The Golden Triangle Rider

Davidfl · Posted: 01.02.2009, 12:14 Post subject: Up For A Ride - Who's Coming?

In response to

http://www.gt-rider.com/thailand-motorcycle-forum/suggestion---upcoming-trips-t5143.html

An attempt to get more riders together for rides & subsequent trip reports.

Should this thread prove popular it is possible to create a separate one for each region.

Please post your proposed rides & trips here.
1. Proposed Ride - - to where?
2. Day(s) & Date(s).
3. Starting from - place & time?
4. Returning via / end up at?
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Ally · Last edited by Ally on 04.02.2009, 20:04; edited 1 time in total

Wednesday 4 Feb Tesco Lotus - Kamptien/Superhighway @ 09:30

I will be riding 1001 to Buatong Waterfall, possibly go on to the back of Mae Kuang & gaze at the disappearing road & then retrace a little back to 1323.

Over to Mae Ngat and then visit the developing and spectacular Wat Ban Den - or to most folks, "what is that massive blue roof thingy wotsit you can see from across the valley?"

A short return to the 107 and then back into Chiang Mai.

I will be riding this route, hopefully with Kenyam and poo and if anyone else fancies a short relaxing trip getting back into town early afternoon, then you are welcome.

Ally

johngooding · Posted: 02.02.2009, 07:54 Post subject:

Hi Folks,
Seems to me that its going to get rather confusing if several people post rides here and the replies all get mixed up. As we already have the regional sections it seems to work OK with the intended ride going in the general section and the resulting trip reports in the trip report section, or is this additional sticky somehow going to make things clearer??

tonykiwi · Posted: 02.02.2009, 08:24 Post subject:

Just a thought

Wouldn't a logical solution be a sub forum headed 'up for a ride - who's coming' as the sub forum title.

Each 'trip invite' clearly showing the venue and region in the title? Then messages would be appended to the correct message/ride thread and no need for exra posts in each regional forum.

Depends on how your mind works I guess, I am just an orderly person, ESTJ for those who are into Jung. Mind you, there may be a little bit of OCD in there somewhere too Wink

T

Ally · Posted: 02.02.2009, 08:28 Post subject:

Congratulations John & Tony, you just made it more confusing as the discussion about whether or not folks are up for a ride etc being a good idea or not, was & should indeed be separate to the topic thread that is doing the actual advertising.

Well I just compounded it by addressing your last post ! Laughing

You are correct though, if there is to be a 'sticky' it should be in the appropriate region of Thailand because 'matey-xyz', in some distant part of the country is not immediately interested to join a group ride, planned long term or short notice, in a far off region of Thailand.

This principle exists in the East, a sub forum (well done Ray) doing their posting of intended trips in their area.

'The Golden Triangle Rider Forum Index -> Any message here' forum is surely intended to be Asia-wide. However at times it seems that it becomes Northern focused.

Ally

tonykiwi · Posted: 02.02.2009, 08:38 Post subject:

I'll get me coat !

johngooding · Posted: 02.02.2009, 08:54 Post subject:

Grab one for me as well please Tony!!

Pikey · Posted: 02.02.2009, 10:52 Post subject:

4 day GT loop from CNX - 10th - 13th Feb

Myself and 3 mates will leave from the X-centre 10am next tuesday, 10/2 for an overnight in Chiang rai via Doi Mae Salong. Day 2 will be a gentle one to the GT then overnight in Chiang Khong. Day 3 will be CK down to Nan via the 1148 with day 4 spent coming back to CNX via a lunchstop in Phayao.

Anyone interested in joining in all or part of the trip is welcome. Book your own accommodation. We are in Orchid GH in Chiang rai and the Portside in CK. On the fly for Nan.

Note: this is a tarmac only trip and apart from me on my Bonnie, riders will be on 400cc bikes and the pace will be "leisurely" but not dog-slow.

Cheers,

Pikey.
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dandered · Cyclist Joined: 02 Feb 2009 Posts: 14 Location: Doi Saket

I'm a new poster on this forum.
I would like to join you for a few days ride.
See you at the x centre.
Dan

KenYam · Posted: 03.02.2009, 13:10 Post subject: Wednesday Ride

Ally I have contacted some members and hopefully there will be at least 5 bikes tommorrow at Tesco carpark Superh'way @ 0930 hrs all welcome.

Cheers Ken
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Ally · Posted: 03.02.2009, 13:32 Post subject:

Brilliant Ken, see you there.

Ally

ivan the terrable · Posted: 03.02.2009, 15:42 Post subject: Re: Up For A Ride - Who's Coming?

Davidfl · Posted: 09.02.2009, 23:35 Post subject:

Ally · Posted: 11.02.2009, 23:02 Post subject:

Thanks for the link there David.

We did pop round to see Ben but sadly the shutters were down even at 11:00 today (Wednesday)

The "Pikey Trails" writeup will no doubt be published on their return from Nan but I will publish my shortie, Chiang Mai - Fang - Chiang Rai & then return via Phayao, 120 & Mae Kachan soon.

Ally

Ally · Posted: 15.02.2009, 20:42 Post subject: Doi Pui - the back way

As per Capt Bob's post here, I will be taking my Honda Wave up Doi Pui on the dirt track and then returning by tarmac over Doi Suthep.

I will not be racing up or down, I will have my camera, I will be stopping a lot and I will be looking out for and listening to birds.

Wednesday 18 Feb @ 09:30
Huay Tung Tao Buddha Statue

Anyone want to come along even if it just for a natter at the start and we meet up at the top!

Ally

Davidfl · Posted: 16.02.2009, 13:41 Post subject:

Lahu New Year Soppong
Looks like we've got two "conflicting" dates
Saturday 28th Feb
Sunday 1st March

However this all sounds like a good reason to be in Soppong for a couple of nights again.

So who's up for a ride?

Starting from: The Kafe 10.00 AM
Days & Dates: Saturday 28th Feb - Monday 2nd March
To: Soppong via R1095
Return: direct to Cnx Monday 2nd March (although I will return via Mae Hong Son) end up at the X-Centre.

You will be required to make a 500 baht donation for purchase of school supplies as per last year

http://www.gt-rider.com/thailand-motorcycle-forum/lahu-new-year-2008-mae-hong-son--und-amp-back-via-soppong-river-t3754.html

+ wear a GT Rider shirt (please.)

Eddie from Sura your box of clothes will be given away in Luk Khao Lam again. Many thanks for the donation & support.
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Davidfl · Posted: 19.02.2009, 20:12 Post subject:

Pikey · Posted: 20.02.2009, 09:33 Post subject:

Davidfl · Posted: 21.02.2009, 20:00 Post subject:

chiangmairich · Posted: 22.02.2009, 19:21 Post subject:

Thats 4 now,count me in..see you all on saturday.

If there is fun and frivolity as well as riding,I will be there with bells on!
It is always good to give a bit of a hand to the schools and the hill kids.

Davidfl · Posted: 22.02.2009, 19:42 Post subject:

Davidfl · Posted: 26.02.2009, 13:48 Post subject:

Ally · Posted: 27.02.2009, 00:25 Post subject:

David, I would love to come along but aside from my Dragstar being in for new pipes, I have family duties to attend to this week so will not be able to stay away from home.

I was planning on hiring a bike for the ride but sods law, family issues arise.

Hope you guys have a good ride!

Ally

pee · Posted: 27.02.2009, 14:18 Post subject:

Hi,

With your permission I 'll be happy to join.
I try to book whatever room is still available.
So hopefully see you sunday 10 a.m. at the Kafe.
Cheers
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Davidfl · Posted: 27.02.2009, 20:52 Post subject: