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Kritapas and Phumrat Crowned Champions at Thailand Cycling Championships
The fifth and final round of the 2026 Thailand Road and Mountain Bike Cycling Championships concluded at Bhumibol Dam in Tak province.
The 2026 Thailand Road and Mountain Bike Cycling Championships held their fifth and final round from August 7 to 9 at the Bhumibol Dam in Sam Ngao District, Tak Province. The event, which featured competitions for the 'King Bhumibol' and the King’s royal trophies, concluded with Kritapas and Phumrat emerging as champions.
On August 9, the road race ceremony took place at the Siri Chon courtyard, presided over by Sam Ngao District Chief Bunliam Takham. The event was attended by various provincial officials, including representatives from the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Sports Authority of Thailand. According to Khaosod Online, the race course spanned both the interior and exterior of the dam, with the mountain bike section noted for its challenging terrain and technical obstacles.
For residents and travelers, this event highlights the Bhumibol Dam as a significant venue for competitive sports tourism in Northern Thailand. The challenging nature of the course underscores the area's potential for outdoor adventure activities. While the winners have been announced, the official full results and detailed rankings for all categories in this final round have yet to be fully publicized by the Cycling Association of Thailand. Visitors interested in cycling in the region should note that the dam area offers unique, albeit demanding, routes that attract professional-level competition.