I'm normally a solo cyclist - I prefer it that way but do go out with Kevin, a New Zealander, a few times a month. He's just resumed cycling and we have been increasing the distance slowly. I mentioned to him that a club was having a run to the floating market in Chachoengsao and he said that he would love to try it. I saw on the website that there are two meeting points The first meeting point was was in Lumpini Park - that's in the centre of Bangkok and would add about 20 kms to the ride. The second point was the first PTT gas station on Suwinthawong Road (That's Hwy 304 - the Chachoengsao Road). There are two PTT stations within yards of each other, do they mean the first one that was opened a few weeks ago or the established one? They e-mailed me and replied saying it was the second one. The distance from meeting point 2 to the floating market was '30 kms', I know Hwy 304 and know that 30 kms from there would not take you to the boundary between Bangkok provine and Chachoengsao province. We went to the stated meeting point and was met by about 5 club members who said this is not the start but it's the next PTTT my query of 'Do you mean the new one about 5 k away or the one about 10 k?' Interesting reply "Yes!"So off we went to the third PTT! Riding up there, we both decided that it was not for us. I am not a fasr rider but I find it difficult to ride at their slow pace. Guess what happened at the third PTT? It's not the third one but the fourth! I decided to take Kev down Hwy 304, past the "meeting point" and turn left to the lovely town of Nong Chok wherem the resident's main enjoyment seems to be watching the traffic lights change colour and, wait for it, for added pleasure, the countdown timer at the lights is sometimes switched on!
When I go with that club, I am normaly disappointed and come home and say "Never Again!" I'm happy to report that when asked by Mre Hippo, I did not say "Never again", I just nodded.
head wind most on the way there ..great on the return leg sunny too 
