We rode around the main sites by push bike and I can recommend it. It does get a bit hot, but there is plenty of shade to cool off at some I of the sites. We also hired a driver to go to the sites further out and also enjoyed that.
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Captain_Bob
I spent a week exploring the sites by bicycle several years back and really enjoyed it. Was on my own doing photography and needed to go at my own chosen pace, sometimes lingering for hours to get the right shot. Bicycle also has the advantage of using the shady forest paths which aren't even on most maps, and allows you to avoid most of the persistent "cold drink kids" ;-)
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dc1
yeah, go on OP; hire a bike and cycle.
I did this as a solo traveller May 2012 - yes it was hot but I carried a day pack and always had ample water.
This gave me total independence with regard to what I wanted to do; some of the temples I was able to walk through and not have to re-trace my steps.
There are some sites that no bikes are allowed to enter but all of the stall holders I asked to look after my bike were more than helpful. For the purchase of a much needed bottle of iced water from them, I'd secure my bike to their stall or whatever was static nearby - no problems.
SR is the place to hire from for sure; I hired from the travel agent at the central food market - at the time he had Giant mountain bikes and all were very new. A deposit had to be left.
If I returned I'd do this all over again; even if I wasn't solo, I'd talk my fellow traveller(s) into doing the temples by bicycle.
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