chrissables

December 9, 2023

Today I rode back to Nong Luang lake to complete my ride that got rained off a few days ago.

First stop was Wat Pa Khantivudhum.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/PHp3nWKt8EKvq3iw7

From here I rode south trying to find the trails alongside the lake, but although on Google maps I did not have much luck, so I looped back and around a lot finding tracks to here.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/fz7rux63vyc894oE7

I then followed the lakeside taking tracks as much as I could before finding small roads winding back into Chiang Rai. A good ride.

https://www.relive.cc/view/vPOpDJoPeRO

December 8, 2023

Today I woke up to rain here in Chiang Rai, so I had a lazy morning before riding around Nong Bua Lake which is the area where Chiang Rai Rajabhat University is based.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/xkGAnayWLNkEt7Fr7

https://www.relive.cc/view/v36AG7DQBGv

December 8, 2023

Papa, where?

December 7, 2023

Today my planned ride around the countryside east of Chiang Rai was cut short by rain that appeared from behind the mountains and eventually caught up with me.

My first stop was at Doi Pha Chang, which is a mountain in the middle of rice fields with a small road around it.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/8gJfM4wsrMaKf4BR8

Next I rode on to Mae Tak Reservoir

https://maps.app.goo.gl/EqqK7Ep2ncw56YFx5

It was here I could see the incoming rain but I carried on hoping to miss it. It caught up with me near Nong Luang Reservoir and I returned to Chiang Rai.

https://www.relive.cc/view/v36AG7xJBZv

December 6, 2023

Today I rode from Chiang Rai to Phu Chee Fa,

https://maps.app.goo.gl/VJSDmC4f9eUQEReo9

This is a mountain on the Thai and Lao border. The walk up is only 400m, the ride up and down the mountains to to get there was first gear riding on the CT125, But worth it for the views.

https://www.relive.cc/view/vdvmJjQW7NO

December 6, 2023

On 12/5/2023 at 3:16 PM, dayo202 said:

Great report, I been thinking about getting a CT until I went to the motor show in Bangkok yesterday and seen the new Yamaha PG1 for 64900฿.

New on the market so no reviews as yet.

Small engine

December 5, 2023

I left Nan this morning to ride to Chiang Rai, a 220km ride with some nice views on route.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/bvt7ppMYuTnZuHhs6

December 4, 2023

Today I rode a loop north of Nan City taking small roads and also some green laning, no real planning, just setting an area and then taking side tracks when I found them.

https://www.relive.cc/view/vPv4VjKpr36

December 3, 2023

Today Al and I rode a 253km loop from Nan to Bo (Baw) Gleuua the salt pit before riding over Doi Phu Kha mountain and back to Nan, Another great days riding

https://www.relive.cc/view/vYvE2BWpnGO

December 3, 2023

Today I was joined on my ride by Al who had ridden up from Pattaya.

A boring ride north up R101 before turning east to ride to Ban Mani Phruek.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/pyNsnvb3zoHntEPc8

Stunning views along the mountain roads to the small village before riding back

https://www.relive.cc/view/veqz1ZLwXB6

December 2, 2023

2 hours ago, Randell said:

Look fantastic like the tree shots for some reason that and the winding roads and greenery a constant reminder how far from Saskatoon Saskatchewan I am thanks pal.

Thanks, i'm having a great trip.

December 1, 2023

Today I rode to a Ban Sawang Viewpoint, strangely the views were better from the roadside. But ir was a good ride with great views.

https://www.relive.cc/view/vevW31jn9Gv

November 30, 2023

Today I decided to ride to a small village in Mae Charim National Park. The village is at the end of a dead end road, Ban Rim Klaow.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/CV4iuezCHnm3e6hY7

The road is tarmac and in good condition over the mountain to get there.

https://www.relive.cc/view/vdORjDjpErO

November 29, 2023

I am staying at this hotel in Nan, the Thai owner is extremely helpful, rides motorbikes too. The rooms are big with a fridge, parking outside of the room and 600 baht.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/JNyJsrZ9CYXMEd757

First call of the day was a bike service, 5,000km this ride.

For a change I went for a walk around Nan City, besides the normal temples there were some great finds new to me.

The first being the tourist center which looked more like a temple.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/J1sdzJBfXsrUmuNu8

Next was Wat Ming Mueang.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/wtFfKwkudpCGFBxH9

Then onto Khum Chao Thep Male. A very old house.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/XnwgFXjmLDqsD8NP8

From here I walked to Nan Old City Wall.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/29XP4DoEE1u1UQqE7

Next was Wat Phra That Chang Kham Worawihan

https://maps.app.goo.gl/QQiLL5u41ZRTcoAGA

The last and most interesting place was called Khum Chao Ratchabut.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/q8AwBFBvREmw21Dr6

More information here.

https://www.tourismthailand.org/Attraction/khuom-chao-ratchabud

This is an old teak building built in the time of Rama 4. 1866.

The family have a Royal connection and the lady who showed me around is the current owner. The guy mowing the lawn is her husband.

A very nice and polite lady, worth a visit.

November 29, 2023

The ride from Loei following the Lao border is a great, if slow ride on the CT125. The views wonderful with remote villages with friendly locals

9 hours of actual riding to ride 400km

https://www.relive.cc/view/v36AGyy4GGv

November 27, 2023

Today I rode east to ride around Huai Phaniang Reservoir, my first stop was near the dam, here.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/Xy1R5kuZt6BXSnJn6

Riding anti clockwise following the track I went as far here where the track ended.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/1czZo3e2KQDACvJL7

Backtracking I carried on to my next goal here.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/Eoho6Ffgx6Wh6P6r8

But the dead end shown on my maps was not a dead end so I continued alongside the lake and then looped back to a dead end here.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/fVNEbofxM6zJDuCKA

From there back to Loei.

There are many tracks there to explore, from turning off road until back on road was over 30km of fun and worth a look.

https://www.relive.cc/view/vrqoP19dyyv

November 26, 2023

My plan today was to take a look at a reservoir near to Loei. Huai Nam Man Reservoir.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/7WwbvacGcWrYtJJ97

The barrier was down to stop you riding along the dam but I bypassed it and continued over a small steel bridge onto a narrow concrete path that followed the edge of the dam.. It was overgrown with bamboo in places. After the second bridge it got increasingly difficult ducking under the fallen bamboo and a few times I had to walk the bike through but unfortunately i came to fallen bamboo which put a stop to my exploring here.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/NkNNDcDhhFLfEwCc9

After returning I rode to Harirak Forest Park around the reservoir.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/2ghgLjjEQD895CFR6

There was what looked like a nice camping area there.

I then rode on to a viewpoint overlooking Huai Krathing Reservoir.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/BaUQ1H2nHbFC9KFA6

I then rode north before looping back to Loei, another fun ride.

https://www.relive.cc/view/vKv2YBWYX4q

November 25, 2023

10 hours ago, bignok said:

Yes but Thailand is full of idiots. Best not to ride at all unless quiet spot

Well i ride every day, rarely at night. But everywhere from cities to the most rural of places.

November 25, 2023

1 hour ago, likerdup1 said:

Does that make them any less dead? What kind of comment is this? AGAIN. If you don't want to die in a motorbike accident DON'T DRIVE ONE! .. So what if the car driver is to blame? What do you propose to improve driving safety in Thailand? Stop people from driving? The fact remains, very little will change. Driving any motor vehicle in Thailand is very dangerous. Car, Van, Motorbike. Road safety is terrible here. And driving skill is even worse.

I was reply to this.......

"Too many foreigner's don't take the dangers of Thailand seriously."

"Drive through Thong Lor area in BKK and watch expats walk side by side on small soi's"

The rider of the motorbike was riding safely and its a terrible thing they got killed. It was not there fault though.

I ride every day and have toured the whole of Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and a lot of Lao, so i do have experience riding here, a lot more than you i suggest.

Telling people to not ride is a pitiful response. How do you travel here?

November 25, 2023

Today I headed towards Phu Ruea then headed north from this point.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/b9UM9Dg83boxN8bn9

This is a small and sometimes steep road that eventually comes out onto R2195 here, near the Lao border. Where I rode back to Loei.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/5NwYh6SLyFtMPXme8

A ride with some very good views.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/b9UM9Dg83boxN8bn9

https://www.relive.cc/view/vJOKZke55wv

November 25, 2023

5 hours ago, Haveasay said:

Holidaying in Vietnam ATM. Thailand has to be safer than the stupidity of drivers here. Cyclists, motorbike riders or drivers! Been handling my mio in Pattaya 15 years, hired a motorbike a few days, with a few days to go, won't be hiring another day. The honking even more ridiculous!

I have toured Vietnam, three times for months on my motorbike, no issues at all once outside main cities.

November 24, 2023

29 minutes ago, chiman said:

Should have taught this kids to stay off motorbikes ...especially in Thailand. Too many foreigner's don't take the dangers of Thailand seriously, just go to the airport anyway and you will see them in wheelchairs, with bandages up their legs, etc. Drive through Thong Lor area in BKK and watch expats walk side by side on small soi's.. It's all their senses go out the window when they are here.

But this couple were riding in the correct lane at the correct speed, the car drive is to blame.

November 24, 2023

Today I headed south and then west of Loei. My first stop was at Pha Bao Pha Sao Arts and Crafts Center.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/uWXXiqxd8PpE2dyJ7

Which had some nice views across the valley.

Next I stopped at Nam Ban Ban Khu Reservoir for some shots.

From here I was going to make a big loop back to Loei, but after reaching this point,

https://maps.app.goo.gl/TybpMHdUrdpNoVUo9

which was steep first gear riding I did not want to carry on alone so I took Google’s faster option, but again I decided to turn back here at a school.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/vMWRLH8AEYwkFps26

Not because it was difficult, but I was heading up into Phu Luang Wildlife Sanctuary and though I would be tied up for hours there.

Both of the dead ends show I was near the end of the tracks on Gaia maps for some reason.

https://www.relive.cc/view/v8qVQDAVG36

November 24, 2023

Day 21. 23.11.23 Nong Khai to Loei.

Today was a nice ride from Nong Khai to Loei by an indirect route.

My first stop was when I saw a new temple being built on a hill and lots of Stainless steel fencing surrounding. Riding to the top all there was concrete pilings.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/Fnz5wcC7DYMvL6Cw7

Next stop was a temple on the side of a mountain. Wat Pa Phu Kon.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/hEo5MSbvAy6CF8Qk9

Its worth a ride up, the nice looking building and good views over the countryside.

On my ride through the mountains I saw a lady pushing her motorbike up a hill and turned back to ask why, luckily she was only out of fuel, so I gave her what I keep as spare before continuing to Loei. 229km ride today.

https://www.relive.cc/view/v8qVQDQyj76