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    Day 7 – Retracing our steps and moving on

    By katie.gormley | Published: 17.02.11

    My mind is full of peddles so I got up early to enjoy the sunrise from my balcony before we head back to Chiang Mai in our sag.

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    Day 6 – Fang to Baan Yapa – Hill failure and shopping for a good cause

    By katie.gormley | Published: 17.02.11

    My disappointment in not quite making it up the hill is short lived. Our mission upwards was to visit the Karen Hill tribes people (famous for their long necks). Any profits made from what they sell are kept directly by the tribes people, used for education amongst other essentials. There is nothing quite like a bit of therapeutic shopping for easing the joints and the ego. In fact, I believe it may actually be better for you than a Thai massage.

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    Day 5 – Chiang Dao to Fang – The most miles and a huge secret

    By katie.gormley | Published: 15.02.11

    We roll out of yet another amazing hotel and onto the road. We’ve only got one stop off today, the Tab Tao Cave. That’s 50km up the road though so for now its time to peddle.

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    Day 4 – Mae Taeng to Chiang Dao and an unexpected recovery from ‘Temple burn-out’

    By katie.gormley | Published: 11.02.11

    e only problem with staying in amazing hotels is having to leave. And so, with a slightly heavy heart I jump back onto my bike along with the group and we head off to our destination. You can never be sad on a bike though and soon enough i’m just enjoying the ride.

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    Day 3 – Heading North to Mae Taeng – Happy Elephants and My First Climb

    By katie.gormley | Published: 11.02.11

    Its OK, you can hate me if you like.

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    Day 2 – Chiang Mai to Baan Tawai and back again

    By katie.gormley | Published: 10.02.11

    Distance  32km After a leisurely start (and more time to enjoy this amazing hotel) we’re heading South West of Chiang Mai to visit the ancient ruins of Wiang Kum Kam. It’s a warm up day for getting introduced to our bikes and time to see a bit more of this capital city of the north. [...]

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    Warmer Climbs: A Thai Adventure on Two Wheels

    By katie.gormley | Published: 09.02.11

    England is quite lovely but its cold this time of year and January is depressing. Plus sportsister founder Louise has cleverly decided to get married on Koh Samui. So I have decided to do what any smart girl in my position would. I’m going cycling in Thailand

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    Warmer Climbs – A plan put into action

    By Louise Hudson | Published: 07.02.11

    England is lovely but this time of year can be a bit wet and miserable can’t it.  Luckily Sportsister founder Louise has cleverly planned to get married on Koh Samui and has invited me to come. So, I have decided to do what any smart girl in my position would. I’m swapping my daily London [...]

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    Love & Hate – What we’re loving…

    By Louise Hudson | Published: 06.02.11

    Knog are carving themselves out a niche at the forefront of cool stuff for cyclists. I love these gloves. OK, so technically not ideal for winter BUT with this top tip from Cyclodelic Amy Fleuriot I will overcome.

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    Extremities are overrated

    By Louise Hudson | Published: 04.02.11

    Its pretty nippy out there at the moment isn’t it? We went for a little skoot into the Essex countryside last weekend. It was lovely, great to be out on the bike again especially with my new handlebars and stem. My Prince feels like a new bike entirely (in a good way). I’m from Yorkshire [...]

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