The roads are surprisingly well maintained. Very few pot holes and no sand or gravel despite it has been raining non-stop for the pass 3 weeks. Our tour master took us to the DMZ, 38 Parallel, and the Eastern coastline. Traffic was light and almost no traffic in the mountains. Hairpins, dog legs and long swiping corners carve through the canyons, just when you are about to get tired doing fusion riding (knees to the ground), you found yourself passing through farm land and cruising along side a river. What a treat! You will have to come experience yourself to believe such motorcycle paradise exist in the land of Kimchi.

Korean food is known to be hot and spicy. Many riders like yours truly are not used to spicy Kimchi found out one can taste the Kimchi twice. The first time when it goes into your mouth. The second time in the morning when you rush to the bathroom.... Good value for money? It is up to you to judge.

The CHIANG-MAI BIKE WEEK project is a Travel and Tourism based activity for members of large Motorcycle Clubs both within and outside of Thailand. Proceeds from the project will be added to the funds of the Region 5 Provincial Police’s Anti-Drug (methamphetamines) campaign as well as to aid the Tourism Police along with other charity organizations. In addition, the project also encompasses the promotion of Tourism in Chiang Mai and other Provinces in Northern Thailand, the use of helmets in accordance with Thai Regulations and Traffic Laws, the exhibition of motorcycles, competitive games in order to establish and strengthen relationships between all motorcycle enthusiasts’.  Last but not least, allow us to host a Charity Ball.

History of the Project
The CHIANG-MAI BIKE WEEK project was first organized in Pitsanulok in 1999 by the NORTH COMETS MOTORCYCLE CLUB (CHIANG MAI), a club for motorcycle lovers and the organizers of motorcycling activities in Chiang Mai. About two hundred motorcycles participated in this first event. The following year, the event was held in Chiang Mai and named, "K9 DRUG-BUSTING PROJECT" and the number of participating bikes and riders rose to three hundred. Most recently the project was re-named; “CHIANG-MAI BIKE WEEK” and has been very successful, with no less than eight hundred participating members and bikes from a convention of Motorcycling Clubs from all over the country, as follows;
· IMMORTALS MC. (HARLEY-DAVIDSON THAILAND) CLUB
· nationwide HARLEY-DAVIDSON CLUBS
· BMW MOTOSPORT CLUB (THAILAND)
· SIAM BIKER CLUB
· HANUMAN CLUB (HAD-YAI)
· SOUTHERN BIG BIKE CLUB
· RIDER CLUB
· JUMBO CLUB
· Also included are Motorcycle Clubs from other parts of the world, including MALAYSIA, SINGAPORE, SAUDI ARABIA, HONG KONG, GERMANY, POLAND, and ENGLAND.

Objective of the Project
1. Promotion the fight against drugs by accumulating funds to be contributed to the Region 5 Provincial Police’s project against drugs (methamphetamines).
2. Collection of funds to support the Tourism Police along with various charity organizations.
3. Promotion of safe and legal riding.
4. Promotion of travel by motorcycle, reflecting the safety and quality of the transportation routes in Thailand as well as; promote new and interesting travel destinations for tourists.

Expected Results
This year, the organizing committee has coordinated with a number of Motorcycling Clubs around the world and incorporated a wider public relations campaign.  Due to the success in the events of previous years, it is expected that, International participants will rise to 300 machines and will be considered a very large gathering to reflect the promotion of something of great social value. This in turn, can be used to promote the Country and the unity and harmony in Thai society in the eyes of foreigners. It can also be considered the promotion of the Tourism Industry to participating foreigners which, in the long term, will eventually draw tourist money into the communities in the Northern Region of Thailand.

Itinerary
香港騎士於 12 月4 日出發至曼谷或清邁,  需視乎租車地區,  12 月 10 日回港
Hong Kong riders will expected to depart for Bangkok or Chiangmai on Dec. 4 return from Chiang Mai or Bangkok on Dec. 10. It all depends on where we can get the rental bikes. Do allow one extra day leave for flexibility as we might get held up or due to schedule change.
December 6, 2002
09.00  參加者到達清邁及入住酒店 Participating motorcycles begin to arrive in Chiang Mai and check into their accommodations
16.00   登記及歡迎會Registration and welcome parade, including exhibition of food, handicrafts and souvenirs
18.00  歡迎晚宴Welcome banquet for participants
December 7, 2002
09:00 城市巡航 Parade of motorcycles ride through the city to promote safe and disciplined driving.
Security: There will be 24 hour on site security
Bike show: Will be in the 700th Anniversary of Chiang Mai Sports Complex after Lucky Draw Rally.
Rodeo Bike registration: Between 9 am to 3 pm on Saturday 7th
10.30  遊覽清邁附近市鎮Travel to various tourist attractions in the Province as well as visit different projects around the city of Chiang Mai
There will be activities and other games, such as eating hot dogs (or banana) while riding and the Miss Chiang-Mai Bike Week 2002 pageant.
19.30  慈善餐宴Official Party or Charity Banquet with acknowledge and thanks to sponsors and participating clubs.
December 8, 2002
09:00 購物及觀光Shopping and travel to various tourist attractions in the Province at Boh-Saang, Ban Tawai, Sankampaeng
19:00 歡送派對Farewell Party
December 9, 2002
09:00 回程香港Parade of motorcycles travel to various Provinces on their way home.

 

Estimated cost: 費用約 :-
每人 HK$5,500.00 包括來回曼谷機票, 6 晚酒店, CMBW2002 登記費用
HK$5,500/person. Cost includes return air fare to and from Bangkok. 6 nights hotel accommodation, registration fee to CMBW 2002.

 

Event Registration Fee include: Dinner on Friday 6th at Welcome party, Lucky Draw Rally, Lunch / Dinner on Saturday 7th at Official Party, Patch, Sticker, Event T-Shirt and Donation to club social contribution project.

 

費用不包括租車, 電油, 保險及膳食費用
Cost does not include, bike rental, fuel and insurance, most meals.

 

有興趣者請與楊為聯絡 2338 6337
Interested parties please contact Franki 2338-6337 for further details as programme develops.