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Northern Thailand is quickly becoming the motorcycle holiday capital of South East Asia with endless mountain passes weaving through dense jungle regions on perfectly laid asphalt, with many roads rated as some of the best motorcycling roads in the world. Northern Thailand is a bikers dream for road riding but leaving the smooth asphalt and into the dense tropical jungles and mountains following a multitude of hidden off road trails Dual Terrain motorcycle touring is now the most popular pursuit for riders looking to expand their traveling horizons. Thailand has a strong tourist infrastructure through once off the beaten track the infrastructure can drop towards third world level in places however, you will always find welcoming local guest houses and always great food awaiting even in the most remote locations and of course a cold beer is always available! |
From Golden Sand beaches in the South to Lush tropical Jungles amid a myriad of Mountains in the North and with a unique culture still firmly embedded into society Thailand offers the traveler a vast horizon of traveling possibilities and none more so than by motorcycle.
We went on an off road tour with Motorbike Thailand from
the 19th to the 26th of July. As Andy said; "each day
would be more challenging than the last" and he was certainly true to
his word. Every single day was more challenging
culminating in us having lunch with representatives of the Sham army
1500m up a mountain. I have to say the trip was exceptional and i will definitely be back
next year. The bikes and accommodation were both great along with the camaraderie between all the guys. One of the expectational aspects of the
week was that Andy really made an effort to teach, particularly Michel
and I how to ride a bike properly both on and off the road. I will
always take inspiration from his "get you r f**ing feet on the pegs when I am next sliding down a hill of mud on a bike. Cheers guys for a great week! Mark (Hong Kong near the outskirts of Scotland)