Petex8
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Mountain biking in Mexico (baja) TJ, Rosarito, Ensenada? Any comments
have you ride here?
have you ride here?
Mountain biking in Mexico (baja) TJ, Rosarito, Ensenada? Any comments
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northshore
Active Member
That would be a heck no if the cartel is using me as target practice.
TREE
New Member
Hold onto your head!!!
Bryguy17
A little Shaggy
If I had to ride down there, it would be a multi-day Copper Canyon epic.
http://www.mountainbikebill.com/CopperCanyonTrip.htm
but as others have said, with the current situation down there, I would be very wary of going. it's a pity too, because copper canyon is absolutely gorgeous, and I would love to go spend a week there.
http://www.mountainbikebill.com/CopperCanyonTrip.htm
but as others have said, with the current situation down there, I would be very wary of going. it's a pity too, because copper canyon is absolutely gorgeous, and I would love to go spend a week there.
KonaDawgDeluxe
REKE/DMC
Though the Baja California- Norte region (Tijuana, Mexicali, Tecate, Playas de Tijuana, Rosarito, Ensenada) is much 'safer' from the narco violence its still something to think about. Most of the violence has been chased east of B.C.N. (Sonora, Chihuahua, Coahila, Nuevo Leon, Tamaulipas- with these last two states seeing an increase of violence/activity). Tecate and especially Mexicali would be the place to go MTBing due to the surrounding mountains. Check out Mexicali MTB.com:http://www.mexicalimtb.com/ The site has some race video. Looks like fun: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBVRs8PlqVc&feature=pla
Here's a link to the Baja Epic Mountain Bike Race scheduled for November 4, 2010. It looks like a super cool event. It has shuttles to and from the airports AND hotels between stages!! I know a couple of people that work for Too Much Fun Promotions and they always put on great events. I think theres a clip of this on You tube. Clickity-click: http://www.toomuchfun.com.mx/Baja%20Epic%20Gen%20Info.htm
Register here (click on Baja Epic- top right): http://www.toomuchfun.com.mx/
I agree with Bryguy regarding Copper Canyon, Chihuahua. Unfortunately the cartels are known to have activities scattered around in Copper Canyon. The city of Creel had the infamous killings. The most recent issue of Adventure Cyclist magazine just had a super good read regarding touring in Mexico and they wrote about this area as they were passing by it and heading toward Central and South America. The writer did mention his concern with the narco violence but everything went well.
Here's a link to the Baja Epic Mountain Bike Race scheduled for November 4, 2010. It looks like a super cool event. It has shuttles to and from the airports AND hotels between stages!! I know a couple of people that work for Too Much Fun Promotions and they always put on great events. I think theres a clip of this on You tube. Clickity-click: http://www.toomuchfun.com.mx/Baja%20Epic%20Gen%20Info.htm
Register here (click on Baja Epic- top right): http://www.toomuchfun.com.mx/
I agree with Bryguy regarding Copper Canyon, Chihuahua. Unfortunately the cartels are known to have activities scattered around in Copper Canyon. The city of Creel had the infamous killings. The most recent issue of Adventure Cyclist magazine just had a super good read regarding touring in Mexico and they wrote about this area as they were passing by it and heading toward Central and South America. The writer did mention his concern with the narco violence but everything went well.
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KushD
Mountain Toker
I'd be more weary of border towns. I spent some time in Guadalajara and the countryside at a ranch... man did i screw up by not taking my bike.
Met the owner of this place in baja that just seems like a good spot:
solosports.net
Met the owner of this place in baja that just seems like a good spot:
solosports.net
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Petex8
New Member
I ride a lot in ensenada, rosatito & TJ with no problem at all, couple of races and everything has being good and fun.
Most of the time XC
Most of the time XC
Care to share where you ride???
I would not ride in Mexico off of the main highways alone, unless you are of Hispanic decent,speak Spanish etc.
Even then you could have your nice shiny mountain bike taken from you. The hills/mountains around Tijuana,Rosarito,Ensenada and Puerto Nuevo have a lot of dope growers,speed labs and smugglers roaming them.
Unless you are traveling in a large group forget about it.
The State Dept. has been issuing travel warnings for Tijuana etc on and off for the last couple years now.
My family has a house in Puerto Nuevo and we have been going there for years. The last year and a half it has been
very sketchy at times down there. Do not let anyone fool you, the cartels operate in Rosarito & Tijuana also.
Organized bike rides and races are pretty safe because security is stepped up by the police and Army.
Even then do not wander the streets alone especially after dark.
I just would not consider off road mountain biking alone or with a friend a good idea these days.
Even then you could have your nice shiny mountain bike taken from you. The hills/mountains around Tijuana,Rosarito,Ensenada and Puerto Nuevo have a lot of dope growers,speed labs and smugglers roaming them.
Unless you are traveling in a large group forget about it.
The State Dept. has been issuing travel warnings for Tijuana etc on and off for the last couple years now.
My family has a house in Puerto Nuevo and we have been going there for years. The last year and a half it has been
very sketchy at times down there. Do not let anyone fool you, the cartels operate in Rosarito & Tijuana also.
Organized bike rides and races are pretty safe because security is stepped up by the police and Army.
Even then do not wander the streets alone especially after dark.
I just would not consider off road mountain biking alone or with a friend a good idea these days.
Petex8
New Member
you can go to this page and look at the different races and places where I ride.
http://www.fotopez.com/galeria.aspx?galeria=MountainBike
http://www.fotopez.com/galeria.aspx?galeria=MountainBike
