MTB journey in the Chiang_Mai , Chiang_Rai & Mae_Hong_Son province

[Assurancetourix]

November the 24 th ( monday )

A relax day - no bicycle a little tour at the swimming pool

PB243740_chiang_mai__holiday_garden by vanhouten1, on Flickr

and a walk to Maya ;

I like these complex when there is a few clients ; in the morning for example...

A few photos from yesterday ( escalators )

PB233722_chiang_mai__complex_maya_quatrieme_etage by vanhouten1, on Flickr

PB233721_chiang_mai__complex_maya_quatrieme_etage by vanhouten1, on Flickr

PB233723_chiang_mai__complex_maya_quatrieme_etage by vanhouten1, on Flickr

From the day

PB243726_chiang_mai__complexe_maya by vanhouten1, on Flickr

PB243727_chiang_mai__complexe_maya by vanhouten1, on Flickr

PB243728_chiang_mai__complexe_maya by vanhouten1, on Flickr

Forbidden in Europe , publicity for alcool and not wearing an helmet ( papa has his and his son has no helmet; maybe too much expensive ? )

PB243743_chiang_mai__complex_maya_food_court by vanhouten1, on Flickr

PB243750_chiang_mai__flic_&_gamin_sans_casque by vanhouten1, on Flickr

Level -1 , the food court

PB243741_chiang_mai__complex_maya_food_court by vanhouten1, on Flickr

PB243742_chiang_mai__complex_maya_food_court by vanhouten1, on Flickr

PB243743_chiang_mai__complex_maya_food_court by vanhouten1, on Flickr

If u want to buy a flat in Chiang_Mai, I went to the market for you

PB243725_pub_prix_appartements_maisons by vanhouten1, on Flickr

PB243729_pub_prix_appartements_maisons by vanhouten1, on Flickr

In the morning not too much traffic

PB243730_chiang_mai__route_doi_suthep by vanhouten1, on Flickr

That is behind our hotel - Holiday Garden

PB243731_chiang_mai__route_doi_suthep by vanhouten1, on Flickr

The public toilets

PB243732_chiang_mai__route_doi_suthep by vanhouten1, on Flickr

PB243733_chiang_mai__logo_toilettes by vanhouten1, on Flickr

PB243734_chiang_mai__logo_toilettes by vanhouten1, on Flickr

[Assurancetourix]

November the 24 th ( monday ) continuing

In front of our hotel a beautiful coach

PB243751_chiang_mai__autocar_tourisme by vanhouten1, on Flickr

PB243752_chiang_mai__autocar_tourisme by vanhouten1, on Flickr

We decide to have our dinner in that little restaurant ;

It is not far from Chiang_Mai gate; a little soy ( outside the " square " );

if you like blues and issan food (delicious lap moo = 50 baht !! ) it's the place to go .

Big Chang bottle = 75 baht

PB243753_chiang_mai__blues_pub by vanhouten1, on Flickr

PB243754_chiang_mai__blues_pub by vanhouten1, on Flickr

PB243755_chiang_mai__blues_pub by vanhouten1, on Flickr

[Assurancetourix]

November the 25 th ( tuesday )

We decided to climb the Doi_Suthep

PB253756_doi_suthep__km_1 by vanhouten1, on Flickr

This km marker is at km 1 ;

the real beginning is in front of the zoo where there are so many red song theo .

PB253757_doi_suthep__montee by vanhouten1, on Flickr

After visiting the Wat, we decide to go on the top at the Puphin Palace ( it's not really the top of the mountain)

PB253760_chiang_mai__puphin_palace by vanhouten1, on Flickr

Downhill a stop and a shot ; we can see the pollution on Chian_Mai but it's much more from february to may each year .

PB253761_chiang_mai_route_doi_suthep by vanhouten1, on Flickr

Very easy to climb it ;

all the 10 kilometers on the 32 x 24 except the last one on the 22 x 24

I liked so much so I decide to climb a second time ( 54 minutes for the eleven km )

Afternoon and evening a promenade in Chiang_Mai old city with our bicycles

PB253763_chiang_mai__carre__samlo_cyclo by vanhouten1, on Flickr

A strange vehicule

PB253764_chiang_mai__carre__vehicule_etrange by vanhouten1, on Flickr

How to go to Blues Pub where we will eat again...( second photo : toilets in the Blues Pub, clean ...clean ... )

PB253767_chiang_mai__chiang_mai_gate_vers_blues_pub by vanhouten1, on Flickr

PB253768_blues_pub__toilettes by vanhouten1, on Flickr

[Assurancetourix]

November the 26 th ( wednesday )

When we like or love, we don't count ...

Morning again climbing the Doi_Suthep ; 11 km in 52 minutes...better than yesterday.

The rest of the day for a walk and some photos...

PB263772_chiang_mai__proche_holiday_garden by vanhouten1, on Flickr

Have a look at the internet address ; I think there is a problem ( chaingmai )

PB263773_chiang_mai__pub_et_adresse_mail_fausse by vanhouten1, on Flickr

Yes, we are IN Chiang_Mai

PB263774_chiang_mai__proche_holiday_garden_vaches by vanhouten1, on Flickr

Another beautiful coach

PB273775_chiang_mai__autocar_tourisme by vanhouten1, on Flickr

[Assurancetourix]

It's finish...

My friend will come back to Bangkok and after France the day after ; the 27 th ( thursday ) ;

We did about 1,400 kilometers and tired but are very happy.....

I think my friend will not come back to Thailand...

He wanted to come here for visiting some ethnic villages like he did in Vietnam a few years ago.

I'm living there since a little bit more than seven years and have still so marvellous provinces to discover or going deeply inside..like Nan or Chiang_Rai provinces...

Hope u liked these few words ( hope not too many non-senses ) and the photos..

See u on the other subjects.

Michel

[ETatBKK]

THANKS for sharing, GREAT EXPERIENCE, great photos, great memory !

I wish I could do it one day, but certainly not on the bike !

[samuijimmy]

Mercy beau-coup ! (opps not allowed to say that,) "thank you very much~!!! " really enjoyed that .... great photo journal

Advantage of being on a bike, is it's easier to stop and take photos~!

[Rob8891]

^^ D'accord!

[BritManToo]

Great photos BUT,

You bike frames are way too small for you, and you have off-road tyres.

Seeing as you don't appear to be going off road,

Wouldn't road tyres (25 or 28mm) and a frame that fitted make it easier and more comfortable?

Edited December 9, 2014 by BritManToo

[jongunnar]

A really wonderful photo journal Michel, maybe I give Phupalek a try again this week so I can keep up with you

[Assurancetourix]

This afternoon I was reading some answers in the lign " my current set up "

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/752380-my-current-setup/

I liked so much the answer of our friend rhythmworx

" My kit is pretty basic and old school because I am poor and have too many bills to pay."

I can give you the same answer about the bicycle I use to ride in Thailand;

Not exactly "If I had a hammer "

but if I had enough money I could buy a beautiful road bike , but I cannot ..I have, as rhythmworx other bills to pay .

University for my daughters is not free in Thailand and is more important than buying a new bicycle.

So I do my rides with my Wheeler Pro 10 , I bought about four years ago in Thailand;

the frame is only 20" ;

they didn't have a 22 " or a 24 " ;

The tyres are the best we can have ; not sure we can buy this type of tyres in Thailand : Schwalbe Marathon Plus; 26 x1,75

they were bought by a nephew who is living and working in Tokyo - Japan ;

They are nearly 18 months old and nearly 20,000 km;

never a problem with them ; they are heavy, nearly 1 kg each ! but so strong .

I'm not there in Thailand for winning bike races; I never did a bike race when in France, my country .

I like to cycle; my friend jongunnar knows about that...

Maybe he can do all " Phupalek hill " once with me ;

I hope so. It's a little bit difficult but less than going to Doi_Ang_Kang or Doi_Mae_Salong .

Thank you for your answers..

I will continue to put my photos here in the differents headings .

Edited December 9, 2014 by Assurancetourix

[BritManToo]

The tyres are the best we can have ; not sure we can buy this type of tyres in Thailand : Schwalbe Marathon Plus; 26 x1,75

they were bought by a nephew who is living and working in Tokyo - Japan ;

They are nearly 18 months old and nearly 20,000 km;

never a problem with them ; they are heavy, nearly 1 kg each ! but so strong .

You should try some 28mm (should fit that rim OK), your current 40mm will have a huge drag, 25% more pedal effort than you need. Even 35mm would save you 15% pedal power. 600bht (ish) each.

PS

Your frames look 17" (18" tops) to me.

Edited December 9, 2014 by BritManToo

[Assurancetourix]

I will try what u write;

find tyres narrower and lighter than the Marathon Plus ...

Great idea .

Thanks a lot

[Stepalex85]

It's finish...

My friend will come back to Bangkok and after France the day after ; the 27 th ( thursday ) ;

We did about 1,400 kilometers and tired but are very happy.....

I think my friend will not come back to Thailand...

He wanted to come here for visiting some ethnic villages like he did in Vietnam a few years ago.

I'm living there since a little bit more than seven years and have still so marvellous provinces to discover or going deeply inside..like Nan or Chiang_Rai provinces...

Hope u liked these few words ( hope not too many non-senses ) and the photos..

See u on the other subjects.

Michel

Hi Michel,

Congratulations! great story of our cycling tour in the northern mountains !!!

I think my friend will not come back to Thailand >> ???? Why not ??? >>> never say never ....

You should receive an envelope with photos of Lai and you ....

I told you in an email that I plan Laos tour from around 10 November to 10 December ....

Question: Can I add photos from our tour with your story ??

Best regards

Daniel

[Assurancetourix]

Hi, Daniel

Nice to see u here on Thaivisa Forum;

Of course you can add all the photos you want about our cycle journey.