A Wet Ride Taking The Scenic Route From Nan To Uttaradit
The route 101, 1026, 1083, 1123, 1047, 1268, 1239, 1047, Hwy 11
Total distance 321 km
It was an overcast morning as I rode out of Nan, at Wiang Sa it was raining slightly and here I turned onto the 1026 to take the longer scenic route rather than the direct 101, hwy11 route. I ride to [...]
Through The Mountains South West Of Nan
The route 101, 1216, 1217, 1342, 1024, 1343, 1134, 4018, 1101, 1022, 1101, 1024, 1342, 1217, 1216, 101
Total distance 320 km
I bumped into Luke and his mate at the PTT in Nan first thing, they were waiting for Mark and the others. I gave Luke a tip to try the 1333, hopefully they did and [...]
Nan – Ngao – Na Noi – Nan Loop
The route 1091, 1120, 1154, 103, 1134, 1342, 1217, 1216, 1026, 101
Total distance 384 km
I took the 1091 out of town for about sixty km then took a left onto the 1120 towards Song
This is a good well surfaced road with lots of bends along its length
There is cloud blocking the sun and its quite [...]
Nan – North Of Pong Loop – Nan
The route 1091, 1092, 1148, 1179, 1092, 1091
Total distance 315 km
It was the 1091 out of town and most of todays mileage was rode on this fine road
Once a few km out of Nan its great scenery
A motorcyclists delight this road is, lots of bends and a brilliant surface to go with it
About one km [...]
Nan – Pak Nai – Nam Pat – Nan Loop
The route 101, 1026, 1339, 1176, 1047, 1123, 1083, 1026, 101
Total distance 369 km
I took the 101 to Wiang Sa then the 1026 towards Na Noi and a fine twisty road in places
At Na Muen I take a left onto the 1339 to ride to Pak Nai, the fishermans village
Its a wide road for a [...]
Nan – Pua – Ban Sop Khun – Nan Loop
The route 1169, 1081, 1080, 1097, 1148, 1082, 1080
Total distance 279 km
I take the 1169 out of town and stop at the Huai Khon Khaen Reservoir
This one is less than one metre below capacity
Then its on along the great 1169
I take a left onto the 1081 to ride to Pua
At Pua I take a right [...]
Nan – Ban Naka – Ban Luang – Nan Loop
The route 101, unknown, 1091
Total distance 153 km
I took the 101 out of town and twenty four km past Wiang Sa I took a right onto an unnumbered road signposted to Ban Naka
This friendly little fella came running over whilst I was stopped
This is a pleasant road that is at last surfaced from one end [...]
East Of Nan The 1257
The route 1168, 1225, unknown, 1257, 1081, 1169
Total distance 178 km
I called in at the Honda shop in town and noticed that their dog has different coloured eyes
It was out of town on the 1168 stopping for a look in at the Huai Haet reservoir
Not much water in it though
The 1168 is always a fun [...]
Nan – Huai Kon – Bo Kluea – Nan Loop
The route 1080, 1081, 1169
Total distance 308 km
I took the 1080 out of Nan and its very busy at 9am this morning, about ten km north of Tha Wang Pha I take a left onto the old 1080 where they are not doing any roadworks and theres virtually no traffic at all. This joins the [...]