Hi all,
Well Im new to the forums here. I joined because I have had the MHS map already, and just bought a Somoeng Loop map from Top Gear here in Chiang Mai.
My wife and I just bought a Honda Scoopy (Yes, I know, its not a Big Bike, but I love scooters!)
With only 70km on the Scoopy Clock, we set off on the Samoeng Loop ride. What a fantastic day we had. I had already gone right through the Mae Sa valley, but had never then gone onto Samoeng, and doubled back through to Hang Dong. It was most enjoyable, and a good test for our new Scoopy.
Unfortunately, we did not have our camera with us on the ride, as it was a last minute thing, so Im afraid this time around, my ride report is incredibly bare bones. So I'll refrain from harping on, without pics to back up the tale!
Anyway, so that leads me to some newbie questions:-
(1) The New (?) Samoeng Loop map I just bought from Top Gear bikes, appears to already be outdated. It says First Edition on it (2006). Is there a newer edition available? I noticed when I got to Samoeng there was now a main road at the end T-Junction (1***) dont remember the road number, but it was not on the Samoeng Loop map. Also the Huay Teung Tao area, has the road aroung the lake as being 50% dirt road. A few other things aswell. So thought I'd just ask.
(2) We are wanting to take a weekend trip this coming weekend, and being the frugal folks we are, we were wanting to find nice accomodation within out budget. We were thinking Chiang Dao, or Phayao. Which offers the better weekend away? Best ride? Things to do? Where to stay? We'd like a nice enough room, preferably with balcony/porch, a view, for around 500 a night? Possible?
(3) Does anyone know where we can get flag poles for our Scooter from? We want to put a Thai and an English flag on the back.
(4) ANy other scooter riders here? We were thinking of trying to set up some very leisurely rides. Do you think we'd get any takers on this forum?
Thanks
Phil & Nokk
Well Im new to the forums here. I joined because I have had the MHS map already, and just bought a Somoeng Loop map from Top Gear here in Chiang Mai.
My wife and I just bought a Honda Scoopy (Yes, I know, its not a Big Bike, but I love scooters!)
With only 70km on the Scoopy Clock, we set off on the Samoeng Loop ride. What a fantastic day we had. I had already gone right through the Mae Sa valley, but had never then gone onto Samoeng, and doubled back through to Hang Dong. It was most enjoyable, and a good test for our new Scoopy.
Unfortunately, we did not have our camera with us on the ride, as it was a last minute thing, so Im afraid this time around, my ride report is incredibly bare bones. So I'll refrain from harping on, without pics to back up the tale!
Anyway, so that leads me to some newbie questions:-
(1) The New (?) Samoeng Loop map I just bought from Top Gear bikes, appears to already be outdated. It says First Edition on it (2006). Is there a newer edition available? I noticed when I got to Samoeng there was now a main road at the end T-Junction (1***) dont remember the road number, but it was not on the Samoeng Loop map. Also the Huay Teung Tao area, has the road aroung the lake as being 50% dirt road. A few other things aswell. So thought I'd just ask.
(2) We are wanting to take a weekend trip this coming weekend, and being the frugal folks we are, we were wanting to find nice accomodation within out budget. We were thinking Chiang Dao, or Phayao. Which offers the better weekend away? Best ride? Things to do? Where to stay? We'd like a nice enough room, preferably with balcony/porch, a view, for around 500 a night? Possible?
(3) Does anyone know where we can get flag poles for our Scooter from? We want to put a Thai and an English flag on the back.
(4) ANy other scooter riders here? We were thinking of trying to set up some very leisurely rides. Do you think we'd get any takers on this forum?
Thanks
Phil & Nokk
