Road Cyclists

[AjarnP]

Hello everyone,

Chiang Rai has I believe some of the best roads, flats, hills dells and tracks that Thailand has to offer, ANYWHERE.

There's a couple of us that would like to meet any road cyclists and maybe even form a group for the occasional ride out. Nothing serious of course, no competitions, just a group of like minded individuals who love the sport and would like to make it more fun.

Be great to hear from anyone that might be interested.

AjarnP

[Garry]

I see regular riders out my way (Wiang Nuea), wearing all the kit. It would seem some are using the new bridge we have as a loop return point back via the Department of Transport route. Coming from the King Mengrai intersection, it would probably work out to a 30+km loop.

[harsu]

The Chiang Rai Hash House Harriers have a bike trail once a month - usually a combination of road and some good surface tracks .If that isn't for you, I would still recommend going to their webpage (or P.M. "Soap' who posts their reports on here who could probably give you the gents. details), as I know the person who maintains the site is a keen cyclist and would, no doubt,be able to put you in touch with like- minded individuals.

[villagefarang]

I can’t speak for others but I for one would be more inclined to go riding with others and share the amazing trails that I ride regularly here in Phayamengrai if the words Hash House Harriers were in no way associated with the ride.

I prefer hard packed dirt to the narrow shoulder of a road for safety as well as aesthetic reasons. One does, however, have to spend some time traversing villages and country roads to link the dirt tracks.

Hopefully more people will respond to this topic and some interest can be drummed up. More pictures can be found on my blog.

[toybits]

A Thai cyclist who lives close to Damrongratsongkroh school was hit from behind and killed just a few days ago. Don't have details of where this occured.

[villagefarang]

Getting hit is a worry on busy roads. Always sad when it happens.

[Garry]

I can't speak for others but I for one would be more inclined to go riding with others and share the amazing trails that I ride regularly here in Phayamengrai if the words Hash House Harriers were in no way associated with the ride.

I prefer hard packed dirt to the narrow shoulder of a road for safety as well as aesthetic reasons. One does, however, have to spend some time traversing villages and country roads to link the dirt tracks.

Hopefully more people will respond to this topic and some interest can be drummed up. More pictures can be found on my blog.

VF, nice photos..very vibrant colors (what camera?).

I know I asked you this question awhile back, but the grey matter dropped the info. Where can I get myself a decent mountain bike in the Rai:. Trek, Gary Fisher, Giant..something along that stream. I prefer a full suspension bike, even though hard tails have their merit. A full suspension bike makes me work harder on the hill climbs.

Again, very nice photos.

regards

Garry

[villagefarang]

VF, nice photos..very vibrant colors (what camera?).

I know I asked you this question awhile back, but the grey matter dropped the info. Where can I get myself a decent mountain bike in the Rai:. Trek, Gary Fisher, Giant..something along that stream. I prefer a full suspension bike, even though hard tails have their merit. A full suspension bike makes me work harder on the hill climbs.

My preference is Northern Bike which can be found on my map or the forum map. It is on the left just before ESSO where the road from the new bridge connects up with the main north bound road, well before Makro.

I’m still using the same old Canon S90.

[skybluestu]

Garry, you could also try ADD bike on Thanalai Road, they usually have quite a good selection but can also order one if they don't have it. Trek have quite a wide range to choose from http://www.probike.co.th/list_bikes.php?bc_id=2

[ThunderDuck]

Getting hit is a worry on busy roads. Always sad when it happens.

Ive been riding the super hwy daily for the last six weeks or so,

it certainly is nerve wracking.

It would be good to join up with a few others for some country lane cruising.

I'll second VF's reccomendation for Northern Bike, and add that my 2011 KHS

Alite 1000 (19" frame) will be available in a few weeks if anyone is interested.

Nice photos!

[Garry]

VF, nice photos..very vibrant colors (what camera?).

I know I asked you this question awhile back, but the grey matter dropped the info. Where can I get myself a decent mountain bike in the Rai:. Trek, Gary Fisher, Giant..something along that stream. I prefer a full suspension bike, even though hard tails have their merit. A full suspension bike makes me work harder on the hill climbs.

My preference is Northern Bike which can be found on my map or the forum map. It is on the left just before ESSO where the road from the new bridge connects up with the main north bound road, well before Makro.

I'm still using the same old Canon S90.

Garry, you could also try ADD bike on Thanalai Road, they usually have quite a good selection but can also order one if they don't have it. Trek have quite a wide range to choose from http://www.probike.c...kes.php?bc_id=2

Thanks for the responses guys. I have a Gary Fisher hardtail here where I work. I may just bring it back with me, as it has been faultless so far. When it comes to riding my mountain bike, I don't mind slow or fast riding, but VF has some nice routes around the country side which I would like to ride as well.

[AjarnP]

Sorry guys but I asked a specific question. It's lovely to hear about your various jaunts and where you can buy a bike but

If you are a road cyclist, that is not a mountain bike, its a road bike, drop handlebars and all. AND you are interested in forming a group for regular rides of around 80 - 100 km once or even twice a week, I'd live to hear from you.

Thanks to all

[el jefe]

Sorry guys but I asked a specific question. It's lovely to hear about your various jaunts and where you can buy a bike but

If you are a road cyclist, that is not a mountain bike, its a road bike, drop handlebars and all. AND you are interested in forming a group for regular rides of around 80 - 100 km once or even twice a week, I'd live to hear from you.

Thanks to all

Hi AjarnP,

I know this is off topic too, but if you're ever in Chiang Mai drop me a line. We have a great group of road riders here. Feel free to join us anytime, although it's a bit sparse in the rainy season.

http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/RoadRiderChiangMai/

I'll be sure to contact you next time I'm up in Chiang Rai.

Ride safe,

el jefe

[villagefarang]

By highjacking your thread and taking it down a more sensible track, that being a mountain bike track, we were doing two things. First we were showing you how much we love you by including you in our nonsense and second that we won’t hold your unnatural riding style and funny colored spandex outfit against you.

As for your very specific question my answer would be no. No to having a road bike and no to forming a group of any kind. I do like meeting new people, however.

[jubby]

A very specific and articulate question was indeed asked.

I guess the 'Royal We' or 'editorial we' decided to hijack the thread anyway.

"We must avoid both egoism and nosism in order to realize the glory of humanity."

J. Odera Oruka; Philosophy, Humanity and Ecology; Diane Publishing; 1996.

[villagefarang]

I wouldn't be so hard on 'harsu'. She was well intentioned after all.

[harsu]

I am invariably 'well intentioned' ,albeit misguided.

VF. the Bike hash is nothing - absolutely nothing - like the 'proper' hash, it simply got the name because a couple of people who started it up also go to the HHH. Someone plans a route and once a month a small group go out to enjoy the ride. They don't follow a paper trail, just go out with the pathfinder. T. says they have been to Doi Chang, last month they went the back tracks behind Mae Yao/ Bandhu, and they go for a coffee or meal afterwards. I am told it is very sociable and civilised.

And - I know- I'm still off topic because this post isn't about paved road cycling;this is about pleasurable cycling in C.R's lovely countryside away from traffic fumes. Much nicer.

I wouldn't be so hard on 'harsu'. She was well intentioned after all.