Mixed · Cambodia
Cycling in Cambodia
Cambodia offers cycling mainly in the Siem Reap region, which has three routes ranging from 41 km to 78 km and totaling 165 km. These routes have low climbing ranging from 17 m to 79 m, with a total of 114 m of elevation gain in the area. Paved roads cover about half the distance, while unpaved sections make up 35%. There is a small amount of cycle path, 1.4 km, and no roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or more.
The routes focus on mostly flat terrain with minimal climbing, suitable for steady cycling in warm conditions. Average daytime temperatures vary from 30°C in December to 34°C in March and April. Cycling data has been recorded mainly in March and April, but the best months for riding based on climate and conditions are December and January.
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Riding in Siem Reap is very flat with 97% of the terrain considered flat and just 1% climbing. Gradients above 5% occur on only 0.6 km and the steepest 500 m reach 4.4%. The routes range from 41 km to 78 km, suitable for moderate distance rides. The road surface averages 50% paved and 35% unpaved, with 15% unknown surface. The roads used are mainly minor roads (49%) and quiet streets (21%), with some cycle paths (1.4 km) and a small amount of major and main roads.
