<Trip Report> 8 checkpoints : 7 to 10 Apr 2011

[pipipapipu]

Is anyone interested to chiong the 7 Mal-Thai checkpoints in 1 day?

 

Plan is to ride up Malaysia East Coast via trunk road and sleep @ Sungei Golok for 1 night.

 

Early next morning 6am start clearing all the checkpoints 1st checkpoint will be Taba and last checkpoint will be Kaki bukit.

 

Aim is just to collect passport chops. Anything after that will be OTOT.

 

If no one is interested, I'll do it alone =)

 

 

*Edited to be 8 checkpoints.

Edited April 4, 2011 by pipipapipu

[pipipapipu]

Disclaimer:

 

Only for expierenced thrill-seekers + no pillions allowed. Meet up point will be in Kota Bahru or Sungei Golok (TBC)

 

After clearing Kaki Bukit into Wang Kelian, may go to Satun or Trang depending on time, otherwise will just hang around Hatyai be EMO.

 

Those who want to rendervous in Hatyai also can. OTOT.

 

#Note: Everything is subject to changes.

Edited February 18, 2011 by pipipapipu

[yem_paul]

Should be interesting ... pardon my ignorance ... i only know 6 passable overland borders .... Tumpat, Golok, Betong, Pegkalan Hulu, Padang Besar, Bukit Kayu Hitam ... err bro ... where is Kaki Bukit la?

[pipipapipu]

Should be interesting ... pardon my ignorance ... i only know 6 passable overland borders .... Tumpat, Golok, Betong, Pegkalan Hulu, Padang Besar, Bukit Kayu Hitam ... err bro ... where is Kaki Bukit la?

 

It's a small checkpoint on Wang kelian, about 20 km from Padang besar. Only 1 lane on each side.

I'll attach a picture of my ride past that checkpoint in a moment.

 

http://184.72.239.143/mu/cb763413-5faf-dd98.jpg

[yem_paul]

Oh ... Wang Kelian enroute to Satun you mean ... got that one ... been there once ...

[pipipapipu]

Yeap. It's quite a challenging hill climb enroute to the checkpoint.

Checkpoint closes at 6pm Malaysia time therefore only have 12 hrs to clear the 7 checkpoint.

If there's a huge jam at more than 2 of the checkpoints = game over, pls try again.

 

 

As there is only 12 hours to play around with, time is of the essense in this game:

 

Start point: 5am (Malaysia time)

Location: Sungei Golok (Thai soil)

 

1. Taba (enter Msia) est 6am

2. Sg Golok (enter Thai) est 7.30am

3. Beketa (enter Msia) est 9am

4. Betong (enter Thai, early lunch in Betong, enter Msia) est 11am

5. Sadao (enter Thai) est 3pm

6. Padang Besar (enter Msia) est 4.30pm

7. Kaki Bukit (enter Thai) est 5.30pm

 

#All timings are on the conservative side.

 

Mission accomplished. Proceed to rest and relax.

Edited February 18, 2011 by pipipapipu

[WE300B]

Sorry to highjack.

 

Would like to ask - is Taba a bridge or ferry crossing? If ferry, is it easy to ride on?

[pipipapipu]

Crossing over can be done by long-tail boats or by ferry (different landings). Boats leave about every 15 minutes and run during daylight hours. The fee is 6 baht per person, which is the same at every pier. The fee for a motorcycle is 15 baht, for a 4-wheel car is 50 baht and for a bus is 100 baht.

 

*info from google...

Edited February 24, 2011 by pipipapipu

[pipipapipu]

Sorry I'm a noob.

1st time trying to use this checkpoint.

It's 1 of the 2 checkpoints that I have not used before.

Well, we'll learn something new on each trip

 

*if bus can cross, bike sure can

Edited February 24, 2011 by pipipapipu

[WE300B]

Thanks. Now I'd like to try this crossing some time.

[justborn]

Crossing over can be done by long-tail boats or by ferry (different landings). Boats leave about every 15 minutes and run during daylight hours. The fee is 6 baht per person, which is the same at every pier. The fee for a motorcycle is 15 baht, for a 4-wheel car is 50 baht and for a bus is 100 baht.

 

*info from google...

 

at time, lot of goods is loaded in the ferry, so it take time to load and unload.

distance is like crossing to sentosa

 

 

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn300/just-born/kelantan%20bike%20week%203apr2010/SDC10583.jpg

[pipipapipu]

Thanks for sharing Dave.

Will take the time factor at this checkpoint into special consideration.

[pipipapipu]

*Date amended. Managed to get 4 straight off days.

 

7-10 April 2011

 

Anyone interested can rendervous with me on 7th April night in Sg Golok (Thai)

Will set off to do the 7 check point ride on 8th April early morning.

Edited March 14, 2011 by pipipapipu

[rezasmess]

Tentetive date set as 22-24 April. (long weekend)

3 solid days of hard riding.

 

Hi Pipi,

 

I might be interested if your date is between 28th April to 1st May.....a week later from your estimated date.

[pipipapipu]

Sorry for late reply. Been out if town for past 10 days.

 

Glad to see your passion to challenge the checkpoints.

 

Unfortunately, I can't change my schedule to match yours.

 

The routing has been posted up. Feel free to do the ride whenever you are free.

 

Do post up some pics if you manage to accomplish the feat.

[WE300B]

In addition to the 7 listed above, there seems to be a new checkpoint at Ban Prakop. Anyone heard of this one?

[pipipapipu]

In addition to the 7 listed above, there seems to be a new checkpoint at Ban Prakop. Anyone heard of this one?

 

can show us location on google earth?

 

btw 2 riders confirmed.

[WE300B]

co-ords: 6.470198, 100.70237, satellite view

 

http://www.kln.gov.my/web/tha_songkhla/home/-/asset_publisher/8pPT/blog/thailand-malaysia-opened-a-border-crossing-at-nathawi-district-in-songkhla?redirect=%2Fweb%2Ftha_songkhla%2Fhome

[pipipapipu]

co-ords: 6.470198, 100.70237, satellite view

 

http://www.kln.gov.my/web/tha_songkhla/home/-/asset_publisher/8pPT/blog/thailand-malaysia-opened-a-border-crossing-at-nathawi-district-in-songkhla?redirect=%2Fweb%2Ftha_songkhla%2Fhome

 

 

OMG.. inserting another checkpoint will make this ride impossible in 1 day. @_@

 

Btw, thank you for your timely information insert.

 

Just went through the entire route via google map.

 

It's virtually impossible to complete my initial 7 checkpoints ride in 1 day. (on paper at least; due to the unknown road conditions)

 

Thus, I am opting to convert it to become an 8 checkpoint ride over the entire trip instead. (much more relaxed ride)

 

Will post out the routing slightly later.

Edited March 30, 2011 by pipipapipu

[pipipapipu]

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/188469_10150477952625026_644070025_17853443_730573_n.jpg

 

new amended route.

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/207123_10150493684810026_644070025_17888463_541878_n.jpg

 

 

1st night: Sungei Kolok

2nd night: Betong

3rd night: Hatyai

 

God know how much FUN we are gonna have =D

Edited April 2, 2011 by pipipapipu

[pipipapipu]

A very interesting read for those who appreciate

http://mrain.com/thelonecyclist/?cat=16

[WE300B]

I'll be checking out some of the checkpoints next week. Hope Kelantan / Narathiwat is not affected by the floods

[pipipapipu]

I'll be checking out some of the checkpoints next week. Hope Kelantan / Narathiwat is not affected by the floods

 

Great! good luck for your ride and clear skies all the way =) Pls share some pics when you are back.

[pipipapipu]

1 common goal

2 crazy guys

3 nights of madness

4 days of riding

5 hundred dollar budget

6 hours of sleep at least

7 April we will launch

8 Mal-Thai checkpoints

9 0 km/h speed

10 April we be home safe

[spaiduhz]

1 common goal

2 crazy guys

3 nights of madness

4 days of riding

5 hundred dollar budget

6 hours of sleep at least

7 April we will launch

8 Mal-Thai checkpoints

9 0 km/h speed

10 April we be home safe

 

All the best. Have fun!