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Around the Bend Feb 28 - Mar 3, 2024

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Hi Peter, All;

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I just sent $45 to Peter via Zelle for registration and guidebook. I forgot to mention my interest in doing the 200 on Friday.
I live in NW Austin. Will be out there with a group of guys from the Austin area. I’m staying at the Tipi place (Buzzard’s Roost).
I’m a longtime rider. First time riding Big Bend. I’ll be on a 13’ KTM 500.
Looking forward to it!
Best,
David K.
 
I can't say why, but it feels like bad luck just taking about crashing :(

On a non-tragic topic, I have never spent any time in Big Bend Ranch State Park but would like to give it a try this trip. The on-line info seems confusing to me about registration requirements for day use only. I don't want a camp site, just want to ride in and wonder around. Does anybody know the process to be legal in the park?

Also, sure seems like a lot of old trails that enter the park on the east side. I hear it is not legal to enter from any place other than the 2 "official" entrances. Anybody have insights for some not quite legal exploring?
 
kubotamiketx said:
I can't say why, but it feels like bad luck just taking about crashing :(

On a non-tragic topic, I have never spent any time in Big Bend Ranch State Park but would like to give it a try this trip. The on-line info seems confusing to me about registration requirements for day use only. I don't want a camp site, just want to ride in and wonder around. Does anybody know the process to be legal in the park?

Also, sure seems like a lot of old trails that enter the park on the east side. I hear it is not legal to enter from any place other than the 2 "official" entrances. Anybody have insights for some not quite legal exploring?
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You will need to purchase a day pass to ride the state park. You can purchase one at the Barton Warnock center or at the park headquarters.

There is only one road into and out of the park - the main park road - on the west side of the park. Ther are no other legal roads into the park.

There is one fun dirt loop in the park. The other roads are out and back.
 
kubotamiketx said:
I can't say why, but it feels like bad luck just taking about crashing :(

On a non-tragic topic, I have never spent any time in Big Bend Ranch State Park but would like to give it a try this trip. The on-line info seems confusing to me about registration requirements for day use only. I don't want a camp site, just want to ride in and wonder around. Does anybody know the process to be legal in the park?

Also, sure seems like a lot of old trails that enter the park on the east side. I hear it is not legal to enter from any place other than the 2 "official" entrances. Anybody have insights for some not quite legal exploring?
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The entry fee is only $5...or $3 if you have a senior park pass...so it's not too harsh. It would be nice if there was a loop system in the state park, but you can see from the terrain why it doesn't exist. Those old entry points on the east side aren't legal, and frankly they're pretty challenging. I remember a thread on here some time ago where a couple of riders did it, but it didn't look that fun to me. If you're looking for other challenging terrain in the state park, go over to the west side of the park west of Casa Piedra Road. And, you can actually make it all the way across to highway 67 north of Shafter. This is a rarely used section of the park, but it has its fun for sure. And if the gate happens to be open at the old community of Casa Piedra...also heard it called "old Alamitio"...going west, you can climb the steep, rough road to the microwave towers on top of Cienega Peak.

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Signed up and looking at the riding the 200 but will depend what all I want to see. I'm a native Texan, but dwell in AZ now (closer to great riding!). Big Bend is very familiar to me but I haven't visited in ten years or more, so it's time! Looking forward to meeting the group and I plan on arriving on the 27th, staying at BB Resort & Adventures. Camping in my white Transit, riding CRF450L.
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Can’t wait get out to Big Bend again in late March. Super excited to ride Old Ore Road. As the F800GSA is for sale and don’t want to break it, will take the KLR. Y’all have a great time and wish I could make it.
 
I have a little toy hauler that is good for 2 riders. Can hold 3 dirt bikes. I'm thinking on joining this trip but don't want to pay for gas and RV park on my own for just 3 nights.
I would travel from central Austin to Roadrunner RV Park early on Thursday and leave Sunday mid day.

If anyone feels like they can hang with those parameters send me a PM and we can roommate for a few nights.

Figure gas around $200 and RV park $100 for each of us.

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Mextrekadv said:
Hey Texas Dual Sport Riders,

2024 Around the Bend Rally is happening! Registration fee is $20

Register Here: https://forms.gle/GSKSdXh1ggf88vE27


Terlingua, Texas:

Around the Bend is an amazing and fun-filled 4-day motorcycle rally in the Big Bend region of Texas. For 2024 the rally is scheduled Thursday - Sunday, Feb 28th to Mar 3rd 2024. All riders are invited to attend on their street legal motorcycles.

Before the official start on Thursday, on Wednesday night we will have a new (and new to Big Bend) rider meet and greet cocktail hour on the front porch, and a seated dinner at the Starlight Theater.

Thursday will include a new rider orientation ride from 9 to 2 and an afternoon ghost town walkaround. Thursday night will resume the same basic schedule as in previous years.

What kind of rally is this? This motorcycle rally is predominately a dual sport adventure rally but it is open to anyone with a street legal motorcycle. Street-only, adventure, and dual sport riders are all invited to attend. Come by yourself or bring some friends. Ride when you want and where you want. Have an adventure. Got a few extra days off? Then come out early. Or stay a few days late. The main point is to have fun. Please note that there is no legal, public off-road riding in the Big Bend area so all motorcycles have to be properly tagged and registered.

What is riding like in the Big Bend region? There is both paved and unpaved riding all around the Big Bend area.

- Dual Sport and Adventure Riders Lots of dual sport riders show up to ride the Big Bend boonies, so if you've always wanted to play in the dirt at Big Bend but just haven't made it yet, this is a wonderful opportunity to do so.

- Dual sport riders: There are a number of primitive dirt roads in both BBNP and Big Bend Ranch State Park (The Ranch). BBNP is the most popular riding choice for most because the dirt riding there is superb but The Ranch has some good stuff too. (Note that riding larger adventure bikes in The Ranch can be quite challenging due to the ruggedness of the roads.) ALSO YOU MUST HAVE PERMISSION OF A POATRI PROPERTY OWNER TO RIDE ANY ROAD IN THE RANCH. THIS SHOULD INCLUDE A FRANK DISCUSSION ABOUT SPEED LIMITS, NOISE, TRESPASSING, BEING NEIGHBORLY, AND AVOIDING WILDING! (Note, I am a property owner)

- Street riders There are some awesome paved roads in the Big Bend area that really shouldn't be missed. For example, Hwy 170, aka "River Road", is one of the top 5 motorcycling roads in Texas

You can ride in Big Bend National Park (BBNP) and various other roads in the area. Some popular riding destinations for street-only riders are BBNP, Presidio, Fort Davis, Marfa, and Mexico (yes, Mexico).

There are also some excellent dirt roads across the border in Mexico too for those who want a bit more adventure.

If you've never been to Big Bend and would like a guide, indicate on the signup and add $25. Includes a Big Bend ride guide with planned routes & GPS tracks. The guide includes pavement-only routes and dual sport/adventure routes.

Is someone leading a ride one or both days? This year's event is a rally which means there are no planned routes that everyone will be riding. Instead, riders will self-organize into groups each morning and select where they want to ride that day.

I’ve never been to a rally before. If you have never attended a rally and don't know anyone, come on out anyway. We are a really friendly bunch of people and welcome new riders. You will easily be able to find a group to ride with. If you are an experienced dirt rider and need a group to ride with, just ask around - you will quickly find a suitable group to join. For those needing a group to ride with, we will be organizing riding groups immediately following the Friday morning riders meeting.

Can we ride in Mexico? Absolutely. There is a really awesome canyon (Peguis Canyon) about 25 miles south of Ojinaga, Mexico that is well worth a visit. You don't need to do any paperwork to visit it either but you will need your vehicle registration to ride into Mexico. On the Mexico side of the international bridge Mexican officials will stop you and compare the VIN of your motorcycle with the VIN on your vehicle registration to ensure they match. Once they have done so, they will wave you through. From there head south through Ojinaga on the main road and about 25 paved miles later you will arrive at the canyon overlook.

Bring your passport or passcard because US Customs will need to see it before they let you back into the United States.

Is it safe? Mexico sure is close, is the Big Bend area safe? Yes, it is safe. As of this writing all the border drug stuff you've been hearing about on the news has not been a serious issue in the Big Bend region.

OPTIONAL NEW RIDER EVENT
Wednesday
5 PM to 7 PM New rider meet and greet, Front Porch
7 PM New rider dinner, Starlight Theater

Thursday
9 AM - 2 PM New Rider Ride, Top of the World
2 PM to 3 PM Ghosttown walk
4 PM TO 7 PM, High Sierra Bar & Grill Social and Rally Check In
7 PM Group Dinner at High Sierra

Friday
Trailboss' Big Bend 400 / Desert Challenge 200 details tbd

Or

Organize a group and ride wherever you want
5 pm - 7 pm, meet on the front porch in Terlingua

Saturday

Organize a group and ride wherever you want!
6 pm - 10 pm group dinner

Sunday
Adios Breakfast at Posado Milagro in the ghost town.

Signups:

Peter Shaddock
Paul schoelen
Steven Michaelis
Colin Schneider
Richard Gibbens
Ken murphy
Ross Elliott
Jai Vishnuvarman
Todd Trulock
Matthew Coupin
Richard Partida
Jeff Elliott
Shaun Boardman
Mitja Peterman
Vic Arias
Udo Erkenrath
Michael Fuller
Willi Carville
Steve Trester
Peter Marsh

Hope to see everyone there!

Peter Shaddock, aka Pedro Norte de Mextrek
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Hi, I have registered and paid my fee. No acknowledgment that I am signed up and no WhatsApp info.
Thanks
 
Signed up. Coming in Thurs from Austin. Doing the 200 on Friday.
 
Tonyrider, remember this site is run by volunteer's, this site is not a full-time job for anyone, so sometimes it takes them a bit to get back to you. Have faith someone will reach out to you as we get closer to the date. As to the GPX files they may still be making some tweaks and will send when finished. hth
 
I also filled out an online registration and submitted. But so far I am not a listed participant. I will be paying cash on arrival (sometime Wednesday), and hope to do the 400 challenge. Will probably camp with the group at mextrek’s place if allowed. Been a few years since I did this ride. Very much looking forward to seeing everyone again.
 
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Trail Boss said:
Desert Challenge 200 (and the Big Bend 400)

Looking for a challenge? Wanting to do something a little different at this year's Around the Bend? If so, then I have an event for your consideration - the Desert Challenge 200

For any dual sport riders wanting an extra dose of adventure, Peter is pleased to announce the addition of The Desert Challenge 200 to this year's rally. Peter's challenge is a one-day, 200-mile, long-distance dirt ride designed to test your skill and stamina. On Friday morning, challenge riders leave early to ride a designated loop course consisting of 95% class 1, 2, and 3 dirt roads. The course is long and difficult and will take most or all of the day to complete.

On Friday, all challenge riders will meet in the Chili Pepper restaurant parking lot at 7:00 am for check-in and a rider safety meeting. Immediately following the meeting, riders are free to depart and have 12 hours to complete the entire course. Riders will be riding in small groups of 2-6 riders per group, with groups self-selected by the riders themselves (i.e. go ahead and organize your riding group now). At the riders meeting Peter will facilitate organizing those who still need a group to ride with - so if you are coming to the rally by yourself, we will help ensure you don't have to ride alone.

The Challenge is NOT a race, it is an endurance event. It is not timed, we are not keeping score, nor are we grading/rating riders on the order in which they finish the event. This is a fun ride only. The challenge part of the ride is the course itself; the mileage is long, it's almost all dirt, and will take all of the available daylight hours to complete. The great thing about the course is that it's a tour de force of some of the finest dirt roads in all of the Big Bend region.

The course is designed to take most of the day to complete - with skill, perseverance, and a bit of luck you will be able to finish. The limitations of the course are that it must be done in daylight hours. You will need to start as soon as the rider meeting is over and keep moving all day in order to complete the course in the allotted time. There are several "bail-out" points in the event that mechanical or other problems prevent you from being able to complete the entire route in daylight.

The course is complete when you confirm by checking-out with Peter by 7:00 pm Friday evening (checking-in when you start and then checking-out when you finish helps us keep track of riders for safety purposes). Peter will provide the details for checking-in and checking-out.

Indicate your participation in The Desert Challenge 200 on your Around the Bend registration and Peter will send the gpx tracks to you.

BBNP Pass: You will need a Big Bend National Park pass to participate in this event. Get your pass before Friday morning!

Fuel: You will need at least a 120-mile range for this event. The route is 200 miles long. There is one fuel stop at Rio Grande Village, around mile 109.

Speed kills. There is no need to ride this at race speed. It's illegal, it's dangerous, and it stirs up the locals. Don't do it. The faster you ride, the greater the likelihood that you will crash and get hurt. You can easily finish this ride while riding at safe, legal speeds as long as you are physically fit, your bike doesn't break, and you keep moving.

Two-Way Traffic: Another reason to ride at sane, legal speeds is that all of the roads you will be riding during The Desert Challenge 200 are two-way roads. Which means you must stay on the right side of the road, especially when going around corners. Expect on-coming traffic and you will avoid a head-on collision.

Safety: The entire point of The Desert Challenge 200 is to have fun while physically challenging yourself. If you wreck and get hurt because you did something dumb (like riding on the left side of the road around a blind curve), or your bike breaks, you will have failed the "fun" part of the event. So, Peter strongly recommends that you adequately prepare yourself and your bike for this event (what do you mean you thought bald tires, worn sprockets, a stretched chain, and staying up to 2 am drinking on Thursday evening would be okay for this ride?). Most of this ride is in very remote parts of Big Bend. Help is a long way away. If you break down or get hurt if can be hours and hours before help arrives. Plan and ride accordingly.

Bike Recovery: If your bike breaks down, you will need to recover it yourself. Have a plan for doing so.

What should I ride? A street-legal dual sport bike, such as the KTM 500 EXC, Suzuki DR650, or Kawasaki KLX300.

How about one of those ginormous adventure bikes, such as the BMW GS or Triumph Tiger? I strongly recommend against it unless you are an expert level rider. The course isn't easy and the heavier the bike the greater the probability of wrecking and/or becoming exhausted.

Satellite Tracking or WhatsApp: It would be really helpful if you had a tracking device with you while participating in The Desert Challenge 200. If you have a Spot or other satellite tracking device, please use it. And make sure you give the info to a trusted friend/buddy who can track your whereabouts. If you don't have a satellite tracking device, then download WhatsApp to your phone and enable tracking on it. Either way, if you break down on the course, it helps others find you.

It's going to be a great event! Hope you can join us.




The Big Bend 400

What's this?

I have a goal of getting in better shape and losing some weight. One strategy that has worked for me in the past is to pick an event and train for it (like deciding to run a half marathon or participate in a 100-mile bicycle event). With that in mind, I decided a 400-mile, non-stop, off-road motorcycle endurance ride in March 2024 would be a fun way to help me accomplish my goal. I figured it would be compelling enough that it would help me stick to a training plan (and cut back on the beer consumption).

I wanted it to be harder than simply riding 400 miles in the Texas hill country (where I live). So, the next logical location was Big Bend and two laps of The Desert Challenge 200 would be the hot ticket. I talked to Peter about it and decided that I would attempt it during the Around the Bend rally, weather permitting. So, I will (hopefully) complete two laps of The Desert Challenge 200 on Friday. I figure I can do it in 16-18 hours, which means I will be riding part of lap two in the dark.

With Peter's permission and encouragement, I'm putting this out in case anyone else wants to give it a go. If you've always wanted to participate in the Baja 400 (or 500, or 250, or 1000), this might be a good alternative. If you really like to challenge yourself both physically and mentally, this could be a fine way to do it. If you just love riding motorcycles in the dirt and can't get enough of it, this is for you. If you want the glory of being the first (or amongst the first) to complete the Big Bend 400, this is your ride.

Weather: There is always the possibility of a cold front coming through and dropping temperatures to uncomfortable lows and/or bringing rain with it. If that happens (and it's happened in the past), my backup plan is to return to Big Bend two weeks later (during spring break) and give the Big Bend 400 a go at that time.

Logistics: None planned. This is not an event that Peter is organizing. This is simply a ride that I am choosing to do. If you choose to ride the Big Bend 400 you will need to do all your own logistically planning.

As an FYI, here's what I'm planning: There are two fuel stops on the route - the gas pumps at the Big Bend Cafe in Study Butte and the gas pumps at Rio Grande Village in BBNP. I will start about 6:30 am on Friday with a full tank of gas. The Rio Grande Village store is my fuel refill point on lap one. I expect to pass the Rio Grande Village store around 11 am on Friday. I will be back in Study Butte around 2 pm on Friday, where I will refill my bike and eat lunch.

The 2nd lap is going to be more challenging because some of it will be run in the dark and the Rio Grande Village store will be closed and the gas pumps off when I pass by on lap two (the Rio Grande Village Store closes at 5:30 pm). I'm planning on having a support crew meet me at the end of Old Ore Road on lap 2 to refuel my bike and to provide fluids, snacks, and assistance.

Also, I will be adding lights to my bike since much of the 2nd lap will be run in the dark. I am also adding some light to my helmet as a) a backup and b) to use if I need to fix a flat in the dark.

Finally, I think many riders could complete The Desert Challenge 200 without doing any specific training. However, I think it will require specific training in order to have a reasonable chance at completing the Big Bend 400. In addition to lifting weights and doing cardio during the week, I have a specific plan to do long, off-road rides on the weekends to condition my body to the rigors of long-distance off-pavement riding. I recommend you do the same.

If this sounds fun to you and you would like to join me on some of my weekend long rides, please do so. I expect to ride Hidden Falls Adventure Park or the GSL Ranch most weekends. I will be posting the weekend riding plans on Facebook so send me a friend request if you want (I'm Richard Gibbens).

Hopefully I'm not too old and my body can handle the training load. Time will tell.

And, lastly, I am using the Big Bend 400 as a fundraiser to support the Terlingua Fire & EMS station. These are the guys that will be responding to your calls for help should you go down in the Terlingua / S. Brewster County area. Help them help us by your generous donation.
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Sounds fun. I ride an average of 300 miles 3 days a week just to get out. Road the Adventure Palooza ‘23 in September 2023 757 miles in 3 days was very challenging and it was a blast. I last rode Big Bend in Nov 13 2023. It was messy and wet the entire 5 days but fun as ****. I ride a tiger 800 and my buddy rode an African Twin but our trip was cut short he busted his side case on a rock and didn’t get to finish all we wanted.
I’ll be there
 
Just signed up! Looking forward to it. Been many years since I rode down there! Goin to ride the 200 - I ride a KTM 500 EXC. See you all soon!

Any chance of a night ride? I have a stock light on my bike, but may upgrade if needed...
 
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ThumpIT said:
Just signed up! Looking forward to it. Been many years since I rode down there! Goin to ride the 200 - I ride a KTM 500 EXC. See you all soon!

Any chance of a night ride? I have a stock light on my bike, but may upgrade if needed...
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Get busy with that mod, that's all I'm saying 🙊
 
ThumpIT said:
Just signed up! Looking forward to it. Been many years since I rode down there! Goin to ride the 200 - I ride a KTM 500 EXC. See you all soon!

Any chance of a night ride? I have a stock light on my bike, but may upgrade if needed...
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Big Bend 400 also covers the night. Basically a 24hour ride. Two laps of the 200
 
Still lurking, lol... what an awesome thread! Some of you "glampers" got it too easy... moi, I'd be in the brokedick 'MC Camping' group, lol. Meh, no worries, I've spent my entire recreational life at sea or in the field, so I'm okay with tent camping. Beats sleeping in the mud with roots in your back along some river in Fort Sherman, Panama, lol... maybe it was the Chagres River, I know we swam that river with our Arrrrrrghmy "poncho rafts!" That was a cool 'Jungle Training' cycle, like a "free vacation" with the U.S. Army! Lol... rich folk PAY to do this! 🤣

Whew, I'm half-lit with that latest shot of Evan Williams, but my permanently-injured shoulder doesn't hurt any longer, lol. Gimme that black hash over Big Pharma ANY day of the week, lol. The cold beer & fresh chronic from the nursery (a bonus) probably didn't hurt in that respect, lol. Anyway, those are some cool shots, links, etc! I think I've been to the Big Bend country as a youngster, but I was so young I don't really remember it, and I never quite made it down there in my "trucking daze." I went to a ton of tourist destinations, but I never made it to Big Bend. I was a "turista pagado" en Espanol: a 'paid tourist!' Burning company fuel at every opportunity, lol... 😳

Didn't I ever post this link to a few trucking shots? I think I did, darned if I can remember where, probably my introduction, if I actually made one, lol... 😒

Random outdoor adventure shots...

Meh, there's the link, there are cool truck camping pics on both pages of that old thread... and yes, I burned company fuel to get to those places, lol. But I was known as a "hard runner" in those trucking outfits, so they looked the other way from the blatant fuel consumption, lol. 😉

Edit: I think that training center at Fort Sherman was the JOTC? 'Jungle Operations Training Center?' I can't quite recall, but I have an Arrrrrghmy certificate on one bathroom wall, and I can always take a picture of it... manana, lol. Okay, I'm back to this beer chaser of an Evan Williams shot... Cheers! 😎
 
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Signed up! Really looking forward to seeing everyone and finding some deep sandy roads:eat:
 
Watch out for javalinas and government agents when riding at night. I'd often find them both on the roads in and out of the part at 4 a.m. when I'd depart early to beat a storm or just get my day 530 mile day home done in leisurely fashion.
 
Mextrekadv said:
Hey Texas Dual Sport Riders,

2024 Around the Bend Rally is happening! Registration fee is $20

Register Here: https://forms.gle/GSKSdXh1ggf88vE27


Terlingua, Texas:

Around the Bend is an amazing and fun-filled 4-day motorcycle rally in the Big Bend region of Texas. For 2024 the rally is scheduled Thursday - Sunday, Feb 28th to Mar 3rd 2024. All riders are invited to attend on their street legal motorcycles.

Before the official start on Thursday, on Wednesday night we will have a new (and new to Big Bend) rider meet and greet cocktail hour on the front porch, and a seated dinner at the Starlight Theater.

Thursday will include a new rider orientation ride from 9 to 2 and an afternoon ghost town walkaround. Thursday night will resume the same basic schedule as in previous years.

What kind of rally is this? This motorcycle rally is predominately a dual sport adventure rally but it is open to anyone with a street legal motorcycle. Street-only, adventure, and dual sport riders are all invited to attend. Come by yourself or bring some friends. Ride when you want and where you want. Have an adventure. Got a few extra days off? Then come out early. Or stay a few days late. The main point is to have fun. Please note that there is no legal, public off-road riding in the Big Bend area so all motorcycles have to be properly tagged and registered.

What is riding like in the Big Bend region? There is both paved and unpaved riding all around the Big Bend area.

- Dual Sport and Adventure Riders Lots of dual sport riders show up to ride the Big Bend boonies, so if you've always wanted to play in the dirt at Big Bend but just haven't made it yet, this is a wonderful opportunity to do so.

- Dual sport riders: There are a number of primitive dirt roads in both BBNP and Big Bend Ranch State Park (The Ranch). BBNP is the most popular riding choice for most because the dirt riding there is superb but The Ranch has some good stuff too. (Note that riding larger adventure bikes in The Ranch can be quite challenging due to the ruggedness of the roads.) ALSO YOU MUST HAVE PERMISSION OF A POATRI PROPERTY OWNER TO RIDE ANY ROAD IN THE RANCH. THIS SHOULD INCLUDE A FRANK DISCUSSION ABOUT SPEED LIMITS, NOISE, TRESPASSING, BEING NEIGHBORLY, AND AVOIDING WILDING! (Note, I am a property owner)

- Street riders There are some awesome paved roads in the Big Bend area that really shouldn't be missed. For example, Hwy 170, aka "River Road", is one of the top 5 motorcycling roads in Texas

You can ride in Big Bend National Park (BBNP) and various other roads in the area. Some popular riding destinations for street-only riders are BBNP, Presidio, Fort Davis, Marfa, and Mexico (yes, Mexico).

There are also some excellent dirt roads across the border in Mexico too for those who want a bit more adventure.

If you've never been to Big Bend and would like a guide, indicate on the signup and add $25. Includes a Big Bend ride guide with planned routes & GPS tracks. The guide includes pavement-only routes and dual sport/adventure routes.

Is someone leading a ride one or both days? This year's event is a rally which means there are no planned routes that everyone will be riding. Instead, riders will self-organize into groups each morning and select where they want to ride that day.

I’ve never been to a rally before. If you have never attended a rally and don't know anyone, come on out anyway. We are a really friendly bunch of people and welcome new riders. You will easily be able to find a group to ride with. If you are an experienced dirt rider and need a group to ride with, just ask around - you will quickly find a suitable group to join. For those needing a group to ride with, we will be organizing riding groups immediately following the Friday morning riders meeting.

Can we ride in Mexico? Absolutely. There is a really awesome canyon (Peguis Canyon) about 25 miles south of Ojinaga, Mexico that is well worth a visit. You don't need to do any paperwork to visit it either but you will need your vehicle registration to ride into Mexico. On the Mexico side of the international bridge Mexican officials will stop you and compare the VIN of your motorcycle with the VIN on your vehicle registration to ensure they match. Once they have done so, they will wave you through. From there head south through Ojinaga on the main road and about 25 paved miles later you will arrive at the canyon overlook.

Bring your passport or passcard because US Customs will need to see it before they let you back into the United States.

Is it safe? Mexico sure is close, is the Big Bend area safe? Yes, it is safe. As of this writing all the border drug stuff you've been hearing about on the news has not been a serious issue in the Big Bend region.

OPTIONAL NEW RIDER EVENT
Wednesday
5 PM to 7 PM New rider meet and greet, Front Porch
7 PM New rider dinner, Starlight Theater

Thursday
9 AM - 2 PM New Rider Ride, Top of the World
2 PM to 3 PM Ghosttown walk
4 PM TO 7 PM, High Sierra Bar & Grill Social and Rally Check In
7 PM Group Dinner at High Sierra

Friday
Trailboss' Big Bend 400 / Desert Challenge 200 details tbd

Or

Organize a group and ride wherever you want
5 pm - 7 pm, meet on the front porch in Terlingua

Saturday

Organize a group and ride wherever you want!
6 pm - 10 pm group dinner

Sunday
Adios Breakfast at Posado Milagro in the ghost town.

Signups:

Peter Shaddock
Paul schoelen
Steven Michaelis
Colin Schneider
Richard Gibbens
Ken murphy
Ross Elliott
Jai Vishnuvarman
Todd Trulock
Matthew Coupin
Richard Partida
Jeff Elliott
Shaun Boardman
Mitja Peterman
Vic Arias
Udo Erkenrath
Michael Fuller
Willi Carville
Steve Trester
Peter Marsh

Hope to see everyone there!

Peter Shaddock, aka Pedro Norte de Mextrek
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Howdy gents...is there a spot where I can park my camper trailer? Is there a power connection somewhere? I can also also bring a generator.

Shiney side up...
 
Hey gang,

You folks have registered but are not on Whatsapp so you are not in the loop. I want to be sure all are included...

Troy Strass
Jake Lester
David Jones
Fawn Lester
Bill Choice
Michael Morisoli
Rick Hemphill
Tim McJunkins
David Culpepper
Steven McConnell
Doug Randel
Art Garza
Mike albers
Scott Loftin
 
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