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Our trips are divided
by difficulty levels
to fit your need. To get more information about each trip,
please click on the map to see each trip description.
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EQUIPMENT PROVIDED for all trips:
FULL SUSPENSION MOUNTAIN BIKE, helmet,
gloves, knee and elbow pads,chest protector, Bike Top
PROVISIONS PROVIDED for all trips:
1 liter water , LUNCH at destination
WHAT TO WEAR:
Shorts and shirt, sport shoes, extra shirt and shorts Light
rain coat in rainy season .
WHAT TO BRING:
plastic to protect camera etc. day pack ( we have one for
you if you don't have one) |
Chiang
Dao, the last tooth of the Himalayas rises majestically above
the rest of the mountains.
In its shadow we find some of the most remote and interesting
rides in Northern Thailand. |
TRIP
DESCRIPTION CROSS COUNTRY / DOWNHILL
Trip 5:
intermediate level - 100% off road
Trip 5a: advanced level - 10% off road, 90%
single track
Trip 5b: advanced level - 10% off road, 90%
single track
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 This
ride includes an awesome 4 X wheel drive tour up to a 5800
foot mountain at the famous Doi Chiang Dao "The last tooth
of the Himalayas".
Trip 5
From the summit we depart by mountain bikes along the ridge
with beautiful views across to Chiang Dao and into the Mae
Taeng Valley.
We pass by hill tribe villages and enjoy pine forests and
the cool air at this higher altitude.
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 First
gradual descent along the top turns into a steep drop to
the Mae Taeng Valley, all on hardly used forest road until
we reach the bottom of the valley. Then we ride on a small
paved road through an astonishingly beautiful valley landscape,
where we are greeted by elephants lingering by the river
waiting to be fed.
Trip 5a
The experienced rider will enjoy this branch of
the regular route down the south face of the valley through
thick jungle on a very remote single track later following
the water down into the farm land of the valley.
Trip 5b
Advanced riders and explorers will marvel at this
remote ridge ride, these trails have never seen a bike before
and who knows if we can find the exact same route again,
these hunting and gathering trails branch and branch down
and along the ridge as we descent in to the Mae Taman Valley.
You want to be in good shape for this one . The views are
magnificent.
Exploratory rides
If you are as adventures as we are and looking
to join us testing new ridges and lost ravines be our guest
, the rate for these rides is usually comparable to other
published rides in the region. The exact length and ridability
of these ridge explorations can not be guaranteed, but a
hell of an adventure with an altitude advantages is for
sure. Did we mention you should have past riding experience...
 
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| When: |
8:30 am-5:30 pm |
| Trip: |
Pakia to Mae Taeng Valley |
| Location: |
Mountain 5700 feet elevation near Chiang Dao |
| Biking time: |
Approx: 3-4 hrs, 35 km |
| Elevation change : |
from 5700 feet (1700m) down to 1300 feet (450m) |
| Riding Conditions: |
90% downhill, rarely used dirt road |
| Flora: |
Pine forest, jungle, plantations |
| Levels: |
Motivated beginners through experts |
| Personal fitness : |
Good |
| Instructions: |
Yes |
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Only
the strongest and the most fit will enjoy this very long and
hot adventure down Pakia Mountain in to the upper Pakia Valley
down to the Mae Taeng River. Putting all your skills and endurance
to the test, we are pushing the envelope in exploration of Thailand's
back country.
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TRIP DESCRIPTION
CROSS COUNTRY / DOWNHILL
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 This
ride includes an awesome 4 wheel drive tour up to a 5700 foot
mountain across from the famous Doi Chiang Dao, the last tooth
of the Himalayas . From here we ride straight down into the
upper Mae Taeng Valley (2600 feet elevation) on hardly used
fast dirt road. There is lots of steep downhill and plenty of
beautiful views.
Once in the valley we experience single track winding up and
down over numerous small hills through farm land and hill tribe
villages . Finally we meet a dirt road again and work our way
up over two medium size mountains. Then we get to enjoy another
long winding down hill run, where again we can practice the
art of downhill mountain biking. |
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in the valley, we ride through rice fields and hill tribe villages
to the Mae Taeng river at the small village of Sopkai where
our driver awaits us.
This is a very long day and beginners have to sit this one out.
You should be in excellent shape and have ample biking experience.
The natural beauty and hill tribe experience is astonishing,
but comes with some physical sacrifice.
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| When: |
7:30 am-6:00 pm. By special request also optional 2nd
day in our 3 Day Tour |
| Trip: |
Pakia to Mae Taeng Valley by Sopkai |
| Location: |
Mountain 5700 feet elevation near Chiang Dao |
| Biking time: |
Approx: 8 hrs , 45 km |
| Elevation change : |
From 5700 feet (1750m) down to 2600 feet (800m) up to
3200 feet (990m) down to 1600 feet (500m). |
| Riding Conditions: |
60% downhill, barely used dirt road, single track |
| Flora: |
Pine forest, jungle, plantations, farmland |
| Levels: |
Intermediate through experts |
| Personal fitness : |
Excellent, very strenuous |
| Instructions: |
Yes |
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