5 backroads only locals know
Skip the main road out to Banteay Srei, here are five backroads our guides actually use, from a rice-paddy shortcut to a quiet stretch along the river.
Read more →Riding tips, route notes, and the odd story from the guides — written on Wat Bo Road, between rides.
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Last update — Jan 2026
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Skip the main road out to Banteay Srei, here are five backroads our guides actually use, from a rice-paddy shortcut to a quiet stretch along the river.
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A few things worth stashing in your bag before you head out, sun cover, a spare layer for temple visits, and one thing most first-timers forget.
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Riding from June to October looks a little different, here's what we adjust with routes, gear, and timing so a downpour doesn't ruin the day.
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A handful of quieter temples our guides love, easy to reach by bike and almost always free of the crowds you get at the main gate.
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No tourist menus here, just the roadside stalls and family kitchens we pull over at ourselves, from noodle soup at dawn to grilled skewers on the way back.
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