Hey guys,
Just seeking some approval for my next trip (flying into Chiang Mai on the 29th of December). How am I looking here? Anyone suggest some route deviations or alternatives?
This doesn't include a few rest days. These here are just the ride days and I'll have a few days here and there to break it up with a few day trips/loops. Probably looking at 7-9 days in total before I train down south to fall in love with diving again.
Day 1. Chiang Mai - Chiang Rai via 118 & Hwy 1. From what I understand this is a pretty quick trip so assuming we leave Chiang Mai early enough we may keep going to the Golden Triangle for a few photo's before riding back to Chiang Rai before nightfall.
Day 2. Chiang Rai - Pai. North from Chiang Rai on Hwy 1 to Mae Chan and then west along 1089. A quick break in Fang and then head south down the 107 and then west along the 1095.
This is the day that I'm thinking I might be a bit too optomistic. I'm fine for trial/off-road but I'm unsure at this point as to what bikes my mate and I will end up hiring so at this point I'm planning to keep it on tarmac.
Day 3. Pai - Mae Hong Son via Pang Mapha (Soppong) along the 1095. A pleasant, easy ride from what I've read.
Day 4.... no idea. I'm totally up to suggestions as to what the best way to get back to Chiang Mai. Can continue the loop through Mae Chaem but I'm up for spending another day or two riding an alternative route.
Any suggestions for nice day trips surrounding Chiang Rai, Pai and Mae Hong Son?
Just seeking some approval for my next trip (flying into Chiang Mai on the 29th of December). How am I looking here? Anyone suggest some route deviations or alternatives?
This doesn't include a few rest days. These here are just the ride days and I'll have a few days here and there to break it up with a few day trips/loops. Probably looking at 7-9 days in total before I train down south to fall in love with diving again.
Day 1. Chiang Mai - Chiang Rai via 118 & Hwy 1. From what I understand this is a pretty quick trip so assuming we leave Chiang Mai early enough we may keep going to the Golden Triangle for a few photo's before riding back to Chiang Rai before nightfall.
Day 2. Chiang Rai - Pai. North from Chiang Rai on Hwy 1 to Mae Chan and then west along 1089. A quick break in Fang and then head south down the 107 and then west along the 1095.
This is the day that I'm thinking I might be a bit too optomistic. I'm fine for trial/off-road but I'm unsure at this point as to what bikes my mate and I will end up hiring so at this point I'm planning to keep it on tarmac.
Day 3. Pai - Mae Hong Son via Pang Mapha (Soppong) along the 1095. A pleasant, easy ride from what I've read.
Day 4.... no idea. I'm totally up to suggestions as to what the best way to get back to Chiang Mai. Can continue the loop through Mae Chaem but I'm up for spending another day or two riding an alternative route.
Any suggestions for nice day trips surrounding Chiang Rai, Pai and Mae Hong Son?
