A ride to Baja before Big Bend

[Bill]

A ride in Mexico ending in Big Bend….We will ride across Mexico starting at the Hand pulled ferry on the Rio Grande near McAllen – The ride will venture south through the Canyons near Horse Tail Falls – close to Monterrey- then on to Salltio where we will overnight. Following will be to Parrras and the winery- then to Durango. The following day will be spent riding the Devils Back Bone – 3000 curves in less than 90 miles at an altitude of 8,000 feet.
From Mazatlan we will do the 16 hour ferry ride to Baja – La Paz an continue to Cabo San Lucas where we will spend 2 nights. From there it will all be north bound across Baja. If our luck holds out we will get to the Motorcycle Bed B in time to leave for Big Bend.

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Canyon close to Horse Tail Falls

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Church on a mountain top in Parras
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Parras wine
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Dr Bob – From our trip to Copper Canyon
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Anita and Dave will return – on our Copper Canyon trip
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Bill’s Capo
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Yes it is dirty - after 1500 miles in Mexico
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Mexican Roads
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Here is a great map of Baja (http://www.cabobob.com/00BajaHwy/mapframes.htm)- enjoy

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La Paz Mexico - photo credit Smugmug

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Photo credits to Yael Sail and Whale Watching
Cobo San Lucas - Baja
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[frenchy750]

Bill,

When are you leaving on this adventure, and is it open to tag-alongs? I'm trying hard (with little luck) to rearrange my schedule to attend the Big Bend ride... maybe this added incentive will help me work a bit harder...

Frenchy

[DarthRider]

Frenchy, you are in for a treat when you meet Bill...what a character!
I'll see you in Big Bend. If you need a place to flop on the way down or back...well, you know where I live!
LewisRT is also getting up a group of the BB riders to ride the Texas Hill Country for a few days, right after Big Bend. Try to do that too while you're here, you'll love it (It's nothing like Abilene!)

[frenchy750]

Dave,

I'm working on going to the BB ride, but honestly, it's not looking good... Work work work... in the way of fun, as usual.

But then I read about this Mexico/Baja pre-ride, and I think it might just be the added incentive I need to get my stupid priorities back in line.

If not, there's always next year...

[Arby]

If Bill F doesn't see this,frenchy, let me know and I'll forward his email address. I'm sure that group would like the extra company.

RB

[Bill]

We would love to have you and anyone else along on the trip. I will be leaving McAllen, TX on October 10th - riding to Saltillo where Dr Bob will meet us. He is riding from Austin - then to Eagle Pass where he will cross into Mexico. From Saltillo we will ride west to Durango - overnight - then the next morning will be the ride of a life time "The Devil's Backbone" 3000 curves in 90 miles at 8000 feet - bring your electrics - that night will be in Mazatlan - the next day will be spent in Mazatlan - getting passage on the Baja Ferry - leaving around 5:00 Tuesday - I think. That night and the next will be in Cobo San Lucas - smelling the coffee - touring the Pacific - or what ever turns your fancy (Mine is Fish Taco) . Map of Baja (http://www.cabobob.com/00BajaHwy/mapframes.htm)Then it is one night in Loreto, one in Guerrero Negro, One in Catavina, and the last in Ensenada ( a great fish market here) - crossing the border at Tecate - just east of San Diago. From there we will be heading to Dean's B&B - and on to Big Bend. my email: bill.foerster@gmail.com phone 956-682-6229

Get in touch and I will send you maps, reservation info etc. It should be a Great Ride. We could also meet at the Hotel in Durango.:webers::webers:

Thanks for the Help ARBY - wish you could lead the way with your Honda - Pictures, Honda Report, Pictures :pot::pot::pot:

Mike Heggie, Bill Foerster, Dr Bob Schmidt, Anita & Dave, Larry Jax
I have selected Wave Points if any one wants them - I will have my Garmin 550 and a hand held 60CSx with me. The hand held is for on the Ferry
The Desert Inn Deal (http://www.DesertInns.com/?type=travelpass) – looks good to me
Oct 10th McAllen to Saltillo (340 miles)
Hotel Rancho Morillo $60.00 / double
Oct 11th Saltillo to Durango (320 miles)
Hotel Roma,
Durango, Mexico $40 / night
Oct 12th Durango to Mazatlan – (198 miles)
Palya Mazatalan $100 / night
Oct 13th Ferry ride to La Paz and on to Cabo San Lucas (125)
Ferry rates: 1 passanger $60.00 + mortorcycle (approx $110.00 American For Both) – 4 bunk room w/private shower approx $70.00 if available.
Overnight Cobo 13 and 14
H o t e l M a r d e C o r t e z (http://www.mardecortez.com/) (smelling the coffee)
Oct 15th Cobo San Lucas to Loreto (320 miles) http://www.desertinns.com/?type=travelpass
Oct 16th Loreto to Guerro Negro (256 miles)
Desert Inn
Oct 17th Guerrero Negro to Caventa (159 miles)
Desert Inn
Oct 18th Caventa to Ensenada (225 miles)
Desert Inn
EL ROSARIO A stop at Mama Espinosa's Restaurant where she still dishes out the lobster burritos that helped put her on the map.
Oct 19th Encenada to Border (75 miles) continue to Gila Bend (323 miles)
Desert Inn - Encenada
The Ensenada Fish Market is located just as you enter town from the ocean side. Outside you will find lots of vendors cooking up all kinds of stuff to munch. This is a great place to check out the fish tacos, seafood cocktails and sample some of the best grub south of the border. In every direction there is someone just waiting to serve you whether it's to try their fine cuisine or play you a song. It's goes without saying that everything is fresh off the dock daily. In every direction there is someone just waiting to serve you whether it's to try their fine cuisine or play you a song. It's goes without saying that everything is fresh off the dock daily. Inside is where the daily catch is sold. There is everything in the pacific cleaned and displayed just waiting to hit your grill or frying pan. Sea Bass, Tuna, Snapper, Shark, Cod and Dorado are just a few of the popular fish as well as a huge selection of seafood including Crab, Shrimp, Lobster, Oysters, Clams, Mussels, Squid and Octopus.
Oct 20th Gila Bend to Show Low (250} miles
Oct 21st Wednesday Show Low Wednesday
Oct 22nd Thursday Show Low to Alpine, TX 587 miles We might want to leave early afternoon Wednesday.
Oct 23rd Friday Alpine
Oct 24th Big Bend – Alpine
Oct 25th Home -

[Bill]

We will keep our schedule - Saltilio, Durango, Mazatlan - on Tuesdy morning ride to Topolobampo from Mazatlan and sail on the 11:00 pm (23:00 hr) Ferry to La Paz. Spend 2 nights in Cabo San Lucas as planned.
Eat some Fish, tour the Pacific, do a bit of fishing - act like a tourist!

The rest of the ride as planned.