One of the most fun riding tours we've has this year, even forgot about the smoke in the air as we were discovering new trails and linking routes that we didn't know would go through. 1st time Heinz had been on R1091 - he loved it. Heinz with speedy Con in the distance Towards the eastern end of R 1091 there was still some subsidence work underway getting ready for rainy season Towards the eastern end of R 1091 the viz was getting bad, you could just make out the dirt trails through the hills R 1091 a fun ride to Nan Heinz on the … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2015
Thailand motorcycle tour around some of the best roads
Sweeping tarmac makes this fantastic riding on a motorcycle tour in Thailand. Threatening clouds but no rain leaving Chiang Mai which was a huge bonus From Utteradit - R 1143 is a beautiful ride down towards Dan Sai & Loei, good surface and great curves. We get to the Rungyen Resort in Dan Sai nice and early, which is 23km e/ne out of Dan Sai. Being the Phi Ta Khon ghost/ mask festival weekend , accommodation is at a premium. Then off to the Phi Ta Khon festival 1,000's of small bikes of all description flood to the festival Every 500 meters there … [Read more...]
An off road motorcycle tour along the Myanmar border
0600am start, you know it's early (& dark) when you're up to see the monks giving their blessing A quick breakfast around the market then time to head north on the jungle trails This route is a fantastic route filled with endless water crossings and never ending changes in scenery. First stop. about 3 hours down the trail, was to a small village where Jack's father was. Here benzine was available, lunch & some shade for some quick repairs. Jonny had the wires pull out of his electric start assembly and had it fixed in no time Jack's … [Read more...]
Laos motorcycle tour to Phonsavan, Laos – A Vietnam War scrap hunters paradise
On one of our Laos motorcycle tours, you'll see a bit of Thailand and a lot of Laos. From Thailand eastwards to Laos. The views are pretty good Interesting fish trap Headed eastwards towards Phonsavan, west of Phonsavan, some showers to make the mountains beautiful Into Phonsavan and some great Vietnam war scrap around the back of one of the hotels A free day to poke around Phonsavan the next day. The Russian-donated PT-76 tank that was obliterated by the U.S donated artillery Views over the LS 108 U.S runway just out of … [Read more...]
China motorcycle tour – Chiang Mai, Thailand to Yunnan, China
A China motorcycle tour into Yunnan, China is one of the most spectacular places you can ride. From Chiang Mai it's only a 2 day ride and you're in China. Crossed out of Thailand no issues, then into Laos. Into the Dokchampa GH in Luang Namtha, Laos. A few BeerLao's to celebrate our arrival in Laos 1st Beerlao in Laos, always tastes pretty special Easy 60km ride east to Boten from Luang Namtha the next day, in the rain, everyone had rain gear The new Laos customs and immigration offices at Boten, now open Our wonderful Laos agent, Miss Lah, who … [Read more...]
Golden Triangle Loop – North Thailand motorcycle tour
Luck was on our side for this Thailand motorcycle tour, the rain stopped, great timing to do a loop around the Thailand border - The Golden Triangle. The Phutong Palace Hotel, Phayao, the views from the hotel over the lake and mountains are great There's a great new restaurant in Phayao right on the lake called "So Good". Good food, ambiance & live music, obviously get the fish. The place was packed Being just over an hour west of Chiang Muan, we decided to skip breakfast in Phayao and head for the famous "Qwad Diew Pet" (duck soup) restaurant in Chiang … [Read more...]
Borneo – Brunei, Indonesia & Malaysia motorcycle tour
On this Borneo motorcycle tour, we explore all three countries It's not easy to find good, reliable bikes in Borneo. Getting parts and decent mechanics are a huge problem, so simple is best. Below my trusty kick start Honda XR 400 R for this trip. All geared up and ready to go (will have to get used to kicking this XR 400 for sure), off we go out of the left testicle of Brunei into Limbang, Malasia. Immigration & Customs was a breeze, the “ins & outs” of Brunei (into the right testicle) & Malaysia here mean you collect a few immigration stamps in your … [Read more...]
India motorcycle tour around the ancient forts of Rajasthan
With an Indian motorcycle tour you get some serious history too. Rajasthan - The Kingdom of ancient Maharaja's and giant forts as big as a city. We finally get the bikes loaded with luggage, looks like the Wolfman Saddlebags will work with out racks Som picked up a nail.....50 bht and the waxy string repair all done in 3 minutes Up into the Himalayas & a glimpse of the Shimla train headed the same way A real accomplishment all those years ago getting this train up the mountain Slowly but surely getting there So the mission first was to find snow as near to … [Read more...]
Ho Chi Minh Trail, Laos motorcycle tour
A Laos off road/ Laos dirt trail motorcycle tour on The Ho Chi Minh Trail is one of the most unusual and interesting offroad motorcycle tours you can do. A quick poke around west of Villabouri on the trails We come across the "HALO" NGO doing some UXO detonation Bomb vests and goggles are always worn near the UXO Everyone is cleared 400 meters, including us to detonate the UXO Iron buffalo will have to wait They showed us all the things they clear P1000815_edited by Nearly ready "Fire in the hold" - Bang!! … [Read more...]
A north Laos motorcycle tour
On a Laos motorcycle tour, you will most likely see this. Tractor trailers often get out of control here. Craig & Hienz left Chiang Mai a couple of days before us, they spent 2 days riding in the Nan region & loved it of course. We then agreed to meet through the Nan, Huay Khon, Muang Nguen, Laos border at the town of Hongsa in Laos Approaching the Huay Khon border, the Stu pa here on the hill always looks good Last fill-up with 95 octane before Laos (no 95) at the PTT at the junction of R 1148 & R 1080 Convoy of fuel trucks at the Muang Nguen border … [Read more...]