This trip to PP was a necessity for a visa purposes.  My reason for going was not a preference of mine.

That said,  đoing the bike tour to the island  changed the trip.

Art is an enjoyable guy, upbeat, knowledgeable  and very accommodating .  

The bikes were good.  The trip involved biking throught PP and then to  the ferry .  Traffic in PP compared to other SE Asian cities I have biked in , is easily manageable.  A beginner should have no problems.  

The island is a marked difference to PP.  It is rural ,  many  roads are dirt and gravel but the bike handled them well. 

The highlight of the trip was stopping at the silkworm family business.  Chan Nara , one the family members explained the process from silkworm to finished product. It was well worth the trip.  

It was an easy bike trip and Art made sure that I was doing ok .    If in PP ,  highly recommend arranging a tour.  Also,  Art is in Siem Reap.  I have been thêre but if i go again,  I will contact him to arrange a bike tour thêre  .  He's a good guy.