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June 11th, 2012 | Mexico

More Media in Mazatlan…!!

I had originally planned to make a big ride from Mazatlan to Hermosillo, but when I explained my plan to Paulo and Ismael, they first looked at each other and then peered closely at me to see if I was kidding or not…!!

“It is possible….”Paulo said at last, “but only for the very crazy…!! […]

June 10th, 2012 | Mexico

“Chico…!! Give dis man a gon…!!”

While Mexico has become synonymous with violence and drug wars between Mexican drug cartels, I had not seen or experienced any activities that made me believe I was in any danger…

The Remada Resort Hotel, on whose grounds Joe’s Bar and Grill is situated, was right across from my hotel…

The many people […]

June 10th, 2012 | Mexico

Mazatlan…

My exit from Guadalajara turned into a bit of a parade…!!

Not only was I joined by Gonzalo and George of the Manosos, but also, a large group of “speedsters” from another local club, who had planned a breakfast run to Tepic, and were keen to ride with me as far as that town, which […]

June 10th, 2012 | Mexico

It’s Beeg…!! It’s Really Beeg…!!

Dudes…!!

Mexico is a big country…!! I have covered almost 5 000 km since crossing the border from Belize… And I am still 2 000 km from the border with the USA….!!

Lack of time and internet connections have prevented me from being able to update my postings…. That and Tequila…!!

Suffice to say, that […]

June 9th, 2012 | Mexico

To Guadalajara and More Manosos…

Billy and I made good time to Guadalajara, covering the 400 odd km in less than five hours…

Following Billy out of Morelia… We would make a fast ride to Guadalajara, stopping only once to refuel and enjoy a light breakfast…

We rode the country roads, passing through Quiroga and Zacapu before stopping […]

June 8th, 2012 | Mexico

Marvelous Morelia…!!

Mexican toll roads are an expensive alternative to taking the slower and more scenic country roads…

After making good time on the Arce Norte and having my wallet punished at 5 toll gates, I was ready to take to the country roads….

It cost almost $35.00 (R300.00) to travel about 250 km from […]