Cycling Through Thailand: First Timer, Loaded Bike, No Experience. Ellie Ormerod & Olly Hargreaves

If you're planning to cycle Southeast Asia, or just want to hear what it's actually like, this one's for you.

Olly Hargreaves is back with an update and this time he's sharing how his girlfriend Ellie has decided to give bikepacking a go.

Olly rode to Thailand from the UK and Ellie's longest ride prior to this, was about 30km!  We'll hear how they got on, Ellie's first big day on a loaded bike straight out of Bangkok heading south through Thailand and into Malaysia.

This episode covers what cycling this route is actually like. Riding on the coastal roads, dealing with the intense heat and humidity, the dog chases, the scenery, the thunderstorms, and a border crossing that nobody could confirm was open. 

It also covers the wildlife at Khao Sok National Park, getting scuba certified on the way through, and the honest reality of long days on a loaded bike when you've never done it before.

Thailand gets a 10 out of 10. Malaysia is a different story.

Be sure to give both Olly and Ellie a follow on instagram via -@sagas.of_olly.hargreaves and @Ormerod_Fitness

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