MexTrek, Oct 22-25, 2008

Trail Boss · 05-11-2008, 09:14 PM

Dual sport adventure riders,

Mark your calendar - Mextrek 2008 is Wednesday, Oct 22 - Saturday, Oct 25, 2008.

Mextrek is an annual dual sport adventure ride held in an amazing dual sport playground, the Sierra Leon region of Mexico (the Sierra Madre mountains south of Monterrey, Mexico). The riding there is truly fantastic. If you crave a "biggie size" dose of adventure or have always wanted to go adventure riding in Mexico, then Mextrek is just your ticket. You won't be disappointed.

The general plan is:

Wednesday evening, 7 p.m. - rider meet & greet
Thursday, day - ride
Thursday evening - story telling & tire kicking
Friday, day - ride
Friday evening - story telling & tire kicking
Saturday - head home (or ride more and head home on Sunday)

We are basing out of the town of Galeana, which is about 120 miles south of Monterrey.

You can download a registration form here: MexTrek

Registration is $35. All registered riders will receive a 48 page, spiral bound ride guide, three 11x17 color topographical maps, and a commemorative t-shirt.

The ride guide provides information on things like logistics, border crossing requirements, what to expect, bike prep and packing advice. It also includes 12 recommended routes with description, distance, rating, directions, and ride notes.

Here is this year's t-shirt design

AusFletch · 05-11-2008, 09:41 PM

Mark and I plan to be in Mexico during October but are leaning towards CC. MexTrek is not out of the realm of possibilities yet but, as Mark said, CC is iconic and needs to be done. It's like going to the Boston Marathon or Daytona. -Fred

Trail Boss · 05-12-2008, 08:00 AM

Fred,

I think every adventure rider should visit Copper Canyon at least once. It's a really beautiful place to ride.

**Tourmeister** · 05-12-2008, 03:00 PM

The ride Thu/Fri and head home Sunday will make it hard for some folks to come, although a new kid will likely make that a moot point for me in particular

However, I am just curious at to why you've decided to do it this way?

Trail Boss · 05-12-2008, 03:41 PM

I was thinking about the logistics of getting to and from. For riders in Houston and Dallas, making the ride to Galeana or back home in 1 day is a very long day. This way, riders from either of those areas could leave Tuesday afternoon and make it to or reasonably close to the border by Tuesday evening, finishing the trip to Galeana on Wednesday. Wednesday could even include some DS riding, if the rider started at the border on Wed morning. Leave Galeana on Saturday, perhaps making a day of DS riding out of it, and end up at or just across the border Saturday night and then the rest of the trip home on Sunday, getting home at a reasonable time. With this arrangement, riders get 2 full days (Thursday and Friday) of DS riding and an option on a 3rd day (Wednesday) or 4th day (Saturday) of DS riding.

GTgirl · 05-16-2008, 12:11 AM

Sounds like a fun trip. I will look into it. When do the committments need to be made? Ya gonna camp? Hotel? both? Along the way?
Delores

Trail Boss · 05-16-2008, 06:25 AM

Delores,

Hotel. We will base the rally/ride in a town with sufficient hotel rooms to accommodate our group.

Early registration will open in June and close Oct 7 (2 weeks prior to the event).

ed29 · 05-16-2008, 07:02 AM

Coming from DFW I am going to be looking for a spot to park a pickup and trailer on this side of the border, and take only the bike into Mexico. I know of one other rider whose bike will be on my trailer, and can squeeze another on too if that comes together.

I will have the whole week off from work, was wondering if anyone else was going down a couple of days early.

Trail Boss · 05-19-2008, 05:06 PM

As if we needed another reason to go ride in Mexico! I got the following in an email from Adventure Mexico Insurance (the company I buy my Mexican motorcycle insurance from):

"$$$ Gas Prices are Much Cheaper in Mexico $$$

Mexico gas prices are currently much lower than US gas prices, so you may even save money by driving to Mexico instead of a US destination!

Regular unleaded gas in Mexico is about $2.61 per gallon (US dollars & coverted from liters)

Diesel is currently even less expensive at about $2.00 per gallon (US dollars & converted from liters)"

Trail Boss · 05-19-2008, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ed29

I will have the whole week off from work, was wondering if anyone else was going down a couple of days early.

Ed,

My buddy, Jammin Jerry, mentioned going down several days early to explore Real de Catorce and surrounding area. I'll mention you to him.

TexasShadow · 05-23-2008, 09:21 PM

I'm going down for the entire week. Maybe more; who knows.
Also considering a side trip to Zaragosa.

This stupid ankle should fit into motocross boots by then.

thumper · 05-26-2008, 10:23 PM

I'm in for sure! Maybe Chuck and I wiil be able to settle some un-finished business with the "Los Pintas Road" and that "burro".

tx246 · 05-26-2008, 11:03 PM

If any of you are thinking of CC, you had better hurry as pavement is making its way to this region in a hurry.

Trail Boss · 05-30-2008, 10:07 AM

Some pics to whet your appetite:

See all the contour lines? Those are mountains.

The mountains are beautiful and fun to ride.

KLRs at 12,200 feet

Riding above the clouds

The Mexican DS Dragon

Ride HQ is the Hotel Jardin

TexasShadow · 05-30-2008, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard_

Some pics to whet your appetite:

Tease............

hardybaker · 05-30-2008, 10:44 PM

Please put me down as a hopeful. I will be leaving the BMW rally in Puerto Vallarta on Sunday Oct.19th. If I make it home in time to change bikes and pet the dogs, I hope to make the event. I might be a day or two late getting there. Anybody planning on staying later?

gsxrmike · 06-02-2008, 05:10 PM

I have been to CC Mexico four times, I took my two brothers to CC last year and they had a had time on the dirt from back roads from Batopilas to Urique on KLR 650's.... Mex Tex seems a little greener a little wetter and not as rugged???? How can I convince my two brothers this trip is better,,,,,,,,
Mike

TexasShadow · 06-02-2008, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gsxrmike

I have been to CC Mexico four times,......

That's the thing: *everybody* goes there.
I'm looking forward to visiting and riding where the riding populace doesn't go.

gsxrmike · 06-03-2008, 09:40 AM

OK, Someone that has been to both places, Tell me the difference in the riding,,,I am sure the people and the kids are as friendly there as in CC.
Just poking around for a little feed back....
Mike

Chango · 06-04-2008, 09:09 AM

Sounds good ..... If i go , i might drop down thru N. Laredo via the old highway. And right thru downtown Monterrey

. Not sure whether to ride the 2wd Ural or the Ol' GS.

Just got back from the area Memorial day weekend.
Not much has changed. There is a new hotel up from Cercado on the Laguna/Rayones road. Its being b

05-11-2008, 09:14 PM	#1
Trail Boss TWT Advertiser TWT Site Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Austin Posts: 2,931	MexTrek, Oct 22-25, 2008 Dual sport adventure riders, Mark your calendar - Mextrek 2008 is Wednesday, Oct 22 - Saturday, Oct 25, 2008. Mextrek is an annual dual sport adventure ride held in an amazing dual sport playground, the Sierra Leon region of Mexico (the Sierra Madre mountains south of Monterrey, Mexico). The riding there is truly fantastic. If you crave a "biggie size" dose of adventure or have always wanted to go adventure riding in Mexico, then Mextrek is just your ticket. You won't be disappointed. The general plan is: Wednesday evening, 7 p.m. - rider meet & greet Thursday, day - ride Thursday evening - story telling & tire kicking Friday, day - ride Friday evening - story telling & tire kicking Saturday - head home (or ride more and head home on Sunday) We are basing out of the town of Galeana, which is about 120 miles south of Monterrey. You can download a registration form here: MexTrek Registration is $35. All registered riders will receive a 48 page, spiral bound ride guide, three 11x17 color topographical maps, and a commemorative t-shirt. The ride guide provides information on things like logistics, border crossing requirements, what to expect, bike prep and packing advice. It also includes 12 recommended routes with description, distance, rating, directions, and ride notes. Here is this year's t-shirt design __________________ Richard "Nice bike. Have you taken her to Mexico? All bikes want their owners to take them there. " - tricepilot Dirt, sweat & gears - adventure is calling Last edited by Trail Boss; 08-27-2008 at 06:05 PM.

05-11-2008, 09:41 PM	#2
AusFletch Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: SW Austin Posts: 1,109	Re: MexTrek, Oct 22-25, 2008 Mark and I plan to be in Mexico during October but are leaning towards CC. MexTrek is not out of the realm of possibilities yet but, as Mark said, CC is iconic and needs to be done. It's like going to the Boston Marathon or Daytona. -Fred __________________ ...it's the excitement only a free man can feel, a free man at the start of a long journey whose conclusion is uncertain.

05-12-2008, 08:00 AM	#3
Trail Boss TWT Advertiser TWT Site Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Austin Posts: 2,931	Re: MexTrek, Oct 22-25, 2008 Fred, I think every adventure rider should visit Copper Canyon at least once. It's a really beautiful place to ride. __________________ Richard "Nice bike. Have you taken her to Mexico? All bikes want their owners to take them there. " - tricepilot Dirt, sweat & gears - adventure is calling

05-12-2008, 03:41 PM	#5
Trail Boss TWT Advertiser TWT Site Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Austin Posts: 2,931	Re: MexTrek, Oct 22-25, 2008 I was thinking about the logistics of getting to and from. For riders in Houston and Dallas, making the ride to Galeana or back home in 1 day is a very long day. This way, riders from either of those areas could leave Tuesday afternoon and make it to or reasonably close to the border by Tuesday evening, finishing the trip to Galeana on Wednesday. Wednesday could even include some DS riding, if the rider started at the border on Wed morning. Leave Galeana on Saturday, perhaps making a day of DS riding out of it, and end up at or just across the border Saturday night and then the rest of the trip home on Sunday, getting home at a reasonable time. With this arrangement, riders get 2 full days (Thursday and Friday) of DS riding and an option on a 3rd day (Wednesday) or 4th day (Saturday) of DS riding. __________________ Richard "Nice bike. Have you taken her to Mexico? All bikes want their owners to take them there. " - tricepilot Dirt, sweat & gears - adventure is calling Last edited by Trail Boss; 05-16-2008 at 06:21 AM.

05-16-2008, 12:11 AM	#6
GTgirl Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Katy, Tx Posts: 275	Re: MexTrek, Oct 22-25, 2008 Sounds like a fun trip. I will look into it. When do the committments need to be made? Ya gonna camp? Hotel? both? Along the way? Delores

05-16-2008, 06:25 AM	#7
Trail Boss TWT Advertiser TWT Site Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Austin Posts: 2,931	Re: MexTrek, Oct 22-25, 2008 Delores, Hotel. We will base the rally/ride in a town with sufficient hotel rooms to accommodate our group. Early registration will open in June and close Oct 7 (2 weeks prior to the event). __________________ Richard "Nice bike. Have you taken her to Mexico? All bikes want their owners to take them there. " - tricepilot Dirt, sweat & gears - adventure is calling

05-16-2008, 07:02 AM	#8
ed29 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Terlingua Tx Posts: 4,811	Re: MexTrek, Oct 22-25, 2008 Coming from DFW I am going to be looking for a spot to park a pickup and trailer on this side of the border, and take only the bike into Mexico. I know of one other rider whose bike will be on my trailer, and can squeeze another on too if that comes together. I will have the whole week off from work, was wondering if anyone else was going down a couple of days early. __________________ Ed Life is short... Ride it hard.

05-19-2008, 05:06 PM	#9
Trail Boss TWT Advertiser TWT Site Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Austin Posts: 2,931	Re: MexTrek, Oct 22-25, 2008 As if we needed another reason to go ride in Mexico! I got the following in an email from Adventure Mexico Insurance (the company I buy my Mexican motorcycle insurance from): "$$$ Gas Prices are Much Cheaper in Mexico $$$ Mexico gas prices are currently much lower than US gas prices, so you may even save money by driving to Mexico instead of a US destination! Regular unleaded gas in Mexico is about $2.61 per gallon (US dollars & coverted from liters) Diesel is currently even less expensive at about $2.00 per gallon (US dollars & converted from liters)" __________________ Richard "Nice bike. Have you taken her to Mexico? All bikes want their owners to take them there. " - tricepilot Dirt, sweat & gears - adventure is calling

05-23-2008, 09:21 PM	#11
TexasShadow Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Exit. Stage West. Posts: 5,894	Re: MexTrek, Oct 22-25, 2008 I'm going down for the entire week. Maybe more; who knows. Also considering a side trip to Zaragosa. This stupid ankle should fit into motocross boots by then. __________________ "17 days and 4,500 miles of bliss !! Are we iron butt riders ?? I hope not. They would have rode all we did in 3 days, and never seen a thing." - BigDog Meanderings on Two Wheels Sense of the Desert '06 Wee-strom 'Whee!' '96 DR350se New Boyfriend

05-26-2008, 10:23 PM	#12
thumper Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Humble Posts: 1,312	Re: MexTrek, Oct 22-25, 2008 I'm in for sure! Maybe Chuck and I wiil be able to settle some un-finished business with the "Los Pintas Road" and that "burro". __________________ Tim _______ ''I guess I'm just not young enough to know everything'' '07 DRZ400S

05-26-2008, 11:03 PM	#13
tx246 Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 228	Re: MexTrek, Oct 22-25, 2008 If any of you are thinking of CC, you had better hurry as pavement is making its way to this region in a hurry.

05-30-2008, 10:07 AM	#14
Trail Boss TWT Advertiser TWT Site Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Austin Posts: 2,931	Re: MexTrek, Oct 22-25, 2008 Some pics to whet your appetite: See all the contour lines? Those are mountains. The mountains are beautiful and fun to ride. KLRs at 12,200 feet Riding above the clouds The Mexican DS Dragon Ride HQ is the Hotel Jardin __________________ Richard "Nice bike. Have you taken her to Mexico? All bikes want their owners to take them there. " - tricepilot Dirt, sweat & gears - adventure is calling

05-30-2008, 10:44 PM	#16
hardybaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Marquez, Tx. Posts: 1,083	Re: MexTrek, Oct 22-25, 2008 Please put me down as a hopeful. I will be leaving the BMW rally in Puerto Vallarta on Sunday Oct.19th. If I make it home in time to change bikes and pet the dogs, I hope to make the event. I might be a day or two late getting there. Anybody planning on staying later?

06-02-2008, 05:10 PM	#17
gsxrmike Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Odessa Posts: 535	Re: MexTrek, Oct 22-25, 2008 I have been to CC Mexico four times, I took my two brothers to CC last year and they had a had time on the dirt from back roads from Batopilas to Urique on KLR 650's.... Mex Tex seems a little greener a little wetter and not as rugged???? How can I convince my two brothers this trip is better,,,,,,,, Mike

06-03-2008, 09:40 AM	#19
gsxrmike Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Odessa Posts: 535	Re: MexTrek, Oct 22-25, 2008 OK, Someone that has been to both places, Tell me the difference in the riding,,,I am sure the people and the kids are as friendly there as in CC. Just poking around for a little feed back.... Mike

06-04-2008, 09:09 AM	#20
Chango Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Antonio De Bexar Posts: 249	Re: MexTrek, Oct 22-25, 2008 Sounds good ..... If i go , i might drop down thru N. Laredo via the old highway. And right thru downtown Monterrey . Not sure whether to ride the 2wd Ural or the Ol' GS. Just got back from the area Memorial day weekend. Not much has changed. There is a new hotel up from Cercado on the Laguna/Rayones road. Its being b

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