bsacbob
Administrator (Retired)
- Joined
- Jul 1, 2012
- Location
- Chiang Rai
- Bikes
- Honda CRM-AR 250, Honda CRF 250-L, Suzuki V Strom XT 650 Honda XR250 Baja BMW F650GS
I was delighted when i was once again asked to join the Al Capone MC yearly ride out in Nan, the group are well known locally for helping local charities and fundraising event in the region.
After an interesting ride over ending a less than enjoyable Bo Klua loop in the dark, it was good to meet up with the guy's the next day (Thai time of course).
I real cross section of machines these days, the newer members preferring more exotic machines over the Harley's
Beautifully turned out HD in police livery.
As usual, the suggested start time would be delayed as riders slowly arrived.
Finally underway the club had chosen a loop some parts of which i had never ridden before and proved to be spectacular.
Heading east towards the 1225.
The forest sections proved to be a welcome relief as today was to be a scorcher.
Nice to see some lane discipline amongst the riders, so all could see each other.
A brief stopover was most welcome in a shaded spot.
Although we would be riding at a sedate pace later would be some fast sections we could ley rip, so as a guest i would be tail end Charlie and waited patiently
Another rest stop one of the group procured a case of water which was hastily consumed.
From Nam Muap the road is excellent with fast sweeping corners as we made our way to Wiang Sa for a very enjoyable lunch. I will post a gpx file of the route in a separate report.
Back on the road and heading north on the 101 and a stopover for a small ceremony.
The bike gathered in from a statue of King Rama
Noi the president of the club
You have to admire these guy's, great camaraderie between them.
The stopover was also to patch in some new members, it's good to see new blood coming into the club to keep it alive.
By now in the midday sun, it was unbearable, then as if by magic an ice cream seller arrived on his chariot of cooling essentials
No patching ceremony would be complete without the consumption of alcohol, this would be the first of many that day.
More whiskey to seal the deal.
A small but harmonious group.
After the ceremony myself and Sean split as i wanted to see first hand the school the upcoming fundraiser was centred upon. The main building in the background in need of te most attention.
Although the classrooms would be locked, it was clear to see maintenance was sadly lacking in all quarters.
The concrete stairs like polished glass and dangerous, some non-slip tape edging would cure that issue.
Classroom doors almost off their hinges.
At some stage the building had guttering, now the rain simply runs down the walls, resulting in structural damage long term.
Nursery building needs a lick of paint.
A short distance from the school are 3 small resorts that would be the perfect accommodation for riders costing 500 baht a night, more info in the Nan accommodation section.
All 3 of the resorts equally appointed
Time to adjourn back to the crossroads fora few cold ones and a boozy party that evening i remember little about until i awoke early in the morning my head remined me.
Time for a nice 6 am ride on the 1091 to clear the senses and enjoy the views on my way back to Chiang Rai
After an interesting ride over ending a less than enjoyable Bo Klua loop in the dark, it was good to meet up with the guy's the next day (Thai time of course).
I real cross section of machines these days, the newer members preferring more exotic machines over the Harley's
Beautifully turned out HD in police livery.
As usual, the suggested start time would be delayed as riders slowly arrived.
Finally underway the club had chosen a loop some parts of which i had never ridden before and proved to be spectacular.
Heading east towards the 1225.
The forest sections proved to be a welcome relief as today was to be a scorcher.
Nice to see some lane discipline amongst the riders, so all could see each other.
A brief stopover was most welcome in a shaded spot.
Although we would be riding at a sedate pace later would be some fast sections we could ley rip, so as a guest i would be tail end Charlie and waited patiently
Another rest stop one of the group procured a case of water which was hastily consumed.
From Nam Muap the road is excellent with fast sweeping corners as we made our way to Wiang Sa for a very enjoyable lunch. I will post a gpx file of the route in a separate report.
Back on the road and heading north on the 101 and a stopover for a small ceremony.
The bike gathered in from a statue of King Rama
Noi the president of the club
You have to admire these guy's, great camaraderie between them.
The stopover was also to patch in some new members, it's good to see new blood coming into the club to keep it alive.
By now in the midday sun, it was unbearable, then as if by magic an ice cream seller arrived on his chariot of cooling essentials
No patching ceremony would be complete without the consumption of alcohol, this would be the first of many that day.
More whiskey to seal the deal.
A small but harmonious group.
After the ceremony myself and Sean split as i wanted to see first hand the school the upcoming fundraiser was centred upon. The main building in the background in need of te most attention.
Although the classrooms would be locked, it was clear to see maintenance was sadly lacking in all quarters.
The concrete stairs like polished glass and dangerous, some non-slip tape edging would cure that issue.
Classroom doors almost off their hinges.
At some stage the building had guttering, now the rain simply runs down the walls, resulting in structural damage long term.
Nursery building needs a lick of paint.
A short distance from the school are 3 small resorts that would be the perfect accommodation for riders costing 500 baht a night, more info in the Nan accommodation section.
All 3 of the resorts equally appointed
Time to adjourn back to the crossroads fora few cold ones and a boozy party that evening i remember little about until i awoke early in the morning my head remined me.
Time for a nice 6 am ride on the 1091 to clear the senses and enjoy the views on my way back to Chiang Rai
