Tag: Baja Divide
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The Divide, a love and hate history
Our dedicated bikepacking friend Mandel Clotaire ( @lepedalistan ) gives us his humble opinion on the Baja Divide with a different conclusion. You can now follow and support Clo’s journey also on his personal website lepedalistan.cc . I guess that’s the risk you run when you feed too much on other people’s stories. Photos, videos,…
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Surly Karate Monkey: the capable sweet spot!
This bike is very popular between bikepackers that ride the Baja Divide and we see many of these rigs every season also from travelers that are on a continent or world journey. We had the honor of meeting very experienced California bikepacker Jon ( and great photographer! ) this season about two-thirds down the Divide…
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“No manches”! …Do you speak Mexican?
We are firm believers in the art of camouflage and low profile traveling. Sometimes though, the bikepacker stands out, and there’s nothing you can do about it. Almost fluorescent windbreakers, neon helmets, sand dune tires reminiscent of the Paris-Dakar rally, and often a style and volume of voice akin to an unlicensed street vendor. That…
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BAJA-PROOF #6
No matter where you are in Baja, these products and ideas will support you and make your life much easier in what’s probably the toughest of the bikepacking routes! Enjoy another episode of BAJA-PROOF plenty of useful informations. (Full list of all BAJA-PROOF products tested so far here ) Terms of use: The tips and modifications…
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Baja Bench Mark map: yes, paper is real!
All of us Baja lovers share great respect for the invaluable work done by Mr. David Kier and his lifelong mission of exploring and documenting the entire Baja Peninsula. Through his meticulous research, he has revealed its deepest historical facts, geographical details, and relevant information in such a precise way that one might ask, “How…
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Bombtrack Beyond+: a “Sans Souci” expedition machine
Here we are with another review of a famous bike model. This time, we interviewed a passionate French bikepacking enthusiast whom we met halfway through a great journey around the world and who shared with us his opinions on his trusty steed and how it performed on the Baja Divide. Hi Clo! Would you introduce…
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About the boat crossing in Mulegè: go with “Buko”!
We already talked about this topic in our article about the Baja Divide alternative route from La Ballena to Mulegè but we thought that a separate dedicated post on this subject was due and probably easier to find when researching. First important thing to say is: check the wind forecast for the Sea of Cortes…
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The new RATING system for routes: differentiated and safer
We believe that the current method of assessing the difficulty of bikepacking routes is inappropriate and can put many people at risk. Like many other outdoor activities (surfing, climbing, etc.), bikepacking has seen an exponential rise in popularity since the pandemic, creating a vast audience for all related content. This means that anyone producing such…
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BAJA-PROOF #5
Packing up for the Baja Divide? Take a few minutes to read this other episode of the BAJA-PROOF series with some bum-saving tips and the review of the ultimate jacket. (Full list of all BAJA-PROOF products tested so far here ) Terms of use: The tips and modifications suggested in this section of the site are…
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From Lituania with love: hauling 500 lbs of babies,food and gear
Maybe we all believe that our neighbor’s bike is always lighter than ours and that on the next trip, cutting our toothbrush in half and using smooth stones instead of toilet paper to avoid carrying any extra weight will make all the difference. So, how can we relax our minds and let go of these…
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