Wild Bill rides to Cerro Potosi one final time - Galeana MX, DS Ride - May 24th-27th

crchristo · May 23, 2016

bwdmax said:
Keep us posted. I will be interested in your adventure whenever it happens.

Will do.
On another note, I have been able to bounce them nice newly refurbished forks around a bit. They're better than new! Thanks!

Mextrekadv · May 23, 2016

If it is a quick trip, 3 days or so, I'll try to join in the fun. Busy busy, but really needing a bit of vacation.

crchristo · May 23, 2016

Shadman said:
If it is a quick trip, 3 days or so, I'll try to join in the fun. Busy busy, but really needing a bit of vacation.

I've been crazy busy too. I could have used this! Well, at least I won't have so much catching up to do next Monday.

I won't have time for an extended trip until much later in the year, but I'm going to shoot for a 3 or 4 day trip that includes the weekend. I just can't figure out when right now.

kayakkawakid · May 24, 2016

Yup im definitely out for this ride, looks like doug n his buddy r da only lucky ones makin da trek n via los ebanos ferry (da coolest way to cross da rio grande), them r some lucky guys, n we might meet up tonite for some texmex border dinner, my treat, again sorry for gettin u all riled up, but a promise i will make to chris n phillip n peter next time we head to galeana is a round of INDIO beer on me.

crchristo · May 24, 2016

kayakkawakid said:
Yup im definitely out for this ride, looks like doug n his buddy r da only lucky ones makin da trek n via los ebanos ferry (da coolest way to cross da rio grande), them r some lucky guys, n we might meet up tonite for some texmex border dinner, my treat, again sorry for gettin u all riled up, but a promise i will make to chris n phillip n peter next time we head to galeana is a round of INDIO beer on me.

Free Beer!!! :chug:

Tailwind · Jun 1, 2016

Anybody want to try this the week of the 13th?

crchristo · Jun 1, 2016

Tailwind said:
Anybody want to try this the week of the 13th?

I can't. I'm locked in to something else over that week.

Fang · Jun 1, 2016

I am itching to get down to Old Mexico, and to do it soon. There's a fighting chance I can join y'all, regardless of the date.

Tailwind · Jun 1, 2016

So far it's just me, but everybody is welcome. I'm flexible on the days that week...

philipbarrett · Jun 1, 2016

I'm in LA that week for work.

:-(

tricepilot · Jun 1, 2016

philipbarrett said:
I'm in LA that week for work.

Trying out for the Lakers?

philipbarrett · Jun 1, 2016

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar met me?

Tailwind · Jun 9, 2016

Tailwind said:
Anybody want to try this the week of the 13th?

It looks like this is a go for me. I plan on leaving this Sunday the 12th and will head down to the Galeana area for a few days of R&R. Anybody is welcome to ride along. I will be on my XR.

David

crchristo · Jun 10, 2016

Tailwind said:
It looks like this is a go for me. I plan on leaving this Sunday the 12th and will head down to the Galeana area for a few days of R&R. Anybody is welcome to ride along. I will be on my XR.

David

I wish I could join you. Work has me traveling almost continuously for the next couple of weeks.

kayakkawakid · Jun 10, 2016

Tailwind said:
It looks like this is a go for me. I plan on leaving this Sunday the 12th and will head down to the Galeana area for a few days of R&R. Anybody is welcome to ride along. I will be on my XR.

David

that would be awesome, but still cant do, happy trails

Tailwind · Jun 10, 2016

Guys,

It's a bummer, but I totally understand. Trying to get away these days is next to impossible... If anybody else is interested, the beer is on me the first night.

David

tricepilot · Jun 10, 2016

^ Is Becky going also?

Tailwind · Jun 10, 2016

tricepilot said:
^ Is Becky going also?

Not this time. It's a solo trip. You coming?

Tailwind · Jun 16, 2016

Tailwind said:
It looks like this is a go for me. I plan on leaving this Sunday the 12th and will head down to the Galeana area for a few days of R&R. Anybody is welcome to ride along. I will be on my XR.

David

I'm back home. Great trip. I'll try to put up a ride report when I have some time. I said a silent prayer for Wild Bill while in the Galeana area. I also took dirt over to Concepcion Del Oro and scoped out that area. I'm already planning another trip...

crchristo · Jun 16, 2016

Tailwind said:
I'm back home. Great trip. I'll try to put up a ride report when I have some time. I said a silent prayer for Wild Bill while in the Galeana area. I also took dirt over to Concepcion Del Oro and scoped out that area. I'm already planning another trip...

Looking forward to it. Maybe drop a link here when you do?

kayakkawakid · Jun 17, 2016

nice, glad to hear all OK, likewise let me know ur next planned ride, maybe bill will make it then, and he was guy who would've appreciated that prayer, thanks

crchristo · Jul 2, 2016

kayakkawakid said:
nice, glad to hear all OK, likewise let me know ur next planned ride, maybe bill will make it then, and he was guy who would've appreciated that prayer, thanks

Well, I've managed to talk my way into being able to take a couple of days off from work this month. I was sort of surprised when they agreed to it!

Hopefully, the weather won't squash it this time, but I'm planning on crossing the border early on Friday the 22nd and leaving Galeana early morning Monday the 25th.
My day 1 route may be a bit optimistic and I may have to cut some of it out depending on how the slab part goes.

Here's my planned day 1 route:

And here's my day 2 plan:

I haven't decided on day 3 yet. There are so many options, but since I've never been down there, I figure that I'll just make my mind up based on the previous two days.

Zeke, if you're able to make it, that would be awesome! I'm open to any other potential routes, by the way.

If anyone else wants to come along, you're welcome too. Especially if you have any sort of grasp of the Spanish language!

Pancho · Jul 3, 2016

crchristo said:
Well, I've managed to talk my way into being able to take a couple of days off from work this month. I was sort of surprised when they agreed to it!

Hopefully, the weather won't squash it this time, but I'm planning on crossing the border early on Friday the 22nd and leaving Galeana early morning Monday the 25th.
My day 1 route may be a bit optimistic and I may have to cut some of it out depending on how the slab part goes.

Here's my planned day 1 route:

And here's my day 2 plan:

I haven't decided on day 3 yet. There are so many options, but since I've never been down there, I figure that I'll just make my mind up based on the previous two days.

Zeke, if you're able to make it, that would be awesome! I'm open to any other potential routes, by the way.

If anyone else wants to come along, you're welcome too. Especially if you have any sort of grasp of the Spanish language!

Tempting. Will follow to see what develops.

Tailwind · Jul 3, 2016

Chris,

Stay as high up in elevation as you can. The river bottoms are mucho calore right now. This was today. My wife and I are back down in Galeana area...

crchristo · Jul 3, 2016

Tailwind said:
Chris,

Stay as high up in elevation as you can. The river bottoms are mucho calore right now. This was today. My wife and I are back down in Galeana area...

Thanks. I'm going to use that advice as much as possible.

It's been hovering just below 100 here today, and supposed to go over it tomorrow. The weather channel is actually showing it a little cooler in General Bravo, and significantly cooler in Galeana than it is in San Antonio!

Ughh, I just finished mowing the yard. Shower time.