Administrators Eric Hall Posted December 20, 2014 Administrators My Rides (3) Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 If you check the XLADV site calendar you'll see I have a trip scheduled for 12/26-31 to Baja Norte. Intermediate and above only; prior Baja experience preferred. $20 fee to me because I'm poor right now. You can do a similar two day trip w/BMW of Escondido for around $400 I budget around $70/day for food, gas, hotel and beer. Must have Mexican insurance printed and with you prior to departure. I use Bajabound.com. Must have passport, bike in good working condition, fresh knobbies, tools, spares, patches, pumps, etc... Because it's so cheap, we aren't camping so don't pack any of that unless you're camping on your own. I bring a few pairs of socks, shirts, underwear, flip flops and shorts, toiletries and that's it. NO hard panniers. At this point we have: Me @SeaWolfe Mike Mark Erik @Tomek S Plan is: Day 1: San Felipe (Kiki's) Day 2: Bahia de Los Angeles (Costa del Sol) Day 3: Catavina (Hotel Mision) Day 4: El Rosario (Hotel Baja Cactus) Day 5: Erendira (Coyote Cal's) Tracks attached (may change) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBearRider Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 The pic illustrates why I'll bring my panniers. It's easier to pick up the bike with them on. I've reviewed the tracks. Thanks. Getting excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomek S Posted December 22, 2014 My Ride Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 Eric, I remember from meetup that you had reserved rooms at Kiki's and BDLA. What is the status of that? Should I get my own reservations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Eric Hall Posted December 23, 2014 Author Administrators My Rides (3) Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 Reservations in Baja are kind of a rare or gringo thing. Just show up with us and you should be fine. I spoke w/Mark the other day and we need to add a few tracks, at least to BDLA and San Borja. I have it on paper and in my head and they're all main roads but I will get them on probably tomorrow and update the tracks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 (edited) Plenty of rooms available in most places. I made a reservation in Cantavina and can share with someone if needed / wanted. I didn't bother with reservations for anyplace else. Mark Edited December 23, 2014 by MJS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Eric Hall Posted December 24, 2014 Author Administrators My Rides (3) Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Change of meeting place Friday morning. Instead of Denny's, we'll meet at Franco's house in La Mesa. I will PM you with his address and my cell (for those who don't already have it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Eric Hall Posted December 25, 2014 Author Administrators My Rides (3) Report Share Posted December 25, 2014 Slight change: Franco has kindly offered us breakfast! So don't eat until you get there! You don't want to disappoint an Italian who's expected you to eat his wonderful food! Also, revised tracks attached here Northern Baja Adventure Route-modified.gpx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Eric Hall Posted January 6, 2015 Author Administrators My Rides (3) Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 Ride report: https://xladv.com/topic/38-baja-norte-dec-26-31-2014/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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