robertsonbmw
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Any suggestions on Tour companies for a road trip into Mexico? Planning my first trip. Riding a R1200ST so not really looking for hard core off road stuff.
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Any suggestions on Tour companies for a road trip into Mexico? Planning my first trip. Riding a R1200ST so not really looking for hard core off road stuff.
I probably have a different perspective, since I live in Mexico. It is a wonderful place for motorcycling. There are lots of winding mountain roads and two lane country roads with minimal traffic. You do have to watch for topes (speed bumps). They are ubiquitous on all but the cuotas (toll roads). However, they are pretty predictable. Any time you pass through a populated area there will be some. Between towns, you don't have to worry about them much. Another hazard on many highways are potholes and missing chunks of pavement. Many roads are in good condition, but not all of them, and some can be so bad that the potholes turn the road into a slalom course. Drivers are courteous and keep to the right except to pass. Note, that only applies to highways, driving in cities is a whole different ball game. One precaution to note on the highways: a left turn signal can mean either the driver is planning to turn left, or they are telling you it is safe to pass. Speaking of passing, there are often two lane highways with wide shoulders where it is the custom to drive half on the shoulder to let following traffic pass. People do this in both directions so the middle of the road is essentially a passing lane. You have to be careful with oncoming traffic that may be halfway over in your lane.Definitely find a guide, my experience with Mexican roads tells me a road bike like my RT would NOT be a good fit. Besides the poor quality of the roads they seem to place speed bumps in the middle of the highways far to often.
YMMV,
Ski
What has Charlottesville got to do with Mexico?You're keeping up with the news, right?
Granted my comment was sarcastic. However, I think it is misleading to judge Mexico by the news stories which universally cover only the problems. Is the entire US an unsafe place to visit because there was an outbreak of food poisoning in Chipotle restaurants a couple years ago. If all one knew about the US was the murders in the news, it would appear to be very unsafe.Cute, but sarcastic, not helpful nor informative.
Tainted alcohol leading to rape, robbery, physical injuries and other mayhem is national news too.
USA TODAY just did an extensive expose on the issue, and most of the victims had prior 'experience' with travel or vacationing in "top shelf" resort areas, and admit being unsuspecting of any danger. Ergo, the "I've been visiting Mexico for years and can assure you that there is no danger" rationale doesn't hold up.
Even the United States State Department recognizes the extent of this issue and has started an official investigation.
Travel Mexico on a motorcycle if that's your desire, but to pretend there is no criminal risk is "head in the sand" thinking.
You're keeping up with the news, right?
I get the State Department STEP (Smart Traveler Enrollment Program) emails that that story is based on. Those State Department warnings are extremely conservative. Far be it from me to encourage anyone to do anything that seems risky to them. But I have to say that riding a motorcycle is far riskier behavior than visiting Mexico.State Department releases additional warnings today, covering many areas of Mexico.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/us-expands-mexico-travel-advisory-crime-killings-n795211
Reporter under government protection slain in Veracruz yesterday (the ninth so far this year). Mexico is now officially the deadliest country for journalists, and may very well be for tourists.
How you ride a motorcycle has always been a 'risk vs benefit' decision.
So is where.