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Mextrek #16 "Lite", October 5th to 9th 2022

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Amigos,

The next iteration of Mextrek is occurring this October 5th to 9th, 2022. This trip will be similar to previous 4 day Mextreks, but with a few twists thrown in. New itinerary for this trip includes class 1/2 only option for larger dual sports and newer riders.

Peter, AKA Pedro del Norte

Question 1: What is Mextrek

Mextrek is a gathering of like minded adventure / dual sport motorcycle enthusiasts in Mexico. It is meant to be an introduction to the newly wanderlusting souls who have never experienced this heavenly setting. As well as a time and place to meet up with old friends to experience Mexico once again. In short, its the best motorcycle experience a Texan can possibly take in 5 days. And for many, it is the only international motorcycling opportunity that is achievable on a limited budget on a bike you already own.

Question 2: Why Santiago and Galeana?

Santiago: The most accessible town from the border which also offers incredible scenery, riding, and it's upscale heritage means USA style amenities are not lacking. Great food, banks, english speakers, repair shops, etc... Santiago is only 140 miles of fast and smooth pavement from the border. 2 hrs 45 mins per google. Ride loaded to the hotel, drop everything, and hit the trails by 1PM free and unburdened. Once in Santiago you find a vacation town on the outskirts of Monterrey, with vibrant night life, fine dining, and the off-road mecca of choice for well heeled Mexicans in Monterrey. With stunning views, hikable swimmable waterfalls, high mountain passes, deep canyons, and pristine pastoral areas it's pretty amazing. After a day and night of getting our Mexico adjustment over, it's off to...

Galeana. Smack dab in the middle of the Sierra Madre Oriental mountain range. Twisty mountain dirt tracks in all directions. Dual sport heaven. But, as has been proven time and again, the remoteness of Galeana is its greatest charm and its Achilles heel. It takes 5.5 hours from the border, fully loaded with gear, tools, and clothes. And the last 50 miles of twisties and dirt have been the sudden end to many a vacation just getting started, usually a combination of loaded bikes, day 1 exuberance, and often bad luck. But getting a day of riding in before trekking south to Galeana, you will find the finest dual sport riding within a day's reach from Texas. Literally DUAL SPORT HEAVEN!

Question 3: Is Mexico a good dual sport destination?

You have no idea!!!! Incredible. Fantastic. Every single person that has visited is awed. Raw beauty, huge lush mountains. Prairies. Valleys. Waterfalls. Pics speak for themselves.

Question 4: What do I need to attend?

A reliable and trusty adventure or dual sport motorcycle. Anything from a 250KLX to a BMW1200GSA has a place here. Minimum requirement is your bike should be able to maintain 50 - 55 MPH highway cruise speed to reach Santiago from Texas. We'll cover about 600 miles in 4 days. As my CRF230F entertained, Mextrek can be done on 14 horsepower. At 60 MPH. With a 90 mile range.

Other basic must haves:
  • Valid passport or passport card
  • Class M license
  • Motorcycle registration in your name matching passport, valid through duration of trip (With a lien special steps need to be taken)
  • Good safety gear: Helmet, gloves, boots, jacket, pants, ear protection, google mapped cell phone
  • Ability to carry very basic tools, 4 days of casual clothing, personal effects on your motorcycle. Pack light and a backpack is sufficient.
Question 5: What will this cost?

A. $200 / $250 / $300 goes to MextrekADV to cover 4 nights of hotels, my coordination effort, and our ride guide's expenses. $50 more for first timers gets GPS files, overview maps, ride guide support every day, 24/7 emotional support before during and after, and a wonderful book by Richard G (Trailboss) detailing the area, prep, and what to expect; .

B. Permits to take your bike into Mexico will run another $55 or so.

C. Budget another $50 a day for food, drinks, and gas and a frugal traveller can do this for $500.

Question 6: What's the itinerary?

Wednesday: Meet in McAllen @ dinnertime. Welcome dinner, rider's meeting.

Thursday: Group ride to Santiago. Afternoon rides to Los Lirios (street) or La Trinidad (dirt - opposite direction to April 2022)

Friday: Group ride to Galeana via dirt or secondary group ride via concrete.

Saturday: Group rides in Galeana area.

Sunday: Return to US.

Question 7: How do I register and pay?

Sign up here:. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0fUsNbcp8U2Wvhbk5fjHVjr0TsjRmfqaF-xYaE6nTqwfzRw/viewform
Payment will be requested 1 month before the even, after attendance is confirmed.

Question 8: How do we communicate?

I use only Whatsapp, a facebook product, in a group message to communicate. It is a lifesaver.

Question 9: Has this sort of thing been done before? Have my friends already been? Are there answers to all my questions already in print?

Mextrek #1
2008 Planning: http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27799&highlight=mextrek+2008
2008 Reports: http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33656

Mextrek #2
2009 Planning: http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41336
2009 Reports: http://twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?p=671326#post671326

Mextrek #3
2010 Planning: http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46716
2010 Reports: http://twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?p=749178#post749178

Mextrek #4
2015 Planning: http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=102388
2015 Reports: http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1384620

Mextrek #5
2016 Planning: http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=106148
2016 Reports: http://twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=111763

Mextrek#6
2017 Planning: http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=112382
2017 Reports: http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=115745

Mextrek #7 June 2018 (Guanajuato and Real de Catorce and El Salto after party V1.0)
2018 Planning: http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=116147
2018 Reports: http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=117666

Mextrek #8 Oct 2018 (Guanajuato and Real de Catorce After Party V2.0)
2018 Planning: https://www.twtex.com/forums/threads/2018-mextrek-8-oct-20th-23rd-2018.115969/
2018 Report: http://twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1577869#post1577869

Mextrek #9 June 2019 (Santiago, El Naranjo, Xilitla, San Miguel, Guanajuato, Real de Catorce)
2019 Planning: https://www.twtex.com/forums/threads/mextrek-9-destination-guanajuato-june-22nd-30th-2019.119615/
2019 Report: https://www.twtex.com/forums/threads/mummy-riders-mextrek-9-ride-report.121129/

Mextrek #10 October 2019 (Galeana, San Miguel, Guanajuato)
2019 Planning: https://www.twtex.com/forums/thread...er-24th-to-27th-2019-after-party-v3-0.120425/
2019 Report: https://www.twtex.com/forums/thread...rt-oct-2019-galeana-nuevo-leon-mexico.122177/

Mextrek #11 October 2020 (Galeana, San Miguel, Guanajuato) - Limited Attendance (Plan B):
Mextrek #11 Planning: https://www.twtex.com/forums/thread...o-october-24-27-2020-after-party-v5-0.122318/
Mextrek #11 Report: https://www.twtex.com/forums/threads/mextrek-11-plan-b-october-2020-destination-xilitla.126103/

Mextrek #12 January 2021 "The Fast and the Frostiest" Santiago pre-run event. Limited Attendance
Report: https://www.twtex.com/forums/threads/mextrek-12-the-fast-and-frostiest-edition.126396/

Mextrek #13 April 2021: Santiago "Lite" new rider run.
13 Planning: https://www.twtex.com/forums/threads/mextrek-13-santiago-lite-april-22nd-to-25th-2021.126115/
13 Report: https://www.twtex.com/forums/threads/houston-tenemos-problemas-mextrek-13-ride-report.127185/

Mextrek #14, October 2021: Santiago, Galeana, and beyond...Day of the Dead
14 Planning: https://www.twtex.com/forums/threads/mextrek-14-galeana-and-beyond-oct-23rd-to-26th-2021.127759/
14 Report: https://www.twtex.com/forums/threads/mextrek-14-ride-report.128880/

Mextrek #15, April 6 - 10th, 2022 (Santiago and Galeana
15 Planning: https://www.twtex.com/forums/thread...-april-6-10-2022-santiago-and-galeana.129810/
14 Report: https://www.twtex.com/forums/threads/mex-trek-15-april-2022-ride-report.130220/

Question 10: What if I can't make it in October? We'll do this again in 2023!
 
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I've opened registration to previous attendees for 24 hrs (standard practice via whatsapp) then I will post the registration link here.
 
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Mextrekadv said:
Amigos,

The next iteration of Mextrek is occurring this October 5th to 9th, 2022. This trip will be similar to previous 4 day Mextreks, but with a few twists thrown in. New itinerary for this trip includes class 1/2 only option for larger dual sports and newer riders.

Peter, AKA Pedro del Norte

Question 1: What is Mextrek

Mextrek is a gathering of like minded adventure / dual sport motorcycle enthusiasts in Mexico. It is meant to be an introduction to the newly wanderlusting souls who have never experienced this heavenly setting. As well as a time and place to meet up with old friends to experience Mexico once again. In short, its the best motorcycle experience a Texan can possibly take in 5 days. And for many, it is the only international motorcycling opportunity that is achievable on a limited budget on a bike you already own.

Question 2: Why Santiago and Galeana?

Santiago: The most accessible town from the border which also offers incredible scenery, riding, and it's upscale heritage means USA style amenities are not lacking. Great food, banks, english speakers, repair shops, etc... Santiago is only 140 miles of fast and smooth pavement from the border. 2 hrs 45 mins per google. Ride loaded to the hotel, drop everything, and hit the trails by 1PM free and unburdened. Once in Santiago you find a vacation town on the outskirts of Monterrey, with vibrant night life, fine dining, and the off-road mecca of choice for well heeled Mexicans in Monterrey. With stunning views, hikable swimmable waterfalls, high mountain passes, deep canyons, and pristine pastoral areas it's pretty amazing. After a day and night of getting our Mexico adjustment over, it's off to...

Galeana. Smack dab in the middle of the Sierra Madre Oriental mountain range. Twisty mountain dirt tracks in all directions. Dual sport heaven. But, as has been proven time and again, the remoteness of Galeana is its greatest charm and its Achilles heel. It takes 5.5 hours from the border, fully loaded with gear, tools, and clothes. And the last 50 miles of twisties and dirt have been the sudden end to many a vacation just getting started, usually a combination of loaded bikes, day 1 exuberance, and often bad luck. But getting a day of riding in before trekking south to Galeana, you will find the finest dual sport riding within a day's reach from Texas. Literally DUAL SPORT HEAVEN!

Question 3: Is Mexico a good dual sport destination?

You have no idea!!!! Incredible. Fantastic. Every single person that has visited is awed. Raw beauty, huge lush mountains. Prairies. Valleys. Waterfalls. Pics speak for themselves.

Question 4: What do I need to attend?

A reliable and trusty adventure or dual sport motorcycle. Anything from a 250KLX to a BMW1200GSA has a place here. Minimum requirement is your bike should be able to maintain 50 - 55 MPH highway cruise speed to reach Santiago from Texas. We'll cover about 600 miles in 4 days. As my CRF230F entertained, Mextrek can be done on 14 horsepower. At 60 MPH. With a 90 mile range.

Other basic must haves:
  • Valid passport or passport card
  • Class M license
  • Motorcycle registration in your name matching passport, valid through duration of trip (With a lien special steps need to be taken)
  • Good safety gear: Helmet, gloves, boots, jacket, pants, ear protection, google mapped cell phone
  • Ability to carry very basic tools, 4 days of casual clothing, personal effects on your motorcycle. Pack light and a backpack is sufficient.
Question 5: What will this cost?

A. $200 / $250 / $300 goes to MextrekADV to cover 4 nights of hotels, my coordination effort, and our ride guide's expenses. $50 more for first timers gets GPS files, overview maps, ride guide support every day, 24/7 emotional support before during and after, and a wonderful book by Richard G (Trailboss) detailing the area, prep, and what to expect; .

B. Permits to take your bike into Mexico will run another $55 or so.

C. Budget another $50 a day for food, drinks, and gas and a frugal traveller can do this for $500.

Question 6: What's the itinerary?

Wednesday: Meet in McAllen @ dinnertime. Welcome dinner, rider's meeting.

Thursday: Group ride to Santiago. Afternoon rides to Los Lirios (street) or La Trinidad (dirt - opposite direction to April 2022)

Friday: Group ride to Galeana via dirt or secondary group ride via concrete.

Saturday: Group rides in Galeana area.

Sunday: Return to US.

Question 7: How do I register and pay?

Sign up here:. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0fUsNbcp8U2Wvhbk5fjHVjr0TsjRmfqaF-xYaE6nTqwfzRw/viewform
Payment will be requested 1 month before the even, after attendance is confirmed.

Question 8: How do we communicate?

I use only Whatsapp, a facebook product, in a group message to communicate. It is a lifesaver.

Question 9: Has this sort of thing been done before? Have my friends already been? Are there answers to all my questions already in print?

Mextrek #1
2008 Planning: http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27799&highlight=mextrek+2008
2008 Reports: http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33656

Mextrek #2
2009 Planning: http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41336
2009 Reports: http://twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?p=671326#post671326

Mextrek #3
2010 Planning: http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46716
2010 Reports: http://twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?p=749178#post749178

Mextrek #4
2015 Planning: http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=102388
2015 Reports: http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1384620

Mextrek #5
2016 Planning: http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=106148
2016 Reports: http://twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=111763

Mextrek#6
2017 Planning: http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=112382
2017 Reports: http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=115745

Mextrek #7 June 2018 (Guanajuato and Real de Catorce and El Salto after party V1.0)
2018 Planning: http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=116147
2018 Reports: http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=117666

Mextrek #8 Oct 2018 (Guanajuato and Real de Catorce After Party V2.0)
2018 Planning: https://www.twtex.com/forums/threads/2018-mextrek-8-oct-20th-23rd-2018.115969/
2018 Report: http://twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1577869#post1577869

Mextrek #9 June 2019 (Santiago, El Naranjo, Xilitla, San Miguel, Guanajuato, Real de Catorce)
2019 Planning: https://www.twtex.com/forums/threads/mextrek-9-destination-guanajuato-june-22nd-30th-2019.119615/
2019 Report: https://www.twtex.com/forums/threads/mummy-riders-mextrek-9-ride-report.121129/

Mextrek #10 October 2019 (Galeana, San Miguel, Guanajuato)
2019 Planning: https://www.twtex.com/forums/thread...er-24th-to-27th-2019-after-party-v3-0.120425/
2019 Report: https://www.twtex.com/forums/thread...rt-oct-2019-galeana-nuevo-leon-mexico.122177/

Mextrek #11 October 2020 (Galeana, San Miguel, Guanajuato) - Limited Attendance (Plan B):
Mextrek #11 Planning: https://www.twtex.com/forums/thread...o-october-24-27-2020-after-party-v5-0.122318/
Mextrek #11 Report: https://www.twtex.com/forums/threads/mextrek-11-plan-b-october-2020-destination-xilitla.126103/

Mextrek #12 January 2021 "The Fast and the Frostiest" Santiago pre-run event. Limited Attendance
Report: https://www.twtex.com/forums/threads/mextrek-12-the-fast-and-frostiest-edition.126396/

Mextrek #13 April 2021: Santiago "Lite" new rider run.
13 Planning: https://www.twtex.com/forums/threads/mextrek-13-santiago-lite-april-22nd-to-25th-2021.126115/
13 Report: https://www.twtex.com/forums/threads/houston-tenemos-problemas-mextrek-13-ride-report.127185/

Mextrek #14, October 2021: Santiago, Galeana, and beyond...Day of the Dead
14 Planning: https://www.twtex.com/forums/threads/mextrek-14-galeana-and-beyond-oct-23rd-to-26th-2021.127759/
14 Report: https://www.twtex.com/forums/threads/mextrek-14-ride-report.128880/

Mextrek #15, April 6 - 10th, 2022 (Santiago and Galeana
15 Planning: https://www.twtex.com/forums/thread...-april-6-10-2022-santiago-and-galeana.129810/
14 Report: https://www.twtex.com/forums/threads/mex-trek-15-april-2022-ride-report.130220/

Question 10: What if I can't make it in October? We'll do this again in 2023!
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Peter,
Good morning, I am very interested in attending the MexTrek Oct 2022 ride……is it too late for me to sign up? I did the ? 2013 MexTrek trip to Jalpon de Serra and had on my calendar this summer checking info on the Oct trip but somehow didn’t see anything. Let me know and I’ll sign up asap if not too late.

Bob Hoff
mrchips0401@yahoo.com
610-202-9654
 
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