The latest GTR Golden Triangle guide map is now out, after a lengthy delay checking all the new attractions & developments. The 2nd edition has a 66 item guide to the highlights of touring the GT. This list gives you an idea of things & places to look for as you go. Previously some people … Read more
The hot new biker destination in S E Asia – Vietnam Rent a bike in Hanoi & tour Vietnam… Where to go – what to see. Check out this GTR Vietnam Trip Planning guide by Rod Page https://www.gt-rider.com/se-asia-motorcycling/topic/vietnam-trip-planning-2012
Laos – what an amazing country to ride & tour. Relatively new opening up for tourism, infrastructure has been poor and with the country closed for years earlier there has been little reliable info available for planning your trips – where to go what to see. Check out this detailed GTR Lao Trip planner on … Read more
GTR has a list of recommended motorcycle tour company supporters & recommends these guys for the best service Recommended Motorcycle Tour Companies
Joe one of the best most popular mechanics from Joe’s Bike Team has moved again. He is still North north of town on the outer ring road R121. You can check out his new location here on GTR: https://www.gt-rider.com/se-asia-motorcycling/topic/chiang-mai-motorcycle-shops
Our apologies for the inconveniences, sluggish performance and connection errors of late. As well as trying to redesign the site so it is fully “mobile friendly” to comply with Google’ new rules, we have also been working on extracting the Forums from the old vBulletin system. In the midst of all that, the site has … Read more
There are so many options for touring North Thailand it’s hard to know where to start. The GT Rider North Thailand trip planning outline explains the options for which routes to take, which towns to stay in for active night life or a quiet rural night. Check out the GT Rider North Thailand trip planner … Read more
The 5th Edition GT Rider Laos map is out now 20th April 2012. The new map has much more detailed city maps, tens of kms of new tracks & roads; plus 2 new elevation profiles for Route 1C: 1. Pak Mong – Vieng Thong & 2. Vieng Thong – Xam Neua. The price remains the … Read more
Listed on the GT Rider motorcycle touring forum www.gt-rider.com/thailand-motorcycle-forum/threads/27211-Chinese-New-Years plus here https://www.gt-rider.com/touring-information-overview/traffic-roads
There is now an excellent list of Vietnam festivals on the GT Rider forum at: https://www.gt-rider.com/se-asia-motorcycling/threads/vietnam-festivals.8644/
The Bua Thong Festival is 1st November to 13th December, and the festival part is a slight exaggeration… Known in Thailand as Bua Thong, the Mexican sunflowers bloom with a reckless abundance in mid-November each year. The location is a a series of mountain meadows high above the village of Ban Mae U Khor, 30 … Read more
Hill Coffee Location: heading east from town on 108, its 300 metres out, on the left hand side. Opened in Oct 2011 and well worth a stop for a good hot coffee / ice cream / cookies. Whilst Mae Sariang lacks a skilled barista, at least the lady can make a cappucino that both looks … Read more
This year’s celebration of the end of the Buddhist Lent (Rain’s Retreat) festival was not marred by the rain. The town’s population is approximately 5000 and it looked like everyone was there!
Its two years since my last visit to Ban Mae Sam Laeb, a small village / port on the mighty Salween River, some 50kms west of Mae Sariang. The drive from Mae Sariang out to Ban Mae Sam Laeb on the Salween River is fraught with landslide perils at the moment. The road is about … Read more
Adventurous journeys on 2 wheels start here Focus on the scenic vistas, the adventure and the thrills of the open road. On our unique, full-service BMW motorbike tour packages across Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and China, our experienced team of guides and support staff will take care of everything you need for an unforgettable trip … Read more
Early on the morning of Saturday 2nd October, a large group of approximately 1000 Buddhist monks gathered in central Chiang Rai city. This organsed event was to collect alms (gifts of food etc) for distribution in the troubled southern provinces of Thailand. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZLDV-Ty8-0 In the early morning light, many thousands of Chiang Rai locals lined … Read more
The list of Legal International Border Crossings between Thailand – Laos – Vietnam has been updated on GT Rider at https://www.gt-rider.com/touring-information-overview/s-e-asian-border-crossings/s-e-asia-borders
The Hub, Bicycle Museum. Chiang Khong From: http://www.worldcyclingrecord.com/about-3/ ALAN’S MANIFESTO I discovered cycling at thirteen years of age. I felt like a bird flying from the nest for the first time. Since the day I watched the headlights of the lead car at that first race, appear out of the mist on a cold Autumn … Read more
GT Rider now has two accurate GPS maps for sale 1. North Thailand / The Golden Triangle 2. Laos. More info is available here https://www.gt-rider.com/maps-of-thailand-laos-maps
GT Rider now has a limited amount of riding gear for rent via Mr Mechanic Mesh Jacket: 500 Baht Minimum 10 Days. After 10 days 40 baht a day. Damaged beyond repair replacement value 5,000 baht. 2 pcs. Saddle Bags Dirt Bike: 500 Baht Minimum 10 Days. After 10 days 40 baht a day. Damaged … Read more
GT Rider has a new photo gallery up for the amazing Phi Ta Khon festival in Dan Sai, Loei province. The gallery is at https://www.gt-rider.com/gallery/thailand/phi-ta-khon-festival
2010 Boat races on the Nam Mae Kong (Mekong River) at Chiang Saen. httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFWjLV07dXE Songkran (Thai New Year) April 18th 2010
There’s a new Vietnam photo gallery up from David Unkovich’s recent bike ride from Chiang Mai to Hanoi & back. A full trip report is also in the Vietnam section of the GT Rider forum. Go to https://www.gt-rider.com/thailand-motorcycle-forum/vietnam-f18.html for the report.
In Thoed Thai there will be a Poi Sang Long ordination ceremony for 20 Shan boys on 8-9-10 April 2010 John at Rim Taan Guesthouse says sleep in Thoed Thai on the night of the 8th to see the main Poi Sang Long ordination parade & ceremonies on the 9th April in Thoed Thai. All … Read more
CONSTRUCTION OF CHIANG KHONG BRIDGE ACROSS MEKONG BEGINS IN MARCH From http://enews.mcot.net/view.php?id=13649 BANGKOK, Jan 10 (TNA) — Construction of the new Chiang Khong bridge across the Mekong River, as part of the North-South Economic Corridor project linking Thailand, Myanmar, Laos and China, is expected to start in March, according to Veera Ruangsooksriwong, director-general of Thailand’s … Read more