Bangkok, Thailand- For the third year in a row, SpiceRoads is inviting riders to join their team on the Tour of Friendship R1, a five-stage road bike race, from 2 – 6 May 2015. This tour is a perfect introduction for road bike racing novices as it is neither about professional racing nor money – it is about the love of cycling and to connect cyclists from all over the world.

What is the standard?
Cyclists with experience riding in a peloton and able to average 40kph for long distances are encouraged to sign up and race with Team SpiceRoads.

About the ride
This tour rides through central Thailand and the cities of Ayutthaya, Khao Yai, Wang Nam Kaew, Kabinburi, and Prachinburi.

The categories
Junior
Open
30-39 years
40-49 years
50-59 years
Men Master
Lady (Open)
VIP Cyclist

The stages
Stage 1 - Time Trial around Suvarnabhumi Green Track
Distance 23 kms

Stage 2 – Ayutthaya
Distance 100 kms

Stage 3 - Ayutthaya - Khao Yai
Distances
120 kms for Open, 30-39, 40-49
100kms for ladies, juniors, masters, 50-59.

Stage 4 - Kabinburi to Wang Nam Kheaw
Distances
130 kms for Open, 30-39, 40-49
100kms for ladies, juniors, masters, 50-59

Stage 5 - Kabinburi to Prachinburi
Distances
85 kms for Open, 30-39, 40-4, 50-59, ladies, juniors, masters

Why join Team SpiceRoads?
SpiceRoads team members will be looked after from start to finish. This includes pick up drop-off from airport, race registration, vehicle support during race, some meals, transport to/from race, 5 nights accommodation, two SpiceRoads race kits (jerseys and shorts/bibs), and two SpiceRoads water bottles.

The costs
The cost for the race package is US$1,275 with US$260 for a single supplement. Road bikes are available from rent from SpiceRoads US$150 for Trek Domane 2.3 road bike and US$225 for carbon Trek Emonda S5.

About SpiceRoads
SpiceRoads is a specialist bicycle tour operator based in Bangkok offering a range of two-wheel tours in over 25 destinations worldwide. SpiceRoads tours cater for every level of cyclist and range from day trips to complete country explorations. Participants are invited to join tours with fixed date departures scheduled throughout the year, while private or tailor-made tours can be arranged for groups or individuals on request. The highly professional operation employs experienced cycle guides to lead all tours and has a fleet of well-maintained mountain and road bikes and support vehicles.

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