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Chiang Mai’s downhill trails are arguably the best in Asia. Long natural descents trough a wide variety of terrain that will test your bike-skills and give ‘armpump’ a whole new meaning!
There are trails for every skill level but expect to be challenged, Chiang Mai is many things but what its not is a groomed bike park and precisely that is its draw, from DH riders from neighboring counties making their annual pilgrimage to visiting World Cup pro’s alike, everyone agrees, Chiang Mai’s trails are sick!
So how come so few people know about them? Chiang Mai’s trails get very little exposure for the credit they deserve, partially because its still an unknown Mtb destination but also because getting good footage from Chiang Mai’s DH trails is hard, the dense jungle makes it difficult to film and virtually impossible to fly a drone. |
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In a way that might be to its advantage, keeping Chiang Mai an unspoiled, pristine biking destination. Ad to that the distinct chilled out after-ride vibe, by far the best food in Asia and you will see why Chiang Mai is widely regarded as the top biking destination in the region. |
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What to expect?
Roughly 1300 meter vertical descent per trail.
Trails range in length from 7,7 km to 15 km.
Lots of loose rock, steep descents, fast single track and World Cup worthy rock gardens.
Chiang Mai is rideable all year round, conditions will vary from bone dry dusty to mudfest slippery and hero-dirt tacky in-between. All of the riding is done on natural terrain, the descents are long, from 20 to 40 minutes depending on your skill level and fitness.
Chiang Mai hosts a variety of trails for every skill level, but we recommend some Downhill experience to get the most out of this trip.
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The riding is technical and can be intense so if you need a brake and don’t feel like chilling out by the hotel pool all day, Chiang Mai has lots to offer, if would be a shame not to experience any of it. From its famous buddhist temples to its local cuisine, there is something for everyone, from visiting an elephant rehabilitation sanctuary, bungee jumping, zip-lining, hiking and rafting to shopping or getting pampered and one of the cities many spa's to renting enduro MX bikes, or party the night away in the city’s excellent night life, its all at your doorstep.
Chiang Mai is Thailand’s second biggest city, located in the mountainous north of the country. In stark contrast with Bangkok, Chiang Mai is a haven of peace and tranquility, this laid-back city is nestled along green forest foothills of the Doi Suthep-Pui mountain range and will be our base. The shuttles are fast and our hotel is conveniently located close to the mountains, far away from mass tourism and in the more laid back ’hip’ part of town.
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• Note - This itinerary gives the maximum amount of time on your bike. Any riding day can be swapped out for a rest day. Each place we visit has amazing activities besides biking.
Day 01 - Arrive at Chiang Mai Airport After picking you up at the airport we go to you hotel and assemble the bikes, then shuttle up for our first ride in Chiang Mai. Depending on your arrival time this could be a 3/4 or 1/2 day of riding.
Day 02 - Full day of riding
Day 03 - Full day of riding
Day 04 - Full day of riding
Day 05 - Full day of riding
(depending on your departure time) Drop off at the Airport.
Note that any day can be a rest day. The riding is technical and can be intense so if you need a brake, we can advise you on the best activities Chiang Mai has to offer. Besides chilling out by the pool, Chiang Mai has lots to offer. Explore its buddhist temples and cultural sites, try the famous local cuisine, there is something for everyone, from cooking or massage classes, visiting an elephant rehabilitation sanctuary to bungee jumping and zip-lining trough the jungle to sampling the vibrant night life.
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Trip start/end: Chiang Mai - Thailand.
Days: 5 days
Type of riding: Downhill
: On this trip we will ride everything from gnarly technical natural terrain, to flowy singletrack and everything in between.
Level: Beginner to Expert.
There are lots of trail options for varying skill level, we will adapt the trail choice depending on the riders ability and preference.
Guiding: From the first day at the airport pickup to the last day airport drop-off you are fully guided, our qualified and experienced guides are with you the whole trip making sure everything goes smooth and you will get maximum amount of time on your bike.
Our Thailand guides speak English and German with some additions to French.
Includes: Accommodation: 4 nights in Hotel/Resort in double room
Transportation: airport pickups, hotel transfers, bike shuttles.
Food & drink: every day breakfast
Excludes: Departure and return flight from your country or origin
Lunch & Dinner
Visa (Thailand Visa is free for European Union citizens/January 2016)
Travel Insurance
Which kind of bike to bring? Downhill bike.
What else to bring? Bike travel bag or
Bike box, gear (Helmet & individual protection)
Your bike specific spare-parts as mech hangers, brake pads etc.
Summer Bike wear, clothing and swim wear.
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The prices below are for a 5 Day package. It's possible to customize the Itinerary depending on your needs.
2 Person: 579,- Euro per person 4 Person: 499,- Euro per person 6 Person and up: 399,- Euro per person
1 Person: Single supplement 379,-Euro
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