Bicycling around the ruins is the most enjoyable and fun way to spend the day. The archaeological park is easily reachable and manageable on bike even if you aren't very fit. The paths are paved and the distances between temples are small.
You can rent a bicycle for around 40 baht per day. (Feb 2011)
The bicycles are not necessarily well maintained, so be sure that they work properly (wheels are firm and inflated, seats adjusted to your height and well attached, handlebars don't slip); good shops will give you a free bike lock as well. There is a good bike shop directly opposite the train station.
Free map of the city is widely available in all hotels.
The park opens at 7.30 AM. It is recommended that you begin your tour early, before the tour groups arrive from Bangkok. Take a big bottle of water with you.
Bicycle rentals: Soi 2 (where the majority of tourist hotels and restaurants are located) have numerous bike rental facilities. They are all next to each other so it will be easy to shop around and find the one with the best bike for you.
At T.W.T tourwiththai(before Tony's guest house which not far from minibus stop at Soi2) has bicycles big and small size and seat for small child for rent. If you short of time maybe you can go around by motorcycle which you can rent at the same area.
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