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
Its been a couple of years since i did this route, little has changed regarding the new road and bridges as the work looks to have stopped. The biggest change is the road to the first bombed bridge is now graded the whole way to N15.79074° E106.29054° after that its still much the same although obvious signs of forest clearing can be seen as you head north.
Screenshot 2017-01-24 15.04.34 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
We had planned to stop in Phan or Xepon but decided to try and get some of the paved road out of the way and stop just outside of Seno on route 9.
Total distance 277km.
The graded first section (the boring bit).
UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6b1 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
Reaching the first bridge in quick time.
UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6a1 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
It was clear watching the iron buffalo crossing we needed to take the canoe.
UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6a3 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6a8 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
Once past it started to get more interesting, not too much bull dust yet, but still deep sand to keep you on your toe’s.
bwS2S5QfQvq%ov8FJMs9zg_thumb_f6c5 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
Iron buffalo passing by, you can see the tree’s have been cleared (in most cases).
hKkTB5WNTNWee4LHbi6tOw_thumb_f6be by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
Some toys for the kid’s.
EIjtZqoCQY22NszQI2XWDQ_thumb_f6c4 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
Deep sandy water crossing was fun.
ke%ztirfRYOtFlqbxmkvcw_thumb_f6b5 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6ba by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
Fs5QeYaOTl2e+wkvyYiCcQ_thumb_f6bb by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
More kids toys to give out.
U1auQjABRWGa7CgysiCAnA_thumb_f6c3 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
So many broken down bridges yet to be replaced.
UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6a9 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6af by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
Biggest smile ever.
a0B6n8ynTXmcBsg%UUnpHg_thumb_f6d1 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
Remnants of old bridge.
UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6b2 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6b3 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
Nice straight sandy section.
UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6b4 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6b6 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
Some shade at last, i recall last time it was the heat that caused me a problem.
UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6bf by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6c1 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
Pounce grabbing some shade ahead.
UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6c2 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
wsJjyz9aTLK4Z52o2vBVLg_thumb_f6b8 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
This dry riverbed surface was lots of fun but hot.
UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6c6 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6c7 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
Made it to the next bridge, but could not get to the ferry so a short back track to work our way to it.
UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6c8 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6c8 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
Screenshot 2017-01-25 15.58.23 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
Nicest house we had seen.
UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6c9 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
Trail to the ferry.
UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6ca by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
Back at the bridge.
UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6cd by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
Girls doing laundry.
UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6cf by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
The new bridge, no change from a couple of years ago.
UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6d0 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
Our transport.
UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6d4 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
Once past the bridge its nicely graded, so you can push on pretty quick, although i had picked up a slow puncture so had to limp on to Phin.
UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6d5 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
Reached Phin at some shots of the downed helicopter.
UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6d8 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6df by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6e0 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
Finally found a guy who would patch my tube.
UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6e1 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
Not sure what they are comparing here.
UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6e2 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
Street sellers hawking food to the buses coming from Vietnam.
UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6e4 by Bob Kelly, on Flickr
A good days riding done, time for beers.
Screenshot 2017-01-24 15.04.34 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrWe had planned to stop in Phan or Xepon but decided to try and get some of the paved road out of the way and stop just outside of Seno on route 9.
Total distance 277km.
The graded first section (the boring bit).
UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6b1 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrReaching the first bridge in quick time.
UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6a1 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrIt was clear watching the iron buffalo crossing we needed to take the canoe.
UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6a3 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6a8 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrOnce past it started to get more interesting, not too much bull dust yet, but still deep sand to keep you on your toe’s.
bwS2S5QfQvq%ov8FJMs9zg_thumb_f6c5 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrIron buffalo passing by, you can see the tree’s have been cleared (in most cases).
hKkTB5WNTNWee4LHbi6tOw_thumb_f6be by Bob Kelly, on FlickrSome toys for the kid’s.
EIjtZqoCQY22NszQI2XWDQ_thumb_f6c4 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrDeep sandy water crossing was fun.
ke%ztirfRYOtFlqbxmkvcw_thumb_f6b5 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6ba by Bob Kelly, on FlickrFs5QeYaOTl2e+wkvyYiCcQ_thumb_f6bb by Bob Kelly, on FlickrMore kids toys to give out.
U1auQjABRWGa7CgysiCAnA_thumb_f6c3 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrSo many broken down bridges yet to be replaced.
UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6a9 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6af by Bob Kelly, on FlickrBiggest smile ever.
a0B6n8ynTXmcBsg%UUnpHg_thumb_f6d1 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrRemnants of old bridge.
UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6b2 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6b3 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrNice straight sandy section.
UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6b4 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6b6 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrSome shade at last, i recall last time it was the heat that caused me a problem.
UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6bf by Bob Kelly, on FlickrUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6c1 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrPounce grabbing some shade ahead.
UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6c2 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrwsJjyz9aTLK4Z52o2vBVLg_thumb_f6b8 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrThis dry riverbed surface was lots of fun but hot.
UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6c6 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6c7 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrMade it to the next bridge, but could not get to the ferry so a short back track to work our way to it.
UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6c8 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6c8 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrScreenshot 2017-01-25 15.58.23 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrNicest house we had seen.
UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6c9 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrTrail to the ferry.
UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6ca by Bob Kelly, on FlickrBack at the bridge.
UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6cd by Bob Kelly, on FlickrGirls doing laundry.
UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6cf by Bob Kelly, on FlickrThe new bridge, no change from a couple of years ago.
UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6d0 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrOur transport.
UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6d4 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrOnce past the bridge its nicely graded, so you can push on pretty quick, although i had picked up a slow puncture so had to limp on to Phin.
UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6d5 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrReached Phin at some shots of the downed helicopter.
UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6d8 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6df by Bob Kelly, on FlickrUNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6e0 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrFinally found a guy who would patch my tube.
UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6e1 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrNot sure what they are comparing here.
UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6e2 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrStreet sellers hawking food to the buses coming from Vietnam.
UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_f6e4 by Bob Kelly, on FlickrA good days riding done, time for beers.
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