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A group of friends are planning (for 50th B-Day guys trip) on doing the Chris Haines Baja Tours 5 day in September.
I have been to Rocky Point about 40 times over the past 30 years, so very familiar with Mexico border "vacations". But other than cruise ship day stops in Ensenada, none of us have any experiences whatsoever in Baja or riding MX bikes in Mexico.
Chris Haines has been doing Baja tours for 30 years, so not so concerned about the "rating" of his tour company. The reviews and feedback are excellent, they seem to have it all planned out.
Just looking for tips on how to make the experience better, from those who have done it? Most of us are experienced MX riders, but 800 miles in 4 days- new to all of us.
Any tips or other related suggestions regarding the journey would be appreciated!
I have been to Rocky Point about 40 times over the past 30 years, so very familiar with Mexico border "vacations". But other than cruise ship day stops in Ensenada, none of us have any experiences whatsoever in Baja or riding MX bikes in Mexico.
Chris Haines has been doing Baja tours for 30 years, so not so concerned about the "rating" of his tour company. The reviews and feedback are excellent, they seem to have it all planned out.
Just looking for tips on how to make the experience better, from those who have done it? Most of us are experienced MX riders, but 800 miles in 4 days- new to all of us.
Any tips or other related suggestions regarding the journey would be appreciated!
I wear a t-shirt under an enduro jacket that has removable sleeves. Unzip everything (but keep the sleeves on) during the day. You'll be much happier in the bushes with jacket sleeves instead of tearing your jersey. Zip up as it cools off in the evening.
Take everything in; it's frigging beautiful. You won't be hammering. It's about good trails and enjoying it! Be VERY respectful of the land owners. For major bonus points, bring a bunch of pairs of work gloves and hand them to ranchers you might meet. This will be MUCH appreciated.
You're using his bikes, right? If not; put in Bib inserts and make sure you have a good skid plate and chain guide. The Honda chain guides in particular are so weak they get torn off and you won't even feel it.
Hydrate well. Don't get blasted at night.
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