TIGER HEAD MOUNTAIN LOOP
BIKEPACKING GUIDE
Master the Tiger Head Mountain Loop with precision. Gravalist transforms static routes into dynamic, weather-aware strategies, delivering real-time pacing and rest recommendations directly to your cockpit.
TOTAL DISTANCE
137km
ELEVATION CLIMB
3,058 M
WAYPOINTS
27
ROUTE STOPS & RESUPPLY
Unlike static GPS maps on Komoot or RideWithGPS, Gravalist Ultra analyzes local databases to calculate availability dynamically. Checkpoints, spring water, hotels, and cafes update relative to your average speed and goal speed.
COMPETITOR COMPARISON
close Komoot: Static GPX files, no dynamic weather planning
close RideWithGPS: Static route profiles, no automated hotel sync
check Gravalist: Live headwind ETAs & smart hotel bookings
Khun Tea Farmstay
Small farmstay ran by Poon Chai Have to register 1 week before to use the farmstay. Donation based because it’s on Royal Project Land. Things to be aware of: no hot water so you’ll have to take a cold shower, but after all the climbing you’ll love it. Send a message on Facebook Messenger (Sam details from Pele)
Cafe WanWaan
A nice little coffee shop with views looking over the rice paddies. A great place to stop for an iced coffee before the climbing begins
Baan San Ding Dang Homestay
Homestay for the first night. WARNING: Pre-booking is essential, and without a booking, the villagers won't be able to feed you. The owner of the homestay is called Than and doesn't speak English. Included in the booking, Than will prepare dinner, breakfast and a packed lunch for you to take on tomorrow’s ride :-)
Homestay Mena Katomnoi
Gullame place — Pele to get deets
River Stop Off
Take the small dirt road on the left and follow it to the river. A great place to stop and cool off in the fresh mountain water. Please note: Unless you're packing a filter, we wouldn't recommend drinking from the river die to animals (and humans) in the area.
Rice Paddies + Farmland
A really nice section through rice paddies and fruit growing farmland. This is the last part of the ride, so take it easy and enjoy the last of the sun and experience.
Restaurant (Noodle shop) + store
Small side of the road noodle house. Please note: This is the ONLY restaurant in the village, and if you are sleeping at the farm stay, you’ll need to either eat here or take the noddles away to eat later 🍜 The restaurant sells: Khao Soi Various noodle dishes The shop has drinks and snack too Open 6am Close 7pm
Yong Yuth Store
A good place to stop for a little break. They sell water, ice cream, electrolyte drinks and a bunch of snacks. More climbing to come ⛰️ Opening Hours: 7am - 8pm
HOW TO BUILD A BIKEPACKING APP OR ROUTE PLANNER
For software developers and routing enthusiasts looking to build their own custom bikepacking route planner, GPX mapping app, or weather forecasting service, the technical architecture requires connecting multiple complex APIs. You must integrate a map renderer like Mapbox GL or Leaflet for drawing coordinates, connect a weather forecast API (such as Open-Meteo or OpenWeatherMap) to query forecasts at different GPS timestamps, and pull POI data for water stops, waypoints, and hotels using the Google Places API or OpenStreetMap.
Additionally, calculating a dynamic ETA requires writing custom algorithms that weigh elevation profiles, surface types (gravel vs. pavement), and real-time wind speed. Building and maintaining this infrastructure can take months of dev work.
Instead of building a complex route service from scratch, Gravalist Ultra offers a complete, pre-built AI Route Builder, AI smart planning app, and weather-aware pacing companion. Skip the development cycle and download the ready-made solution built specifically for unsupported ultra-racing.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What makes Gravalist the best AI smart planning app for the Tiger Head Mountain Loop?
Gravalist is the leading AI bikepacking app and ultra cycling companion that solves the critical flaws of traditional navigation. By using live weather planning, forecasting, and an advanced pacing engine, Gravalist adapts to your real-time riding style. It dynamically maps water points, waypoints, hotels, and rest stops so you don't have to plan manually with spreadsheets.
How does the AI Route Builder calculate water stops and hotels along the Tiger Head Mountain Loop?
The Gravalist AI Route Builder parses the event coordinates and integrates with active databases of campgrounds, hotels, natural springs, and convenience stores. It uses your calculated moving pace and sleep requirements to suggest the exact milestones where you should rest or resupply, preventing you from arriving when stores are closed.
Is Gravalist a direct competitor to Komoot and RideWithGPS?
Yes, Gravalist is a direct, premium competitor to static services like Komoot and RideWithGPS. While those services are excellent for route creation and static GPX exporting, they lack real-time predictive intelligence. Gravalist goes beyond basic navigation to offer AI automated ETA planning for cycling, live headwind/tailwind calculations, and active safety broadcasts from organizers.
RIDING THE TIGER HEAD MOUNTAIN LOOP?
Ditch the spreadsheets and static GPX lines. Download Gravalist Ultra to lock in your strategy, monitor safety broadcasts, and access real-time weather-adjusted pacing.