I've heard of Baja, where is it?
Baja California is a 1000-mile long peninsula that starts just south
of California and stretches south into the Pacific Ocean. It's not part
of the United States, it's part of Mexico, but is separated from
mainland
Mexico by the Sea of Cortez (also known as the Gulf of California).
How much does a Baja Bound Adventure cost?
We don't have a "standard" adventure length or route. We customize
every adventure for that specific group. Currently our most popular
ride
is our 5-Day Adventure but all you have to do is tell us how long you
want
to ride and we'll do it! See
prices.
What do I get for my money?
- All Ground transfers.
- All meals. Dinners and breakfasts by restaurants, lunches
by
restaurants
and catered trail side.
- All lodging while in Baja. Provided at hotels, motels, and
ranchos.
Double
occupancy.
- Snacks and non-alcoholic drinks while on the trail.
- Rental Honda XR650R or CRFX450 all
outfitted
with
the best accessories to handle Baja. We ride Honda's only.
- Average of 135 miles riding per day
- Terrain selected to specifically suit each individual group.
- Professional staff including trailguide, sweep rider,
support truck
drivers,
and mechanics.
- 4WD support trucks to carry your luggage, medical
equipment, food,
drinks,
spare parts, and supplies.
- Riding tips from your guide, 40 year old Tim Morton,
11-time Baja 500
&
Baja 1000 champion.
- 3 'Globalstar' Satellite Phones in support trucks and
carried on trial
by guide.
- Bilingual guides.
- Baja Bound T-shirt.
- Gift certificates and goodies from our sponsors.
- Complete bike-prep list if you are bringing your own bike.
- Freedom to make your own adventure schedule.
How long of an adventure can I do?
We operate trips of 3-12 days in length.
How big of a group will I be riding with?
We try to make each group 8-10 riders.
Other tour groups consistently run 15-20 riders in the group, we see
it all the time. We would rather you AND us have more fun with a
smaller group size.
Can I book a private adventure?
We have an 8 rider minimum and we can handle up to 18 riders (see
comment
above). If you want a private group and you have less than 8 riders
call
us and we can discuss it.
Is the water to safe to drink?
We will supply you with all the purified water you'll need throughout
the adventure. Whether you're filling up your drink system, or just
brushing
your teeth, we'll have plenty of purified water.
How about the food?
Our bet is that you'll gain weight on a Baja Bound Adventure. You order
off the menu in most cases including great steaks and incredibly fresh
seafood. People comment all the time about how much good food there was
on the trip, something they hadn't expected.
Breakfasts and dinners are always served in nice restaurants. Lunches
can be from restaurants or deli sandwiches served trail side by our
support
vehicles.
Where do we sleep?
All nights are spent in the nicest hotels available. All rooms have
showers and the normal facilities. Most have TVs and in-room phones.
Some
nights will even have room service, spa (a massage after a long ride is
nice), and jacuzzi. Some places we stay you can walk out of your room
and
your feet are in the white sand of a beautiful beach!
Accommodations are based on double occupancy.
What should I bring with me?
Typical off road riding apparel is recommended. The more protective
gear the better.
You won't need much in the way of street clothes (since you'll be
riding
most of the time!) so pack light.
When you sign up for an adventure with us you will be sent a complete
list of riding and non-riding things you should bring.
Is there anything I shouldn't bring with me?
Do not bring any illegal drugs or weapons
of
any kind! A Mexican jail is not where you want to end up! A single
bullet
can put you in jail for 3 years! There are military checkpoints along
the
highway for our safety and some now have drug-sniffing dogs. If our
staff
even suspects you have anything illegal we will not hesitate to dump
you
at a Baja bus station and eliminate you from the ride! We will also
publicly
humiliate you in front of everyone because of your stupidity. DON'T
BRING ANY DOPE, DRUGS, WEAPONS, or AMMO!!
Please read the above paragraph again.
What condition will the bike I rent from you be in?
The XR or CRFX you rent from us will be in tip-top shape. Our bikes
are within 1 season new, they get serviced before each ride, and you'll
be roosting with new Dunlop tires. All our bikes are equipped
with
larger capacity IMS tanks, Applied Racing triple clamps
top
and bottom, Applied taper bars, Acerbis Rally style
handguards,
aluminum skid plates, GPR stabilizers, Maxima
lubricants, Ready
Filter air filters, and suspension modified by Precision
Concepts.
We strive for excellence and we understand how important it is to have
a fresh, serviced, good condition motorcycle.
What if I crash and damage the rental bike I'm riding?
We require a fully refundable $200 deposit on all bike rentals for
damage other than normal wear and tear. Items damaged will be deducted
from your damage deposit.
Should I bring extra cash, travelers' checks, or credit
cards?
A few hundred bucks spending cash should do it. The only thing we don't
cover is your bar tab, phone calls, and purchases like souvenirs. If
you
don't drink alcohol then a hundred bucks might be enough. If you do
drink,
well, you be the judge on that. Bring cash in small denominations -
one's,
five's, and ten's work best. Don't expect a bartender or souvenir store
guy to give you change for a Fifty or Hundred.
Tipping the support crew is always appreciated.
Don't bother with travelers' checks. Most places we visit won't take
a credit card, although you should bring a couple along just in case of
emergency. If your ride finishes in Loreto, La Paz, or Cabo then you
could
plan on using credit for your extended stay.
How dangerous is it?
(riding in Baja)
We have an excellent safety record. We are
extremely
safety conscious. We have some rules of the road we expect all riders
to
obey and we always try to work together as a team to help each other be
safe. But it's dirt bike riding, people crash, it's part of the sport.
We utilize helmet radio communications
between
the lead rider, sweep rider, and support trucks and we also carry
Globalstar
satellite phones on the trail and in the support trucks to assist in your
safety.
Other Tour groups have had riders DIE
on
trips.
It's only as dangerous as you make it. Ride
within
your ability and you'll be fine.
It's not a race, it's a trailride.
You do not want to plan on any
medical
assistance being available in remote areas nor should you count on
being evacuated in a hurry if injured. DO NOT assume a helicopter will be
sent for you, it WILL NOT.
Our Staff does have First Aid training but we DO
NOT claim to be EMTs or doctors and we DO NOT claim to be
able
to "fix" you if you get injured.
The simple truth is that Baja is a remote
place
and you DO NOT want to get seriously injured there.
Any Tour group that makes "feel good"
claims about your safety
or being able to easily evacuate you from Baja is NOT being
honest
with you.
Please read the above paragraphs
again.
Is Baja safe? (as a place to visit)
You've heard horror stories and seen on 20/20 and other TV shows about
how dangerous Mexico City is. That's NOT showing Baja! No, the cabbie
is
not going to rob you, your stuff in your hotel room won't be stolen,
and
your bike won't disappear over night. In our honest opinion Baja is far
safer than any good sized city in the US. Many of the places we stay at
are remote and don't even have locks on the hotel doors.
It's very safe in our opinion.
Will I be able to stay in contact with my family while in
Baja?
Yes. There are telephones at the larger towns and in your rooms at
some hotels. Some of the hotels we stay at do not have phones. We
always
have at least 2 Globalstar satellite phones with us which you are
welcome
to use.
What kind of weather can I expect on this trip?
The weather in Baja changes dramatically and quickly. You could begin
a day riding in the snow and only a few hours later be doing wheelies
on
the beach sand. December through March are the most likely months we
would
get rain or snow.
Mid-July through mid-September is usually very hot in
Baja.
The weather condition is really a crap shoot every trip. We could have
snow one weekend and highs in the 80's the next. We can only get a good
idea of the conditions about 5 days prior to each adventure.
Do you rent riding gear?
Only partial gear. We have available elbow pads, shoulder/chest
protection (plastic), and enduro jackets. We only have these
because
some riders choose to not wear these items at their home riding areas
(or
because the climate dictates).
We do NOT rent full gear sets.
We feel that if you consider yourself a "rider" and you do not own
the proper gear then you are NOT capable of riding in Baja with Baja
Bound
Adventures.
Do you have an age limit?
We do not have an age limit but we prefer all riders to be at least
18. If your son/daughter is younger than 18 we can discuss their riding
experience to determine if they are suited to a Baja adventure.
We also have a couple Parent/Son/Daughter rides each year. Usually
these rides are during the Summer when kids are out of school. Check
our
schedule for updates.
How much riding experience must I have to ride with Baja
Bound?
We DO NOT take complete beginners. We expect all riders to have had
some off-road riding experience on a dirtbike. You need to have
complete
understanding of all the controls of a dirtbike, especially the brakes!
Even if you are a seasoned street rider we still suggest getting in at
least a few hours practice on a dirt bike before riding Baja.
We do our very best to only group together riders of similar riding
ability. We want all of our guests to have a great time and not feel
like
they rode too easy terrain or too difficult terrain.
When is payment required?
We book on a first come, first serve basis. Your spot on an adventure
is reserved with a $400 non-refundable deposit. Full payment is
required
one month before departure.
Do you accept credit cards?
Yes.
How do I sign up!?!
Call or e-mail right now
and tell us when you want to ride!
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