Cycling Northern Thailand // Chiang Mai to the Laos Border // World Bicycle Touring Episode 38

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Күн бұрын

From Chiang Mai, we took some of the busiest highways we'd cycled in Thailand to go further north. The riding conditions improved a lot once we reached the farming valleys of Fang and Tha Ton, and we took an incredible dirt road route into Chiang Rai. We had a break from the bikes in Chiang Rai before heading to the Golden Triangle and traveling along the Mekong River to the border with Laos.
Time Frame: Early January 2023
Blog post with route details and GPX:
www.rollingexistence.com/rout...
Instagram: / rollingexistence
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Bicycle gear list below. We're running a mix of traditional panniers and bikepacking bags.
- 2020 Surly Ogres
- 36h Rohloff Speedhubs
- 36h Son 28 Dynamo hubs
- Ryde Andra 40 rims
- Marathon GT365 29x2.0 tires
- Avid BB7 brakes, 200mm front, 160mm rear
- Sinewave Cycles Beacon headlight/USB charger
- Ergon SMC Core (Andrew) Terry Butterfly Century (Jenny) saddles
- Rogue Panda custom frame bags
- Ortlieb Back Rollers Plus rear panniers
- Bedrock Bags Hermosa front panniers
- Tubus Cargo rear rack (Andrew), Tubus Logo Classic (Jenny)
- Planet Bike AL fenders
Camera Gear:
- Fuji X-T4
- Fujinon 16-80 mm f/4
- Fujinon 23 mm f/2 prime
- GoPro Hero 8 Black w/Media Mod + DIY windscreen
- Rode VideoMic Pro
- Mavic Mini 1 drone
Music Credits:
Lawrence Walther x Solar Body -
- Provided by Lofi Records
- Download/Stream: fanlink.to/BacktoNature
Lawrence Walther x Solar Body - Sweetgrass
- Provided by Lofi Records
- Download/Stream: fanlink.to/BacktoNature
Lawrence Walther x Solar Body - Lake Vermilion
- Provided by Lofi Records
- Download/Stream: fanlink.to/BacktoNature

Пікірлер: 49

@craigrmeyer 3 ай бұрын

Guys I was right there. But when I was on that dirt road (perhaps that very one) I was stupid, it started to rain, I got stuck in the mud and had to camp out there with the frogs. That shot of homeboy with his beer and that golden traffic circle (at 11:00) behind him, man, it takes me back.

@RollingExistence Ай бұрын

That road would be treacherous in the rain, we were lucky to be there in dry season. We miss Thailand, it's one of our favorite places on the planet. The people and food are just fantastic, especially when you get out of the big tourist hotspots.

@craigrmeyer Ай бұрын

@@RollingExistence 100%

@n2secure Ай бұрын

Thanks

@RollingExistence Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@tangomike15 Жыл бұрын

What an inspiration. I wasted so many trips to Thailand NOT doing something like this. Now I’m married with a kid and don’t have time for lengthy holidays. Oh well…I’ll wait until retirement and watch your videos in the meantime. Good for you both. Enjoy life. Every moment.

@bunterngkhemwong Жыл бұрын

She is so strong rider I wish my wife could be like her. Ride alongside the river in Chaingrai is one of the best ever.Can't wait to see your next adv guy.

@rabh6746 Жыл бұрын

Thailand has served you guys well, such a remarkable country and very colourful👍Can't wait to see the next episode from Lao!

@Naufrago_Sur Жыл бұрын

Yet another great video. Thanks

@cascadorys Жыл бұрын

Great video!

@alafenetre81 Жыл бұрын

Nice and colorful. Thanks!

@user-xv3gu4cp8w Жыл бұрын

Have a good and safe trip !!!

@twenisix Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the wonderful Thai experience 👍 Upwards North here we Go ✌

@ArtAndBeautyFreak Жыл бұрын

Amazed by your content. Just recently started biking more and hope to bike to different countries one day instead of taking the plane. also incredible camera skills! Filming while biking isn't easy😅 subbed so fast

@frankrounding9905 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful job with your video's.

@j.k.6148 Жыл бұрын

You two are amazing. Thank you for the video experience. Looks like the Surly (?) bicycles are holding up well. Eagerly await the next video.

@RollingExistence Жыл бұрын

Yes they're both Surly Ogres and they've been holding up great!

@welshbikepackingadventures Жыл бұрын

Yay!

@ART-qw9ds Жыл бұрын

👍

@Alan-Tang Жыл бұрын

Im so glad get the opportunity to wath your newest upload video. Luckily there was good weather to ride all the way along the dirty off road. 😂

@RollingExistence Жыл бұрын

Yeah it would have been rough if it was rainy and muddy!

@shaukatkhan1600 Жыл бұрын

good ohy

@franknobody5965 Жыл бұрын

I love the tour-planning-face in the Hostel 😂. How long are you guys on tour for? Love your videos....alwas too short though😊

@RollingExistence Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy the videos! We've been on tour for about 2 years and hope to keep at it for another year and a half!

@johnsimms9015 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. I could not wait for this one to come out. You all do a great job with these. Just curious, did the Thai and Lao authorities allow you to ride your bikes from Thailand to Loas? I have read that you have to take a bus from Chiang Khong through Lao immigration control. Thank you again and safe travels!

@RollingExistence Жыл бұрын

That's right, they make you take a bus across the friendship bridge. I forget exactly how much it cost but there was hardly any traffic on the bridge so it was kind of annoying that they didn't allow bikes.

@123HIP 11 ай бұрын

Have you done a video about you're route planning?what apps you use etc.

@MrJx4000 Жыл бұрын

That food at 11:15 made me hungry.

@RollingExistence Жыл бұрын

No shortage of amazing food in Thailand! 😋

@Shanbuddy 11 ай бұрын

Nice guys❤ cycle riding country to country crossing on arrival visa as good ?sir

@rickute1458 Жыл бұрын

7/11 food rules !!! after a hard night of drinking sang som ( thai rum ) there is nothing better that the food at the mighty 7/11

@SerNOELTV Жыл бұрын

May we know where to buy that kind of brim you always use while under the heat? Thank you

@RollingExistence Жыл бұрын

It's from a company called Da Brim. They're great!

@Daniel-ls9ke Жыл бұрын

hey rad videos, just came upon your Chanel and getting good beta as I am setting out on a 3 year world tour in 8 months. I am wondering about the hats you're wearing over the helmets, I assume those are just modified sun hats or are those made specifically to fit over cycling helmets? looking forward to carting up on all your content. Cheers

@RollingExistence Жыл бұрын

They're specifically made for helmets, they're from a company called Da Brim. We highly recommend them!

@Daniel-ls9ke Жыл бұрын

@@RollingExistence heck yeah, that's legendary mate. Thanks for the beta! so stoked for y'all and your journey! Also digging the Melanzana, I'm in Carbondale 🤙🏽

@welshbikepackingadventures Жыл бұрын

what was the Kok river like, (sniggers childishly.. haha) great vid guys

@VeloObscura Жыл бұрын

I love those Buddhist Purgatory Gardens and Hell Gardens. They're so strange. What's the process for renewing a visa like you guys did? Is there just some sort of government office that you can go to?

@RollingExistence Жыл бұрын

They were really surprising to stumble upon! And we just showed up at the Chiang Mai Immigration Office, filled out the paperwork they asked for, and paid the fee. It was pretty easy!

@VeloObscura Жыл бұрын

That's awesome. Seems like all the visa stuff in SE Asia is super straight forward. One less thing to worry about!

@phongchairattanodom812 8 күн бұрын

How long in Thailand

@jamiegoodwin4476 Жыл бұрын

Hi, any chance of sharing your route and if you would have done it any differently if done again? I'm planning a similar route for next month. Cheers.

@RollingExistence Жыл бұрын

Hey there! We are working on a blog post for this section with more details and a GPX track. In the meantime, we have a big map on our website that gives an overview of our whole route: www.rollingexistence.com/routes/

@jamiegoodwin4476 Жыл бұрын

@@RollingExistence Cheers. Did you camp much on the way from Chiang Mai to Laos? Any recommendations would be great.

@mohammedashrafsusiwale2217 Жыл бұрын

Are you using mountain bike?

@RollingExistence Жыл бұрын

We are on Surly Ogres, they are not quite a mountain bike but they can fit wide tires, 29x2.5. They're kind of in between a regular touring bike and a mountain bike.