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27 Aug 2013
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Mexico Anyone??
Hey all,
My name is Ryan and i am a 24 year old American from Oregon who is about to embark on a grand journey from my front door step in about a week to end in South America. Now when i tell people i am travelling through Mexico i get the same reaction, a look like i am already dead, raped, or cut apart. Now i know that the violence is sensationalized and that Mexico is a beautiful country to be enjoyed. I am not going to be deterred by the violence! However, i have decided to see if anyone else is going my way around the same time. I would love to ride with someone for a leg of my journey and i know there is safety in numbers. I plan on crossing into Mexico around the beginning of November and i will go through Baja. I want to camp along the way as well as visit some hostels. I have flexibility in my schedule so if anyone is crazy enough to fly my way and partner up please let me know. Whether it's for 2 days or unto the tip of Baja i'd love to hear from you. Cheers mates!
P.S. Any other info on Mexican travelling by motorcycle would be much appreciated. Aka beautiful campgrounds, dope hostels, and safer routes. Thanks!
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Mexico Anyone
Might be interested. What bike are you riding? You are leaving in a week but don't expect to hit Mexico until November. Is that right?
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27 Aug 2013
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that is correct. I plan on going east and seeing Montana and Wyoming. There are a few other things i plan on doing in the mean time. November seems like the right time for me. My schedule may change as i said because i'm flexible.
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Hope this thread attracts some attention for you. In the event you don't find a riding partner by the time you get to the border, just go ahead on your own: it's not a big deal. Check for any emergent situations just before crossing, then go for it. You'll wonder what all the fuss was about.
Later on, farther south, you'll start hitting natural choke points in the journey. There, you'll meet up with other riders.
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OK. Keep me posted. I think that timing will work for me as well. My current plan is to head to Mexico in November and drive south for 6 weeks or so (not sure how far south I will get).
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Mark
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oh and Mark i plan on riding my 2006 Triumph T100 Bonneville. I'll keep in touch through this thread. My email is rpopma89@gmail.com aswell if you want to send any other messages!
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Hi Ryan-you can find trouble anywhere, look at all the crazy stuff that happened in the US this summer! You have to keep your head on your shoulders and think about it all the time. I am headed down the Baja tomorrow, My suggestions are to hover near the border, then cross early in the morning...ride for 100 or so miles, you will find the real Mexico. I camp some, but not much. Hostels are cheap and they provide security for your bike. Usually, I find a safe place for my bike and accept the sleeping accommodations that come with it. You will love it! Smokechaser
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Hey Mike,
I just wanted to touch bases with you about my plans. I am in Montana now and i still plan on being around the border to cross near november. I have no specific date yet but when i get one nailed down i will let you know and we can go from there. I hope all is well. Let me know of any new advancements on your end. Also, if you are still interested your email will help me keep in touch better. Cheers!
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