3 day ride out of Chang Mai

Sep 22, 2004
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Greetings from HC,
Looking at some sort advice on the best 3/4 loop ride out of Chang Mai, what the normal route is (I suspect its a lot of black top), relaxed riding between overnights, a location for a bike hire, a suggested best suited bike that will work with a pillion rider ( no extra lux or power required, just the standard) and a mid range basic accommodation used for riders. Looking at holidaying in late August . Much appreciated in advance, best
 
Oct 12, 2005
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off road or tarmac?

Plenty of stuff either way. If tarmac most people head for the mae Hon g Son loop. Quite nice but I reckon this is over rated , better roads (with options to get around rain and a vartiety of roads rather than being locked into one loop without escape) heading northeast.
 

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As "first timers", I'd say go for the MHS Loop.
But there are heaps of loops to do, it just depends on how you feel at the time & what you want to see or ride.
There are so many options it is confusing, & every salesman in town will have a nice line for his best recommendations.
Meet up with the GT Rider gang at the Kafe, knock back a few coldies / reds, get overwhelmed with info & toss a coin on the day.