Captain_Slash
Community Manager
- Joined
- Jun 28, 2011
- Bikes
- BMW 310GS Honda Wave 125 Honda MSX 125
The route 107, 3002, 1178, 1322, 1340, 1249
Total distance 344 km
Fang is a lovely peaceful place that I enjoy a short stay at, I had an early night last night and woke at 5.30 this morning fully refreshed so it was on with the kettle and two large mugs of fresh coffee later I decided to do the long ride.
I left at about 7.20 and as Fang is often cold and foggy it was tracksuit bottoms and pullover on.
It was a cold start with fog for a fair way off and on, the first few photos are from the 107
Just past the turn for the 1150 I take a right onto the 3002 and a new road for me
The cabbage pickers are busy
Now I am on the 1322
This is one good fun road with a clean surface
This is what we like
On top of a hill I can see the clouds below
Zoomed in
I wouldnt want to crash into this km marker
I stay on the 1322 and ride up to the border
It looks totally deserted on the Burmese side
The old border crossing that looks like it hasnt been used in ages
I spot this new Buddah that I dont remember seeing on my previous trip a few years ago
Then its backtrack a few km then take a left onto the 1178 and a dusty track to start with
This lot appear to be swimming, washing and doing their washing here
I have only ever rode along here once before and I cant remember if it was on the Phantom or the Bm but either way the KLX is probably the best choice for this road
The scenery is just magnificent
This road seems similar to my last ride with a mixture of a dusty stony track and asphalt, I am now on the longer asphalt section
Since I last rode here the asphalt has been extended a fair way and the really rough length that I was expecting is a proper good asphalt surface, perhaps now they will do the entire length like this
I spot this pig and here I turn left at N19.44.090 E098.49.965 on a road that doesnt show on my map, the road goes about 1 km then splits, the right fork is surfaced until N19.44.497 E098.49.760 and here is an agricultural project.
The left fork is asphalt until N19.44.443 E098.49.639 and then carries on as a track with two wide concrete strips for 1.3 km until N19.44.805 E098.49.360 where it becomes a dirt track which I ride for 200 metres to N19.44.846 E098.49.260
Along the concrete strip road
This was about halfway along the concrete strip road
Here was where I rode to, I was hoping the track would go to the border but from here there were only small overgrown narrow trails and I didnt bother
Some work going on here
Now time for a leisurely ride down with photos, I didnt want to stop too much on the way up in case it was a restricted area and I was told to go back but I saw no one
The concrete strip road that was easy to ride on
These buffaloes were enjoying their bath until I stopped to photograph them then they decided to get out and leave
Back to the asphalt surface and the helicopter landing pads are here
Animals of all sorts here
I soon make a new friend
Time to ride on and after getting back on the 1178 theres another short dusty rocky section then its back to permanent asphalt
With lovely bits like this
As I turn left onto the 1340 I notice this lake, am I losing my memory as I dont remember it from before?
More fantastic scenery along the 1340
The workers are busy at a good viewpoint
The view from here
I appear to have woken this dog from its slumber
A shot from the other side then its a ride back to Fang after a good long days ride in a great area
PP Barbeque for tonights meal at N19.55.839 E099.13.489
Lots of bacon, mushrooms, cabbage and onions were consumed by me
The price of 159 Baht includes ice cream plus all soft drinks and juices, you only have to pay extra for beer and whiskey
You can get the gdb file from my website here … http://www.captainslash.com
Total distance 344 km
Fang is a lovely peaceful place that I enjoy a short stay at, I had an early night last night and woke at 5.30 this morning fully refreshed so it was on with the kettle and two large mugs of fresh coffee later I decided to do the long ride.
I left at about 7.20 and as Fang is often cold and foggy it was tracksuit bottoms and pullover on.
It was a cold start with fog for a fair way off and on, the first few photos are from the 107
Just past the turn for the 1150 I take a right onto the 3002 and a new road for me
The cabbage pickers are busy
Now I am on the 1322
This is one good fun road with a clean surface
This is what we like
On top of a hill I can see the clouds below
Zoomed in
I wouldnt want to crash into this km marker
I stay on the 1322 and ride up to the border
It looks totally deserted on the Burmese side
The old border crossing that looks like it hasnt been used in ages
I spot this new Buddah that I dont remember seeing on my previous trip a few years ago
Then its backtrack a few km then take a left onto the 1178 and a dusty track to start with
This lot appear to be swimming, washing and doing their washing here
I have only ever rode along here once before and I cant remember if it was on the Phantom or the Bm but either way the KLX is probably the best choice for this road
The scenery is just magnificent
This road seems similar to my last ride with a mixture of a dusty stony track and asphalt, I am now on the longer asphalt section
Since I last rode here the asphalt has been extended a fair way and the really rough length that I was expecting is a proper good asphalt surface, perhaps now they will do the entire length like this
I spot this pig and here I turn left at N19.44.090 E098.49.965 on a road that doesnt show on my map, the road goes about 1 km then splits, the right fork is surfaced until N19.44.497 E098.49.760 and here is an agricultural project.
The left fork is asphalt until N19.44.443 E098.49.639 and then carries on as a track with two wide concrete strips for 1.3 km until N19.44.805 E098.49.360 where it becomes a dirt track which I ride for 200 metres to N19.44.846 E098.49.260
Along the concrete strip road
This was about halfway along the concrete strip road
Here was where I rode to, I was hoping the track would go to the border but from here there were only small overgrown narrow trails and I didnt bother
Some work going on here
Now time for a leisurely ride down with photos, I didnt want to stop too much on the way up in case it was a restricted area and I was told to go back but I saw no one
The concrete strip road that was easy to ride on
These buffaloes were enjoying their bath until I stopped to photograph them then they decided to get out and leave
Back to the asphalt surface and the helicopter landing pads are here
Animals of all sorts here
I soon make a new friend
Time to ride on and after getting back on the 1178 theres another short dusty rocky section then its back to permanent asphalt
With lovely bits like this
As I turn left onto the 1340 I notice this lake, am I losing my memory as I dont remember it from before?
More fantastic scenery along the 1340
The workers are busy at a good viewpoint
The view from here
I appear to have woken this dog from its slumber
A shot from the other side then its a ride back to Fang after a good long days ride in a great area
PP Barbeque for tonights meal at N19.55.839 E099.13.489
Lots of bacon, mushrooms, cabbage and onions were consumed by me
The price of 159 Baht includes ice cream plus all soft drinks and juices, you only have to pay extra for beer and whiskey
You can get the gdb file from my website here … http://www.captainslash.com
