Mae Hong Son Loop North or South?

[fritz442]

Hello all,
Going to ride Chiang Mai-Mae Hong Son in January. Just wondering if it's better to start North (counter clockwise) or South (clockwise) to maximize scenery, avoid traffic etc. Any preferences for those who have done it? Was looking at some of the past reports and can't seem to tell which is best. Great forum by the way!

Thanks,

Ed

 

[Steve Canyon]

Welcome..

Don't think it matters which way you go round, hairpins galore...

Perhaps I'm not the best one to tell as I fell off... :LOL

Don't think you will notice the scenery, you will be to busy on the bike...

Enjoy...

 

[Lone Rider]

Personally I prefer to do the loop clockwise because in that way you will have the stretch southward from Chiangmai to Chomthong first which can be boring (straight highway) so that you can keep the nice curves for last.

 

[KTMphil]

I would agree with Auke, do it clockwise it's more fun that way

 

[Steve Canyon]

This thread reminds me of the Boxing day ride.2010...same route....

What we doing this year ??? apart from staying upright.... :LOL

 

[KTMphil]

This thread reminds me of the Boxing day ride.2010...same route....

What we doing this year ??? apart from staying upright.... :LOL

Chris "wrong road"

 

[Steve Canyon]

Chris "wrong road"

Oh dear, I suppose may as well with draw my cv for the post of...guide..

Never mind I still have fun when I'm lost .. :LOL

 

[fritz442]

Thanks guys, thats what I was looking for!

Ed

 

[Steve Canyon]

Make sure you pop into Riders corner... as well as Maps......they sell beer.

Phil might even buy you one... 3

Hope I'm not wrong about that...

:RO

 

[fritz442]

Will do. My dad and I were planning to come find you as soon as we got to CM. And thanks in advance Phil!

Ed

 

[KTMphil]

No problem

Will do. My dad and I were planning to come find you as soon as we got to CM. And thanks in advance Phil!

Ed

 

[Nightrider70]

Does anyone have or know where to get GPS POIs for attractions along this route?

 

[KTMphil]

Does anyone have or know where to get GPS POIs for attractions along this route?

nightrider check your pm

 

[Nightrider70]

Thanks!

 

[Hassman]

On a heavy-ish bike (ER6 for example) I prefer to do the loop anti clock wise as the downhill hairpins from Mae Hong Son are hard on your forearms, or is that just me needing to go to the gym??

Hassman