Wild/funny/interesting/random pics from Thailand
by bkachinsky | Mar 08, 2009 |
I just got back from Thailand with what could be the best crew of 4 dudes I could think of. I could think of about 200+ adjectives to describe the places and I have even more than 200+ good photos from the trip but here is a small taste:
This is an elephant playing the harmonica. Bob Dylan is envious.
This is the Thailand national cycling coach demonstrating the power of a little bracelet. Despite having positive and negative ions on his side, I don’t think he could have ever knocked over Aaron Ross.
A community bathing tub aside the freeway in Bangkok. At first glance I thought it was used to wash clothes but soon realized that people were not bringing their clothes in there. I will never complain about a dirty motel shower ever again.
This 23 flat 23 gap was massive. Think El Toro x 2, add 6 stairs and a big flat in the middle. Footage and way better photos coming to a DVD player near you soon.
While on the theme of scary (but successful) moments. This box jump was sessioned by a certain someone on the trip. Equally as sketchy was the roll-in.
After our first day/night of riding around Bangkok we were greeted at our hotel by an elephant strolling by checking out the scene. I looked into trading in my Honda for one but my insurance rates would go up so I decided against it. I don’t think i’d be able to parallel park with it anyways. Only in Thailand.
I was humbled by the number of bananas this elephant could eat. I thought I was badass because I could put down 4 in one day. This guy scarfed down a whole bucket, peel and all. And that was just an appetizer. Potassiawesome!
Thanks to the Gary, Walter, Doyle, Aaron and all the Thai riders for a great time. I have many more I could share with you (and no, they aren’t all elephants) but spring is here so go ride and have fun!










March 9th, 2009 on 5:56 pm
I believe that maaaaybe someone did the gap down, and Doyle and Gary probably trained up it, but the rail makes me scared for your life and whatever happened already happened. Gahhhh.
March 9th, 2009 on 5:57 pm
I just realized the rail has gaps in it. Shit.
March 13th, 2009 on 11:58 pm
the rail was aluminum. I know better. or do I?