Captain_Slash
Community Manager
- Joined
- Jun 28, 2011
- Bikes
- BMW 310GS Honda Wave 125 Honda MSX 125
The route 1091, 2032, 3033, 4002, 1120, 4020, 1154, 103, 101
Total distance 278 km
The Riders
Phil Suzuki DRZ 400
Captain_Slash Kawasaki KLX 250
Phil was going back to Chiang Mai and we explored some new dirt tracks for both of us, the first one linked the 2032 to the 3033
This was a bit deeper than it looked and it was wet feet time for me
But it was a bright hot sunny day and I soon dried out
This is a fun track
On the 3033 and a bit of towing taking place
Some of the 3033s lovely curves
Then another dirt track that will eventually take us to the 4002
We were certainly chucking up some dust today
The track gets steeper with more difficult terrain then goes through the woods and under these bamboos
Then its out into the sunshine and what a lovely view
As is so often the case it turns to narrow single track
Its a narrow steep descent through the corn
Eventually we arrive in a village and we have looped around in a circle and back onto the track but heading north now not south
We saw these along here earlier, from here we ride to the 4002 then back on the 1091 where we both enjoy a fun ride until at the junction with the 1120, here I turn left and Phil goes right back to Chiang Mai
A turn off the 1120
Nice views but the road goes nowhere
Now to enjoy the 1120 and try to find the other end of the 4020
When I was riding the 4020 the other day and I found it getting steep and difficult terrain riding the last bit towards the 1120 there was a very good reason for this, this slight obstacle in the above photo
I find the start of the 4020 and its a narrow concrete road where possibly a funeral had just taken place
I am told to ride through then stopped and given some sweets and water, kind of them
Off on the 4020 and not too difficult to start with
Its now a loose rocky section and I leave the bike to walk up a bit, its gets better so I ride the bike up further
After riding up steep loose dirt then getting the bike bogged down in a hole and having to drag it out sideways then run alongside it to get it up the hill I decide to park it here and walk the remainder of the way, one reason is its now narrow single track.
Its a hot sweaty climb but at least I wont get stuck
It widens out at the top and I could have rode the bike up
I reach the spot where I left the bike and yes I could have rode the last bit no problem but I didnt know that twenty minutes ago and I had no desire to ride up and down those steep loose rocky hills again
The photo from the same spot two days ago with the bike stuck
I set a waypoint where I left the bike and I am 322 metres away but as I have walked in anything but a straight line I must have walked over 500 metres.
Well I have now completed the loop of the 4020 and have the GPS track to prove it but 500 metres of it was on foot, it is a doable loop but my personal opinion is try it on a motard or a DP bike
Now the relatively easy dirt ride back
I am totally knackered now, I reckon that 1km walk is the culprit and its a leisurely ride back to Nan
Half a large chicken with a double portion of saute potatoes for 220 Baht at Tonys Place
You can get the gdb file from my website here … http://www.captainslash.com
Total distance 278 km
The Riders
Phil Suzuki DRZ 400
Captain_Slash Kawasaki KLX 250
Phil was going back to Chiang Mai and we explored some new dirt tracks for both of us, the first one linked the 2032 to the 3033
This was a bit deeper than it looked and it was wet feet time for me
But it was a bright hot sunny day and I soon dried out
This is a fun track
On the 3033 and a bit of towing taking place
Some of the 3033s lovely curves
Then another dirt track that will eventually take us to the 4002
We were certainly chucking up some dust today
The track gets steeper with more difficult terrain then goes through the woods and under these bamboos
Then its out into the sunshine and what a lovely view
As is so often the case it turns to narrow single track
Its a narrow steep descent through the corn
Eventually we arrive in a village and we have looped around in a circle and back onto the track but heading north now not south
We saw these along here earlier, from here we ride to the 4002 then back on the 1091 where we both enjoy a fun ride until at the junction with the 1120, here I turn left and Phil goes right back to Chiang Mai
A turn off the 1120
Nice views but the road goes nowhere
Now to enjoy the 1120 and try to find the other end of the 4020
When I was riding the 4020 the other day and I found it getting steep and difficult terrain riding the last bit towards the 1120 there was a very good reason for this, this slight obstacle in the above photo
I find the start of the 4020 and its a narrow concrete road where possibly a funeral had just taken place
I am told to ride through then stopped and given some sweets and water, kind of them
Off on the 4020 and not too difficult to start with
Its now a loose rocky section and I leave the bike to walk up a bit, its gets better so I ride the bike up further
After riding up steep loose dirt then getting the bike bogged down in a hole and having to drag it out sideways then run alongside it to get it up the hill I decide to park it here and walk the remainder of the way, one reason is its now narrow single track.
Its a hot sweaty climb but at least I wont get stuck
It widens out at the top and I could have rode the bike up
I reach the spot where I left the bike and yes I could have rode the last bit no problem but I didnt know that twenty minutes ago and I had no desire to ride up and down those steep loose rocky hills again
The photo from the same spot two days ago with the bike stuck
I set a waypoint where I left the bike and I am 322 metres away but as I have walked in anything but a straight line I must have walked over 500 metres.
Well I have now completed the loop of the 4020 and have the GPS track to prove it but 500 metres of it was on foot, it is a doable loop but my personal opinion is try it on a motard or a DP bike
Now the relatively easy dirt ride back
I am totally knackered now, I reckon that 1km walk is the culprit and its a leisurely ride back to Nan
Half a large chicken with a double portion of saute potatoes for 220 Baht at Tonys Place
You can get the gdb file from my website here … http://www.captainslash.com
