Kathu Bike Club doubles up on rides

PHUKET: About 100 people have joined the Kathu Bike Club, following its launch in November last year, inspiring the group to double-up on the number of rides the club holds each week.

The project was organized to promote healthy living and exercising in the community, and is backed by the Kathu Municpality, which allocated funds for 40 bicycles.

“The rides are open to everyone. If you don’t have a bike that’s fine, because we can loan you one for the ride,” Somjit Khumban from the Kathu Municipality told the Phuket Gazette.

Cyclists meet at 4:30pm and ride until 6:30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The ride starts at the Kathu Municipality Office, and travels through Prince of Songkla University (PSU), the area around Bang Wad Dam, Thung Thong Market and ends back at the municipality office.

“We’ve found that this project has been very successful. The number of members in the club is gradually, but steadily, increasing. Recently, the PSU Phuket Bike Club has also been joining our rides,” Ms Somjit said.

“We hope to see the club continue to grow and promote healthy living in Kathu.”

— Kongleaphy Keam