Bike for Dad Street Closures in Chiang Mai?

[Wuvu2]

Anyone have a link to a route map showing street closures in Chiang Mai for the Dec 11 Bike for Dad event?

[WinnieTheKhwai]

Yes I do.

It's basically starting North of town near the provincial government buildings, then goes into town via the Mae Rim road (Chotana), hits Chang Phuak Gate, clockwise around the moat via Thapae Gate, Chiang Mai Gate, left at Suan Dok Gate on to Suthep Road all the way to CMU, through CMU on to Huay Kaew Road turning East towards town again, then left up the Canal Road all the way to the Convention Center.

So best to avoid that whole area and approach downtown from the East, South East or South. If you can even get there.

Huge cluster#$*&% to do this on a weekday.

Edited December 10, 2015 by WinnieTheKhwai

[DerekAbroad]

What about the times of the roads closing and reopening?

Edited December 10, 2015 by DerekAbroad

[WinnieTheKhwai]

EDIT: I think it starts 3pm. Not sure if people will start going out there sooner though. (Putting bikes in the back of trucks, etc.)

Edited December 10, 2015 by WinnieTheKhwai

[LannaGuy]

After Bike for Mom and Dad when does Bike for Kid start?

Edited December 10, 2015 by LannaGuy

[Tywais]

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[Wuvu2]

Yes I do.

Bike for Dad Map.jpg

It's basically starting North of town near the provincial government buildings, then goes into town via the Mae Rim road (Chotana), hits Chang Phuak Gate, clockwise around the moat via Thapae Gate, Chiang Mai Gate, left at Suan Dok Gate on to Suthep Road all the way to CMU, through CMU on to Huay Kaew Road turning East towards town again, then left up the Canal Road all the way to the Convention Center.

So best to avoid that whole area and approach downtown from the East, South East or South. If you can even get there.

Huge cluster#$*&% to do this on a weekday.

Thank you!

W2

Edited December 10, 2015 by Wuvu2

[daoyai]

Anyone know what time the roads will be reopened to normal traffic ? Seems a large portion of the city is a no-go zone after 15:00 .... and I need to get across town at 20:30...WTD?

[WinnieTheKhwai]

Nobody knows. Probably not everyone will start at the same time, or even start or end at the same place. Some people may want to join after work..

It's anyone's guess.

I'd keep an eye on the 'Traffic' indication on Google Maps for mobile. If you see a whole lot of red then a major detour may be in order.

[LannaGuy]

Nobody knows. Probably not everyone will start at the same time, or even start or end at the same place. Some people may want to join after work..

It's anyone's guess.

I'd keep an eye on the 'Traffic' indication on Google Maps for mobile. If you see a whole lot of red then a major detour may be in order.

"If you see a whole lot of red " I thought they were banned?

[dave2]

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I thought they were banned?

you mean this bike wouldnt get past the start line ?

just joshin .. dave2

[silverhawk_usa]

The outer ring road (121) from the Mae Rim Rd (107) rd to the Maejo Rd (1001) intersection is backed up at least a kilometer right now. I imagine the 107/121 intersection is a disaster also, but I didn't go that far.

[dave2]

here ya go ... some pics of todays event

one fella did part of it on an electric skateboard and another

on a battery powered disabled trike and there were a lot of these

fat tyred bikes in the pack !

dave2

[MESmith]

here ya go ... some pics of todays event

one fella did part of it on an electric skateboard and another

on a battery powered disabled trike and there were a lot of these

fat tyred bikes in the pack !

dave2

Well it is a bit nippy this time of year, Might've snowed

Edited December 11, 2015 by MESmith

[NancyL]

I hope everyone completed the course safely. They sure had great weather for the event.

[LannaGuy]

here ya go ... some pics of todays event

one fella did part of it on an electric skateboard and another

on a battery powered disabled trike and there were a lot of these

fat tyred bikes in the pack !

dave2

was expecting a lot more very thin on the ground

[CMBob]

was expecting a lot more very thin on the ground

Geez, I was rather impressed. Thousands of bikers of all shapes and sizes. Quite the turnout.

[WinnieTheKhwai]

here ya go ... some pics of todays event

one fella did part of it on an electric skateboard and another

on a battery powered disabled trike and there were a lot of these

fat tyred bikes in the pack !

dave2

was expecting a lot more very thin on the ground

Yes.. no traffic jams to speak of after 5pm or so. Perhaps even lighter traffic than usual, I had to cross the old town area twice tonight around 6pm: no issues.