I-Resort Cliff View, Hua Hin

	Bangkok Hash House Bikers Established 1992
	It's not just mountain bike riding, it's an adventure! Last Revised: 08/06/08

Venue: I-Resort Cliff View, Hua Hin.

Hares: Paul “Zoolander” Mason, Glen “Camp Gynecologist” Craigie, and John Graham(school permitting).

Date: 28/29 June 2008.

The Rides:
Saturday: Pay Hash Cash 12:20 - 12:50, roll-off at 13:00. This area has not been used much before on a Hash, and has some new ‘virgin’ riding which will test even the hardiest FRB’s. Saturday’s ride is about 45km with about 40km of dirt track and single track. We will also have a couple of surprises in store for you!!!
Sunday: Pay Hash Cash at 9:30, Roll-off at 10:00. This is a more leisurely 27km including a ride around a lake and around a picturesque mountain, and will offer beautiful scenic views.

Essential equipment:
Helmet
Pump
Spare tube
Water container(s) for at least 2 litres of water

Accommodation:
The I Resort Cliff View is between Hua Hin and Pranburi right on the beach. While not set in a large area (no camping spots), its location is beautiful, and it has a large swimming pool and excellent, clean, quality rooms. The hotel runs parallel to the beach so the rooms will either have a sea view, facing east, or a mountain view, facing west. There are 90 rooms in all with a mixture of twins and doubles and they should be able to accommodate all requirements. There are 40 standard rooms, so all who want the cheaper option should be catered for. No bikes are allowed in the rooms or hallways of the resort, a “bike corral” with 24 hour security will be provided. Those who want additional security for their bikes should plan on bringing their own bike locks.

The rooms should be booked directly with the hotel itself, and can either be done by phone (032 572209) or e-mail cliffview@ihotelresort.com (please cc. jungkojika@hotmail.com who is the on site Sales Manager). When contacting them, please quote the Group Name: BHHB -BANGKOK HASH HOUSE BIKERS, your arrival and departure dates and type of room (see below).

Types of rooms and rates (including breakfast):
Standard Mountain View (SGL/TWN) B1,300.
Superior Mountain View (SGL/TWN) B1,400.
Superior Sea View (SGL/TWN) B1,500.
Deluxe Mountain View (SGL/TWN) B1,600.
Deluxe Sea View (SGL/TWN) B1,700.
Extra bed is B500 /bed/room (incl. ABF 1 person)
Saturday Evening buffet is B250 (including free soft drink) or B150 for children, (under 4 yrs free of charge, 12 yrs up same as adult price). Pay for, and collect a ticket upon arrival at the hotel reception to help the hotel staff determine how much food to prepare.Credit Card Guarantee. Please give the hotel a credit/debit card number to hold your booking. However, payment can be made by cash or credit card upon checking in.
(UPDATE) The Resort can also accept bank transfers to pay for your room so the following information is provided: A/C No. 082-1-08608-6 - A/C Name. I Hotel Management Ltd - Kasikorn Bank, Lungsuan/current account. After the transfer fax a copy of the to Tel: 032-572236

Should you require any additional information or assistance please directly contact their Sales Manager Mr.Thanawat Sa-ardpong ( TONY ) at 08 9012 1834 (24 hrs.) or e-mail: jungkojika@hotmail.com. Finally, any problems please email Paul ‘Zoolander’ who will sort it out.

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 lpr_service@windowslive.com or call 08 1815 7948.

Bike rental:
SEA HILL MOUNTAIN BIKING can rent you a bike and also supply a helmet, but you will have to get your own pump and spare tube. Contact them at info@seahillmtb.com or call 08 5951 1813.
Otherwise both LPR and SpiceRoads rent out bikes.

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. Warning - Sometimes SpiceRoads cancel the van at the last minute if there are insufficient customers.

Misdirections:
Depart Bangkok by your favorite route eventually ending up on highway 4, aka “Phet Kasem Road” heading south. Go through Hua Hin and over the bridge over the railroad tracks at the south end of town.
Continue along highway 4 past Hua Hin Soi 156, (on your right side, the last Soi in Hua Hin district).
At km marker 245, pay attention!! About 50m to 100m before km marker 246 turn left onto highway 1019. This turn is marked with many, many signs, so many in fact that you need to look carefully for the BHHB sign there. More importantly look for the I-Resort Cliff View sign.
The resort has marked the way there very well, so you can follow these signs all the way there.
Go about 200m, cross over the train tracks, and then take the left hand turn right after the train tracks.
Continue on this road driving through a small pass where there is a Chinese style temple on your right and then down a slight incline.
You will see a very tall and ugly building from the top of the pass, this is not our resort!
After about 2.5km you will come to the I-Resort Cliff View on your left hand side.

Total driving time should be about 3 to 3.5 hours (determined from the Victory Monument area of BKK) and depending on your driving style. GPS coordinates to I-Resort Cliff View: N12° 25’ 50.5”, E99° 58’ 43.8” - UTM: 47 P 0606381 1374354