Roads in northwest Laos?

[el jefe]

I posted something similar to this on the mountain bike sub-forum recently but I'm hoping for more (current) info here.

I'm planning on the following route later this month:
Houi Xai - Vieng Phouka - Long - Xieng Kok - Houi Xai

I've heard a rumor t

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