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Forum: Touring
12-01-22, 03:53 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,856
Posted By djb

ya, I remember when they were selling Ghost bikes...

ya, I remember when they were selling Ghost bikes at MEC.
It has good gearing with the 48/36/26 and 11-34
Be sure to check the rack bolts every week or so, they tend to loosen with panniers on day...
Forum: Touring
11-30-22, 05:40 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,856
Posted By djb

while I have traveled by myself in some remote...

while I have traveled by myself in some remote areas in Mexico and other countries, I do admit that touring with a traveling partner does feel a bit safer.
Now, we do have to be realistic, if a car...
Forum: Touring
11-29-22, 10:17 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,856
Posted By djb

Denis, have you done some research on the areas...

Denis, have you done some research on the areas you plan to go? You are leaving soon, so I hope you have looked at some blog or trip journals of others who have biked in that part of Mexico.
You...
Forum: Touring
11-28-22, 04:02 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,856
Posted By mev

[/color] For what it is worth, in addition...

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For what it is worth, in addition to reading travel warnings from my own government (US), I also have found the UK Foreign Office to have a useful travel advice including useful overview...
Forum: Touring
11-27-22, 04:00 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,856
Posted By djb

His first language is French so some spelling...

His first language is French so some spelling errors are to be expected.
Forum: Touring
11-27-22, 01:24 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,856
Posted By djb

Before I forget, as of 4 years ago, when you...

Before I forget, as of 4 years ago, when you enter Mexico, you are given an entry paper with the stamped date on it. You MUST keep this paper to present for when you leave Mexico, or you have to pay...
Forum: Touring
11-27-22, 01:22 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,856
Posted By axolotl

Another thing to keep in mind is that it's...

Another thing to keep in mind is that it's typically extremely easy to take a bike on Mexican buses. 1st class buses have luggage areas underneath the passenger area with lots of space. On 2nd...
Forum: Touring
11-27-22, 12:30 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,856
Posted By djb

Typical one lane each way toll road, no divider....

Typical one lane each way toll road, no divider. Truck on right straddling shoulder to make it easier for passing cars.
With a mirror, it's pretty easy to keep an eye on this and just move over more...
Forum: Touring
11-26-22, 11:17 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,856
Posted By djb

Denis, and Pratt, in rural Mexico on smaller...

Denis, and Pratt, in rural Mexico on smaller roads, the vast majority of truck drivers are very courteous and careful around bicycles, much more so than here in Quebec.
Especially in rural areas,...
Forum: Touring
11-25-22, 08:34 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,856
Posted By djb

dac, chuis un bloque de Montreal, j'ai fait deux...

dac, chuis un bloque de Montreal, j'ai fait deux voyages du vélo en Mexique. Si tu as des questions spécifique, on peut jaser. J'adore le Mexique, les gens en compagne sont ben gentil, mais il y a...
Forum: Touring
11-25-22, 08:29 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,856
Posted By John N

If you want a cool and very relaxed crossing into...

If you want a cool and very relaxed crossing into Mexico, cross here: https://goo.gl/maps/an1tv8rwV2chKHaw7 . It is a hand-pulled ferry crossing with very little traffic and a small border town so...
Forum: Touring
11-25-22, 05:17 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,856
Posted By saddlesores

crazy guy gots the answers. see travel reports...

crazy guy gots the answers. see travel reports for mexico.

crazyguyonabike.com: Bicycle Touring: A place for bicycle tourists and their journals (http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/)
Forum: Touring
11-24-22, 02:57 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,856
Posted By axolotl

In the past, I was allowed to ride on a toll road...

In the past, I was allowed to ride on a toll road in Mexico. It was free. I was directed to go around the vehicle sensors when I approached the toll booth, I assume so the money accumulated by...
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