Some Comments and Feeling...
Everyone had a fantastic time. Thank you very much for organizing a really great trip for 5-0. See you in CM10
chris
"It was certainly a great trip even though we had some massive climbs. What I want to recap is the Enjoyable great downhills, single track routes, nothing beats chiangmai. The beer and wet towels at the end was also certainly refreshing. massages was very satisfying after the rides. The food is simply fantastic.I think I actually gain weight from all that eating. Hahahah. Beyond expectations for me. Would defi look forward to another exciting overseas ride with the 5-0s "
Quentin Goh
Ace-tone Solutions
"Thanks Chris for arranging this trip and thanks everyone else for the company!
I have been looking forward to my first CM trip since i booked tickets in July and I must say it lived up to my expectations in every way! The rides could not have been much more varying. Some climbs where tough of course. But perfect does not excist and we where not on a downhill camp. I think it all contained what makes a man happy, hard work uphill followed by adrenalin boosting downhill, a good lunch in the nature followed by another round of up/down. The golden drops of beer at the end of the ride, with the satisfaction of having completed without too much pain or injuries (for most of us anyway). Hot spring and/or massage, then dinner with more beer! "
Lars
"Thanks so much Chris, for organising this wonderful experience. It must have been tough to cater to such a wide range of individuals, skills and preference. But you managed to tie everything together nicely.
For me, this was one of my most unique holidays ... I did not bring my Blackberry (there were tons of emails waiting for me at the end, but that's another story), camping with 10 other guys in the same room, and of course the AWESOME rides.
Also, the jokes, camaraderie and friendship built along the way was priceless. Not to mention the tasty local cuisine ... I am still searching for Cream of Sum Yung Guy.
Btw, my Scott Spark (or what was left of it) is in the workshop now. Hopefully I don't have to replace the frame again.
Thanks again Chris, and to all CM09ers for the memories."
Chingsoo
"so just want to say how much i enjoyed meeting everyone on this trip and chris thank you for doing such a great job on organizing this amazing adventure! i want to apologize if i was too brash or grumpy or whiny or anything else for that matter (on day 2) especially. i guess between selling my house, being sick and nervous about being around 15 extremely handsome, articulate, fit men - well, i was beside myself at times - ESPECIALLY WHEN CHING SUE WORE HIS HAIRNET AND NO SHIRT - what is a girl to do?"
Michelle
"it was a blast of a trip, I take my hat off to all those who got whacked on the trip but got on with the ride, even though on the mend,"
Victor
"CM09 was a super experience for me... dislocated finger excepted. Thanks for making the opportunity available and I wouldn’t hesitate to sign up for next year given the chance again! What can we say – pure MTB paradise and the organisation was nearly flawless! I enjoyed every day including the MOAC and especially the MOAD. We only get better by challenging ourselves in a wide variety of conditions and no doubt about it CM has it all!
In my opinion we were all riding with more confidence as the days wore on and the pace only got faster..."
Mike