MexTrek 2008 attendance list [Archive]

Richard_

07-24-2008, 04:23 PM

The 2008 MexTrek attendance list.

As of 9/26 there are 63 registered riders.

Reply to this thread if you want to be added to this public list of attendees.

1. Rich
2. Dirtbike Dave
3. Uncle
4. Milton
5. Chango (James)
6. Jerry
7. Rick M
8. Vinny
9. Big A
10. Dave Bell
11. Pancho
12. Hood Ornament (Albie)
13. Primate (John)
14. tricepilot (Bob)
15. PharrSide
16. mstults (Martin)
17. Ben
18. Brad
19. Wasabi (Bill)
20. jinbody
21. BigFishRGV
22. gsxrmike (Mike)
23. dirtrideroader (Chris)
24. TXWhitewater (Randy)
25. GTGirl
26. Pinklloyd
27. Percolator (Jeff)
28. Roughrider Maximus (Mike)
29. Don
30. Stingray (Scott)
31. Ruidoso Ron
32. Cotton
33. JRed
34. LakeRat (Astor)
35. Revdog
36. skup
37. bikeforever (Ron)
38. kennyanc (Kenny)
39. redone (Ross)
40. MFF (Mike)

Chango

07-24-2008, 04:56 PM

Registration sent . Add me to the list.

Jerry

07-24-2008, 05:27 PM

Hey... I'll be there!!!

RICK M

07-24-2008, 08:09 PM

I am there - got my map - learning my Spanish- Tex Mex- a little at a time. :trust:
Rick M

skup

07-24-2008, 09:05 PM

I wil also be there.

BIG A

07-24-2008, 09:39 PM

i'm really looking forward to this ride, can't wait:rider: add me

Dave Bell

07-25-2008, 07:05 PM

Registration sent, bike bought, equipment/farkles beginning to be collected.

Dave Bell

Pancho

07-25-2008, 10:34 PM

I'm in.

Hood Ornament

07-26-2008, 09:54 AM

Add me

Albert Schilling

primate

07-26-2008, 11:57 AM

I sent my registration to you Thursday.

tricepilot

07-27-2008, 07:28 PM

Registered.

I will probably be coming in from Creel and the "other" rally.

Bob

PharrSide

07-28-2008, 06:55 PM

I just got my package a couple of days ago. Add me to the list.

mlstults

07-29-2008, 09:02 AM

I sent my registration in on 7/20. I have not received anything back and my name is not listed yet. I hope you received it and there is not a problem.
Martin

Richard_

07-29-2008, 10:01 AM

I sent my registration in on 7/20. I have not received anything back and my name is not listed yet. I hope you received it and there is not a problem.
Martin

Hi, Martin.

I received your registration on Friday and mailed your packet to you yesterday.

Your name is now on the list.

See you in Galeana!

mlstults

07-29-2008, 11:23 AM

Thanks.

RICK M

07-29-2008, 08:37 PM

The more people that sign up the better I feel about going , this is gonna be fun :rider:

benpbdy

07-30-2008, 11:17 AM

Thanks, Richard Add Ben and Brad from Baton Rouge,La I will be in San Miguel for August/Sept.Thanks again,Ben

Wasabi

07-31-2008, 11:07 AM

Add me to the list.

Bill:-P

jinbody

08-06-2008, 07:02 AM

Add me; Mextrex registration fee paid and hotel reserved so it's a go!

BigFishRGV

08-11-2008, 09:59 PM

Count me in!

gsxrmike

08-15-2008, 09:59 AM

I sent my registration in, I sent in a hand written form,,, My Canon was out of ink,,, I got ink now do I need to send in a new registration form???
Mike

Dirtrideroader

08-15-2008, 10:04 AM

I am signed up, received my package.

I have a question though, what is the best way to get South of the Border maps for a Garmin GPS?

WoodButcher

08-15-2008, 10:08 AM

http://www.bicimapas.com.mx/English.htm

http://www.bicimapas.com.mx/MexicGPSAtlasEn.htm

I've heard very good things about these maps. For a third party to have routable maps that download to a Garmin is quite a feat.

If I go, I'll be buying these.

Richard_

08-15-2008, 12:28 PM

I sent my registration in, I sent in a hand written form,,, My Canon was out of ink,,, I got ink now do I need to send in a new registration form???
Mike

Mike,

I received your registration and have processed it, so no need to print out the form. I ran out of ride guides and just got a new batch from my printer yesterday. I mailed yours and several others out this morning. My apologies for the delay.

Richard_

08-15-2008, 12:32 PM

I am signed up, received my package.

I have a question though, what is the best way to get South of the Border maps for a Garmin GPS?

The bicimap (links provided by Rusty) is what I recommend. I've been using it on my Zumo for 2 years now. It is a good map set and has certainly come in handy every time I've used it. They added the autorouting feature last year - which I really, really like.

TXwhitewater

08-15-2008, 12:57 PM

Richard, add me to the publicly viewable list.

Thanks,

Randy

gsxrmike

08-16-2008, 01:23 PM

No apologies needed, We have lots of time,,,, looking forward to seeing this part of Mexico.......
Mike

Mike,

I received your registration and have processed it, so no need to print out the form. I ran out of ride guides and just got a new batch from my printer yesterday. I mailed yours and several others out this morning. My apologies for the delay.

RICK M

08-16-2008, 10:00 PM

GTgirl

08-24-2008, 09:55 PM

I will also be attending with several of my biker buddies. I still have to get my registration in. Are there any other single women going?

Delores

Richard_

08-24-2008, 10:28 PM

Welcome, Delores.

Bobcat (Claire) is the only other female registered as of today.

Richard_

08-24-2008, 10:35 PM

The bicimap (links provided by Rusty) is what I recommend. I've been using it on my Zumo for 2 years now. It is a good map set and has certainly come in handy every time I've used it. They added the autorouting feature last year - which I really, really like.

I updated to the 2008 version today. I played with it a little bit today and it looks to be a nice update. It now allows the user the option of seeing all the dirt roads and trails with or without seeing all the contour lines - a feature I really like. The other big change is that it now shows details about routing through towns ( previous versions didn't show the roads running through towns, so you were on your own in terms of routing through a town).

Pinklloyd

08-25-2008, 10:59 AM

Pinklloyd is in. Registered and riding from Brownsville. KLR temporary import papers and immigration docs in hand. Got that all done last Friday since this bike has never been south of the border cities before and I wanted to be ready early. I am taking minimal camping gear, tent and sleeping bag. I have been to the top of Cerro Potosi once only and it was covered in snow (january 2000). Looking forward to meeting all of you.

Percolator

09-02-2008, 12:02 AM

Hey Richard,

I'm new to the site and to the MexTrex, and never ridden in Mexico before but I am interested in going. Printer down, so I'll print out registration and send in tomorrow. I'm planing to head down from Fort Worth Tueday morning to the Laredo crossover on Wednesday morning. I'm looking forward to it :rider: Thank you, Jeff.

Richard_

09-02-2008, 06:48 AM

Welcome, Percolator. I've added you to the list.

Ixta

09-02-2008, 01:24 PM

Rich,

I registered awhile back. Please add me to the public list of attendees.

Regards,

Joel.

Richard_

09-02-2008, 01:37 PM

Rich,

I registered awhile back. Please add me to the public list of attendees.

Regards,

Joel.

Okay, you've been added.

roughrider maximus

09-02-2008, 02:38 PM

Rich.......You know I am going with Don. We will meet you in Galeana, and register there. CU, RRM:eek2:

Richard_

09-02-2008, 02:41 PM

Rich.......You know I am going with Don. We will meet you in Galeana, and register there. CU, RRM:eek2:

Mike,

Thank you for the confirmation. I've added you & Don to the attendance list.

Please let me know what t-shirt size to order for you and Don.

Ruidoso Ron

09-10-2008, 09:15 AM

Richard,
Please add me to your public list. Trailering to Abilene, and then to the border from Ruidoso. Riding from Laredo (most likely).

cotton

09-10-2008, 07:09 PM

Richard,
Add me to the list
Cotton

jredford

09-10-2008, 08:01 PM

Richard:

Go ahead and add me.

Vinny

09-10-2008, 10:00 PM

Hey Richard.

You have me on the attendance list twice (unless there iare two Vinny's. Dought it.)

Vinny

Richard_

09-11-2008, 06:06 AM

Vinny,

Thanks. Fixed it.

LakeRat

09-13-2008, 01:57 AM

Add me.
Astor
XRR

revog

09-14-2008, 08:13 AM

Add Revog to the list. I have paid and received my package.

bobcat

09-15-2008, 06:22 PM

Welcome, Delores.

Bobcat (Claire) is the only other female registered as of today.

I'm out... :giveup: Not real happy about the bikes I have to choose from. Sherpa is too small of an engine, with not enough luggage capacity, the Wee is too big and unwieldy for me to enjoy the rough roads. I'll think about it again next year, maybe I'll have a DRZ400 by then. I probably said those same exact words last year....

Richard_

09-15-2008, 07:28 PM

Bobcat,

Remember those roads we did together at TAR in 2007? The great ones east of Junction that had you laughing maniacally? Well, there is an abundance of roads just like that all around Galeana.

Your Wee is a perfect choice for those roads! If you don't have your heart set on riding class 3 roads on a DRZ400 or some such similar bike, then your Wee will be right at home at MexTrek. Promise.

On the other hand, if you do have your heart set on riding those really rough roads, trailer your Sherpa to Galeana and you will be set. No serious luggage carrying capacity needed if you are trailering to Galeana. You only need enough carrying capacity for day rides out of Galeana.

Anybody coming through Austin have a spot on a trailer that Bobcat can grab?

Chango

09-16-2008, 05:58 AM

[QUOTE=Richard_;453187]The 2008 MexTrek attendance list.

As of 9/15 there are 59 registered riders

Wow !!!! :eek2:

Ixta

09-16-2008, 08:21 AM

Rich,

Please remove me from the list.

Unfortunately, my clients decided that I did did not want to have any fun the week of MexTrek.

Have fun & be safe.

Regards, Joel.

skup

09-17-2008, 10:22 PM

Add me to the public list.

bikeforever

09-25-2008, 09:35 AM

I will be there, put me on the list.
Ron

kennyanc

09-25-2008, 10:26 PM

Richard, add me to the list. I will be there.

Kenny

kennyanc

09-28-2008, 10:32 PM

WooHoo!!! I'm on the OFFICIAL "IN" list.

See you all in Galeana.

redone

10-10-2008, 12:08 AM

Ok I will be there as well. Paid up and ready to ride:rider:
Any one going dowm to C.C. then over give me a PM
Ross

mff

10-12-2008, 11:32 AM

add me- going to the CMA - changing of the colours Rally(Mena,AR) and then heading to Galeana

skup

10-14-2008, 08:05 AM

Looks like business has me tied up and I will not be going. I have a hotel reserved in Galeana that I will cancel today. If some one is still in need of a room send me a note.

miltonotto

10-14-2008, 09:17 AM

Don't cancel. MexTrek is taking all the rooms at the Jardin. "Cancelling" will just confuse Phelilpe. We will refine the roster Thursday morning.
Right, Richard?

skup

10-14-2008, 09:44 AM

OK I will leave the reservation.

Richard_

10-14-2008, 01:26 PM

Don't cancel. MexTrek is taking all the rooms at the Jardin. "Cancelling" will just confuse Phelilpe. We will refine the roster Thursday morning.
Right, Richard?

That's right.

Dirtrideroader

10-14-2008, 01:38 PM

Looks like business has me tied up and I will not be going. I have a hotel reserved in Galeana that I will cancel today. If some one is still in need of a room send me a note.

Does this mean you will be at Marini's tomorrow night?

skup

10-14-2008, 02:03 PM

Does this mean you will be at Marini's tomorrow night?

Yes. I will be at Marini's. As usuall one of my energy contracts is being signed today or tomorrow so I could not chance being out of touch with my client.

Ital/vzla

10-15-2008, 12:12 PM

Hello,
I'm shooting to leave on the 22nd around 4:45am from Pflugerville, TX. 78660 (N.Austin.) HEB located at Wells Branch Pkwy and IH35.
Anyone who wants to meet there and ride out together can meet me there. It's up to you what route you would like to take, we can ride together part of the way or the whole way, no strings attached.
I have 3 ways to get down to Galeana 1-Laredo 2-Reynosa or my favorite 3, the los Indios bridge in Harlingen which I travel through four to five times every year. I haven't yet decided which way I'm taking, the 3rd is longer but safer, and with less traffic. 1 and 2 are the quickest but they have much more traffic.
I have my vehicle permit done already, so I will not stop at the Mexico border for the permit.
But I might help if necessary to facilitate those who do need to stop to acquire the permit.
Also, I haven't made my hotel reservations yet, I'm fixing to do that soon, thou.
Also for those who did made reservations already and not longer are going, please cancel it so those of us that are going will have a chance to find
rooms.
Thank you and have safe ride!

skup

10-15-2008, 03:20 PM

I feel dumb. I just realized the trip is next week and not this week. It looks like I may be available next week so I am back on the list.:rider:

Richard_

10-15-2008, 03:36 PM

I feel dumb. I just realized the trip is next week and not this week. It looks like I may be available next week so I am back on the list.:rider:

The good news is that you are back on the list. And if everyone else is like me, I wish it was starting today. I'm ready to go.

Pinklloyd

10-15-2008, 04:01 PM

I understand from another thread that the group has already promised the management full occupancy. There is also another hotel available. I don't think reservations are necessary at this time and I do understand that cancellations are definitely not a good idea since it may cause great confusion at that front desk. Check with Richard and also those other threads. I have always used Los Indios for my crosssing into Mexico, especially heading to Cd. Victoria. The southern loop around Reynosa during busy hours can be a literal ****. I am going to meet some of the group early Wednesday at the Motel 6 and cross at the McAllen bridge. I think at that hour heading south through Reynosa to the Autopista or the free highway will be with very low congestion. Looking forward to meeting you.

Ruidoso Ron

10-15-2008, 06:04 PM

I'm ready to go.

+1 :flip:

Dirtrideroader

10-15-2008, 09:47 PM

I feel dumb. I just realized the trip is next week and not this week. It looks like I may be available next week so I am back on the list.:rider:

I thought it was this week also. I need to figure out if my wife will be in town next week. I may be back in for the ride also.

Squeaky

10-15-2008, 10:42 PM

I thought it was this week also. I need to figure out if my wife will be in town next week. I may be back in for the ride also.

Last weekend was just a warmup! :rider:

Ital/vzla

10-15-2008, 10:43 PM

Hi Pinklloyd, alright, got it, we'll see there, Thanks

Dirtrideroader

10-15-2008, 10:57 PM

Last weekend was just a warmup! :rider:

I don't know about a warm up, but definitely a Rev up! I was bummed all day long because I thought everyone was riding to Galeana today.

Although, I did experience some trepidation when I read the article about the US State department issuing a travel warning for Mexico.

Pinklloyd

10-16-2008, 10:48 AM

Badges! We don't need no stinkin badges! Vamanos caballeros!

Dirtrideroader

10-16-2008, 11:04 AM

Badges! We don't need no stinkin badges! Vamanos caballeros!

I have always heard the quote, but didn't know where it came from;

Stinking_badges (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stinking_badges)

Chango

10-16-2008, 11:15 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3YpdMxrIXg

:popcorn:

I have always heard the quote, but didn't know where it came from;

Stinking_badges (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stinking_badges)

tricepilot

10-17-2008, 12:08 AM

Although, I did experience some trepidation when I read the article about the US State department issuing a travel warning for Mexico.

I am typing this from Guadalajara, Jalisco Mx.

Yes, definitely do not come to Mexico. It is very dangerous here. You will be shot, raped, kidnapped, robbed and lost.

Or so I thought too before my first trip here. Your feelings are normal, but will evaporate.

There are lots of State Department guys drinking in the bars laughing at the warnings they have issued to keep other Americans away from Mexico. They want the space here for themselves.

I have been attacked by fine scenery, lovely people, great twisty roads, excellent hotels, superb food, and have made a million new friends, again.

On another note, a few days ago I was in Galeana and it is a very beautiful place. The roads around there will blow your mind.

But I will not be running through there again on this push. After Puerto Vallarta this weekend, I am blasting farther south. Where I am going I do not know, or care.

I am on the 1200GSA, which with the Ohlins is just a rocket ship in Mexico. We are seeing some incredible stuff, and going places few people see.

Two days before I left for Mexico, I bought a 2009 KLR 650 and THAT is the bike I will cruise around Galeana on. But I need to get with Rich and Rick and farkle the thing before I go.

I road the train from Guadalajara to Amatitian today, and toured the Herradura factory. Guadalajara is the birthplace of the Mariachi, and they are all over the place down here.

I met a guy who owns a hotel in San Cristobal de las Casas, I stay cheap there when I run through to Mahahual in Feb 2009.

Bottom Line if you are nervous about paper work or traveling in Mexico, that is normal. After 20 minutes you realize that you are better off here than in the U.S.

Mexico is the promised land. I love it here.

I will be back in Galeana and rip the roads in the back country with you all soon enough, but on the KLR.

Tricepilot´s Taxi Trick...

Put this in your bag of tricks...Get yourselves a folding map of Mexico. That and 100 pesos (less than ten bucks) plus a taxi driver means easy Mexico. Let´s say you are in Monterrey and nervous about finding your way to Reyones. Pull over, find the taxi guy, and point to Reyones on the map and give him the dinero. Tell him however you can that you will follow him. Use sign language if you don´t know spanish. You´ll be on your way following the taxi and blast on.

Saludos y que le vaya bien.

Bob a.k.a. Roberto Loco

miltonotto

10-17-2008, 05:30 AM

After Puerto Vallarta this weekend, I am blasting farther south. Where I am going I do not know, or care.
A page from my book, ey Bob? My only regret is that I don't get to meet you. Just yet. Be careful Bob.

To the rest of you'all, I'll be in Galeana even if it means taking the bus. God willing, I'll be on the beat '93 KLX.

miltonotto

10-17-2008, 05:50 AM

Across the crick
Border formalities. I’m filled with a mixture of fatigue and trepidation. No matter that I’ve done this 500 times before, entering foreign territory in the dark always increases my anxiety level a tad. Watch your money, watch your stuff, get all your stamps, be suspicious of good Samaritans. A Mexican traveler is wowed that we are on our bikes and headed for Puerto Vallarta. "You will have a wonderful time." Then Mexico. Reynosa, as always, totally totally confusing.... At 26 kilometers is the final immigration check. We pass a long line of trucks, move up to the front to the lights, more officials in uniforms, keep your eyes straight ahead.... We are officially in the interior.

It reminds me of the time I went skydiving. All that anxiety as the plane climbs to 10,000 feet, and then that door, oh, the horror of the door, and next thing you know you don't have to worry about the door any more, and you are in free fall. In the interior we are in free fall. Enjoy the ride. Let the adventure begin.

--Milton Otto, from a 2007 blog.

Mike in Clear Lake

10-17-2008, 06:56 AM

...I am typing this from Guadalajara, Jalisco Mx.
I am on the 1200GSA, which with the Ohlins is just a rocket ship in Mexico. We are seeing some incredible stuff, and going places few people see.

Two days before I left for Mexico, I bought a 2009 KLR 650 and THAT is the bike I will cruise around Galeana on. But I need to get with Rich and Rick and farkle the thing before I go...

tricepilot,

I've been watching your SPOT. You made some great time. Very cool! :thumb:

How did the advance paperwork go when you got to the border?

How are you getting the KLR650 down there since your rod the 1200 GSA down there from San Antonio? I take it some is trucking it down there for you, so how does that change the permitting process?

Thanks,

Mike

tricepilot

10-17-2008, 07:47 AM

A page from my book, ey Bob? My only regret is that I don't get to meet you. Just yet. Be careful Bob.

To the rest of you'all, I'll be in Galeana even if it means taking the bus. God willing, I'll be on the beat '93 KLX.

Milton, YOU are the real deal adventurer. I study your playbook and try to follow along.

Bob

tricepilot

10-17-2008, 07:52 AM

tricepilot,

I've been watching your SPOT. You made some great time. Very cool! :thumb:

How did the advance paperwork go when you got to the border?

How are you getting the KLR650 down there since your rod the 1200 GSA down there from San Antonio? I take it some is trucking it down there for you, so how does that change the permitting process?

Thanks,

Mike

Mike,

The permit for the vehicle in advance from Banjercito was flawless. You still need to get a visa, but that line is miniscule in comparison. I will always do online permits in the future.

As to your other question, I am not returning to Galeanan on this trip, heading farther south.

HINT I would not affix the moto permit to the bike again. Just keep it and its document safe in the pannier. You dont need it on the bike just be able to produce it if asked. If it gets lost or taken then you have a headache.

BTW I have taken over 700 photos but yall have to wait until I come home whenever that is. I dont do ride reports on the road I am to busy taking it all in.

Bob

kennyanc

10-17-2008, 08:08 AM

We gonna miss ya' in Galeana Bob. I am leaving tomorrow morning. My daughters graduation is tonight so I got delayed for a week but it is a good thing.

Probably cross the border Mon. morning. That is if my butt can make it 1400 miles on the KLR in 3 days.

When do you think you might be back in SA?

Kenny

Ital/vzla

10-17-2008, 09:00 AM

Richard, looking at the mextrek guide "top of the world" cerro Del Potosi.

I went to El Potosi some time in late 80's.

I rode a still old back then, yamaha TT 500, it was a piece a cake, **** with cream too!

There was or still is a Tecnologico de Monterrey Observatory up there if I remember correctly.

We found 1 ton dually going up to the top of the hill at the time. We found out later after meeting them at the top of el cerro, that this truck was taking students from the University up to the observatory, it was part of some sort class they were taking, we got invite to stay in if we wanted to spend the night.

At that time the dirt road up to El Potosi was in pretty good shape, BTW this was on a HOT July and there was ICE on the ground in some spots at the very top where the observatory is or was located.

In any case does any one been there lately and know the condition of the road? I hope they haven't improve the road too much, I have a much heavier bike now, hoping not to get too carry away.

Richard, this package that I got from you "MexTrek ride guide" is pretty much all anyone will need, you cover all the basis here in this booklet, especially the topo maps are great!, job well done!

Lately I been dumb down by this freaking GPS, can't leave home without it, I have not look at a map for years.

Do put me down in your list, I'm hoping to find place to sleep, other wise I' ll be sleeping in the plaza con mis compadres los borrachos y una botella de mezcal para aguantar el frio..

BTW there is this little pueblito call San Carlos were you can buy the best mezcal in Tamaulipas, I always stop there before heading back home, from Mexico.

Mike in Clear Lake

10-17-2008, 09:03 AM

Mike,

The permit for the vehicle in advance from Banjercito was flawless. You still need to get a visa, but that line is miniscule in comparison. I will always do online permits in the future.

As to your other question, I am not returning to Galeanan on this trip, heading farther south.

HINT I would not affix the moto permit to the bike again. Just keep it and its document safe in the pannier. You dont need it on the bike just be able to produce it if asked. If it gets lost or taken then you have a headache.

BTW I have taken over 700 photos but yall have to wait until I come home whenever that is. I dont do ride reports on the road I am to busy taking it all in.

Bob

Glad to hear that the online Banjercito permit went so smoothly. Since I am in Houston I would get the visa here. With this system wait time now should be zero. Thanks for the great info! :thumb: