The most anticipated enduro event in the region, the Amazing Thailand International Chiang Mai Enduro is about to start, with official practice days taking place on the 28th and 29th and the official opening taking place on the evening of the 29th November.
Over 200 riders have registered, from more than 30 countries from around the world with many participants arriving in Chiang Mai several days before the event to soak up the atmosphere and to check out the trails. Pro riders, Cody Kelley, Wyn Masters, Phil Atwill, Matej Charvat and more are joining this year’s event and will be showcasing their skills on the best trails in SE Asia and for the first time, the International Chiang Mai Enduro will be a stage of the Asia-Pacific Continental Series of the Enduro World Series with the top 3 participants of each EWS category being eligible to participate in the Enduro World Series in 2020.
Amazing Thailand is the title sponsor for the 2019 International Chiang Mai Enduro with the aim to promote cycling focused eco-tourism in the region with the organizing company, Trailhead Thailand whom is also a leading cycling tour operator in the region.
Chiang Mai is a vibrant city and one of the most popular tourist destinations in Asia. The city was capital of the Lanna Kingdom until 1558 and with its rich culture and heritage there are, as expected plenty of sights and attractions to keep riders occupied between riding. Chiang Mai is also renowned for its cuisine, whether it be traditional Northern cuisine or international fare, there is something for everybody.
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About the Amazing Thailand International Chiang Mai Enduro
The Amazing Thailand International Chiang Mai Enduro is one of the leading enduro mountain biking event in Asia. Taking place in the Northern Thai city of Chiang Mai, otherwise known as the ‘rose of the North’, riders get to experience some of the most incredible trails in the world.
The event aims to offer a world class racing experience, from carefully chosen accommodation, a global standard timing system, a variety of dining options and a wide variety of mountain biking trails. All bought to you with the warmth and hospitality of the people of Chiang Mai.
ICE 2019 has been chosen as a venue for the Asia-Pacific Continental Series of the Enduro World Series – the first event of this magnitude has been held in Thailand and is bought to you by Amazing Thailand, an organization set up in 1924 with the aim to promote tourism in Thailand, to accommodate tourists and to maintain tourist locations and accommodation.
The event is organized by Trailhead Thailand, a leading tour company offering the best mountain biking tours in Chiang Mai and the event is supported by a number of companies including Vee Tire Co. Sport Bicycle, Wildside, Ohlins, Camelbak, CW-X, Brewberry, TSS Thai Sports Supplements, TQM Insurance Broker, Why Not? Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar and Kanta Elephant Sanctuary. Thai Airways is an official partner, offering benefits for excess baggage to help in reducing travel costs.
Please visit http://www.internationalchiangmaienduro.com/ for more information.