Papa's Pedals - Bicycle rental
Papa's Pedals is a bicycle rental shop in the heart of Pai, run by a hands-on owner who takes a personal approach to every rental. Papa checks each bike thoroughly before it goes out and equips riders with helmets, front and rear lights, reflectors, and phone mounts as standard — a level of care that sets this shop apart from more transactional rental operations. For families, Papa has gone as far as customising bikes with dual child seats, making it a genuinely flexible option for travellers of all situations. The shop stocks a variety of bikes suited to different riding styles, from casual loops around Pai's compact town centre to longer rides out through rice paddies, local villages, and the surrounding countryside. Rentals are available by the day or for longer periods, and the extended hours — 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily — make it easy to pick up or return a bike at a time that suits your plans. Visitors can reach Papa by calling the number posted outside the shop. Good to know: If you plan to ride in the early evening or after dark, mention this when renting — Papa will make sure you leave with appropriate lighting. Pai's surrounding roads include some hilly terrain, so it is worth discussing route options with the shop based on your fitness level and how much time you have.
Experience hints
Pair your visit. After Papa's Pedals - Bicycle rental, round out your day in Pai with contrasting stops nearby.
Visitor Reviews
We had the best experience renting bikes from Papa’s Pedals! We hired two bikes for two days which were thoroughly checked by Papa before we took them out. Helmets and a phone mount were also provided. Papa was very friendly and personable, and when we returned the bikes his daughter was there to greet us who was equally as lovely. We visited Pai Canyon, Big Buddha and cycled through the many villages and fields that surround the town. If you’re visiting Pai, get bikes! You will not regret it.
We rented 2 bicycles for a month. Papa customized one bike with 2 children seats so that my husband can take both our girls out at the same time. We went back several times to get helmets, bike lights, bike locks and each time they always managed to help us. Once my husband had a flat tire, they repaired it and sent the bike back to where we stayed. It's a wonderful family run business and the whole family, including papa, is super nice! Highly recommend!
Lovely man with a variety of bikes. Papa takes well care of the bikes and makes sure it’s well maintained before renting it out. You call the number outside his shop and he’ll come out and help you. We paid 100 thb for two bikes for 24 h. We enjoyed biking to Pai Canyon and passing dreamscape and doing sauna on the way back. Nice route to enjoy the landscape and getting in some cardio. Bring extra headlamp if you’re biking at night.
Location Info
1, Viang, Weing Tai Pai, Amphoe Pai, Chang Wat Mae Hong Son 58130, Thailand+66 82 826 5953www.instagram.com/papaspedals/Tips for Visiting Activities & Tours
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Location Info
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: March – May (hot & hazy)
Rainy season
June – October
Avg. temperature
12°C – 32°C(54°F – 90°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – January
Getting there
Minivan from Chiang Mai (3 hrs, ~762 curves — take motion sickness tablets). Small airport for charter flights only.
Getting around
- •Motorbike rental (essential — ฿150/day)
- •Bicycle rental for town
- •Walking in the town centre