Chiang Mai to Bangkok First Two Weeks of October 2016

el_rey

Anyone cycling in Chiang Mai in October? Yes it is early to ask but I do tend to over plan. This is my first blog post as I plan the trip.
https://getmytravelingshoes.wordpress.c ... hiang-mai/

jc4lab

Are you flexible on dates?..iF interested in local culture as part of the ride then a month later in Mid November is Loi Krathong .....the colorful full moon festival which is best seen in one of the old capitals,like ,Sukothai ( prob the best.place)..look it upon the net if interested..

el_rey

I am locked into the dates for this year but now I have another reason to return. Thanks

jc4lab

If you like this culture vulture type of thing as part of your trip try cycling around Chiangmai on Songkran ,Thai new year,which is in early April...One giant water fight with no prisoners taken and on a bike you will be easy pickings..Throwing water is a blessing in Thailand ...You will fry aslo that time of year..

el_rey

Thanks, I was reading a little about it today. I think my 2017 cycling budget will be spent in France.

el_rey

I am scheduled and ready to go. If you want to see photos and reports on the trip then follow my blog. As you can see I am counting the days. https://getmytravelingshoes.wordpress.c ... -counting/

el_rey

I am leaving one week from today. You can follow my travels through any of the links found here: https://getmytravelingshoes.wordpress.c ... different/

mekong_velo

How did your trip go then ? Fantastic country to cycle in once you get off the main roads, but then I'm slightly bias.


Regards

el_rey

It was GREAT! I will post on my blog this week

el_rey

Here is the first of several post ride posts https://getmytravelingshoes.wordpress.c ... or-coffee/