I agree about the Espina del Diablo! I really enjoyed my ride through this past November. Road was in perfect condition for the most part. Great fun, just like California!
I last did the Espina route in 1998. During those times the road was jammed with trucks, with lots of Diesel spilled in corners and plenty of pot holes and gravel as well.
Much better now. I road the "libre" road of course, but switched to Cuota about 5 miles before Durango.
I never saw any Cartel activity either ... all pretty mellow. The road was deserted ... quite cool in November.
If you wonder why your UKP is going a bit further now ... you might note
(and everyone should) that the Mexican Peso just dropped in value from 13 pesos per USD to 15 Pesos per dollar and promised to continue higher.
The UK pound is super strong (Arab oil money in British banks) so you lot have a windfall!  !que le via muy bien!
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