Baja On Any Sunday
Inspired by Malcolm Smith and the On Any Sunday movie
February 11th - February 20th 2022
Dirt bike ride down the length of Baja Mexico
Single track along the camper shell trail
About the ride
This is a week long dirt motorcycle ride from the United States to the tip of Baja California, Mexico. Riders will ride their own motorcycles along some of the most spectacular routes in Baja. This includes both mountains and beaches; riding like you can’t find anywhere else in the world. Riders will be staying in hotels and there will be a luggage van following us during the adventure. Riders will be riding on their own, together in small groups and will need to keep track of each other. At the end of the ride, riders will load their bikes onto a semi-truck trailer and the bikes will be shipped back to Tijuana. Riders will take a vacation day in La Paz and then will fly back to Tijuana and pick up their bikes. Riders will ride their bikes back across the border into the United States. This is a tough guy ride. At times the routes can be very challenging and long. Riders and bikes will need to be prepared to go the distance. Bikes should be newer with new tires, new chain and sprockets and larger gas tanks. In order to enjoy this adventure, riders will need to come with a “can do” attitude and ability to help and support the other riders around them.
Yode Hugo down in the mud
The Baja California Peninsula stretches southward from the US border for nearly 800 miles. The deep blue Pacific Ocean surrounds it on the west and the emerald green waters of the Gulf of California wrap it on the east. Along Baja's 2,000+ miles of coast are deserted coves with pristine beaches and picturesque fishing villages. At the southern tip of Baja, at Cabo San Lucas, the Pacific and the Gulf of California meet. Rugged mountains go down the spine of the peninsula, creating some of the most spectacular riding spots in the world. The Baja climate varies from the cool climate similar to Southern California in the northwest, semi-arid mountainous regions in the interior, and semi-tropical areas along the southeastern coast. Baja is geographically isolated from the rest of Mexico which graces the area with unique varieties of plants found no place else on earth. The giant cordón cacti, cirio, and date palms that the Jesuits planted in the 17th century and the mangrove thickets are just a few of the varieties found in Baja. The temperature can vary from summer highs topping 100°F to balmy winter temperatures in the seventies and eighties. The ideal time to travel in Baja is from late September to mid-June.
2019 ride team pic in LaPaz
The ride starts near San Diego California, USA . Riders meet either at the border crossing or just south of Tijuana. The riding lasts a full 7 days and finishes at the tip in Cabo.
This ride includes evening hotels. Included with this ride is a luggage van that will carry our overnight gear and will supply us with fuel at strategic checkpoints. Semi-truck transport for your bike back to the beginning of the ride is included. Your airfare is also included with the ride.
This is NOT a fast "Rip to the Tip" 7 day ride. Riders will have many route choices, however this is a long, and at times, a tough ride. Intermediate and advanced riders only. You must have prior experience. Riders will group together with other comparable riders and navigate with the use of custom GPS.
More About this ride
This ride is a collaboration from all the greatest Baja riders and minds. I myself have been collecting the best routes and adventures in Baja for years, but in addition, I have some Mexican friends that are fantastic riders and adventurers that have helped design this trip. Thanks Roberto CZ and yes, in addition to that, living here in southern California I have received much help and advice from American Baja experts too.
So why am I so excited about this trip? It's because I will get to ride some of the best riding in the world and share it with several foreign friends. Riders joining us are from Mexico, Canada, and the USA. Anyone else?
How fun is that!
About the Routes
Riding for 7 days can be hard and long for even the best riders. I have worked hard to create daily options so that if a rider is fatigued or simply needs a break there are route options. Each day there are Easy, Main, and Hard options. There is also the possibility of following the luggage van. In this way I am able to design routes that work well for riders on a range of rides and bikes, from small dual sport bikes, to high performance dirt bikes. All riders do not take the same routes.
Riders will group with others wanting similar experiences.
Ride Signup info:
This is a big deal, serious ride and only prior experienced riders are welcome. That is part of our great team harmony. If you are new to my rides you should start by joining one of my other open rides and get to know some of us. If you are a great rider and would like to be considered directly for this ride you can send me an email and I will give you consideration. Sorry to do this but great riders are key to great rides. And I simply may not know you. Let's get that fixed. If you don't know me or have not been on any of my other rides, then send me an email and introduce yourself. l will try to help answer your questions and help determine if the ride is right for you: Kevin@gpsKevinAdventureRides.com.
The cost to join this ride is $2,140. This covers your lodging for the 9 nights during the ride and the cost of the luggage van and driver. It also covers return motorcycle shipping from Cabo to Tijuana and your return plane flight from La Paz to Tijuana. Hotel rooms and cabins are double occupancy. This also covers your ride packets which include custom Garmin GPS maps on a micro SD card and printed ride maps and descriptions.
Now taking signups: You can now reserve your spot on this ride by leaving a $200 Deposit (Ride limit is 24 riders)
Sorry, the ride is now full. Riders can cancel so add your name to the waiting list and hope a spot opens up!
After your signup riders will receive an email from me with further ride information and instructions.
Note: Riders must make full payment by January 2nd, 2022
Riders will receive ride packets in the mail one week before the ride.
Refund Policy
Do not sign up for this ride unless you are serious about coming. I take your signup very seriously and start planning for you the minute you sign up. If you need to cancel up to one month prior to the ride start date I will give you a full refund but I will keep $100 to cover the planning work. Sorry but I make non refundable commitments myself so it gets hard for me. "I hate this world of non refundable deals myself." If you need to cancel within one month of the ride I cannot give a refund unless I can find a replacement rider. In the case of finding a replacement rider, I will gladly give you the full refund minus the $100 to cover the planning work. In the event of ride cancellation, you will be given a full refund.
On Friday we will finish riding and load our motorcycles into a semi-trucks and they will begin their journey back up the Peninsula.
Then we will take a vacation day in La Paz and on Sunday morning, we will fly north to Tijuana and pick up our motorcycles and ride them back across the border.
FAQ's
Q: What bike will I (gpsKevin) be taking on this ride?
A: I will ride my Yamaha WR250R
Q: What bikes are good for this ride?
A: Dual sport and small adventure bikes can work well. The routes have options suited for both types of bikes.
Not recommended are big heavy adventure bikes unless you are an excellent rider and good in sand.
Q: What gas distance range should my bike have?
A: I would suggest that on some days you carry enough fuel to make 200 miles due to the fact that sometimes the route can have issues and it is good to have a little margin.
Q: Do I need a Passport?
A: Yes, we will be crossing the US and Mexican borders; both countries require passports.
Q: What are motel room arrangements?
A: Rooms are double occupancy, meaning each rider shares a two queen bed room with another rider.
Q: How does the ride navigation work?
This is a self-led GPS ride; all riding is on your own. You are responsible for your own riding. You will be given a GPS map file and instructions on how to use your Garmin GPS unit. People will hook up in small groups of less than 6 riders and tend to ride together. You are not encouraged to ride alone. You are responsible for your own riding and yourself.
(see my ride Navigation Video)
Q: How do I make the GPS stuff so easy?
I develop very high quality ride maps custom for our ride. They come from much of what I and others have ridden. I take the best from all my rides and make new ones.
(See my Custom Ride Maps Video)
Q; What do I do if I don't have a Garmin gps?
A: Buy one, you need it. We will show you how to use it. You can get a great one for under $200 bucks.
(See gpsKevin's gps recommendations)
Q: Is the riding really on my own?
A: Yes, but everyone hooks up and rides with a friend, or a new friend or me.
Q: Will I do this ride again next year?
A: No, sorry, I hardly ever repeat rides as I love to develop and discover new places and rides each season. And I have a long dream list of rides now. So this is likely the only time for this ride. Remember: Everytime we say no to a ride that is one less ride in life
Q: Do I need insurance?
A: Yes, you must carry proof of medical insurance and liability insurance for yourself/motorcycle.
Q: Would this be a good ride for new riders?
A: No, this ride is for intermediate and experienced riders only. The riding has easy route choices and tough route options. Each evening we will study the following day's choices. You will find lots of supportive people at the ride.
Are you right for this ride?
When something goes wrong on a ride, would your riding friends say that you are more likely to need help or more likely to give help? You should be in the more likely to offer help camp. This ride is filled with riders that are more likely to give help, so most of the time the riders never need help. Additionally there is all the normal stuff: come prepared to maintain your bike, fix your bike on the trail, repair flat tires, deal with bad weather and rain and make a joke or two.
Documents required
Valid passport
Original registrations for all vehicles you are taking across the border including trailers
US auto insurance
MX auto insurance
MX tourist card CLICK HERE for more information
Who is going on the ride:
Yoda Roberto C
Mexico City, MX
Greg M
Chino Valley, AZ
Support Driver
gpsKevin
Escondido, CA
Johann P
San Ramon, CA
Craig M
Camarillo, CA
Luis M
Mexico City, MX
Mike B
Los Gatos, CA
Dave R
Pacifica, CA
Bill F
San Diego, CA
Aric P
Post Falls, ID
Keith M
Potomac, MD
Gary C
Brea, CA
Kyle K
Moab, UT
Justin S
San Rafael, CA
Dale W
Oro Valley, AZ
Ben H
San Francisco, CA
Robert P
Santa Monica, CA
Mike K
Escondido, CA
Kasey K
Indianapolis, IN
David U
Saratoga, WY