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Please note: Please register by 5 pm May 2nd. Registration for this event after May 2nd does not include lodging. Rooms would be your responsibility and things are filling up fast. Mexicans travel a lot during the summer months. Cost for lodging is between f225 and $450 depending on room preference.
Dear Mexico Riders (and prospective riders - we welcome all with open arms):
Previous threads related to Mextrek in case you have no idea what I'm talking about:
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
2018 Planning: http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=116147
2018 Reports: http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=117666
Mextrek #8
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 will be a step change different than the previous Mextrek rides, following the paths laid out by Richard in his "RunDown" ride in 2016, a couple spots visited on previous Mextreks, and continue to our favorite colonial towns in central Mexico. This ride is designed for bikes with 300 mile daily capability. A whirlwind tour of Puebla Magicas taking us into the heart of the culture and lengthy history of the interior of Mexico. We'll witness small indigenous towns turned early missions, silver mines with wealth on par with European counterparts, cultural traditions going back 500 years, mummies, waterfalls, hot springs, salsa dancing classes, amazing world class food, etc.... on a modest budget. This ride will primarily be on paved roads, meaning a "mexico rated" touring bike will suffice, but there are many interesting sections that can be easily linked by dirt if a dirt challenge is desired. Ideal bikes for Mextrek #9 are bigguns, like 1200 GS's, 1000 vstroms, 1190's, and Africa Twins, practical ADV "style" bikes like the CB500X, VStrom650, Versys 650, Tenere, and of course the iron butt guys riding 690 / 701 style enduros with true highway capability. I would not consider this ride if you are not comfortable with 6 to 8 hour days in the saddle at highway speeds. I will cover most highway at 80 MPH and most back roads at a spirited pace on my CB500R/X on TKC80 50-50 knobbies. We'll cover 1400+ miles in basically 9 says of riding. It could be easily 1600 miles if you take day trips on our off days. Not to worry, as evidenced in last June's Mextrek #7, we have amazing amounts of daylight in Mexico in June. Sunrise by 7AM, sunset at 9 PM. 14 hours to sweat it out. Highlights / Itinerary includes:
Visiting the Monterrey outskirt vacation getaway town of Santiago, the convergence of wealth and culture; catering to the Monterrey Elite.
Swim downstream after a boat ride up past the Tamul falls:
A visit to the amazing Las Posas and hilltop city of Xilitla in the heart of the waterfall / canyon region
Xilitla...just try and drive your car here, jaja.
We'll ride the phenomenal and challenging Highway 120 thru Jalpan and the Friar de Serro's 7-Mission region (see "The Rundown" and Wild Bunch threads). Hands down one of the 3 best roads I've ever ridden, anywhere:
Rundown Report: https://www.twtex.com/forums/threads/bad-choices-make-great-stories-the-rundown-2016.108868/
Wild Bunch Planning Trip Report: https://www.twtex.com/forums/thread...e-backcountry-of-mexicos-sierra-gorda.103589/
Experiencing the phenomenon of "Gringolandia", San Miguel De Allende with its beauty, rooftop restaurants, luxurious hot springs, art, and history...and gringos by the hoardes.
La Gruta:
Landing in Guanajuato, the most beautiful and walkable city in Mexico. I've visited Guanajuato since 1999 when I discovered this gem thru a Texas Monthly article on immersion schools in Mexico. unknown in the US, times have changed. A 2001 ish New York Times Travel article ran 15 pages, effectively bring Guanajuato into the light. How much so? Ken Block just ran the streets and tunnels in his latest drift video:
Click to 8 minutes, 10 seconds to see GTO to the 10 minute mark.
A 500 year old mining town turned higher education, is the gem of central Mexico with a rich history of wealth, affluence, theater and arts, revolution, and old world tradition.
The mountain town valley from the "La Pipila" scenic overlook. At 7500 feet its nice and cool when you're hot and sweaty back in Tejas:
Returning thru Real de Catorce, the silver town thru the tunnel, as visited on other Mextrek adventures
Itinerary:
If this itinerary and timeline seem abitious, it is because they are. But once you take into account the 14 available hours of ride time per day they make a lot more sense.
Saturday June 22nd: Arrive in Santiago, N.L. Argentinian Steakhouse Welcome Dinner.
Sunday June 23rd: Head South to El Naranja with stop at Minas or Tomosopa falls.
Monday June 24th: Ride to Xilitla via some dirt and Tamul falls. Afternoon swim at Las Posaz and into the evening
Tuesday June 25th: Early departure , Ride 120 to San Miguel. Dinner at rooftop cafe.
Wednesday June 26th: San Miguel / Las Grutas / Late afternoon ride to Guanajuato
Thursday June 27th: Full day in Gunajuato
Friday June 28th: Full day in Guanajuato
Saturday June 29th: Ride to Real de Catorce
Sunday June 30th: Ride home
Dear Mexico Riders (and prospective riders - we welcome all with open arms):
Previous threads related to Mextrek in case you have no idea what I'm talking about:
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
2018 Planning: http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=116147
2018 Reports: http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=117666
Mextrek #8
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 will be a step change different than the previous Mextrek rides, following the paths laid out by Richard in his "RunDown" ride in 2016, a couple spots visited on previous Mextreks, and continue to our favorite colonial towns in central Mexico. This ride is designed for bikes with 300 mile daily capability. A whirlwind tour of Puebla Magicas taking us into the heart of the culture and lengthy history of the interior of Mexico. We'll witness small indigenous towns turned early missions, silver mines with wealth on par with European counterparts, cultural traditions going back 500 years, mummies, waterfalls, hot springs, salsa dancing classes, amazing world class food, etc.... on a modest budget. This ride will primarily be on paved roads, meaning a "mexico rated" touring bike will suffice, but there are many interesting sections that can be easily linked by dirt if a dirt challenge is desired. Ideal bikes for Mextrek #9 are bigguns, like 1200 GS's, 1000 vstroms, 1190's, and Africa Twins, practical ADV "style" bikes like the CB500X, VStrom650, Versys 650, Tenere, and of course the iron butt guys riding 690 / 701 style enduros with true highway capability. I would not consider this ride if you are not comfortable with 6 to 8 hour days in the saddle at highway speeds. I will cover most highway at 80 MPH and most back roads at a spirited pace on my CB500R/X on TKC80 50-50 knobbies. We'll cover 1400+ miles in basically 9 says of riding. It could be easily 1600 miles if you take day trips on our off days. Not to worry, as evidenced in last June's Mextrek #7, we have amazing amounts of daylight in Mexico in June. Sunrise by 7AM, sunset at 9 PM. 14 hours to sweat it out. Highlights / Itinerary includes:
Visiting the Monterrey outskirt vacation getaway town of Santiago, the convergence of wealth and culture; catering to the Monterrey Elite.
Swim downstream after a boat ride up past the Tamul falls:
A visit to the amazing Las Posas and hilltop city of Xilitla in the heart of the waterfall / canyon region
Xilitla...just try and drive your car here, jaja.
We'll ride the phenomenal and challenging Highway 120 thru Jalpan and the Friar de Serro's 7-Mission region (see "The Rundown" and Wild Bunch threads). Hands down one of the 3 best roads I've ever ridden, anywhere:
Rundown Report: https://www.twtex.com/forums/threads/bad-choices-make-great-stories-the-rundown-2016.108868/
Wild Bunch Planning Trip Report: https://www.twtex.com/forums/thread...e-backcountry-of-mexicos-sierra-gorda.103589/
Experiencing the phenomenon of "Gringolandia", San Miguel De Allende with its beauty, rooftop restaurants, luxurious hot springs, art, and history...and gringos by the hoardes.
La Gruta:
Landing in Guanajuato, the most beautiful and walkable city in Mexico. I've visited Guanajuato since 1999 when I discovered this gem thru a Texas Monthly article on immersion schools in Mexico. unknown in the US, times have changed. A 2001 ish New York Times Travel article ran 15 pages, effectively bring Guanajuato into the light. How much so? Ken Block just ran the streets and tunnels in his latest drift video:
Click to 8 minutes, 10 seconds to see GTO to the 10 minute mark.
A 500 year old mining town turned higher education, is the gem of central Mexico with a rich history of wealth, affluence, theater and arts, revolution, and old world tradition.
The mountain town valley from the "La Pipila" scenic overlook. At 7500 feet its nice and cool when you're hot and sweaty back in Tejas:
Returning thru Real de Catorce, the silver town thru the tunnel, as visited on other Mextrek adventures
Itinerary:
If this itinerary and timeline seem abitious, it is because they are. But once you take into account the 14 available hours of ride time per day they make a lot more sense.
Saturday June 22nd: Arrive in Santiago, N.L. Argentinian Steakhouse Welcome Dinner.
Sunday June 23rd: Head South to El Naranja with stop at Minas or Tomosopa falls.
Monday June 24th: Ride to Xilitla via some dirt and Tamul falls. Afternoon swim at Las Posaz and into the evening
Tuesday June 25th: Early departure , Ride 120 to San Miguel. Dinner at rooftop cafe.
Wednesday June 26th: San Miguel / Las Grutas / Late afternoon ride to Guanajuato
Thursday June 27th: Full day in Gunajuato
Friday June 28th: Full day in Guanajuato
Saturday June 29th: Ride to Real de Catorce
Sunday June 30th: Ride home
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