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Participants should realize that this is an adventure, and not for the faint of heart. Good health and fitness are a must. Intermediate riding skills are an absolute necessity. All participants must wear proper protective gear. The dirt roads we will be traveling on are single lane and of varying conditions. At times steep, rough, and rocky. Riders must furnish their own motorcycles and protective equipment. Any dual-sport, or dirt bike will do, 4-cycle engine preferred. Your bike must be in excellent mechanical condition. Weather conditions may vary potentially causing delays and/or trip itinerary changes. It is suggested that participants allow sufficient time in their travel plans to accommodate these potential trip changes. Because of the extreme climate in this region, road conditions are unpredictable. For this reason, S.M.M.A. offers customized, unsupported trips (i.e. we will not have a support vehicle). It would take a support vehicle double the time to cover the estimated 400 miles of this trip. I suggest soft saddle bags or a small pack for your personal items (see photos of bike with saddle bags below.) I have a few loaner saddle bags that can be adapted to most bikes if necessary. Because we will have lodging every night of the trip your personal items can be kept to a minimum.
Dates and cost:Trip dates for the 6-day, 400 mile Sierra Madre loop for 2008/2009 season are December 8-13, 2008 and March 14-19, 2009. The cost for this all-inclusive 6-day/7-night trip is $1180.
Customized Day and
Overnight trips:
There are some great rides in the vicinity of Alamos. Please see our
Custom Rides page for more
details. A minimum of 4 and a maximum
of 10 riders per trip. Total group size can include several individuals
or groups. In Alamos before the trip
departs we will have an orientation that will cover the do's and don'ts
of back road motorcycling in Mexico, including a slide show presentation.
We will look at maps and discuss any issues of concern. Language considerations:
Although speaking Spanish is by no means a prerequisite for traveling
in Mexico, any Spanish that you learn and attempt to use will open many
doors for you. Health Concerns and Precautions:
Although Mexico is considered a third world country the general concern
about sanitation and cleanliness has improved enormously in the past
decade. As is the case in most tropical countries you should consider
what your system is used to, and use common sense when consuming any
food or beverage. Purified water is available in all but the most remote
locations, and will be available throughout your trip. Medical evacuation
insurance is suggested, although not included in the price of a trip. Traveler's evacuation insurance can be purchased from Medex at their site www.medexassit.com Your Trip Includes: |
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