but the first such event far surpassed its own gaold. HRH crow prince didn't only lead the 43 km ride through the most intense afternoon heat and into early darkness- he galvanised riders and TV watchers alike with astamina widely admired. Close behind in the procession of 40000-plus Bangkok two-wheelers, Her Royol Highness Princess smiled and selfied her way. The ride put Thailand into the Ginness book again, by putting 294863 bums on bikes, counting all provinces and cities; The previous record in Taiwan was a pitiful 72919. It was a fiting tumout to honour the 83 rs bithday of her Majesty the queen, and justified that Sunday evening felling of pride.