This is the initial objective, to attend this bike week and have some fun!
Then i also realised that Songkran will also be held concurrently with this event and therefore DOUBLE THE FUN!!!
Riding up for this trip will include 4 bikes! Palmer, Roberto, Fadly +1.
This is an idea of the itinerary for the next few days
2010 Phuket Bike Week & Songkran Festival
Date : 10th - 16th Apr 2010
Meetup Timing : 0200hrs (Move off) 0230hrs
Travelling Speed : 140 - 160KM/H (M'sia) 120 - 140 KM/H (Thai)
Distance : 1,700 KM (M'sia) 1,300 KM (Thai)
Organiser : PaLmEr (KC) (S'pore) +65 9788 5000 (M'sia) +60 12 709 3430
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Please ensure you have minimum 6 months validity on your passport.
- Vehicle registration card (Photocopy). Certified true copy would be preferred.
- If you are NOT the owner of the vehicle, you MUST obtain an authorisation letter by vehicle owner CLEARLY stating that you are riding into Thailand with his/her vehicle. His/her signature is required.
SAFETY
Minimum Attire : Riding jacket, Jeans, riding gloves, boots/shoes.
Bike Requirements : Bike must be in good condition, especially tyres & brakes.
NO SLIPPERS AND SANDALS FOR THE LONG HAUL RIDES!
OFFENDERS WILL BE U-TURNed with no refund!
1) A safety briefing will be conducted before commencing the ride. Trip leader will inform all riders on route.
2) In the event that you break contact with the group, remain at a safe location with a prominent landmark (Petrol station) and SMS your location to +65 9788 5000.
3) Avoid stopping at the side of North South Highway in M'sia unnecessarily.
4) DO NOT exit the North South Highway without informing anyone beforehand
5) Keep a lookout on your belongings especially at stops, especially Helmets, bike keys, valuables and tank bags.
6) Maximum Safety limit for riding: 200KM or 2 hours continuous riding, whichever comes first.
RIDING METHODS
Malaysia - Free & Easy movement will be practiced on the North South Highway with sweeper.
Thailand - Convoy movement will be practiced on Thai roads (Trunk roads / rural highways) with sweeper
1) Kindly keep left unless overtaking or as led by ride leader. The ride leader will monitor traffic at back with his mirrors and act accordingly. DO NOT hog the right lane if there are vehicles attempting to overtake. Switch to left lane safely and let vehicle overtake. Always give way to faster moving vehicles!
2) DO NOT tailgate each other. Ride in a staggered formation.
3) Always look out for others in your group for symptoms like fatigue or bike problems.
PLEASE RIDE SAFELY!
ITINERARY
Note: All timings are in SINGAPORE TIME (GMT +8) All distances are estimates and are subject to road conditions.
10th April 2010 (Sat)
0200hrs Meet @ Gelang Patah ESSO (Northbound)
All to top up Full Tank.
0230hrs Depart for PAGOH (1hr 15min, 155 KM)
0345hrs PAGOH R&R (Shell)
All to top up Full Tank.
0400hrs Move off for SUNGEI BESI (1hr 20min, 165 KM)
0520hrs SUNGEI BESI (After toll) (Petronas). Breakfast @ 24hr Macdonalds. Full tank after Breakfast.
0600hrs Depart for TAPAH (1hr 30min, 160 KM)
*** WARNING! *** Winding twisty highway after Rawang to Slim River!
0730hrs Arrive TAPAH R&R (Shell)
All to top up Full Tank.
0745hrs Depart for SEMANGGOL (1hr 30min, 140 KM)
*** WARNING! *** Area After IPOH has twisty highway! ACCIDENT AREA!
0915hrs Arrive SEMANGGOL R&R (Esso)
All to top up Full Tank.
0945hrs Depart for GURUN (1hr 15min, 125 KM)
1100hrs Arrive GURUN R&R (Caltex)
All to top up Full Tank.
All to purchase Thai Vehicle Insurance.
1130hrs Depart for BUKIT KAYU HITAM (0hr 50min, 80 KM)
*** WARNING! *** Beware of CROSS WINDS!
1220hrs Arrive BUKIT KAYU HITAM (Caltex) Around 9KM Marker.
All to top up your last drops of Malaysian Petrol.
Depart immediately after pumping for border.
1230hrs Arrive @ Thailand Border.
*** IMPORTANT! *** All are to clear customs for Rider/Pillion AND Vehicle!
1315hrs Proceed to Hat Yai Town (1hr 0min, 70KM)
1430hrs Arrive @ Novotel Hat Yai.
Proceed to Check in.
Free & Easy.
1845hrs Meet @ Lobby for Steamboat dinner.
1900hrs Traditional charcoal Steamboat dinner buffet.
2200hrs Free & Easy or Happy Hour
ITINERARY
Note: All timings are in SINGAPORE TIME (GMT +8) All distances are estimates and are subject to road conditions.
11th April 2010 (Sun)
0730hrs Meet @ Lobby, breakfast. OTOT
0830hrs Check out.
0845hrs Gather opposite LEE GARDEN PLAZA, prepare to move off.
0900hrs Move off to top up petrol
0910hrs Arrive Hat Yai petrol station (0hr 10min, 1.5KM)
All to top up FULL TANK & check tyre pressures.
0930hrs Depart for TRANG (1hr 30min, 160KM)
*** WARNING! *** Beware of vehicles emerging from Centre median!
1030hrs Arrive @ TRANG
All to pump FULL TANK
1050hrs Depart for KRABI (1hr 40min, 170KM)
1230hrs Arrive @ KRABI
All to top up FULL TANK
1245hrs Depart for PHUKET CAUSEWAY (1hr 15min 100KM)
*** WARNING! *** Bumpy road! Especially around corners!
1400hrs Arrive @ PHUKET CAUSEWAY
PHUKET CAUSEWAY (Photo taking session)
PHUKET GATEWAY (Phuket Bike Week Welcome Area)
1430hrs Depart for PHUKET, PATONG BEACH. (0hr 45min, 50km)
1515hrs Arrive @ Patong Beach Lodge, Patong Beach Phuket.
Proceed to Check in.
Free & Easy
1900hrs Meet up @ Lobby for dinner & Phuket Bike Week.
2200hrs Happy Hour or Free & Easy
12th April 2010 (Mon)
0900hrs Meet @ Lobby, Breakfast included.
Free & Easy
Shopping / Water sports / Sun tan
1300hrs Meet @ Lobby for Water War!
1900hrs Dinner
2100hrs Free & Easy
ITINERARY
Note: All timings are in SINGAPORE TIME (GMT +8) All distances are estimates and are subject to road conditions.
13th April 2010 (Tue)
0900hrs Meet @ Lobby, Breakfast included.
0930hrs SONGKRAN! Water war!
1900hrs Dinner
2100hrs Free & Easy
14th April 2010 (Wed)
0900hrs Meet @ Lobby, Breakfast included.
1000hrs Proceed for ride around Phuket Island.
Wat Chalong, Phuket Abalone Farm, Gypsy Village, Promthep Cape
1400hrs Lunch
1500hrs Return to Hotel. Free & Easy
1900hrs Dinner, Free & Easy
15th April 2010 (Thu)
0800hrs Meet @ Hotel Lobby, Breakfast
0845hrs Check Out, prepare to move off to Hat Yai.
0900hrs Depart for KRABI (2hr 0min, 150 KM)
All to top up FULL TANK.
*** WARNING! *** Bumpy road! Especially around corners!
1100hrs Arrive @ KRABI. Sightseeing & Lunch.
All to top up FULL TANK.
1300hrs Depart for TRANG (1hr 40min, 170 KM)
1440hrs Arrive @ Trang.
All to top up FULL TANK.
1500hrs Depart for Hat Yai (1hr 30min, 160 KM)
*** WARNING! *** Beware of vehicles emerging from Centre median!
1630hrs Arrive @ Hat Yai Novotel.
Proceed to Check in.
1900hrs Dinner
2000hrs Night Market
2200hrs Free & Easy or Happy Hour
16th April 2010 (Fri)
0900hrs Meet @ Hotel Lobby for breakfast
1000hrs Bon Voyage (for those returning to SG on 16th Apr 2010)
1030hrs Return to Kuala Lumpur
1400hrs Check out, prepare to move off to Singapore.
Top up fuel if necessary. (1hr 0min, 70KM)
1530hrs Arrive @ SADAO border.
*** IMPORTANT! *** All are to clear customs for Rider/Pillion AND Vehicle!
1600hrs Move to Bukit Kayu Hitam (Petronas) (5KM Marker)
All to top up FULL TANK.
*** WARNING! *** Beware of CROSS WINDS!
1615hrs Depart for SEMANGGOL (185KM, 1hr 45min)
1800hrs Arrive @ SEMANGGOL R&R (Esso)
All to top up FULL TANK.
*** WARNING! *** Area after Sungei Perak has twisty highway! ACCIDENT AREA!
1815hrs Depart for TAPAH (1hr 15min, 140KM)
1930hrs Arrive @ TAPAH R&R (Shell)
Dinner @ R&R
*** WARNING! *** Winding twisty highway after Slim River to Rawang!
2015hrs Depart for Sungei Buloh (1hr 15min, 135KM)
2130hrs Arrive @ Sungei Buloh (Esso)
All to top up FULL TANK.
ITINERARY
Note: All timings are in SINGAPORE TIME (GMT +8) All distances are estimates and are subject to road conditions.
17th April 2010 (Sat)
Kien Hian's Home
Free & Easy
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