Rigger Report

[Riggerdan 147]

Baja

Another safe and successful ride south of the border with SDAR's finest

Day 1

Crossed the border with a nice cruise through northern tecate onto the Compadre trail with a few variations we worked our way through Laguna Hanson fueled up with some gas, tacos and a cold beverage at the Saw Mill. Onward through VT & the back way into Mikes made a left after the stream crossing and worked our way to the Meling Ranch for a nice quiet night of pool and homemade cocktails, it was a nice change of pace from another night at Mikes now $80 per person.

It was a full day of riding and proved to be a little more challenging then expected.

Day 2

Left Meling Ranch and headed for San Quintin, rode along the observatory road for a few miles then dropped in to the dirt. Great terrain variety with lots of good scenic riding into Vicente Guerrero for fuel and agua. With a cool ocean breeze we were close to the pacific.... instead of riding white sandy beaches into SQ we headed back out into the hills for another 100 miles that dropped us at the entrance of Fidels Camp about 10 miles south of Santa Maria Hotel. It was a hard 100 miles and the beach was a welcomed sight. We rolled into Ceilito Lindo hotel/bar tired Baja riders. We were welcomed with 5 margaritas, chips & salsa and a friendly vibe - actually I don't remember much more then that...

Day 3

Woke up to beautiful blue skies, birds chirping and the sounds of waves crashing on the beach. We explored the volcanos and everything in and around them before we set off on miles of white sandy beach riding. Ducked back in at Vicente Guerrero to fuel up after all the volcanic exploration had a few tacos and we were off again. We got to Erindira and decided to slab it to the wine road and fuel up in San Vicente along the way, a fast paced ride through the hills got us to MSR earlier then expected where we came across Bruce's group of banditos relaxing poolside telling epic trail stories of their adventures

A few beers a steak dinner and we were done for the night.

Day 4

Had a casual start and took the Simpson trail out back to VT to warm up the bones a little, fueled up the machines and off we went into the hills heading norte to the border passing Caselli & Dana memorials along the way

Rolled across the border intact with no problems or drama, it felt good to be back home.

I have no documentation but rumor has it each bike had a very breif nap, minimal mechanicals along the way nothing serious

GPS shows 758 miles of Baja riding....

could not of asked for a better group to cover ground with, very appreciative of everyones good attitude, experience & riding ability as the trail had its demanding moments.

I'll load up pictures shortly, didn't not take as many as usual - most of them were on the pre run to help paint the dream

Thanks again and look forward to the next one

-- Rigger

[mtnmanseth 0]

Dream: Painted! 758 miles and everyone back safely.

[V-Dog 4]

A Most Excellent Adventure! (Click on the link)

[Mikey777 44]

Cool video...like the shot of the vaqueros. Glad everybody had a good time and got back safe.

[blakeNY9 0]

Nice vid!!

[V-Dog 4]

Thanks! Here is the track; https://share.delorme.com/vaudoishandley

[Riggerdan 147]

DAY 1

[beniflas 6]

Sarcasm Font Begin: "I had more fun at work that weekend than you guys did in Mexico" Sarcasm Font End

Looks like you guys had a great ride!

[Riggerdan 147]

DAY 2

The Meling Ranch

The Meling Ranch is running specials on chase vehicles at the moment.......

CID enjoying a cup of joe

CID with his new buddy

You just never know where you will see the KUG

We were briefly off track, Tracy asking directions from one of the locals..

We should have listened to them, we still had a lot of riding ahead of us

Heres to good friends and good times

Few margaritas into it and very happy with our deluxe accommodations at Cielito Lindo

2 queen beds - nice shower - plenty of room for the bikes = $25 USD

[mtnmanseth 0]

It's about time you grew a damn beard!

[Riggerdan 147]

DAY 3

Took a sunrise cruise on the beach for a little meditation session and life reflection.......

OK maybe we had a good time the night before....

OK maybe we had a really good time the night before

V-Dog heading up a BIG up hill

Still going for it..........

Soft patch 2/3 the way up and slightly hungover I assume - working his way back down

Top of the world

The V-DOG

CID

CID & Tracy

Kent aka: Ride more Work less - New member of SDAR - a fine addition the group, not to mention a very good rider......

The Crew

Wouldn't want to mess with these guys.....

A bunch of grown men playing like little kids on the sandy beaches of Baja

Well needed tacos after all that playing on the beach

[Riggerdan 147]

DAY 4

You just never know who your going to run into wondering around the baños of Baja - and I don't mean V-dog.......

Live from the fire tower watching the dust clouds coming in HOT

Thats all I got.................

[V-Dog 4]

Wow beautiful pictures!

[paulmbowers 236]

Well done, sir!

[Honda90 0]

Definitely the most righteous thing I've seen today.

[Covered in Dust 163]

I have some really cool pics, but in protest of one of my post being deleted I'm not going to post them on this site.

CiD

[Bagstr 288]

Men at Play,,,No mystery!

Looks like a Smooth trip. I may have trouble getting a couple of Those images outa my mind.

Thanks for the report, Beautiful.

[Socaldualer 0]

wow!

im new to the forum and just returning to riding off a long hiatus-this looks insanely fun-great pics-man i gotta step up and do something like this someday. Thanks for sharing!

[kkug 147]

I have some really cool pics, but in protest of one of my post being deleted I'm not going to post them on this site.

CiD

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[Bp619 104]

Awesome trip very jealous

[Riggerdan 147]

Not sure where that 88.6 came from usually don't ride that fast, maybe it was heading to the Meling from Mikes....?

In motion for 27 hrs on a stock seat - I think its time I call Seat Concepts

[Bp619 104]

My garmin will throw random 90+ mpg top speeds all the time I think it's speed plus like a big whoop or lip that jars the bike where the bike moves really fast for a split second. Nice overall speed too almost 30 pH for 27 hours 9 stock seat ur crazy

[Bagstr 288]

Rigger,

You know your Spot showed a "Stop" about 10 am Day 2. Off for a day or more. Luckily, Tracy was good so I did not call out the Federales.

[Riggerdan 147]

My batteries expired mid trip, I think I'm sold on the Delorme as well

Thought I'd be slick and pick one up at rei with my div and 20% but those gps items are not eligible for a discount...

[Bagstr 288]

What is Your Rate for a text on the trail??

Sorry to hear about the CID photo embargo. Do we need to make banners and march or what?

I haven't been in the street for awhile, time to mobilize.