Testimonials

What people say...

A few of the things our clients have said about us and our tours. We're picking these at random so if you'd like to see more you can refresh this page.

We asked for gravel - David gave us gravel. We asked for scenery - David gave us scenery. We asked for good food and beer - we didn’t need to ask, Painted Roads always gives us good food and beer (and/or soft drinks if its really hot).

JP Charon on Thailand Gravel Roads.

There are something like 8 million tourists that go to Viet Nam each year. The whole time we were on the ride we did not see another tourist/foreigner. That is something!  David is a great host who really looks after you and his support staff ensure the beers are on ice when the ride is finished after a long hot day in the saddle. Fantastic!  Special mention to the support staff of Phong, Lee and Hew? who were very friendly, efficient and provided excellent service after a day riding. All in all a great ride & highly recommended.

Tony, Australia on Vietnam - Mekong Delta Region

We thoroughly enjoyed our second Southern Thailand tour . David and Natt our leaders managed our mixed group of age and ability to ensure that everyone had a good experience and could enjoy the holiday to the full. The back up crew of Gor and Ton were invaluable in their support, without the food and drink van we would have expired in the heat!

Mary & David Turrell on Thailand Bespoke. QQ23/2

Every day someone was heard saying “that was a really great section”. As always it was fun to meet the challenge of arriving for 4:28. We were expertly looked after by the local tour guide Natt and driver P Gor especially when I needed attention from a local hospital. Well done David on finding a new route and bringing together a great bunch of people.

Sarah: Australia on Thailand Gravel: South to North

our Mongolia cycling experience was mountain biking through immense wilderness, wide open valleys, steep climbs, river crossings, yaks, horses, sheep, goats, and scattered nomad gers (yurts). It’s another world. Think “Wild West” on steroids, missing only the trees and snow-capped peaks. Painted Roads’ drivers, guides and cooks were exceptional. Wild camping in the bush with a portable toilet tent is common, but with a portable shower, too - unbelievable!

Carol York. USA on Mongolia Khangai Mountains

The tour lived up to every expectation that we had. It was a fantastic mix of stress-free cycling on smooth, quiet roads, lush scenery, wonderful seascapes and company that we could only have dreamed about. We would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending this tour – the quality and thoroughness of the planning, the helpfulness of the tour staff but overall the quiet, unassuming role of the leader who ensured that every last detail was taken care of.

Eve & Dave Jones on Thailand South

David has managed to put together a tour that combines my love of gravel riding and experiencing the essence of a country through its back roads. The routes were a great mix of fast gravel, hidden trails, scenic valleys and some road sections where the brain could have a break from the concentration you need with gravel riding

Sarah Niven on Thailand Gravel: South to North

Once again Sprog and I have had another wonderful trip with Painted Roads. This was my third trip with you and it was as well organized and enjoyable as the rest. Having the back-up of the truck when the going got tough was a comfort. How your helpful crew managed to produce such a variety of good food every day was a mystery. We were very appreciative of the way you personally scrutinized our bikes before every departure from camp. I would have no hestation in recommending Painted Roads to any would-be adventurous cyclist. We had a lot of fun.

Ollie Hughes. NZ on Mongolia Khangai Mountains

Not often that a tour genuinely exceeds all expectations – this one most certainly did ! The route was a constant delight in terms of changing spectacular scenery, and it was a rare opportunity to see a totally unspoilt region of Vietnam. The overall organisation of the tour, and the role played by leaders and support was great, but sufficiently light touch. No hesitation at all in recommending anyone who to do something a little different from the norm.

Nigel Fielden on Vietnam - Northeast

David was David! He got to know us all, kept us all on track and happy, keeping the group together whilst giving everyone room to do their own thing - quite a skill.  Thank you again, I’ll definitely be back.

Mel Whitmore on Vietnam - Mekong Delta Region