Mon Chan & Samoeng

[KTMphil]

Great NE Monsoon weather finally here and a bunch of fun loving, like minded people with big bikes out for a ride west of Chiang Mai.

 

[KTMphil]

Pretty nice day loop, probably 130km in total and mostly twisties, especially up to Mon Chan

The French riders were keen to tag along on their KTM 950 Adventure's and were loving it

 

[KTMphil]

Ladies 2-up on a Street Triple

 

[KTMphil]

Pretty clear day at the Samoeng look-out, the domino looking hills all pretty clear

 

[KTMphil]

Doon was up from down south and it's interesting to see what the educated Thai's want to do when they get to Chiang Mai

 

[KTMphil]

So we ask them where they want to go - "Mon Chan, Mon Chan" . We knew where it was, as it's at the top of the "rock tower" trail we ride, but never really paid it any attention!



If you're interested in seeing Mon Chan, the co-ords are: N18.93548 E98.82350 . It's definatly been promoted well with the local Thai's, it was packed.

 

[KTMphil]

Big bunch of Thai riders ob Ducati's up there too

 

[2wheels]

Nice.
Where did you see the carts Phil?

 

[KTMphil]

Chilly air, strawberries, views of the plains below and flowers is what attracts them

& reminders that Hmong new year is a upon us

Finishing up with a late lunch at the Sala Cafe, near Mae Rim, co-ords: N18.90490 E98.92188

A great day out

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Nice.
Where did you see the carts Phil?

They are at Mon Chan

 

[2wheels]

Love those riding boots the ladies are wearing!

 

[Lone Rider]

Love those riding boots the ladies are wearing!

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Well the color of the riding boots would go nicely with the Duc

 

[Mike33]

Nice.
Where did you see the carts Phil?

If you mean those wooden go carts in the 1st pic .....
They are right at the top where the lookout is in Mon Chan

You roll down a small hill

 

[LivinLOS]

I am pretty sure Mon chan is where they do a strawberry pancake I was told to find and tried a couple of times never getting the location right.

Have co-ords now..

 

[alexuk]

I wouldnt go near there at new year
it will be jammed solid all the way up from the samoeng loop