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[Hog Head]

The Chiangmai ToyRide is having another give away event on Boxing Day (Dec 26)

The ride will depart the X-Centre in Mae Rim at 10:00 AM and is about 64 km one way. We will turn off of Hwy 107 before Chiang Dao where the construction begins, and follow a paved concrete road which winds through rain forest and a mountain valley approx 14km to the school. There is a 1.1 km of unpaved rutted dirt, but I rode it on my Kawasaki Versys on road tyres and no problem. I could have done it on my Harley with a little care so do not let this put you off.

This is the Mae Meh orphan school proposed here on TV several months ago as a suitable project for someone who was looking for somewhere to donate at bit of extra cash he had. While each child will receive a toy, The Chiangmai ToyRide is not just about toys, and at Mae Meh we are doing renovations on the childrens dorms, as well as buying needed supplies for both the school and the kids themselves.

For pics and more info on this event, and what the Chiangmai ToyRide is all about, please see our website at My link

All types of bikes and Riders are welcome and hope to see you there

[Hog Head]

The event is tomorrow and hope to see you there

[naboo]

Been shopping for toy and donations this morning. Looking forward to it.

[vacationman]

Looking forward to another great toy ride.

See you all there.

[Hog Head]

Thanks to all that turned out and made the day. I did not count but perhaps 25 bikes?

The 1 km of dirt was a bit challenging for some but only one tip over and no damage to the bike or rider as he was virtually stopped at the time. About 10 of us went on a short ride after and a good time was had by all.

I must say that I am a bit disappointed in the Contractor we hired to renovate the dorms. We were told Dec 25 that all was finished, however when we arrived it was nowhere near finished and still looks like a concentration camp. Needless to say we did not pay the contractor and want the job finished before we do so.

Hopefully this will happen very soon and the kids can have a decent dorm.

I still wonder why they installed new windows then proceeded to block them off by constructing a big closet right in front. I guess that logic is not taught is this school.

In any case once it is finished these orphan kids will have a bit of a better life.

Thank you to our Sponsors and riders for making all this happen.

Hope to see you at the main ride Feb 19