Next  ride:  Please Contact Andrew Bond

0817645311

Welcome to the Chiang Mai Hash House Bikers. We are a group of people who like to take our mountain bikes out for a ride once a month over a trail of 40-50km. At the start only the hares who laid the trail know where it goes. Just follow the rice flour. (This is a national park......ants love us!) and enjoy warm and friendly Thailand. About half way round there will be a drinks stop at a shop where you can re-stock with water and soft drinks. Bring some small change with you as country shops often can't change large notes. At the end of the ride there will be water, soft drinks, beer and food. These are included in the ride fee.

What to do?

Follow the  FLOUR TRAIL
Flour is always on the left. If it's on the right, maybe the wind blew it or you're
going the wrong way (go back and check)
If there is no flour for 100m, you are off trail, go back to the last seen flour. When "on flour", call the trail : blow your whistle or shout "On On"
There will be 1 or 2 water-stops, possibly with short-cut options

Safety & Riding
When passing other riders, give them space & announce "On your left / right"
If you cannot ride the trail, stop or walk on the side & let other riders pass
Technical descents: ensure adequate space between riders so they can see the trail.
Wait at the top if necessary and don't overtake
Beware of electric fences: usually a single wire with plastic bags tied to it
Be respectful of different riders' level of ability. Assist riders in need of help

Essential Equipment
Mountain bike with mountain tyres,You should ideally have some experience riding adventurous trails, however, we do not exclude willing riders who don't have expensive equipment. Please contact us and we will give you assistance and advice about the trails.

Helmet
Pump, spare inner tube, tyre levers & bike tool
If you borrow from anyone, make sure you return or replace
Mobile phone with Hare's phone number
Name of accommodation + sufficient money to charter a pick-up truck if required

Villagers & Environment
Be civilized, say "sawatdee" to villagers
Respect villagers' property and houses
In cultivated fields and crop areas ride without causing damage or walk
Do not litter the or abuse the trail !!

Animals
Dogs: stay cool, slow down
Cows, Elephant and buffalos: stay cool, slow down or stop. DO NOT WHISTLE!