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Godzilla awaits

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Looking for a new route

Having survived Godzilla's ferocious attack John and I reverted to explorer mode and started our quest for a new route back across the mountains. Once clear of the mountains we rode 10 or so miles north in a long flat valley. The views were spectacular though the road was pretty much a straight shot. It offered an opportunity to rest and regroup.

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The road north didn't exactly mirror what showed on the map so we had to do a little bit of exploration. Finally we found the road that would, presumably, take us east over the mountains.

Remember all the snow and ice we encountered on our drive out? Well, the remnants of is was still visible on the highest mountains in this range. Yes, that's snow up there.
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Guys, I'm here to tell you that this road a) went all the way across the mountains and back to river road and b) that it's really great. JT really outdid himself with this discovery. It isn't a hard road (pretty much all class 2) but its beautiful. It goes up, down, and around, winding its way through the mountains and providing the rider with some fun, challenging terrain and wonderful vistas. I highly recommend that you go ride it.

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We went through a few gates and we even had a short conversation with a fellow walking this road.

"Can we get to Ojinaga this way?"
"Si, Senor. Adelante, entonces derecha a Ojinaga" (or something like that)

As we exited the mountains, we went through one last gate. The mountains where Pinto Canyon is located were clearly visible across the Rio Grande valley in front of us.
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We hooked a right and hightailed it for Ojinaga. I was worn out and try as I might I just didn't have it in me to maintain the pace. John slowly pulled away from me in a cloud of dusty. An hour or so later we finally arrived in Ojinaga. A quick bite in a local restaurant and we scooted back across the border, loaded the bikes, and drove back to Terlingua. What a fine day it had been.

Thanks for reading our story.
 
You can't finish it that quickly!! Come on, there must be a few more pictures!! :clap:

Gary
 
Beautiful story and RR, Richard and JT......:clap:
 
Congratulations on an excellent ride report. No guts, no glory...you guys persevered in the end and conquered the beast! I hope to make it there one day. Those large rocks are indeed intimidating.

I heard it is getting a little tougher to cross into Presidio if you just want to explore within a few miles of the Texas border. I think John was saying you need a copy of the motorcycle title as well as the other related items.

RB
 
Red,

It appears that if you get waved over for inspection upon entering Mexico that you will be asked for your vehicle's registration to verify you are the vehicle owner.

Aside from that, everything else appears to be the same.
 
Tourmeister said:
:tab Anyone carrying a SPOT or might there even be cell service that close to the border? Carrying any kind of first aid kit? Just curious, because if something bad were to happen out there... It could be seriously life threatening. Other than that, I am just jealous that I did not go with you :-P
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Scott,

I carry a first aid kit and have a decent level of first aid training courtesy of the US Army. Neither I or John carried a SPOT but it sure would be a good idea. I didn't check so I'm not sure about cell service where we were riding. My guess is there wouldn't be any on the west side of the mountains.
 
Thanks for the report. I'd carry a SPOT since I have one, just in case. Looks like a fabulous day trip.

John, are you gonna post your .gpx file? It would be a good one to add to my collection. :trust: Riding time is limited right now taking care of my dad but someday......
 
Richard, are you going to be riding any of this for the March ride? My plans have changed and I might be able to make it out for that weekend. This sure looks like it would be a fun ride!!
 
Scott,

I probably won't ride Godzilla Hill again but it would be fun to make a loop of the other east-west road. I'd like to go back and do that at Uncle's ride if I can arrange the logistics. I expect there are a number of others attending the rally that want to ride this area, so if I don't go I'll bet somebody will be leading a ride there.
 
Here's a video of Godzilla Hill:

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I was on the 690. The 450 probably would have been easier. I'm just lucky that I have long legs. Makes it easier to get up hills like this!
 
Looks like fun. Hey Scott- where's the eastex 450 videos? Didn't turn out?
 
jqueen said:
Looks like fun. Hey Scott- where's the eastex 450 videos? Didn't turn out?
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Hey Justin! I've got some video of that ride but just haven't spent the time trying to edit it. Hopefully I'll get around to it one of these days....
 
The end of the road - this ranch is where the road on the google map ends. Nobody was home so we went through the gate and continued on our way.
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Immediately past this ranch the road deteriorated to class 3. No one except a few crazy adventure riders go this way. All the sane folks are having cold Tectate beer in Ojinaga.


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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

Since we had met this ranch before and the man who let us pass last year had kind of a "who goes there" look on his face, we thought we would do some adventure rider good will and we hauled this 20 pound care package to the ranch and today everyone was home:

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There was a lot to see and do at the ranch as well:

The Ranch
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The father bringing in the herd of goats
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Once in the pin the father would catch them one at a time
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And the son would milk them
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The larger ones were put into a seperate pin for sale. A truck arrives weekly to pick them up.

The little ones were grouped together, some had a rope connecting one of their legs to another goats leg. They said that kept them from wondering off
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Izz tried out their mothod of transportation
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And even helped the mother make tortillias
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The sub-frame on Hugo's bike just happen to break as we were pulling into the ranch. And what luck as they had the only welding machine within miles.... Norbert and Izz made short work of it
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Hugo cutting up some rebar to brace the sub-frame
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Edwin checking our route on a map with the father
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They were very kind to us, it was a special experience!
 
Great stuff Scott :clap:

Just curious though, in the vid, it looked like NO ONE stood up during the climb. The rough stuff usually seems easier to me if I am standing and have my weight forward. That wash out down the middle of the "road" looked pretty nasty!
 
I would love to carry a care package to the farmers in the area,,,
I can pack it on my KLR, but as a rule I follow other KLRS BMWs even others on 650s in the dirt,,, A KLR is no match for a dirt bike with lights, I am all hyped up about the care package thing. but not following a 250cc dirt bike with lights...
Mike
 
Tourmeister said:
Great stuff Scott :clap:

Just curious though, in the vid, it looked like NO ONE stood up during the climb. The rough stuff usually seems easier to me if I am standing and have my weight forward. That wash out down the middle of the "road" looked pretty nasty!
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I would agree with you Scott that riding standing on the pegs is better on dirt; however, this climb tends to throw you in all kinds of directions. Most of the riders started from a dead stop and trying to stand up was pretty hard due to conditions. I started standing up but run into trouble as my line was blocked by Iphorde, who was trying to get his bike out of the rut. Once I put my butt down, I couldn't get it up till past the section.
 
Tourmeister said:
Great stuff Scott :clap:

Just curious though, in the vid, it looked like NO ONE stood up during the climb. The rough stuff usually seems easier to me if I am standing and have my weight forward. That wash out down the middle of the "road" looked pretty nasty!
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Yeah I agree that standing up would probably be better but like Edwin said this hill tends to bounce you from side to side really bad. Plus standing up doesn't allow me to cheat and stick out my rudders (ie legs) to catch myself.... It's just almost like cheating!! :rider:
 
This is an excellent RR what a great loop you guys have blazed. The rut filled with rubble looks intimidating, and then I see IZZ riding it on his TransAlp and I know it can't be too bad :eek2: :lol2:. (I'm kidding, of course...)

Love the care package idea, what an excellent thing to do.
 
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