The inaugural Chiang Mai ToyRide took place earlier today and was a triumphant success. Two hundred plus bikers toured around Chiang Mai city with some completing a wider circuit up to Samoeng.
There was an enormous array of bikes from Harleys and BMW's, to custom built choppers, small bikes and vespas. Most of the major bike groups and clubs in Chiang Mai took part and made it a colourful and stunning spectacle. The parade of motorcycles made there way to a party at Lake Huai Tung Tao.
Each rider brought at least one toy to give to disadvantaged children, with some being extremely generous over 500 toys were collected making an enormous pile which lit up the eyes of sixty children from the Pongsawan Community Development Center and Garden Orphanage. The highlight of the day was when the children were allowed to choose a toy from the pile. The party continued with a clown, live music and games for 60 very happy kids!
The remaining toys and more purchased with profits from the event will be distributed through non profit corporation, Give and Live to other disadvantaged children in Chiang Mai.
Many thanks to all those that organised and participated in this event - everyone will surely be looking forward to next year.
The slideshow below features some pictures from the day. Drag you cursor over the photos to freeze on any particular picture.
