Assurancetourix Posted December 9, 2014 Author Share Posted December 9, 2014 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assurancetourix Posted December 9, 2014 Author Share Posted December 9, 2014 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assurancetourix Posted December 9, 2014 Author Share Posted December 9, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assurancetourix Posted December 9, 2014 Author Share Posted December 9, 2014 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Assurancetourix Posted December 9, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 9, 2014 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 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETatBKK Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 THANKS for sharing, GREAT EXPERIENCE, great photos, great memory ! I wish I could do it one day, but certainly not on the bike ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samuijimmy Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 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~! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob8891 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 ^^ D'accord! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jongunnar Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 A really wonderful photo journal Michel, maybe I give Phupalek a try again this week so I can keep up with you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assurancetourix Posted December 9, 2014 Author Share Posted December 9, 2014 (edited) 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 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assurancetourix Posted December 9, 2014 Author Share Posted December 9, 2014 I will try what u write; find tyres narrower and lighter than the Marathon Plus ... Great idea . Thanks a lot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stepalex85 Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assurancetourix Posted April 26, 2015 Author Share Posted April 26, 2015 Hi, Daniel Nice to see u here on Thaivisa Forum; Of course you can add all the photos you want about our cycle journey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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