by radioman | Oct 8, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Home to the clouds and rain Have had a couple days in Portland, connecting with friends and getting a few errands run. Including dropping my 1150GS off for some work on the front end so it is rideable (might get 1,200 miles to turn over 100K after all). Had lunch with...
by radioman | Oct 9, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Still taking the time in Portland to connect with friends. Had dinner with friends Friday night.Then a great morning in Portland meeting up with my coffee guys. Also had the honor and privilege of meeting with the Men’s support group for Men caring for their...
by radioman | Oct 11, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Sunday Morning after meeting up with Timmer and his wife, my Nephew Adam and I decided to go to the Museum of Flight in Seattle. It was 787 day. Very cool looking plane made of Carbon Fiber. Finally got released to Boeing customers so they will be flying commercially...
by radioman | Oct 16, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Have not written much the last week as I have been busy seeing family and friends. I stayed with my Brother and his wife and kids. Was great to see them. The kids are full of energy and wanted “uncle Mark” be involved in all the fun games around the house....
by radioman | Oct 18, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
As I continue to wait Spent the weekend relaxing, reading and reflecting. The waiting is hard as I am back “home” during this time, and really want to be back on the road. But as I have written before in the larger scope of things it is no big deal, and it...
by radioman | Oct 21, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Wednesday was a travel day back to Tucson. Like any big trip, the anticipation always there. Stayed with my friends Wendy and Reed and had a great note from Reed as I did not see them before I left as I met with my Buddies, Dave, and Kris (Brad was out sick...
by radioman | Oct 21, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
After a great evening at Skip and Cathy’s home, we had some great coffee in the morning and headed over to Iron horse at 9am. Cathy was headed out for a dirt bike ride in her new “fancy Pants” Klim riding pants. They were so new and clean. At Iron...
by radioman | Oct 22, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Grab a cup of coffee as this will be a long post. Lots to comment on and talk about…. After a long break in our travel plans we finally were able to ride down into Mexico. We had a variety of emotions as we reached the border. Excitement, and some apprehension...
by radioman | Oct 24, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Had a great day yesterday riding along the edge of the Sierra’s. Was not able to upload my photos last night but it worked this am. The roads have been very twisty which has been fun, but keep distances you travel down. Mileage: about 200 Weather Sunny and Warm....
by radioman | Oct 26, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Just going back and posting photos from our day in Durango. It was our day off of riding , so we rested and then headed out to see some sights. First for a little breakfast. walking around town. Interesting facades on the main pedestrian area. Walked into a shop...
by radioman | Oct 26, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
October 23 Basaseachic to Batopolis (town at bottom of copper canyon). Copper Canyon was the place that both of us wanted to ride to after reading about others rides in this area of Mexico. We were excited about the day and covering some ground along the way. Weather...
by radioman | Oct 26, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Day off in Durango is spent catching up on ride report, bike adjustments, sightseeing etc!
by radioman | Oct 27, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
We had a great ride down the Canyon yesterday, and now we get to do it again in reverse We will be traveling around 200 Miles today knowing it will take Us about 3 hours to make the 42 Km up the Canyon. Weather is Sunny and in the mid 70’s up to 80’s (know...
by radioman | Oct 27, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Riding south to Durango. Mileage: 240 Miles Weather: stills unny and warm mid 70’s Started our day with Real Coffee and an Omelet. Sam was enjoying the Weather Girl while we eat dinner. Sams friend Jorge who cleaned his bike while we packed as we got on the road...
by radioman | Oct 28, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
IdahoSam’s post on ADV rider today. OK, just for everyone’s information a BTW….We are now at the cross roads of 40 and 15 in a tiny run down Hotel “El Pina” I think is the name as Radioman has fallen victim Montezuma’s Revenge...
by radioman | Oct 29, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
I am still getting better after the effects of Montezuma’s Revenge. Did not have any appetite for food but I did eat a lttle bit at dinner, so I was mainly staying hydrated. We rode about 170 miles to day and it was really hot and humid when we quit riding just...
by radioman | Oct 30, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
We stayed here in San Blas. Since we were tired we did not explore town too much, I cannot tell much about San Blas. Mileage for the day 230 miles. Sunny and 80 and humid. Since I am still recovering but feeling better, we stayed at Casa Roxanna that was in my digital...
by radioman | Oct 31, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
We had a great evening in Barra de Navidad, and really enjoyed this town. Would have liked to hang out in this town longer. Loved our Hotel. We are in the “tropics” with the thatched rooks. It was Sunday Morning and Sunday Mass was in full swing. Lots of...
by radioman | Nov 1, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Great day to do maintenance, relax, and enjoy the beach. We stayed here. Juan Carlos is the owner. He is a great guy who also speaks English. Got a chance to go downtown and look around. This is big sailfish sculpture. Holloween. Building on the hills Sam is having...
by radioman | Nov 2, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Needed to keep rolling down the coast today. We are riding on Mexico 200 which takes us through Mexican state of Michoacan. This particular road had some issues with travelers in the recent past. We read the stories, talked with the locals, and decided to ride this...
by radioman | Nov 3, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
We were continuing down the coastline on Mexico 200. We are leaving early at first light to be in the cool of the day. Trying to quit riding by 1PM ish. Usually with our riding gear it gets really hot and sweaty. Wearing us down. Plus we want some time to relax an...
by radioman | Nov 5, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
We took a day of to rest, Skype, relax, swim in the pool. Riding in the heat requires that we slow down and relax That was our intent all along. So we are doing it. I Skyped with the Language school in Oaxaca, caught up on Ride reports, Called my Step Son and worked...
by radioman | Nov 5, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
This was a travel day for us to make some miles and get down close to Oaxaca. Mileage about 300 Weather was cool in the morning but hot and humid in the afternoon. We rode up on the mountains to avoid riding through Acapulco as we had been told this by quite a few...
by radioman | Nov 6, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Had a great rest day in Puerto Escondido. It is a “touristy” beach town on The pacific ocean. We stayed at the Hotel Mayflower, just a block from the beach. Ready to take a walk around town. Nice clean streets…. Still memorials from Dias de Muertas...
by radioman | Nov 7, 2011 | Adventure Motorcycle riding
Another great day to ride in Mexico! We were both exicted about heading inland, up in Altitude and down in Humidity We took Hwy 131 heading north. The first 30 miles was mixed two lane with some rough patches in the small villages, then the roads got better heading up...
