Chang Mai Bike Week

[OZEMADE]

I have been informed that Chang Mai bike week starts on the 4th Dec through to the 9th Dec. I beleive that most of the hotels are booking out fast as there will be thousands of bikes there. Can any one confirm the dates and the info re the hotels.

[KHUNDAN]

Check out the GT-Rider forum as I think they have been talking about this event.

Dan

[silverhawk_usa]

This is from an email I received (with links and phone numbers deleted);

Chiang Mai Bike Week 2009 (CMBW 2009).

NORTH COMETS MC Club of Chiang Mai. Open invitation to all friends and Motorcycle clubs. Chiang Mai Bike Week 2009 will be held on 5 and on 6 December 2009. * No registration fee *Chiang Mai Bike Week has become the largest Motorcycle Event in Northern Thailand for the past 9 years. WELCOME HOME to all who have come to this Event in the past.

On December 5, 2009 will start 09.00 am, Open registration for attendance. Exhibitor such as the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Tourist Police, Highway Police, etc. Sponsoring Local Motorcycle Clubs. Sales of Parts & Accessories, Souvenirs, You can even Place your Order for a New Motorcycle of your dreams.

19.00 Time will be Candle Light Celebration of His Majesty Birthday and Wishes for a long and Prosperous Life . Then the Party and Social Events Begin.

On December 6, 2009 Charity Ride to school children on Doi Pha Nok Kok procession began at 10:00 am to 11:00 am, for denotation of much need items 12.00 and lunch together with the children and villagers 14.00 Back to the hotel. Leisure afternoon Time AT the Pool. Or join in the activities at the Exhibition.

19.00 Party Time Again. Music on Stage and Competition CUSTOM BIKE professional and amateurs (those who wish to express their desire to compete).

On December 7, 2009 All Displays, Dancing Girls, Exhibits from Big Bike Venders and Souvenirs Shops and hard to find parts will be open at 10 AM till 10 PM.

This year our club has Reserved rooms from 2 Hotels, Sirinart Garden Hotel - Party Location, 100 Rooms at 900 B per room / night including breakfast and Chateau Chiang Mai Hotel Next door 100 meters, Reserved 60 Rooms at a price of 700 B per room / night including breakfast

Go to their website for more info; Chiang Mai Bike Week

[canincm]

The party wasn't that big last year, but the one the week after at the 700 Year Stadium was.

[orang37]

I have been informed that Chang Mai bike week starts on the 4th Dec through to the 9th Dec. I beleive that most of the hotels are booking out fast as there will be thousands of bikes there. Can any one confirm the dates and the info re the hotels.

Sawasdee Khrup, Khun Ozmade,

There goes the neighborhood.

best, ~o:37;

[tb86]

yes it starts pretty much now were leaving in the morning, from bangkok.

[Thaihog]

Yawn, yawn, yawn...

[ChiangMaiMail]

Some photos from the start of the ride this morning

[ThaiPauly]

I just bumped into all these "cool dudes" at Wat Doi Chun the orphanage.

They had just been to make a donation...again "very cool"

[SM7WGP]

I do not understand why they have to wear clothes like something the cat dragged out because you are driving a bike.

[ThaiPauly]

I do not understand why they have to wear clothes like something the cat dragged out because you are driving a bike.

Designer rags?

very expensive actually

[GUANO]

Thinking about going to check it out today. Just wondering where it is. Any ideas?

Cheers,

Guano

[noise]

There was a "bike week" in Phitsanulok on the 4th and 5th. At the hotel, I met one fellow with a really nice Duccati who said he was coming up to CNX for the festivities here. So for people that are really interested, expect more than just Harleys.

[Gonzo the Face]

There was a "bike week" in Phitsanulok on the 4th and 5th. At the hotel, I met one fellow with a really nice Duccati who said he was coming up to CNX for the festivities here. So for people that are really interested, expect more than just Harleys.

WHY ???

It is Bike Week , not Chain Saw week ....

[keo]

Thinking about going to check it out today. Just wondering where it is. Any ideas?

Cheers,

Guano

It's on the canal road. Turn left off Suthep road (if u are heading towards CMU). It's about a km along the canal road on the left hand side. You can't miss it!

[Donnyboy]

I do not understand why they have to wear clothes like something the cat dragged out because you are driving a bike.

any excuse to wear leather i think

[Stumbo]

It is good to see so many nice bikes around, and no doubt good for the hotels etc. Wonder if the BIB will setup check points to examine documents, hand out fines and try to confiscate some bikes just to keep in the spirit of things and make it more memorable?

[cmdream]

It is good to see so many nice bikes around, and no doubt good for the hotels etc. Wonder if the BIB will setup check points to examine documents, hand out fines and try to confiscate some bikes just to keep in the spirit of things and make it more memorable?

Actually the BIB were a big part of the program, The Special Branch

from Bangkok ( These folks are the security for the Royals) also the Tourist , Highway and Metro Police had exhibits of their bikes on display. They also provided police escort for the 100+ bikes on the ride to the hill tribe village in Mae Rim. Non stop ride ( no red lights

for us) to the village where the organizers of CMBW built a school last year. This year donated 30,000 BT to the village plus 100 blankets and other gifts. The Hmong folks were very grateful and the children put on a song and dance for us. It was a very special day for all of us including the BIB.