The Golden Triangle Loop from Chiang Mai by scooter: our 798 km route via Chiang Rai, Chiang Khong, Sop Ruak, Mae Salong, Fang and Chiang Dao, with map, GPX and costs.
Huay Tung Tao cycling from Chiang Mai: the flat ride, with GPX, laps around the lake, the giant straw figures and lunch on the way back.
Doi Suthep cycling from Chiang Mai: one of my favourite morning rides, 10.7 km up to the temple with GPX, elevation profile, the monks’ alms round and fresh juice at the top.
Doi Pui cycling from Chiang Mai: a 44 km climb past Doi Suthep temple all the way up to the Doi Pui viewpoint, with GPX, elevation profile and a comparison with Alpe d’Huez.
Samoeng Loop cycling from Chiang Mai: our 81 km route with Cycling Buddy Chiang Mai, GPX, elevation profile, the best coffee stop and the two-lap challenge.
Our 3-hour Co van Kessel Co Original bike tour through Bangkok (August 2023): narrow alleys of Talat Noi, Chinatown, the flower market and Memorial Bridge, with photos, route and tips.
Outdoor and sports enthusiast. Since 2013 I’ve been backpacking, bikepacking and motorbiking through more than 30 countries, and writing about it on GoBackpackGo. Everything here comes from my own trips, routes and real costs.
