You have to take a day off cycling every now and again on long distance bike tours, and such was the case today in Vizcaino in Baja California, Mexico. A rest day from cycling in Vizcaino (Blog post written Nov 15th 2009) I had every intention of leaving today, but when I went to filter some water (this place actually had some!!), the Katadyn wouldn’t take in the water. A minor excuse, … [Read more...]
Cycling from Guerro Negro to Vizcaino in Baja California Mexico
The day's cycling between Guerro Negro and Vizcaino was around 80kms, and on arrival, I stayed in a campground for the night. Cycle Touring Baja California The 80 km to Vizcaino took no time at all, either due to me being super strong, or as is more likely, a tailwind. A hotel/RV park in the south side of town wanted 75 pesos to camp, and as there was also free WiFi and a good shower, the … [Read more...]
Cycling from Parador Punta Prieta El Crucero to Guerrero Negro in Baja Mexico
This was a big day of 140 kms cycling between Parador Punta Prieta El Crucero and Guerrero Negro in Baja California, Mexico. Part of my Alaska to Argentina Pan American bike ride. Cycling in Baja California Here's some rough trip notes from the day's cycling ride. It was a big distance, but plenty of places to get water. 06.50 Km 0 - Left El Crucero with a bit of a floater in the toilet - no … [Read more...]
Cycling from Catavina to Paradar Punta Prieta El Crucero in Mexico
Today involved cycling over a reasonably remote section between Catavina to Paradar Punta Prieta El Crucero in Baja California as part of my bike tour from Alaska to Argentina. Cycling out of Catavina Blog post written Nov 12 2009 I've written this and the next day as a part distance and stop log, so as to help any other cyclists interested in doing this desert section of Baja. 07.00 / Km … [Read more...]
Cycling from San Agustin to Catavina in Baja California – Bike Touring
During a long distance bike tour, you bump into some pretty odd characters. This was the case when cycling between San Agustin and Catavina in Baja California, Mexico. Cycling to Catavina After a breakfast of huevos rancheros, I packed up and was on the road for 07.45. Today was a very short day of just 40 kms to Catavina, which would give me a good starting point for the next 3 day desert … [Read more...]