Route 105 Mae Sot to Mae Sariang update

[bsacbob]

The 105 is one of those roads that should be a joy to ride, approaching roads from the east to Mae Sot and north to Mae Sariang bring a smile with a good road bike. However the 105 has always been known as a bitch of a road and best avoided, but things are changing and changing pretty fast, i have just travelled the road with a friend. The route is spectacular with stunning views and historical viewpoints, we found the ride from Mae Sot to be a pleasant surprise, a little broken in places by still enjoyable until 10km past Mae Salid then a different story emerges. suddenly you're on brand new dual carriageway and continues for 20 K, or so until you reach the National park and hit the road works.



The works continue for around 10Km then your into potholed sections until you reach the north side of the park and the road is pretty good again.

some picture's travelling through, as you can see a huge investment in upgrading the road.

So far so good.



Glimpse of the new road section.



A few surprises along the way





Waiting for the road to clear



One of the better surfaces after the roadworks

 

[bill]

Hey Bob
I went thru today on a sport tourer
The dirt sections were rolled smooth, so no problems there while its dry.
The potholed/paved sections are manageable
Great road and scenery. I guess by next dry season it will be smooth pavement all the way ?

 

[bsacbob]

Hey Bob
I went thru today on a sport tourer
The dirt sections were rolled smooth, so no problems there while its dry.
The potholed/paved sections are manageable
Great road and scenery. I guess by next dry season it will be smooth pavement all the way ?
<img src="http://www.rideasia.net/motorcycle-forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=34869"/>

Good to know it's a great riding road and even better when it's all completed

Sent from my SM-G900F using Forum Runner

 

[Gnasher328]

Thanks Bob. I am just about to set off to M.Sot on that road, I was worried the post would be a warning but it looks like I'm in for a great ride.

 

[nikhuzlan]

Rode in this route more than a few times. This road is a permanent work in progress road. Newly laid tarmac only good for probably 2 rainy seasons. It does not get really bad anymore but what may be great this year may be just ok the next.