Tag: bikepacking mexico
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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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Cabos San Lucas – San Josè del Cabo
About our rating system This 30-mile (48 km) route offers a unique and much quieter perspective of Los Cabos, connecting the two most popular tourist destinations in Baja by bike and through nature. While you’ll start and end in more developed areas, the serene and scenic landscape in between out of phone signal will quickly…
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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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Are you ready for the Baja Divide? Test it in only 1h (10miles).
The famous route might be nothing like what you expect, and the key to success is preparation. Down in San Juanico, the locals have mapped out a 10-mile training micro-divide loop that replicates the most common terrains and challenges found on the major route. From sandy hills to rocky climbs, stunning vistas to wide, loose…
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