Today, my hubby and I went on a little bike tour. I’ve been on my bike a couple of times lately, mainly because my kids are off school and going to the gym is just too time consuming ! Anyway, we went up past Rachapruek to a Wat Phrathat Doi Kham. So much fun !!
I rode most of the way but this part was just too steep !!
Driving down was soo much fun AND dangerous. In Chiang Mai you can’t just day dream as you ride, you have to be aware of so many things. Traffic because cars and motorbikes often drive on the wrong side of the road, we saw a dead cat and a ead dog on the road, not something you want to ride over with your bike. Probably most dangerous of all, pot holes in the road! I had to go on full brakes going down this mountain because of potholes… shame.. I had such a nice speed 
A beautiful way to start the new year before we went home, cleaned up the house, did the dishes etc after our new year party last night ..
What did you do today??
I went cycling too but very slowly. I had a hysterectomy 5 weeks ago. Healing alright but taking it slowly!
Some advice please… on a CM expat website, they advise that it’s convenient to rent motorbikes to get around the city. However you did post some horror stories about bad drivers + accidents. Would you advise visitors to rent a Honda Wave if we are careful, ride slowly?
Hi Jackie..hope you recover well after your surgery !! I think its fine if people ride motorbikes. Just don’t drive drunk, and ALWAYS wear that hot, uncomfortable helmet !! Go with the traffic flow and use all your senses while riding