The Tj John Hamilton - Simon Siinthai Grant Memorial Ride
- Thread starter DavidFL
- Start date
The best option should be the last weekend of the month.
Saturday - Sunday November 27 - 28. :thumbup:
The previous weekend with Sunday 21 November is Loy Krathong & not a really good time to travel.
However I need to check Chiang Mai Toy Ride events as well.
I will go anytime if I am not trapped with Work! I have been wanting a return Trip for this reason anyway! Long Live their Memory!
Who's riding & going?
Saturday 27 - Sunday 28th November 2010.
We need to book rooms asap, now.
So please confirm your participation..
1. David Unk.
Saturday 27 - Sunday 28th November 2010.
We need to book rooms asap, now.
So please confirm your participation..
1. David Unk.
Yep, put me down for a room as well please David.
May I also suggest 100THB per head "joining fee" which can be gathered up as a donation to be given to the temple where the plaques are?
Cheers,
Pikey.
May I also suggest 100THB per head "joining fee" which can be gathered up as a donation to be given to the temple where the plaques are?
Cheers,
Pikey.
14 rooms have been booked.
4 at the Piya.
10 at the Palm House.
Get in quick as it may not be so easy to get rooms.
4 rooms at the Piya are for the 1st four
1. David Unk
2. John Gooding
3. Ian Bungy
4. Robert Hoghead
10 at the Palm House
1. Pikey
2. Franz
3. Tom Forde
4. Dave Silverhawk.
Pikey your 100 baht a head temple donation is a good idea. All participants please note.
4 at the Piya.
10 at the Palm House.
Get in quick as it may not be so easy to get rooms.
4 rooms at the Piya are for the 1st four
1. David Unk
2. John Gooding
3. Ian Bungy
4. Robert Hoghead
10 at the Palm House
1. Pikey
2. Franz
3. Tom Forde
4. Dave Silverhawk.
Pikey your 100 baht a head temple donation is a good idea. All participants please note.
Pikey, many thanks for your 100 Baht per head donation on behalf of those who go to the temple. Very generous
Palm House phoned this morning for room confirmation.
10 rooms were booked. 7 have now been cancelled.
We have
CONFIRMED 3 at the Palm House
1. Pikey
2. Tom Forde
3. Dave Silverhawk.
CONFIRMED 4 rooms at the Piya are for the 1st four
1. David Unk
2. John Gooding
3. Ian Bungy
4. Robert Hoghead
Total 7 riders.
10 rooms were booked. 7 have now been cancelled.
We have
CONFIRMED 3 at the Palm House
1. Pikey
2. Tom Forde
3. Dave Silverhawk.
CONFIRMED 4 rooms at the Piya are for the 1st four
1. David Unk
2. John Gooding
3. Ian Bungy
4. Robert Hoghead
Total 7 riders.
:clap: :clap:
The two guys will be riding with us yet again.
You little bewdy! :thumbup: :thumbup:
The two guys will be riding with us yet again.
You little bewdy! :thumbup: :thumbup:
Ken :thumbup:
THE PROGRAM
Meet at & depart from the Kafe Saturday morning.
The Route the same as last year. It's a tradition!
Group photo outside the Kafe.
Kafe departure time 9.30AM.
Ride Chiang Mai - R108 - Chomthong - R1009 - Doi Inthanon
Leave Chiang Mai on route 108
Ride towards Chomthong.
Stop & regroup at & immediately before the turn off to Doi Inthanon & R1009.
Turn right & head up R1009 to Doi Inthanon.
Negotiate the National Park entry as a group.
Ride non-stop to the Doi Inthanon summit.
Take a group photo.
Optional coffee at the summit park shop.
At the top, break time 40-45 minutes total?
Backtrack down R1009 to the checkpoint & Mae Chaem turn off R1192.
Turn right & take R1192 all the way into Mae Chaem.
Stop at the PTT petrol station. Fuel up.
Take a break / lunch in Mae Chaem, the same restaurant opposite the PTT as last year.
Lunch break time 45-60 mins total?
Depart Mae Chaem & ride towards Khun Yuam.
R1088 / 1263.
Pit stop in Pang Kia / Pang Ung for a drink & regroup (the same place as last year).
Break time 20-30 mins total?
Continue on R1263 to R108 & The T-junction just north of Khun Yuam.
Brief regroup, no drink at the T-junction.
Break time 10-15 minutes total?
Turn right & ride on into Mae Hong Son & the lake.
In MHS check in & shower.
Meet at the Sunflower by the lake.
Visit Wat Chong Klang & pay our respects to TJ & Simon.
Group photo at the temple.
Have fun & make merry for our two dear departed friends TJ & Simon.
MHS NOTES
1. There is now a walking street by the lake & should our arrival time be late / early evening, then access to the lake is not easy / possible from the main street. You need to ride in from the “backside of the lake.”
2. George is still managing The Sunflower & will look after us.
3. Miss Nok ex The Crossroads & Gu Long Du is now at Take A Rest Café, by the North side of the lake.
THE RETURN: SUNDAY 28 NOVEMBER.
“Late” breakfast at the Sunflower 9.45AM.
Depart Mae Hong Son 10.45AM on R1095.
Ride non-stop to the Pang Mapha sala viewpoint.
Take a group photo.
Break time 20 minutes total?
Continue onto Soppong & take a coffee break at the Soppong River Inn.
Break time 40-45 mins total?
Continue onto Pai for lunch.
Lunch at the Baan Pai / Pai Country.
Break time 45-60 minutes total?
Optional Fuel up.
Continue on R1095
Optional drink stop / regroup (to be decided in Pai) at Mae Sa, the half way point between Pai & Mae Malai.
Continue on R1095.
Optional regroup (to be decided in Pai / Mae Sa) at the R107 road junction.
Turn right & head straight to the X-Centre for post Memorial Ride drinks ‘n jokes.
Please wear a GT Rider shirt on the trip for group photos. If you have not got one, buy one from Mr Mechanic.
David, I am Guessing there may be quite a few more on the Day? Kiwi John, West, Crazy John, Big Dave, Tim have all said Yes but as always I will Wait for the Day to see who actually Fronts up? Should be a Nice Trip!
I am trying to talk stonevedder into joining you guys, but he is worried 'cause he only arrives in CNX the night before you leave (and would need to organise a bike from Mr Mechanic) and won't have met any of you until the night before either...
Might be an extra if the planets align...
What time does Mr Mechanic shut up anyway???
Cheers,
Daewoo
Might be an extra if the planets align...
What time does Mr Mechanic shut up anyway???
Cheers,
Daewoo