Bansean Bike Week

[ray23]

I understand it is a free event in Chon Buri Province. It is scheduled for 10-27-2007. The riders will go up on the 26 th and overnight somewhere along the way.

One of the guys is working on hotel resevations, so if you want to go let us know.

So far I believe we have three riders commited to the trip.

No solid plans on the trip back yet.

[ray23]

We booked four rooms at this location at this point as these were the only guys sure that they would make it at this juncture to avoid confusion it would be better if everyone just booked thier own rooms from this point on.

So this is where will be staying the rooms are booked for one night only the 27Th. There should be a phone number on the web site but I think you can book right on the web site.

SS Bang Saen Hotel rates are 1200 night

I couldn't get the web site to work so the phone number is 038-381226

We more then likely will spend the night of the 26 th at Korat for those living in that area or Khan Kean maybe the thing to do would be to meet in Korat, on the morning of the 27th. I forgot to ask the name of the hotel in Korat but I will findout and let everyone know.

I'll also try to finalize some plans for the ride back as well, this week.

Let me know if I can help

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[ray23]

Ride Plan Bang Sean

October 26 Th.

0930 Meet Jet Gas station Khan Kean Highway Hwy One to Korat.

A side stop at Phi Mai

Prasat Hin Phimai is the largest sandstone sanctuary in Thailand almost situated in the center of Phimai Ancient city which carries a rectangular shape of 665 meters wide and 1,030 meters long. The Sanctuary has been magnificently restored and renovated ruins and has been preserved as a National Historical Park.

The principal sanctuary is a tower (Phrasat) surrounded by four porches with an ante-chamber leading into each porch. On the terraces of the pyramidal roof, which is supported by Garudas, guardian figures, are interspersed with Nagas.

Of special interest is a carved stone door-lintel depicting a divine figure, dressed in an elephant skin worn upside down, who dances on a pair of prostrate figures, on either side of this figure are rows of seated Buddha images dressed in royal attire, while below them are rows of dancing celestial figures.

Also on the way to Phimai is the Phimai National Museum housing valuable historical objects and archaeological remains found in the region.

Other Khmer ruins within Nakhon Ratchasima include Prasat Hin Phanom Wan located about 20 kilometers from town, Prasat Hin Nang Ram Wan located about 80 kilometers northeast of Khorat in Amphoe Prathai, Prang Ban Ku and Prang Sida, all of which are similar to Phimai ruins but somewhat smaller.

On to Korat and spend the night.

Travel distance approximately 350 Klms

October 27th

0930 leave Korat in route to Bang Sean

Travel Distance approximately 290 Klms

Check into Hotel SS Bang Sean

Event Schedule:

1600 meet at the site

1630 Ride in a parade around town.

1730 Sign in.

The party actually starts at 1900

There will be concerts going on Some Thai speeches; at some point every one will light candles this is in celebration of the Kings 80Th birthday...

There will be award ceremony, just general entertainment.

At 2330 Caribou will perform and that will be the end of the Event.

October 28 Th lazy day for the party animals

1100 we will get underway back to Korat

Travel distance 270 Klms

October 29 Th return Udon

O900 Start

The route will be

Korat to Chaiyaphum

Chaiyaphum to Chum Phae

Chum Phae to Nong Bua Lampho

Nong Bua Lampho to Udon

Approximately travel distance 379 Klms

Ok this is the plan at the moment. If you want to suggest changes you need to make your suggestions before October 20 Th. If not this is it etched in stone.

Ray.

[ray23]

Well we have six riders going now with six rooms booked in Korat for the over night and resevation made in Bang Sean.

A seventh rider is going to meet us there, should be fun anyone else want to go let us know quickly