Downtown Siem Reap, Cambodia

Three to a bike is not an uncommon site in Siem Reap.  I love how it looks like this baby is falling asleep!

Hand Made Carrying Cases

I love how resourceful these make-shift rear rack carriers are. 

Siem Reap, Cambodia

Boys joyriding on their way home from school. 

Who cares about the rain

June is the beginning of rainy season in Cambodia.  Most people just go on with their daily lives and pack a cheap rain poncho!  Or have their passenger carry the umbrella.

This bike comes with a padded seat already installed.

Bike Fancy Cambodia and Vietnam

Siem Reap, Cambodia 

Doubling up is almost the norm in Cambodia, especially for younger children.

The next two weeks at Bike Fancy will be devoted to bike photos from my travels in Cambodia and Vietnam. The bicycle is a cheap and reliable form of transportation, and for many people in South East Asia, it is the only choice economically. Most kids ride their bike to school, and lots of people ride to and for work despite the 90˚ heat.  It has been great to see how different and also similar cycling culture is in these countries.  

Lots of illustrative photos to come!