Captain_Slash
Community Manager
- Joined
- Jun 28, 2011
- Bikes
- BMW 310GS Honda Wave 125 Honda MSX 125
13 Feb 2011
The route 1, A 181, 59
Total distance 177 km
Out along the A 181 and I notice people filling water containers up from what I assumed were just pipes to let drainage water out but I am told its pure mineral water for drinking
Its my third time along this lovely stretch of road but the first time riding in this direction
There was a lot of big bikes stopped down the road and now they come up through the twisties
Lots of bamboo being cut down here
More bikes come past
This is one good road
I take a right onto the 59 to ride towards Brinchang
Before reaching there I turn right onto a narrow track to ride to Gunung Brinchang, lots of tea growing along here, personally I detest the stuff so no point in stopping at the tea tasting places
Its certainly a nice view
Its a narrow track up here and still wet in places
A large area for cabbages here too
I take a break at the top and shelter from the sudden heavy rain along with these guys
Its very heavy for about thirty minutes then eases right off and time to ride on
I ride to N04.31.086 E101.22.973 and here its a dead end so a couple of photos but unfortunately the rain means not great visibility then its time to turn around and ride back
Going back down and its tea everywhere
Going down the A 181 and it loooks like more rain
Thankfully it holds off and I ride home in the dry
Back at the water pipes and people are stocking up on it
This youngster is taking her turn filling bottles, I fill mine after being told it tastes good but it was just an ordinary taste to me
This place at N04.35.683 E101.05.002 was recommended to me by Lip Meng for the salted chicken, they only sell the chicken whole for 170 Baht, no rice or fries sold here only chicken plus its takeaway only, I have eaten enough rice lately so fries are needed
Close by is a McDonalds so a large portion of fries is bought for 38 Baht and taken back to my room to be consumed, a lovely tasting chicken indeed.
Get the gdb file here http://www.captainslash.com/ipoh-to-gun ... -and-back/
The route 1, A 181, 59
Total distance 177 km
Out along the A 181 and I notice people filling water containers up from what I assumed were just pipes to let drainage water out but I am told its pure mineral water for drinking
Its my third time along this lovely stretch of road but the first time riding in this direction
There was a lot of big bikes stopped down the road and now they come up through the twisties
Lots of bamboo being cut down here
More bikes come past
This is one good road
I take a right onto the 59 to ride towards Brinchang
Before reaching there I turn right onto a narrow track to ride to Gunung Brinchang, lots of tea growing along here, personally I detest the stuff so no point in stopping at the tea tasting places
Its certainly a nice view
Its a narrow track up here and still wet in places
A large area for cabbages here too
I take a break at the top and shelter from the sudden heavy rain along with these guys
Its very heavy for about thirty minutes then eases right off and time to ride on
I ride to N04.31.086 E101.22.973 and here its a dead end so a couple of photos but unfortunately the rain means not great visibility then its time to turn around and ride back
Going back down and its tea everywhere
Going down the A 181 and it loooks like more rain
Thankfully it holds off and I ride home in the dry
Back at the water pipes and people are stocking up on it
This youngster is taking her turn filling bottles, I fill mine after being told it tastes good but it was just an ordinary taste to me
This place at N04.35.683 E101.05.002 was recommended to me by Lip Meng for the salted chicken, they only sell the chicken whole for 170 Baht, no rice or fries sold here only chicken plus its takeaway only, I have eaten enough rice lately so fries are needed
Close by is a McDonalds so a large portion of fries is bought for 38 Baht and taken back to my room to be consumed, a lovely tasting chicken indeed.
Get the gdb file here http://www.captainslash.com/ipoh-to-gun ... -and-back/
