Sanity ride

This one turned out to be much more then intended, the idea was to just get out of the house and explore a few roads close in that we hadn't been on yet. Turned right on the main road in front of First Homes. Poking around in a few roads that ended very quickly. Took what looked like a main road, normally these loop back into Udon. Saw a paved road not in the best condition, but driveable at least on a bike. When I do these it's not about speed anyway it's about exploring, so dodging the pot holes goes with the territory. The road is headed back to our left towards Udon so hey won't be that long anyway. 1 & 1/2 hours later we find a sign Udon 38 KMS, this one didn't loop. Ended up 14 KMS out of Udon on the Nong Khai highway, how that happened I don't have clue.

Passed through some really small villages some with maybe 30 people the amazing thing was I must have seen 40 drunk driver check points today even the little villages had them. Wasn't stopped at any. Ended the day with that roast beef dinner that I had promising myself at the Irish Clock. all and all a good cabin fever relief and a pleasant outing to end the year with.

Contrary to popular belief there is very little traffic on these roads and you don't suck up exhaust fumes all day They can be challenging but not in a insane way. This was actually as the crow flies very close into Udon and many places were not rice fields they were jungles.

I could find this route again but I seriously doubt I could explan to anyone how to get there. You small bikeowners these are good rides for you guys, not about speed at all.

sure would be nice to be able to pick up an accurate 1:25,000 or better Topographical map with all roads and villages. It would take the mystery out of Ray's country rides but at least we'd be able to see where he goes.. Any ideas where to get a really good map like that?? Most of the local maps are not up-to-date nor accurate..

Careful Dave if I'm not lost it wasn't a good ride

Took another today there is a motorcycle repair place along the river on the other side of Nong Khia at one time he was looking for parts for a 750 I just happen to have some today. Another one of those couldn't tell you how to get there, just got to ride out with someone else the first time.

The adventure Saturday should be easy to follow Erawan Cave

FrazeeDK wrote:sure would be nice to be able to pick up an accurate 1:25,000 or better Topographical map with all roads and villages. It would take the mystery out of Ray's country rides but at least we'd be able to see where he goes.. Any ideas where to get a really good map like that?? Most of the local maps are not up-to-date nor accurate..

This posting is 4 1/2 years old and I guess he never got a reply...Maybe now someone has an idea where topographical maps of the areas around Udon might be found...

Stoneman

Stoneman,,,,,,,, you may find some help here:

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/forum/145 ... lacemarks/