KTMphil
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Mok Fa dirt loop NNW of Chiang Mai
If you have a dirt bike, this is a great 3-4 hour ride out of Chiang Mai
Copyright Auke Koopermans
4 of us went rode up there today, 3 X KLX 250's and 1 X DRZ 400 (Alex, Chris, Thijs & Phil)
Quick stop for fuel and air in the tires and we were on our way
There was a sprinkle of rain last night, but most of the trails were still dry
There's one shallow river crossing (in dry season) , not a problem at all
River crossing on a KLX 250
The trails were great, some rutted areas but not many
After a stupid fall, had an electrical problem, turned out to be the main fuse blowing, we had spare fuses so a minor inconvenience
About 20% of the Mok Fa loop is concrete or tarmac with some great views
A stop for a drink and some food at the north end of the loop
Some great views from the lunch stop and cooler in the mountains
Alex and Thijs taking a rest
Looks like there's an Eco-Lodge where we stopped for lunch, great area
Got a puncture on the 2nd half of the loop - luckily there there was a bike shop nearby , 50 bht and all fixed
Alex, Chris Thijs were pretty patient while the wheel was put back on
On the way back to R 1095 there was a great monk ceremony
Alex, Chris & thijs then headed up to Chiang Dao by dirt roads I headed back to Chiang Mai. Alex - thanks for the front tube , I have a new one here for you.
If you have a dirt bike, this is a great 3-4 hour ride out of Chiang Mai
Copyright Auke Koopermans
4 of us went rode up there today, 3 X KLX 250's and 1 X DRZ 400 (Alex, Chris, Thijs & Phil)
Quick stop for fuel and air in the tires and we were on our way
There was a sprinkle of rain last night, but most of the trails were still dry
There's one shallow river crossing (in dry season) , not a problem at all
River crossing on a KLX 250
The trails were great, some rutted areas but not many
After a stupid fall, had an electrical problem, turned out to be the main fuse blowing, we had spare fuses so a minor inconvenience
About 20% of the Mok Fa loop is concrete or tarmac with some great views
A stop for a drink and some food at the north end of the loop
Some great views from the lunch stop and cooler in the mountains
Alex and Thijs taking a rest
Looks like there's an Eco-Lodge where we stopped for lunch, great area
Got a puncture on the 2nd half of the loop - luckily there there was a bike shop nearby , 50 bht and all fixed
Alex, Chris Thijs were pretty patient while the wheel was put back on
On the way back to R 1095 there was a great monk ceremony
Alex, Chris & thijs then headed up to Chiang Dao by dirt roads I headed back to Chiang Mai. Alex - thanks for the front tube , I have a new one here for you.
