“We have to practice in real time to get ready for the actual event on December 11, for which more than 5,000 cyclists in Phuket have signed up to take part in,” said Gov Chamroen.
The practice run will help officials and cyclists to identify problems or issues that may arise so they can resolve any problems before the big event, Gov Chamroen noted.
“We all have to be ready,” he said. “Not only do cyclists need to check their bicycles, but officials need to check the condition of the road as well. Also, officials will provide broadcast trucks to play music on the road for cyclists to enjoy while completing the route.”
The 29-kilometre route will start and finish at Provincial Hall. Motorists were urged to avoid the following roads from 3pm to 6pm:
- Start at Provincial hall
- Turn left onto Damrong Rd
- Turn left onto Pattipat Rd
- Continue onto Chao Fa East Rd
- At Chalong Circle, head north along Chao Fa West Rd
- Rest stop at Wat Chalong
- Continue north along Chao Fa West rd
- Turn right onto Wirat Hongyok Rd (at Wat Naka)
- Continue onto Bangkok Rd
- Turn left onto Bangkok Rd (northbound)
- Pass Suriyadej Circle onto Yaowarart Rd
- Turn right onto Phang Nga Rd
- Turn right onto Phuket Rd
- Continue to Saphan Hin
- At Saphan Hin Park, turnaround and head north back along Phuket Rd
- At Surin Circle (the ‘Clocktower Circle’), continue north on Montri Rd
- Turn right onto Narisorn Rd
- Conclude route at Provincial Hall