Sports Bike Ride on January 19th from Khon Kaen

Hi There,
Ray23 has passed me a list of riders, he calls the A list and I am trying to provide a monthly ride the first of which is detailed below. Details will be emailed to each rider on the list and also posted on this group and the UdonMap forum. I am still compiling the email list and so first emails will go out in the next few days.
I would like to call the list the Sports Ride list as I think this best describes the difference, where the riders gain pleasure from the physical act of riding a high performance motorcycle, as well as appreciating the beautiful countryside around. Safety is still number one priority, but these bikes can operate safely at a higher speed than the larger heavier, mainly chopper type bikes. So it is expected that these rides are a little quicker and cover more distance with less stops than the B list rides. However they will in no way be competitive rides and speeds will be in accordance with road and traffic conditions, and anyone who enjoys this type of riding is welcome, on whatever machine.

I am based in Khon Kaen and the first couple of rides will start there. So first ride Saturday 19th January leaving as below at 9.30am.

Ride to Phra Maha Chedi Chai Mongkol in Roi Et Province
Long 104.31942 Lat 16.32882

Leaving Khon Kaen From Shell Garage on Sri Chan Road (Kalasin road) 209 heading East.
Long 102.8740 Lat 16.42759

Directions to Shell Garage Khon Kaen.
From Udon heading South on 2, go to junction with 209 and 12 (The Right turn on 12 goes to airport and Chumpae, but we turn left).
Turn left at this junction, onto Pracha Samoson Road No 209 signposted Chiang Yuen /Kalasin.
Stay on this road until it joins Sri Chan road, also called 209. Turn left, still signposted Chiang Yuen 209
Meet at Shell station on left after 400M.

The ride to the Chedi is around 180 km of mixed, fast and interesting roads, all on Tarmac.
The Chedi is situated in a large park and is a few minutes walk uphill from the CarPark. The area has many eating places and craft stalls etc. It is anticipated that 1 to 2 hours is spent here. This is partly because it is an interesting place, but also because it is our first ride, gives a chance for a chat and maybe for the B group to join up again, see below.

There are a number of alternative( fast and straight, or more interesting) routes back to Khon Kaen, however it is likely that Ray 23 and some of the B group guys from Udon may join in part of the ride and may spend the night in Roi Et, travelling back on Sunday. The sports group riders may do the same or travel back the same day.
The options for return travel can be discussed over lunch at the Chedi.
Roads used include:
209,2152,2268,4024,2110,4031,209,2116,2367,214,3009,2116,2136

Anyone who would like to be added to the Sports Ride List please pm or email me.

John Gooding