Cycling the Samoeng XL LOOP in Chiang Mai, Thailand

[@weerawanchaisangchan3597]

สุดยอดดดด 🤩🤩

[@mikeduckworth7006]

Great Video Luis, I need to get back on those long rides!!

[@CyclingChiangMai]

Thanks Mike! Yes, let's do another long ride soon :)

[@spdaltid]

Nice! I did this XL loop in '14 or '15. Great memories. We hit roadworks - dirt/ mud on the descent to the dam - that was really sketchy! I wish I'd known about the temple.... next time!! Thanks!

[@CyclingChiangMai]

Great to hear, Bob! The road is in much better condition nowadays I guess. But still a proper adventure and long day on the saddle! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻👍🏻😊

[@Rob6020]

Nice loop 👌

[@maniastrat]

Thanks that was great! I never knew you could get to Samoeng town from Mon Cham. I only ever did the loop (on motorcycle) from Mae Rim or Hang Dong. ( and of course went down to Samoeng Town) About those 7 hairpins on the Hang Dong end I was amazed even on the motor bike how steep. Hope to try on bicycle this year 😉 Thanks again for a great video!

[@CyclingChiangMai]

Thanks Mike! Yes, there are a few Samoeng loop variations like this one from Mon Cham. Soon we'll film the XXL version, 140 km, 3,500m!! The 7 hairpins climb is epic, make sure you got a 34T cassette and you will be fine!

[@user-bs4vb8vh6m]

Nice natural 😲😊🤙❤️

[@CyclingChiangMai]

Thanks! Very nice loop, but not easy 5555 😁

[@Frankenpedaleur]

07:06 Aaaah, I love this restaurant. It is in Suthep Road. So yummy and cheap. You need to try the mushroom fake meat. I was there often. I miss that all.

[@ernestberlot8289]

I know it also. Ahroi mak

[@CyclingChiangMai]

Thanks for the tip, we'll try it!

[@Frankenpedaleur]

04:50 Have you ever tried this climb starting at that temple? If you go in this little road you come to a long climb, no cars and almost always shadow.

[@CyclingChiangMai]

Yes, it's amazing! Taking the soi left from that temple right? Steep narrow road up to a village and then down to di Bosco coffee, awesome detour!!

[@Frankenpedaleur]

@@CyclingChiangMai Right!

[@ChunBoonNg]

what time did u set off? :)

[@CyclingChiangMai]

6:40 in the morning, and think we finished around 2:00 pm

[@ChunBoonNg]

@@CyclingChiangMai Thanks :)