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Mountains of Adventure in Mexico
December 10th was the day we picked to head South toward Monterrey for another ride in the Sierra Madre Oriental mountains with our S. Texas friend Alejos. 1st timers on this trip were Bob from Colorado and Fast Roy from Tulsa. Also joining us for the weekend were South Texans Aaron, Javier and his brother Tony.
When Colorado Bob left Salida on Wednesday it was 3 degrees.
When we left Oklahoma on Thursday it was 14 but no precip.
700 miles and 11 hours later we were at the Quetex ranch, near Edinburg, Texas, enjoying some of his award winning cooking. Arnie didn’t make this ride because his passport had not arrived yet.
The next morning we had another great meal at the Quetex ranch then crossed the border at Reynosa and got our visa’s and bike permits. Apparently KTM is not on their drop down menu yet because they kept asking if it’s a Kawasaki.
Cola de Caballo, Horsetail Falls
On the way to Cienega de Gonzales we always stop at the restaurant El Mirador owned by Alejos’ pal, Beto. He’s not a Quetex caliber cook, but with cold cervesas, gorgeous view, no one is complaining.
Aaron pitches in with some appetizers.
Beto with some of his specialties.
Roger, Tony and his brother Javier. Shortly after we started to chow Tony expertly performed the Heimlich maneuver on Javier after he choked on a piece of fajita. This was followed by much deserved hero fanfare for Tony. His chest thumping, karate kicking embellishments added to all the fun of a near death experience.
Cabin at Cienega de Gonzales. http://www.antiguoaserradero.com/
Saturday morning. Check your tire pressure, fuel. Lets ride.
Huasteca Falls was dry this trip just like the last. The area below the falls washed out by hurricane floods in 05 is now the easiest part.
We stayed in Huasteca Canyon until we turned toward El Pajonal.
The only trail riders we saw during 3 days of riding were in Huasteca Canyon heading the other direction.
Just South of El Pajonal
After El Pajonal we decided to try the Canoas valley. New to me.
Rogers spirited riding resulted in this little slideout. Motor didn’t quit so we didn’t put it on his prang record.
Eventually we came out into this desert valley. Dirt turned to pavement further down near Saltillo. Our route to the valleys further south took us on a divided highway with a lot of truck traffic. No recession here it would seem.
Alejos picked a good place to have a flat. This one along the interstate has food and drinks just across the fence.
Not far down the road is a tollbooth with some serious enforcers working there. No slipping past these guys without paying. Tagged bikes same price as MXers.
Checked our route with these helpful officers.
We enjoyed the flashing lights as they led us to the proper turn off. Worth the toll for sure.
Stopped by Antonio and Toya’s place. Alejos met them years ago while looking for trails in the area. I was introduced on my first trip in 06 and am continually amazed by them. You look around and they would seem to have a hard life but they appear to be very happy and content. They are warm, hospitable and welcome their visitors in a way that puts you immediately at ease. I’ve tried to imagine myself living in a remote area like this but I can never get past living without electricity.
We enjoyed a cup of coffee while visiting and Antonio invited us to come back the next morning for breakfast.
Back in Cienega de Gonzales this knowledgeable gentleman selling honey, spirits, fruit and corn gives Alejos an update on area trails.
We scouted out some of them by our cabin.
Saturday’s ride 130 miles.
Antonio’s house Sunday morning. One of his relatives, living with him now, is putting corn in some bins. Even without electricity I think they are well off. When you consider they have plenty of what they need to live and prosper in their environment. We learned this year that the local residents banded together and bought a community backhoe. This is used to keep the road open and everyone has an allotted use time for their projects also.
Lesson in native plants
Toya prepared a great meal for us. Antonio delivered his usual lengthy prayer of gratitude and thanks for his many blessings. We presented some gifts, thanked him for inviting us into his home again.
Just down the trail I dinged a rock and had a flat. Not happy with my tube changing speed I immediately dinged another for more practice.
La Ventana, The Window. Side trip up and back.
Back at the bottom an inquisitive horse races up to check us out.
Gas for the small tank guys at Los Cedritos.
Down the trail in an area with a lot of orchards Roger gleaned several apples from a nearby tree. Some were bird pecked but still crisp and sweet.
Los Lirios Canyon
Apple thief, alias, Roger Padactor.
Alejos exploring by the cabin.
98 miles today.
Could this be Tony’s endorsement of Fast Roy’s wide ranging nonstop BS? Nah. No one would do that. Spontaneous pic gesture I think.
Road ride up to the National Park entrance.
This is one of views on the way to Potrero Redondo.
Potrero Redondo is off the beaten path but if you talk to the right person you can find a refrigerator with cold drinks.
Interesting spikey fruit hanging in the cold drink courtyard.
Allende and civilization is in sight.
OXXO fuel attendants much preferred over Pemex.
Another stop at Beto’s for food and then more exploring the mountains near the cabin end Monday’s 86 mile ride.
Back at Rancho de Quetex near the end of our last Mexico trip for 2009. If anyone is interested in taking a similar trip I recommend you visit www.texasadventure.net and get a MexTrek ride guide. It contains more than enough information to plan a trip to explore this amazing area.
Antonio’s on google.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=...9307&ll=25.39733,-100.39307&ie=UTF8&z=12&om=1
December 10th was the day we picked to head South toward Monterrey for another ride in the Sierra Madre Oriental mountains with our S. Texas friend Alejos. 1st timers on this trip were Bob from Colorado and Fast Roy from Tulsa. Also joining us for the weekend were South Texans Aaron, Javier and his brother Tony.
When Colorado Bob left Salida on Wednesday it was 3 degrees.
When we left Oklahoma on Thursday it was 14 but no precip.
700 miles and 11 hours later we were at the Quetex ranch, near Edinburg, Texas, enjoying some of his award winning cooking. Arnie didn’t make this ride because his passport had not arrived yet.
The next morning we had another great meal at the Quetex ranch then crossed the border at Reynosa and got our visa’s and bike permits. Apparently KTM is not on their drop down menu yet because they kept asking if it’s a Kawasaki.
Cola de Caballo, Horsetail Falls
On the way to Cienega de Gonzales we always stop at the restaurant El Mirador owned by Alejos’ pal, Beto. He’s not a Quetex caliber cook, but with cold cervesas, gorgeous view, no one is complaining.
Aaron pitches in with some appetizers.
Beto with some of his specialties.
Roger, Tony and his brother Javier. Shortly after we started to chow Tony expertly performed the Heimlich maneuver on Javier after he choked on a piece of fajita. This was followed by much deserved hero fanfare for Tony. His chest thumping, karate kicking embellishments added to all the fun of a near death experience.
Cabin at Cienega de Gonzales. http://www.antiguoaserradero.com/
Saturday morning. Check your tire pressure, fuel. Lets ride.
Huasteca Falls was dry this trip just like the last. The area below the falls washed out by hurricane floods in 05 is now the easiest part.
We stayed in Huasteca Canyon until we turned toward El Pajonal.
The only trail riders we saw during 3 days of riding were in Huasteca Canyon heading the other direction.
Just South of El Pajonal
After El Pajonal we decided to try the Canoas valley. New to me.
Rogers spirited riding resulted in this little slideout. Motor didn’t quit so we didn’t put it on his prang record.
Eventually we came out into this desert valley. Dirt turned to pavement further down near Saltillo. Our route to the valleys further south took us on a divided highway with a lot of truck traffic. No recession here it would seem.
Alejos picked a good place to have a flat. This one along the interstate has food and drinks just across the fence.
Not far down the road is a tollbooth with some serious enforcers working there. No slipping past these guys without paying. Tagged bikes same price as MXers.
Checked our route with these helpful officers.
We enjoyed the flashing lights as they led us to the proper turn off. Worth the toll for sure.
Stopped by Antonio and Toya’s place. Alejos met them years ago while looking for trails in the area. I was introduced on my first trip in 06 and am continually amazed by them. You look around and they would seem to have a hard life but they appear to be very happy and content. They are warm, hospitable and welcome their visitors in a way that puts you immediately at ease. I’ve tried to imagine myself living in a remote area like this but I can never get past living without electricity.
We enjoyed a cup of coffee while visiting and Antonio invited us to come back the next morning for breakfast.
Back in Cienega de Gonzales this knowledgeable gentleman selling honey, spirits, fruit and corn gives Alejos an update on area trails.
We scouted out some of them by our cabin.
Saturday’s ride 130 miles.
Antonio’s house Sunday morning. One of his relatives, living with him now, is putting corn in some bins. Even without electricity I think they are well off. When you consider they have plenty of what they need to live and prosper in their environment. We learned this year that the local residents banded together and bought a community backhoe. This is used to keep the road open and everyone has an allotted use time for their projects also.
Lesson in native plants
Toya prepared a great meal for us. Antonio delivered his usual lengthy prayer of gratitude and thanks for his many blessings. We presented some gifts, thanked him for inviting us into his home again.
Just down the trail I dinged a rock and had a flat. Not happy with my tube changing speed I immediately dinged another for more practice.
La Ventana, The Window. Side trip up and back.
Back at the bottom an inquisitive horse races up to check us out.
Gas for the small tank guys at Los Cedritos.
Down the trail in an area with a lot of orchards Roger gleaned several apples from a nearby tree. Some were bird pecked but still crisp and sweet.
Los Lirios Canyon
Apple thief, alias, Roger Padactor.
Alejos exploring by the cabin.
98 miles today.
Could this be Tony’s endorsement of Fast Roy’s wide ranging nonstop BS? Nah. No one would do that. Spontaneous pic gesture I think.
Road ride up to the National Park entrance.
This is one of views on the way to Potrero Redondo.
Potrero Redondo is off the beaten path but if you talk to the right person you can find a refrigerator with cold drinks.
Interesting spikey fruit hanging in the cold drink courtyard.
Allende and civilization is in sight.
OXXO fuel attendants much preferred over Pemex.
Another stop at Beto’s for food and then more exploring the mountains near the cabin end Monday’s 86 mile ride.
Back at Rancho de Quetex near the end of our last Mexico trip for 2009. If anyone is interested in taking a similar trip I recommend you visit www.texasadventure.net and get a MexTrek ride guide. It contains more than enough information to plan a trip to explore this amazing area.
Antonio’s on google.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=...9307&ll=25.39733,-100.39307&ie=UTF8&z=12&om=1
nice report for a cold morning - well done 
