cruise around the Eastern side of Koh Samui, taking in Chaweng and Bophut before returning to the starting point on Maenam on the North of the island. Not too many hills either. This … Continue reading

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Koh Samui Route One :: Maenam – Chaweng – Maenam

Maenam sits on the North side of Koh Samui which in turn is located not far from the South East Coast mainland.  The following route is a relatively flat, fast loop which is just less than 17 miles or around … Continue reading

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