Gone Bikepacking: Thailand -- The Impact of Building a Bikepacking Route

In February 2023, we co-created Thailand’s first bikepacking route with our friend Nu. Dubbed The Lanna Kingdom, it weaves riders through nearly 400 kilometres of tropical terrain, from dusty dirt roads and vibrant forest trails to banana plantations and elephant grazing grounds.

When we first released the route on bikepacking.com, we thought the it might attract 30 or 40 riders in its first season. But by early November, when the 100th completed the route, we quickly realised we had vastly underestimated its popularity.

In this film, we explore the social and ethical impact of building a bikepacking route in rural Thailand. And, how a sudden influx of tourists can affect a region and consider the importance of communication, cooperation and community in building bikepacking routes.

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Directed, Produced, Filmed & Edited by Second Breakfast (https://secondbreakfastagency.com.au)
Featuring: Sam Rice (@adventuresbycycle) + Bec Norman (@becbycycle)
Original Route: https://bikepacking.com/routes/the-la...
Co-created with Nu: @triplecatscycle