Today’s ride on Komoot I lingered in Luang Prabang and had a long talk to Andy the owner of Mali House. He’s the right guy for the job of running a guesthouse for sure. Today’s ride was short, so there was no rush. It’s hard to leave a place like LP with it’s nice ambience, …
I had some great food and rest in Luang Prabang and I needed it. Now I feel ready to tackle some of the hills out of here. I certainly didn’t feel like that 4 days ago. I also met Miles and Claire, two bike tourers from the UK who were at the end of their …
Today’s ride on Komoot Firstly, thankyou to Martin (of Martin & Goi fame. I met this great couple at the hotel in Chiang Khong) who suggested this route. Your suggestions and interest have really helped and they’re sincerely appreciated. Secondly, despite Martin’s suggestions, today was a big unknown. He did the trip in his car …
Today’s ride on Komoot I had a rest day in Xayaboury and didn’t do a great deal. I ate well, found an excellent street coffee bar and a nice restaurant but that was about it. That’s what I call a rest day. I certainly needed it. I purposely had a late start today as there …
Today’s ride on Komoot I was justifiably concerned about today and it turned out to be one of the most brutal physical days I’ve ever had. It’s up there with the dust storms and gale force winds for the 100kms into Leongatha a few years ago, and worse than anything from triathlon or marathon training …
Today’s ride on Komoot I was worried about today’s ride too even though it was short. I get confidence from every achievement, so by now, I should have enough faith in my abilities to take on any ride and do it. I certainly don’t like the pain of climbing steep hills, but I know it …
Todays ride on Komoot To say I was concerned about today’s ride is a massive understatement. I saw the hills from the boat, and could see the ride profile showing 3 very steep climbs. I’d found a hotel on maps.me so I knew there’d be a place to stay in Muang Ngeung, and I expected …
It was a pleasant day on the boat to Pakbeng, all organised by Nok from the Little Hostel. She does such a great job for everybody. We all had a packed lunch, boat tickets and booked accommodation in Pakbeng. Nok also asked me to inform everyone that the slow boat to Luang Prabang is back …
Today’s ride on Komoot A short day today – 20+ kms which was down to the Friendship bridge on the Thai side, then up to the town of HouayXai which sits directly opposite Chiang Khong across the Mekong. The slow boat from HouayXai to Luang Prabang goes on Mondays and Thursdays, so I expected the …
Lots to do today. I had my new front sprocket, but needed a special tool to install it. I had also spoken to the bike shop in Chiang Mai and had my hopes up that a local bike shop could do it. So I rode the 6kms to the only bike shop around, and had …
