Our trips are divided
by difficulty levels
to fit your need. To get more information about each trip,
please click on the map or click below to see each trip description.
PROVISIONS PROVIDED for all trips:
1 liter water , LUNCH at destination WHAT TO WEAR:
Shorts and shirt, sport shoes, extra shirt and shorts Light
rain coat in rainy season . WHAT TO BRING:
plastic to protect camera etc. day pack ( we have one for
you if you don't have one)
This
is a great intro ride to off road mountain biking. The descent
through Doi Suthep National Park presents us with great views
of the Mae Ping Valley below and makes this one of the most
scenic and popular rides.
TRIP
DESCRIPTION DOWNHILL, UP COUNTRY RIDE National forest and plantation access
dirt road with ruts, rock gardens, mud and sand traps, some
steep down hills at times but very manageable.
Our
4 wheel drive transportation takes us to the top of Doi Pui
mountain 1600m( 5400 feet) above the Palace and Doi Suthep
Temple. After viewing Doi Pui Village below and some stretching,
we prepare our Cycles and get ready to ride down to our favorite
coffee plantation.
This first part of the trip helps us to evaluate your riding
ability and we talk about techniques to make your downhill
cycling even more enjoyable. Everyone is encouraged to practice
the newly learned techniques. The trail leads straight down
the mountain with at times steep downhill riding, Absolute
no lengthy up hills disturb the rhythm and spirit of the forest,
At our many rest points we enjoy the beautiful views of Chiang
Mai below.
The
challenging terrain of the route capture our full attention.
The wild growth of the forest hugs the path. Half way down,
we leave the dirt path and head straight through the forest
on single track over roots and rocks , A well deserved break
at a secret waterfall, and then single track all the way to
the lake for lunch. This ride, although not easy, is a great
introduction to off road downhill mountain biking. At the
Lake a our favorite Lunch spot prepares the well deserved
meal for us.
After Lunch we head back to Chiang Mai the lazy way, in the
truck and full of great memories.
When:
Daily 9:30 am-3:30 pm. All year rain or
shine
Trip:
Doi Pui to Hui Tung Thao Lake
Location:
Mountain 5400 feet elevation , above Chiang Mai
Biking time:
Approx: 3 hrs, 25 km
Elevation change:
From 5400 feet (1600 m) to 1200 feet (400 m)
Riding Conditions:
99% downhill, rarely used dirt road and single track.
Doi
Suthep Park at its finest, starting at the summit, off road
changes to single track leading us deep into a highland jungle
gorge, a physical challenging climb out and a lengthy downhill
rewards us with great views.
TRIP DESCRIPTION
Cross Country Ride with downhill National forest and plantation access
dirt road with ruts, rock gardens, mud and sand traps, some
steep down hills, turning into single track completely unused
by vehicular traffic, long steep uphill, great if you are in
top shape. Very rewarding.
Our
4 wheel drive transportation takes us to the top of Doi Pui
mountain ( 5300 feet) above the Palace and Doi Suthep Temple.
After viewing Doi Pui Village below and some stretching we prepare
our Cycles and get ready to ride down to our favorite coffee
plantation . This first part of the trip helps us to evaluate
your riding ability and we talk about techniques to make your
downhill cycling even more enjoyable. Everyone is encouraged
to practice the newly learned techniques. Further downhill we
turn west at the forest intersection where we continue gradually
downhill, enjoying higher speeds and control. After passing
a high country Royal Planting Project, we enter the great divide,
a barely used and unmaintained path. We practice our art of
Mountain Biking, moving in and out of ruts, over rocks and roots,
and quickly arrive in the deep jungle gully between the two
mountains. Now at 3200 feet elevation, we notice the tropical
forest emerging from the pine woods, with huge banana leaves
and plenty of bamboo filtering the light.
Once at the bottom of the gully we begin a long and rewarding
uphill back to 4100 feet, some ride, some walk, concentrating
and preserving energy on the way to our summit.
A 200 year old bamboo grove greets us at the top, where a lengthy
and well deserved break is taken.
Continuing
along the high road with fantastic views of the valley below
we ride a gradual , long downhill. Warmed up we play in and
out of ruts and holes, sand traps and rocks. The challenging
terrain forces us to maintain full concentration on riding and
moves us into ” the zone “ of the sport. The hill
tribe village at the end of the forest trail brings us back
to civilization.
Once in the Mesa Valley we enjoy a beautiful winding paved road
downhill all the way to our favorite eating spot near Wat Ampawan.
Technically challenging at higher speeds and easy at slower
speeds , but definitely an achievement.
When:
Daily 9:30 am-4:30 pm. All year rain or
shine
Trip:
Doi Pui to Maesa Valley
Location:
Mountain 5400 feet elevation, above Chiang Mai
Biking time:
Approx: 4 hrs, 35 km
Elevation change:
From 5400 feet (1600 m) down to 3200(1100 m) up to 4100
feet and down to 1200 feet (400 m)
Traversing
and climbing along the remote mountain tops of the National
Park, we enjoy these scenic rides with a challenging downhill
section into the Mae Ping and Samoeng Valley.
TRIP DESCRIPTION
Cross Country Ride with downhill National forest and plantation access
dirt road with ruts, rock gardens, mud and sand traps, long
steep down hills, rarely used by small farm vehicles, short
steep uphills, great if you are in shape. Very rewarding.
Our
4 wheel drive transportation takes us to the top of Doi Pui
mountain ( 5400 feet) above the Palace and Doi Suthep Temple.
After viewing Doi Pui Village below and some stretching, we
prepare our Cycles and get ready to ride down to our favorite
coffee plantation . This first part of the trip helps us to
evaluate your riding ability and we talk about techniques to
make your downhill cycling even more enjoyable. Everyone is
encouraged to practice the newly learned techniques.
After the coffee break we keep riding down hill until we reach
our route west into the next valley. Fantastic forest riding
with great views from open plantations, are followed by a break
at a refreshing mountain creek.
With
only short steep up hills we wind our way across the valley,
past small farm houses while witnessing the local hill tribes
in there natural environment. Then we ride further down hill
between plantations and forest with beautiful pine trees changing
to eucalyptus growth on the way down to the Mae Rim Valley
floor. The rarely used forest road presents the rider with
plenty of challenges. This trip ends at beautiful Wat Ampawan,
where our driver is waiting for us. A late lunch at a secluded
Orchid Farm with a small lake, gives us a chance to reflect
on significant events during this eventful day.
This forest /farm road is hardly traveled and is perfect for
mountain biking, allowing speed, but challenging your riding
abilities. This is very secluded riding and you will feel
deep appreciation for the local ecology.
Our
4 wheel drive transportation takes us to the top of Doi Pui
mountain 1600m( 5400 feet) above the Palace and Doi Suthep
Temple. After viewing Doi Pui Village below and some stretching,
we prepare our Cycles and get ready to ride down to our favorite
coffee plantation. 
The
challenging terrain of the route capture our full attention.
The wild growth of the forest hugs the path. Half way down,
we leave the dirt path and head straight through the forest
on single track over roots and rocks , A well deserved break
at a secret waterfall, and then single track all the way to
the lake for lunch. This ride, although not easy, is a great
introduction to off road downhill mountain biking. At the
Lake a our favorite Lunch spot prepares the well deserved
meal for us. 
Our
4 wheel drive transportation takes us to the top of Doi Pui
mountain ( 5300 feet) above the Palace and Doi Suthep Temple.
After viewing Doi Pui Village below and some stretching we prepare
our Cycles and get ready to ride down to our favorite coffee
plantation . This first part of the trip helps us to evaluate
your riding ability and we talk about techniques to make your
downhill cycling even more enjoyable. Everyone is encouraged
to practice the newly learned techniques. Further downhill we
turn west at the forest intersection where we continue gradually
downhill, enjoying higher speeds and control. After passing
a high country Royal Planting Project, we enter the great divide,
a barely used and unmaintained path. We practice our art of
Mountain Biking, moving in and out of ruts, over rocks and roots,
and quickly arrive in the deep jungle gully between the two
mountains. Now at 3200 feet elevation, we notice the tropical
forest emerging from the pine woods, with huge banana leaves
and plenty of bamboo filtering the light. 
Continuing
along the high road with fantastic views of the valley below
we ride a gradual , long downhill. Warmed up we play in and
out of ruts and holes, sand traps and rocks. The challenging
terrain forces us to maintain full concentration on riding and
moves us into ” the zone “ of the sport. The hill
tribe village at the end of the forest trail brings us back
to civilization. 
Our
4 wheel drive transportation takes us to the top of Doi Pui
mountain ( 5400 feet) above the Palace and Doi Suthep Temple.
After viewing Doi Pui Village below and some stretching, we
prepare our Cycles and get ready to ride down to our favorite
coffee plantation . This first part of the trip helps us to
evaluate your riding ability and we talk about techniques to
make your downhill cycling even more enjoyable. Everyone is
encouraged to practice the newly learned techniques.
With
only short steep up hills we wind our way across the valley,
past small farm houses while witnessing the local hill tribes
in there natural environment. Then we ride further down hill
between plantations and forest with beautiful pine trees changing
to eucalyptus growth on the way down to the Mae Rim Valley
floor. The rarely used forest road presents the rider with
plenty of challenges. This trip ends at beautiful Wat Ampawan,
where our driver is waiting for us. A late lunch at a secluded
Orchid Farm with a small lake, gives us a chance to reflect
on significant events during this eventful day.
