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My Tour of Lanna - Micaela's Diary 6

Micaela lives and rides around Paris. She has ridden extensively in the Alps, and in Provence, and has taken part in the following cyclo-sportives; Time Megeve - Mont Blanc, Le Mille Bosse, L’Alp d’Huez. She has also taken part in numerous cyclo-randonees round both the Paris region and the stunning vineyard areas around Bordeaux.
She has ridden the London to Brighton and the London to Cambridge bike rides, and has ridden The South Downs Way.

NB: All quotes in italics are taken directly from Micaela’s tour diary.

INFORMATION
Getting There: Crouching Tiger Cycling Tours, “Tour of Lanna” of Northern Thailand commence from Chaing Rai. Connecting flights from Bangkok are available through Thai Airways, Bangkok Airways and various low cost airlines.
Visa: Australian, European and USA citizens can enter Thailand for up to 30 days. Prior application for a visa is not required.
When to Visit: October – May when the weather is dry with plenty of blue sky. Temperatures (depending on month): Day approx 25 – 35 degrees. Night approx 15 - 25 degrees


Tour info
Bike: Lapierre carbon pro frame, with Campagnolo centaur group set and Mavic Kysrium Pro wheels. Weight 7.8kgs
Gears: compact crankset. Front: 34/50 Rear: 12/28
Tour duration: 10 days (1 rest day)
Distance: 750kms
Total climbing: over 5000 metres
Grade: Challenging terrain, spectacular scenery. Some testing climbs, with gradients 6 – 15% at times and long down hill stages. Superb road conditions, minimal traffic outside the main towns.
Support: Full tlme on road support vehicle with drinks, high energy snacks and mechanical support
Police escort: Tourist police providing road safety and first aid support for groups of 6 and above.
Contact: info@crouchingtigertours.com
Web: http://www.crouchingtigertours.com/
Languages spoken: English, French and Thai

Address: Crouching Tiger International Cycling Tours
225/266 Moo 13, Kad Farang,
Baan Waen, Hang Dong,
Chiang Mai, Thailand, 50230
Tel./Fax: +66 (0)53 430 880

1 comment:

  1. Sounds like you had an amazing adventure in Thailand Micaela.
    What a lucky lady!

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