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Crashing Our Way Through Mexico - The Furious Five Draw First Blood
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Trailboss "Today, I rectified that, taking a few pics as I walked the 22,342 steps (give or take a few thousand) to the bottom. In all my gear. Palm to head, Why, oh why, didn't I take my jacket off before making this trek?"
Cardio.....it's for what ails you......
Cardio.....it's for what ails you......
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Cardio.....it's for what ails you......
The heck of it is that I regularly do cardio (hiking with a 25 lb backpack) but I rarely do stairs. Walking stairs is not the same as hiking on hilly terrain, a fact my calves will attest to. There were quite sore and painful for the next 2 days. Reminding me that I need to re-introduce the Planet Fitness stair climber into my workout plan...
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Buenas fotos y una buena historia
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Love this picture! Thanks for posting it.
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Once in Galeana, we did what we always do. Find something to eat and then root through JT's stuff till we find his hidden stash of tequila.
Galeana has a new sign.
Having located JT's tequila, we proceeded to have a small sample. Please note that I really don't drink tequila or any hard liquor. I drink a little beer sometimes but the truth is I'm a lightweight.
I gotta stop drinkin' that stuff.
Galeana has a new sign.
Having located JT's tequila, we proceeded to have a small sample. Please note that I really don't drink tequila or any hard liquor. I drink a little beer sometimes but the truth is I'm a lightweight.
I gotta stop drinkin' that stuff.
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Ur not supposed to drink the whole bottle at one sittingOnce in Galeana, we did what we always do. Find something to eat and then root through JT's stuff till we find his hidden stash of tequila.
Galeana has a new sign.
Having located JT's tequila, we proceeded to have a small sample. Please note that I really don't drink tequila or any hard liquor. I drink a little beer sometimes but the truth is I'm a lightweight.
I gotta stop drinkin' that stuff.
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Galeana has a new sign.
Makes me think of a missing rider formation... I'm so used to seeing Chuck in these reports
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I miss Chuck.
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After being corrupted by JT the evening before, we decided to pay a visit to Galeana AA early Saturday morning. Unfortunately (or, depending on your point of view, fortunately) they were closed.
So we went in search of breakfast instead. Which can be challenging, since most places don't open earlier than 8:30 or so and it wasn't quite 8 am yet.
We spotted this mural as we walked the streets.
The next time you are in Galeana and need a car wash, this is your place.
The front door to the Plaza Restaurant was open, so we walked inside to see if they would feed us. At first, the man said no, they weren't open yet, but then the cook came out of the kitchen and said she would cook for us. Sweet!
Breakfast done, it was time to hit the road. We had big plans for the day and they wouldn't wait...
So we went in search of breakfast instead. Which can be challenging, since most places don't open earlier than 8:30 or so and it wasn't quite 8 am yet.
We spotted this mural as we walked the streets.
The next time you are in Galeana and need a car wash, this is your place.
The front door to the Plaza Restaurant was open, so we walked inside to see if they would feed us. At first, the man said no, they weren't open yet, but then the cook came out of the kitchen and said she would cook for us. Sweet!
Breakfast done, it was time to hit the road. We had big plans for the day and they wouldn't wait...
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I wanted to ride from Linares to Mainero and then west over the mountains to Camerones. JT wanted to find a track/trail/road that would allow us to go from Milton's Secret Route to La Florida. So we decided to do both...if possible.
Riding east on Hwy 58 to Linares never disappoints. Wonderfully twisty and oh so scenic.
Once out of the mountains, we headed south to Mainero on some fun dirt roads.
Sometimes you see some funny things in Mexico. Like a no-passing sign on a one car wide dirt road. Is passing such a big issue that this stretch of dirt really needed a no passing sign? Really?
Those are the mountains we will be crossing later today. Yes!!!
"So then Ken say, 'You've got to lean right, turn the handlebars to the left, feather the brake with one finger, kick your leg out, and go for it.'" And, sure enough, an hour later as I was attempting to cross the washed out creek without crashing, turns out he was right.
As we took a short break at Abarrotes Don Beto, this older gentleman asked me if I would buy him a Coke. So I did.
Left or right?
JT says right. And don't fail to notice that this road is two way traffic.
A short time later we reached the edge of the mountains. Time to start climbing.
Riding east on Hwy 58 to Linares never disappoints. Wonderfully twisty and oh so scenic.
Once out of the mountains, we headed south to Mainero on some fun dirt roads.
Sometimes you see some funny things in Mexico. Like a no-passing sign on a one car wide dirt road. Is passing such a big issue that this stretch of dirt really needed a no passing sign? Really?
Those are the mountains we will be crossing later today. Yes!!!
"So then Ken say, 'You've got to lean right, turn the handlebars to the left, feather the brake with one finger, kick your leg out, and go for it.'" And, sure enough, an hour later as I was attempting to cross the washed out creek without crashing, turns out he was right.
As we took a short break at Abarrotes Don Beto, this older gentleman asked me if I would buy him a Coke. So I did.
Left or right?
JT says right. And don't fail to notice that this road is two way traffic.
A short time later we reached the edge of the mountains. Time to start climbing.
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Thanks for posting. Great adventure for you guys. That timepiece forever stopped at 3 pm is an interesting mural. Can someone translate words painted under the cross. Just curios that's all.
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"Y no se muere quien se va, sólo se muere el que se olvida."
Basically this means 'he who departs (in death in this context) doesn't die, only he who is forgotten dies'
This is from the rap song by Canserbero "El Primer Trago" "The First Drink"
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWAkVH8-Y3g"]Canserbero - El primer trago Letra - YouTube[/ame]
Once I get my DRZ outfitted, and get some shorter test trips under my belt, I want to do Mexico. Love these reports.
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Wow! Truly spectacular!
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Not long after we began climbing, we encountered a small obstacle. The bridge was washed out.
We assessed the situation and decided to push through. Hey, we can't allow ourselves to be overcome by a bunch of boulders.
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRv32QWr79I"]The Bridge is Out 2 - YouTube[/ame]
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhlcsnVqd7U"]The Bridge is Out 3 - YouTube[/ame]
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCcK512Uhvc"]The Bridge is Out 5 - YouTube[/ame]
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Viq1U7TvpGk"]The Bridge is Out 1 - YouTube[/ame]
We assessed the situation and decided to push through. Hey, we can't allow ourselves to be overcome by a bunch of boulders.
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRv32QWr79I"]The Bridge is Out 2 - YouTube[/ame]
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhlcsnVqd7U"]The Bridge is Out 3 - YouTube[/ame]
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCcK512Uhvc"]The Bridge is Out 5 - YouTube[/ame]
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Viq1U7TvpGk"]The Bridge is Out 1 - YouTube[/ame]
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Once we had cleared the creek obstacle, it was climb, climb, climb. Up and over the mountain we went. The road has clearly been abandoned and the vegetation is starting to take over. If you want to ride this way, do it soon, before the road becomes impassable.
Once we crossed over the top of the mountains this is the view that greeted us as we headed down toward the village of Camarones.
Camarones in the distance
We made a brief stop in Camarones and then headed west toward the village of La Purisima. Our plan was to take the low road around the mountain (the route known as El Alamar in the MexTrek ride guide) in search of a connector that would allow us to ride north into the valley of La Florida. There is no road on the map connecting to La Florida from the south but JT believed he had found one on Google Earth.
The only way to find out was to go ride it. So, off we went.
La Purisima isn't much to look at.
The road out of La Purisima - the El Alamar route - is beautiful. Highly recommended if you haven't ridden it. Or haven't ridden it in a while.
Lunch break on the mountains
The quads have discovered these roads, as you can see from this sign nailed to the wall.
Once we crossed over the top of the mountains this is the view that greeted us as we headed down toward the village of Camarones.
Camarones in the distance
We made a brief stop in Camarones and then headed west toward the village of La Purisima. Our plan was to take the low road around the mountain (the route known as El Alamar in the MexTrek ride guide) in search of a connector that would allow us to ride north into the valley of La Florida. There is no road on the map connecting to La Florida from the south but JT believed he had found one on Google Earth.
The only way to find out was to go ride it. So, off we went.
La Purisima isn't much to look at.
The road out of La Purisima - the El Alamar route - is beautiful. Highly recommended if you haven't ridden it. Or haven't ridden it in a while.
Lunch break on the mountains
The quads have discovered these roads, as you can see from this sign nailed to the wall.
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JT's map reconnaissance proved to be accurate - we located the connecting road and were able to ride down into the valley to La Florida.
The road north from La Florida runs through a valley and out to Highway 2. It was a nice ride, but not as spectacular as the remainder of the El Alamar route that we missed. Still, it was fun, and worth riding.
Once back on the highway, we rode north into Galeana and checked in to the Magdalena Motel. Then it was time for supper.
Galeana has a new restaurant - the La Bonita. It's fancy for Galeana, but the food was good and the beer was cold. It's across the street from the now closed El General restaurant. Worth a visit.
Mmmm
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciMQVcxC-Yw"]Bubbling Queso[/ame]
The road north from La Florida runs through a valley and out to Highway 2. It was a nice ride, but not as spectacular as the remainder of the El Alamar route that we missed. Still, it was fun, and worth riding.
Once back on the highway, we rode north into Galeana and checked in to the Magdalena Motel. Then it was time for supper.
Galeana has a new restaurant - the La Bonita. It's fancy for Galeana, but the food was good and the beer was cold. It's across the street from the now closed El General restaurant. Worth a visit.
Mmmm
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciMQVcxC-Yw"]Bubbling Queso[/ame]
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Curious about the weather and temperatures in those mountains. Mountains to me seem like cooler temperatures but....Mexico. 
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It was warm. 60s in the morning and 90s in the afternoon.
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You definitely should stop and hike down to the bottom under the natural bridge. Ive done it 4 times and in exchange for your strenuous physical efforts, you're rewarded with a great scenic view, calm river sounds below and some good cardio to make up for sitting in the saddle. It gets the blood pumping good. Now its all cement steps with metal rails but not even 8 yrs ago, it was a regular hiking trail with some spots with a few ropes for rails. Fang told us that there might be a hiking trail on the north side of bridge that you can follow down to a cave ?? Take JT with you down there but make sure he doesn't walk under any spiraling stair cases, ochh!
Lunch break on the mountains
Now there's a happy camper!
Now there's a happy camper!
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Nice pics ! I see why you chance a nice camera in the rough stuff.
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Thank you.
I used to carry a DSLR but found it bigger and bulkier than I prefer for adventure motorcycle travel. A few years back I switched to micro 4/3rds, using the Olympus OMD EM5 and have been very happy with it.