🚴 Roadies Saturday Ride — New Route to Charay Café

Date: Saturday
Meeting Points: Old Train Station (07:00) or Palm Hills (07:30)
Approx. Distance: 80 km
Average Pace: 28–30 km/h
Usual Stop: Charay Café
Weather: Heavy rain cancels the ride

The group will use a new route laid out by our route finder. Expect open roads, mixed shoulder quality, and a steady tempo. We will regroup at scheduled points. Usual stop at Charay Café for coffee and refuel before returning to Hua Hin.

Route highlights

• New intrepid route to Charay with scenic stretches and a few short climbs.
• Regroup points and short mechanical stops as needed.
• Return to Hua Hin following the same corridor unless weather or traffic forces a change.

What to bring

• Working lights and spare tube or puncture kit.
• ID and emergency contact details.
• Enough water and energy food for 80 km at tempo pace.
• Rain jacket if conditions look unstable. Heavy rain means cancellation.

Notes for newcomers

• This is a group ride. Stick to paceline etiquette and calls from ride leaders.
• If you need to drop out early there are turn-back options. Ask a ride leader before you go.
• Mechanical support is minimal. Be self-sufficient where possible.

Links

• Thai Style Boutique — genuine Thai products and gifts.
• Harry’s Bike Café — best coffee and smoothies. Also bike shop news and Continental tyres on sale.
• Old Train Station (map)
• Palm Hills (map)
• Charay Café (map)

If heavy rain is forecast the ride will be cancelled. Check the Hua Hin Roadies official page for real-time updates before departure.

Ride leaders: please arrive 10 minutes early to brief the group. See you on the road.