I moved to Sansai, NE side of Chiang Mai, in July. I live about 1.5 km past the 3rd ring road just off Route 118 (the Doi Saket road). I would like to find a group of roadies to ride with regularly, preferably starting in Sansai. Hills would be OK. I have been riding alone between Sansai, Mae Joe, and Doi Saket, avoiding the major highways, exploring the little rural roads connecting the villages.

Me? I'm 56 years old, a regular road rider in the U.S. for years. I'm a former Peace Corps Volunteer, so have been speaking/reading Thai for over 30 years. The language comes in handy out there, as you all know. My bike is a Cannondale Synapse, carbon fiber frame, lower-end (Tiagra) Shimano components. I have a backup unit, which is a Specialized Tricross that I used for competitive cyclocross last year in Wisconsin. With narrow tires, it's very much like a road bike.

Who wants to ride?

Hi ‘LawrenceN’……I’ll talk to you mate! Road riding a, I’d ride with you, but I only have MTB’s,never done any road riding to speak off. Like you I have two bikes, MTB’s, ifyou ever fancy doing some real biking in the dirt, you would be welcome to ride-out with me on my second bike…….”Ride Mae Taeng”

Me too, I live very close to you in San Sai and have a road bike, I don't ride it much, but am in decent shape and up for a road ride as long as your not a speed demon. I like to ride the same places as you, avoiding the big roads and enjoying the beautiful Thailand countryside. I also have a extra Mt bike and know some nice places to ride around here since I ride a few times a week, sometimes, like I did this morning, with another local or maybe Tonto21 will come down again for a ride and entertain us with his hilarious stories.

Me too, I live very close to you in San Sai and have a road bike, I don't ride it much, but am in decent shape and up for a road ride as long as your not a speed demon. I like to ride the same places as you, avoiding the big roads and enjoying the beautiful Thailand countryside. I also have a extra Mt bike and know some nice places to ride around here since I ride a few times a week, sometimes, like I did this morning, with another local or maybe Tonto21 will come down again for a ride and entertain us with his hilarious stories.

Hey 'junglechef' What do you think……………………….OP's gone on a monster ride-out….And not back yet?

Edited August 15, 201114 yr by Tonto21

Me too, I live very close to you in San Sai and have a road bike, I don't ride it much, but am in decent shape and up for a road ride as long as your not a speed demon. I like to ride the same places as you, avoiding the big roads and enjoying the beautiful Thailand countryside. I also have a extra Mt bike and know some nice places to ride around here since I ride a few times a week, sometimes, like I did this morning, with another local or maybe Tonto21 will come down again for a ride and entertain us with his hilarious stories.

Hey 'junglechef' What do you think……………………….OP's gone on a monster ride-out….And not back yet?

No, no monster ride-out. I posted this on the Cycling forum, too. I was watching that one and nearly forgot about this one. Tell me where to meet and when. My phone number is 086-115-7277.

Wife and I were just about to leave for a litle bike trip this morning, just to the Sam Yaek market for some fruit when that downpour started. Geez, dodging the weather is more challenging than the rides.

Nice one 'LawrenceN' I'll bell you.

Tonto