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Bad Choices Make Great Stories - The Rundown 2016
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You can attach up to five images PER post 
We decided he wanted to bump his post count. lol
You can attach up to five images PER post
I tried. I put 5,4,3,2 pics and received download errors each time. When I did just 1 it worked right away. Strange.
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Can't believe I almost didn't go on this ride. Thanks again to everyone who made it possible. Great riding with the folks I got to spend some time with. In no particular order -
Allan on the start of a beautiful, all day ride
Allan pushing Jose after a dead battery
Nick (I believe?) in front of our hotel in Jalpan
Guard dogs at the mission in Jalpan
Steve somewhere
Steve again
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Met a couple who were riding their bicycles from Canada to Patagonia in Xilitla. And here we were, thinking we were tough on our motorcycles...
Jorge in Xilitla
Sunrise from our hotel Posada James -
Jorge on one of the epic rope swings
TexasPatrick
Scott in what would be a national park in America. Can anyone send me the location of this place? I know more than a handful of people rode this route. Very curious to go back and spend some time here
Allan again
Scott or Allan.
Jose on some dirt switchbacks. Dude killed it on that S10
Scott
Jose
We found out many, many times why you don't fly around blind corners in Mexico. Dogs, sheep, cows, mules, turkeys, chickens, children, sticks, pot holes, rock slides, broken down cars, slow cars, ox, soccer balls and giant trucks taking up the entire road are just some of the dangers I personally saw.
Allan and Scott
Scott. Got another photo of you too Scott, without the kids running through. I'll get to it this week
I broke off the group to do some solo exploring in the mountains. I spent a day and a half by myself riding in the mountains and exploring caves/waterfalls. It was fun trying to get directions, a hotel room and food by myself. My guide for this particular cave was Tomas. He is in the lower right, to give you any sort of scale.
Tomas, in total darkness. 5 second exposure, lit by flashlights. You can see the cave exit behind this giant column. I wish he were standing further back...
Another cave
I've got about 100 more photos that I've selected to edit and I'll share those by weeks end. If you want to read more in-depth captions, I'm slowly going through my trip on my instagram account. www.instagram.com/texaspatrick or @texaspatrick
Allan on the start of a beautiful, all day ride
Allan pushing Jose after a dead battery
Nick (I believe?) in front of our hotel in Jalpan
Guard dogs at the mission in Jalpan
Steve somewhere
Steve again
G
Met a couple who were riding their bicycles from Canada to Patagonia in Xilitla. And here we were, thinking we were tough on our motorcycles...
Jorge in Xilitla
Sunrise from our hotel Posada James -
Jorge on one of the epic rope swings
TexasPatrick
Scott in what would be a national park in America. Can anyone send me the location of this place? I know more than a handful of people rode this route. Very curious to go back and spend some time here
Allan again
Scott or Allan.
Jose on some dirt switchbacks. Dude killed it on that S10
Scott
Jose
We found out many, many times why you don't fly around blind corners in Mexico. Dogs, sheep, cows, mules, turkeys, chickens, children, sticks, pot holes, rock slides, broken down cars, slow cars, ox, soccer balls and giant trucks taking up the entire road are just some of the dangers I personally saw.
Allan and Scott
Scott. Got another photo of you too Scott, without the kids running through. I'll get to it this week
I broke off the group to do some solo exploring in the mountains. I spent a day and a half by myself riding in the mountains and exploring caves/waterfalls. It was fun trying to get directions, a hotel room and food by myself. My guide for this particular cave was Tomas. He is in the lower right, to give you any sort of scale.
Tomas, in total darkness. 5 second exposure, lit by flashlights. You can see the cave exit behind this giant column. I wish he were standing further back...
Another cave
I've got about 100 more photos that I've selected to edit and I'll share those by weeks end. If you want to read more in-depth captions, I'm slowly going through my trip on my instagram account. www.instagram.com/texaspatrick or @texaspatrick
Re: Cartel trail
Was this near Sotano De las Golondrinas?
I rode up there solo on Friday. Looks pretty similar to the road I was on at least -
Had a great time, good food, beautiful countryside, fun people to hang with...
Was this near Sotano De las Golondrinas?
I rode up there solo on Friday. Looks pretty similar to the road I was on at least -
inroads
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Outstanding pics there Patrick !!
FM47
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Red Brick road
Pat,
I was in the little town La Morena..I think. Your road looks similar except I do not see the same pattern. This road looked like it was made with Terracotta stones in a half moon mosaic pattern. It was north of Aquismon.
Pat,
I was in the little town La Morena..I think. Your road looks similar except I do not see the same pattern. This road looked like it was made with Terracotta stones in a half moon mosaic pattern. It was north of Aquismon.
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Day 3: Exploring the mountains east of Agua Zarca
During last year’s recon we discovered a dirt road running between the towns of Agua Zarca and Tilaco. The road was not on my Bici map or my Mexico topo map, but it was on the E32 map and I could see it on Google Earth. Sure enough, the road was there and it was a very special find. I called it the most beautiful dirt road I’ve ever ridden. The valley it crosses is absolutely gorgeous. I highly recommend that you ride it when you are in the area. It's a road I would definitely ride again.
As I studied the E32 map further I saw other dirt roads in the same area and decided that on my next trip to Jalpan that I would spend some time exploring those roads. Well, today was the day. The representatives of the Mississippi Mafia – David and Lee – elected to join me so after a hearty breakfast we headed east toward unknown roads.
Sure enough, the roads on my map actually existed on the ground. And the views were spectacular.
Unfortunately, though the views were excellent there were way too many people for my liking. Every mile or three we passed through a village or small community or a house or two. There were also lots of people out on the road, walking to the next village or the village we just passed through or working on the side of the road at some task or another. I prefer more remote areas so while I enjoyed the dirt roads and the great views I wouldn’t seek this area out again due to the high concentration of population.
Rivers are one of the biggest riding challenges when trying to cross from one mountain range to another. This area is no different - the Rio Amajac is the major river you have to find a way to cross to reach Hwy 85. My Google Earth recon showed a bridge over the Amajac at Tamon but if the bridge wasn’t actually there it meant a long ride back to Agua Zarca. Luckily, the bridge was there because I don’t think we could have ridden our bikes across the river.
We enjoyed a spirited ride on great pavement back to Jalpan with a stop at one of the local roadside vendors for some cold water and delicious ice cream.
Back in Jalpan we discovered a motorcycle taking the ride of shame. I will leave this story for others to tell (or not).
In retrospect, I had a very good day but the area we rode is not one I would care to explore further because I think that entire area is probably more population-dense than I prefer. Others might find it completely okay due to the great scenery and fun class 1 roads.
During last year’s recon we discovered a dirt road running between the towns of Agua Zarca and Tilaco. The road was not on my Bici map or my Mexico topo map, but it was on the E32 map and I could see it on Google Earth. Sure enough, the road was there and it was a very special find. I called it the most beautiful dirt road I’ve ever ridden. The valley it crosses is absolutely gorgeous. I highly recommend that you ride it when you are in the area. It's a road I would definitely ride again.
As I studied the E32 map further I saw other dirt roads in the same area and decided that on my next trip to Jalpan that I would spend some time exploring those roads. Well, today was the day. The representatives of the Mississippi Mafia – David and Lee – elected to join me so after a hearty breakfast we headed east toward unknown roads.
Sure enough, the roads on my map actually existed on the ground. And the views were spectacular.
Unfortunately, though the views were excellent there were way too many people for my liking. Every mile or three we passed through a village or small community or a house or two. There were also lots of people out on the road, walking to the next village or the village we just passed through or working on the side of the road at some task or another. I prefer more remote areas so while I enjoyed the dirt roads and the great views I wouldn’t seek this area out again due to the high concentration of population.
Rivers are one of the biggest riding challenges when trying to cross from one mountain range to another. This area is no different - the Rio Amajac is the major river you have to find a way to cross to reach Hwy 85. My Google Earth recon showed a bridge over the Amajac at Tamon but if the bridge wasn’t actually there it meant a long ride back to Agua Zarca. Luckily, the bridge was there because I don’t think we could have ridden our bikes across the river.
We enjoyed a spirited ride on great pavement back to Jalpan with a stop at one of the local roadside vendors for some cold water and delicious ice cream.
Back in Jalpan we discovered a motorcycle taking the ride of shame. I will leave this story for others to tell (or not).
In retrospect, I had a very good day but the area we rode is not one I would care to explore further because I think that entire area is probably more population-dense than I prefer. Others might find it completely okay due to the great scenery and fun class 1 roads.
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I hope the rider of the yamaha was ok.
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In Mexico you find that every corner has surprises you didn't expect! Just like in the USA
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Patrick, you took excellent pictures with your NikD4.
RB
RB
Patrick, you took excellent pictures with your NikD4.
RB
Patrick's a pro, ya know.
Really enjoy the pix Patrick, keep 'em coming!
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I'd say Pat's little Yamaha 250 that's been cruising for da past 10 months from ur home town down to Ushuaia and across to Namibia so far takes da adv trophy.
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so where did u turn off from pavement to get into da offroad to get to Tula?
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hey it's Doug, Daryl and mr frenchy
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Re: Day 2: Tula to Jalpan, 189 miles
Hey, Jose, I don't know your forum name on TWT, can you PM me? We rode together from Mission to almost Tula. Thx.
Hey, Jose, I don't know your forum name on TWT, can you PM me? We rode together from Mission to almost Tula. Thx.
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Wow! What a great trip! Been wanting to do that for a long time and now that I have, I intend to go back often.
On the first day we had lunch in Galeana before heading to Tula. The highway to Galeana is amazing and I ended up doing it again on the way back to the border.
I hooked up with Bob (Tricepilot) for an amazing tour of the Franciscan Churches of the Sierra Gorda founded by the Spanish priest Junipero Serra. It was a rewarding but long day where we saw all 5 churches. The last one was a bear as we hit temps of 113 degrees riding to Conca.
Mission Tour by Charles Nevle, on Flickr
Bob was a great tour guide, though he did have some help.
Mission Tour by Charles Nevle, on Flickr
Day 4 I hooked up with Bob again and we hit Las Pozas and met up with some other riders doing the tour and taking advantage of the cool water.
Las Pozas - Xiltia by Charles Nevle, on Flickr
Las Pozas - Xiltia by Charles Nevle, on Flickr
The next day I decided to head out on my own based on a recommendation from JT and some Bimbo by the pool, I decided to head out to Rio De Catorce, a beautiful old silver mining town located at nearly 9,000 feet.
Getting advice:
Jalpan by Charles Nevle, on Flickr
Rio De Catorce:
Real De Catorce by Charles Nevle, on Flickr
Real De Catorce by Charles Nevle, on Flickr
Real De Catorce by Charles Nevle, on Flickr
Real De Catorce by Charles Nevle, on Flickr
All too soon it was time to head back to the border.
iPhone Pics 2713 by Charles Nevle, on Flickr
Great trip, and got to make some great new friends! Thanks again to all those that did the recon trip and of course Rich for setting this up and Bob for providing advice on trip planning and preparation.
More pics of the trip can be found here:
https://flic.kr/s/aHskxVqTws
On the first day we had lunch in Galeana before heading to Tula. The highway to Galeana is amazing and I ended up doing it again on the way back to the border.
I hooked up with Bob (Tricepilot) for an amazing tour of the Franciscan Churches of the Sierra Gorda founded by the Spanish priest Junipero Serra. It was a rewarding but long day where we saw all 5 churches. The last one was a bear as we hit temps of 113 degrees riding to Conca.
Bob was a great tour guide, though he did have some help.
Day 4 I hooked up with Bob again and we hit Las Pozas and met up with some other riders doing the tour and taking advantage of the cool water.
The next day I decided to head out on my own based on a recommendation from JT and some Bimbo by the pool, I decided to head out to Rio De Catorce, a beautiful old silver mining town located at nearly 9,000 feet.
Getting advice:
Rio De Catorce:
All too soon it was time to head back to the border.
Great trip, and got to make some great new friends! Thanks again to all those that did the recon trip and of course Rich for setting this up and Bob for providing advice on trip planning and preparation.
More pics of the trip can be found here:
https://flic.kr/s/aHskxVqTws
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Great pics ( don't miss his pics on the additional link) . It was nice to meet you and I'm glad you survived the ride with those wild and crazy guys .
Peter & Sid
Two of my great amigos, Peter and Sid
Fun evening at Tio Lucas in San Miguel de Allende
I just had to make a break from Jalpan and head west. to San Miguel and Guanajuato
Charles and Bob H decided to come along to ride the twisties west of Japlan and on to visit these two iconic Mexico towns
Coordinated a stay with everyone at Posada de las Monjas, then out to meet RTW rider Kevin Hindricksen for dinner
Two of my great amigos, Peter and Sid
Fun evening at Tio Lucas in San Miguel de Allende
I just had to make a break from Jalpan and head west. to San Miguel and Guanajuato
Charles and Bob H decided to come along to ride the twisties west of Japlan and on to visit these two iconic Mexico towns
Coordinated a stay with everyone at Posada de las Monjas, then out to meet RTW rider Kevin Hindricksen for dinner
Couple more photos -
ACE!!!
Folks at the Puente de Dios
Jeff and Ken
Jeff
OSHA is this ok?
Not a bad view. Love all of the cactus they planted outside
Scott
Scott and Steve
Ace
Ace again
Unreal. So **** good. Twisty dirt roads in the mountains.
Ace & more Ace
Scott without the locals
Allan
Scott
Scott again
Big grins
Still feeling very fortunate about being able to experience Mexico like this. We are all very, very lucky.
Still have more photos to edit
ACE!!!
Folks at the Puente de Dios
Jeff and Ken
Jeff
OSHA is this ok?
Not a bad view. Love all of the cactus they planted outside
Scott
Scott and Steve
Ace
Ace again
Unreal. So **** good. Twisty dirt roads in the mountains.
Ace & more Ace
Scott without the locals
Allan
Scott
Scott again
Big grins
Still feeling very fortunate about being able to experience Mexico like this. We are all very, very lucky.
Still have more photos to edit
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Patrick,
How do you carry your camera gear? Did you have just the 17-35 and 70-200 lenses? Were you carrying a flash and/or tripod as well?
How do you carry your camera gear? Did you have just the 17-35 and 70-200 lenses? Were you carrying a flash and/or tripod as well?