Mixed · Cambodia
Cycling in Siem Reap
Siem Reap offers three mostly flat loop routes ranging from 41 to 78 km, with varied surfaces and minimal climbing up to 79 m.
The region around Siem Reap in Cambodia features three cycling routes, all starting from the town of Siem Reap. These routes range from 41 km to 78 km in length, with loop shapes and climbing between 17 m and 79 m. The riding includes a mix of gravel and mixed surfaces, covering paved and unpaved roads.
Routes include the Angkor Wat Heritage Park route with the most climbing at 79 m over 46 km, the longest route to Kampong Phluc at 78 km with 18 m of climbing, and the Siem Reap Lake Circuit of 41 km with 17 m of climbing. The area is predominantly flat, with very little gradient above 5%.
What the riding is like
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.
Cycling infrastructure
Cycle paths total 1.4 km across the routes. The majority of road use is on minor roads (49%) and quiet streets (21%), with 10% paths, 10% major roads, 9% main roads, 1% tracks and 1% roads with cycle lanes. No roads have speed limits above 80 km/h.
Best time to ride
The best months for riding are December and January, which coincide with the cooler ends of the year with average highs around 30-31°C. Recordings are from March and April, when temperatures reach 34°C.
Riding in Siem Reap in numbers
- 3
- 165 km
- 78 km
- 79 m
Where to start in Siem Reap
Rides in Siem Reap
When to ride Siem Reap
Best months: Dec to Jan.
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33°23°F4
34°25°M10
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31°25°S27
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31°23°N13
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