Bangkok Hash House Bikers Established 1992 It's not just mountain bike riding, it's an adventure! Last Revised: 26/02/08 Home | About us | Committee | Archives | Future events | Advice page | Links Venue: Kanchanaburi, Suan Sri Resort, Saiyok.  Saiyok district about 180 kilometers and 3 hours from Bangkok. Hares: Jerry “Crash Test Dummy”, Maren “BJ” and John “The Pope”. Date: 29/30 March 2008. The Rides:  This is the same location as the July 2006 Hash. However, the Hares have done extensive reconnaissance and have found plenty of virgin tracks to defile.  The ride will provide a mixture of riding including some single track as well as gravel, dirt and asphalt roads.  The ride will pass through banana orchards, tapioca fields, sugar cane fields and forests. Saturday: Pay Hash Cash at 12:20 - 12:50, roll-off at 13:00.  The ride will be approximately 45km. Sunday: Pay Hash Cash at 09:30, Roll-off at 10:00.  The ride will be about 25km. N.B. Hash Cash is there to enjoy himself just like you.  Please make his job of collecting the money as easy as possible by paying him promptly before the ride. Essential equipment: Helmet Pump Spare tube Water container(s) for at least 2 litres of water Accommodation: Cost: B900 per room per night including breakfast for two. All rooms have 2 twin beds, air conditioner, mini-fridge, TV.  For any queries about the accommodation call Maren on 08 1721 7296. To secure your rooms for this ride you should make a bank transfer to the Hare's account:- Bank:- Bangkok Bank. Account:- 129-5-36905-0 Mr. Gerald Kevin Smith and Mrs. Maren Stafford Smith. You MUST send a scan or photo of your confirmation slip by email to marensmithbkk@yahoo.com, otherwise we cannot establish who paid on what date. Dinner: : Saturday night buffet dinner, B250 per person. Additional notes: For Saturday lunch the restaurant will be open and will prepare lunches for those who wish on an individual basis. Standard Thai fare. For non riders there is a restaurant, swimming pool, tennis court and miniature golf as well as a number of historical/cultural sights nearby. Bike Maintenance: The Bangkok bike shop LPR has a team of mechanics at most rides ready to fix last minute problems. They don't quote a price for their work, but please give a generous donation if you use their services. They can also take your sick bike away after the ride, restore it to full health and deliver it to your home in Bangkok.  For more major repairs they can be contacted at chusak_grease@hotmail.com or call 08 1101 1391. Transport to the ride: For those without their own transport (or bike) SpiceRoads usually arrange a van (minibus) to take bikes and riders to the ride for a very reasonable fee.  They also rent bikes out, but you will have to get your own helmet, pump and spare tube.  Contact them at enquiries@spiceroads.com or call 0 2712 5305. Misdirections:  Map Directions from Central Bangkok (driving time 3+ hours). My directions and mileage are based on crossing the Taksin Bridge since I live very close to it.  If you cross at another bridge you will need to adjust accordingly. Zero you odometer on the middle of the Taksin Bridge.  For the first 12 kilometers keep to the right. At 12 kilometers exit right onto highway 9 heading north following the sign towards Nakon Pathom. At 15 kilometers highway 4 exits left to Nakon Pathom. However, I don’t recommend taking this route as the traffic can get bad on that stretch of 4. Instead, continue on 9 north. At 22 kilometers turn left on to Boromarajonani road following the sign towards Nakon Pathom. Continue following signs towards Nakon Pathom. At some point Boromarajonani road will it merge into 4. At 74 kilometers exit 4 on left onto 323 towards Kanchanaburi. At 85 kilometers turn right to continue on 323 to Kanchanaburi. At 126 kilometers turn right onto 323 bypass, following the sign to Sai Yok. At 177 kilometers turn left on 3343 At 179 kilometers bear left at the fork, the road curves around and down the hill. At 181 kilometers turn left into Suansri Resort. The sign is in Thai, but you should see the BHHB sign. There is a tennis court on the left as you pull in. You can also travel to Sai Yok by train. The name of the train station at Sai Yok is Wang Pho. The Suansri Kanokporn Hotel is resort is located only about 2 kilometers from the train station. Directions from northern Bangkok (driving time 3+ hours). If you live in the northern suburbs you might find the following route better. Take the second stage expressway north past Chaeng Wattana Road, and exit at Si Saman Road turning left. Go straight across Tivanon Road onto Route 307. Zero your odometer at the crossroads. At 4km go straight across at traffic lights onto the 345 towards Bang Bua Thong. At 15km follow the road to the left. Keep well into the left hand lane onto the 340. At 17km take the U-turn bridge for Suphanburi. At 19km keep in the left hand lane for Suphanburi Route 9. At 20km fork left onto the 340 for Suphanburi. At 31km turn left into the 346 towards Bang Len. At 52km turn right at lights in Bang Len towards Kampangsaen. At 52.5km turn left at lights onto the 346 towards Kampangsaen. At 74 km Turn right at lights in Kampangsaen onto the 321 towards Suphanburi. At 74.3 km turn left at lights onto the 346 towards Phanom Thuan. At 111 km turn left onto the 324 towards Kanchanaburi. At 131 km turn right at lights onto the 323 Kanchanburi bypass. At 140 km go straight on at lights onto the 323 towards Sai Yok. At 181 km turn left signposted Sai Yok. At 186 km turn left after crossing railway line. At 187 km turn right into Suan Sri Resort.