You AIN'T gunna believe this one....

While the rest of us prop our feet up, with beer in hand, to watch the big game, this French couple, mid-20somethings, with two kids (almost 3 and almost 5) started their bicycle trip early summer in Canada. Here they are at Posada Concepcion having lunch. They expect to reach Guatemala by next June. They make about 4 hours travel/day, and usually broken in half for the kids to exercise an hour or so. They almost always camp- rarely a motel.



Earlier trips have been through Greece and Italy. They have a website which may take a few attempts to work-

http://www.eveilnomade.fr/

Yup, were a tough lot I tells ya
That's what we call being a " Voyageur ", oui, oui

[Edited on 11-14-2011 by Puckdrop]

Good for them!

While I consider bike riding on Hwy. 1 crazy... and with kids in trailers disturbing, that these parents are bonding with their children like this instead of handing them off to government schools to do their duty, is wonderful.

I guess if they were in an RV or SUV, I would be happier!

I am sure we passed them on our way north and everyone, including little old fat ladies in Red Hondas slowed down and gave them lots of room.

I hope they will have nothing but great memories. I still worry about bikes in Baja when I see this.



But, it sounds like they are very experienced and I wish them well. Wait until they see how crazy the drivers in Guatemala are! But then again, I have heard that they are just as crazy in the places they have already been. I wish them well.

DK---it really is not necessary for you to slip in your snide political remarks on every thread.

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Originally posted by DianaT DK---it really is not necessary for you to slip in your snide political remarks on every thread.

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Originally posted by David K Good for them! While I consider bike riding on Hwy. 1 crazy... and with kids in trailers disturbing, that these parents are bonding with their children like this instead of handing them off to government schools to do their duty, is wonderful. I guess if they were in an RV or SUV, I would be happier!

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Originally posted by djh Quote: Originally posted by DianaT DK---it really is not necessary for you to slip in your snide political remarks on every thread. Wow, no kidding. It does get a bit old.... My brother Bruce, and his brother-in-law, father-in-law, and (ex) wife rode their bicycles all the way across Canada, from Prince Rupert, BC

Damn !!!! How did they survive spending so much time in a horrible culture like that evil Canadian socialist dump???

I'm convinced, that for reasons unknown, many Europeans appear to exhibit a greater sense of adventure than do us Americans.

A couple of years ago, we shared a panga out on the Laguna San Ignacio on a whale expedition with a couple from Austria. Granted, they were riding motorcycles as opposed to bikes, but when we met them, they had already been in Argentina, where they had flown to from Austria to begin their Western Hemisphere journey.

They rode up from Argentina, heading, ultimately to Vancouver.

They were in their early twenties.

They spoke better Spanish than we did, and were also fluent in English.

Inasmuch as they were headed North, we offered them a stay at our place which is just about four miles from Disneyland. They had told us they were planning to visit Disneyland.

Unfortunately, they must have decided that we were unsavory folks and never called us.

But, my point is that it really seems to me that people from many foreign lands appear to be way more curious and interested about the rest of the world, than do Americans.

What I remember from being 5 years old doesn't amount to much. This unconventional form of "nurture" may result in a different kind of adult behavior. I doubt that there is much to be lost in experimenting with new ways to prepare children for the 21st. century perils. If they grow up with a "nomadic" trait, it may be of excellent survival value during their lives.

If they survive the hungry mouth of the highways, I'd like to know what they are doing 15 years from now.

A nice young couple..with two VERY active children...boy and girl. I met them on Nov 8th between San Ignacio and Santa Rosalia at...where else? Kilometer 63!








I overtook them after taking these three pictures of them. They were being very cautious of all traffic, including yours truly. I tapped a beep, they waved.

Would I let my grandchildren do this? Not on your life...BUT... I can't speak for these parents, and they do seem to have it together. I wish them LUCK AND LONG LIFE.


About 3 miles futher down the road I had stopped for a lunch break..and they came pedaling up and joined me for a bite. Then off we went...some of us a little faster than others.

Oddly enough, I met them again in Mulege yesterday at Cuesta Real Park where they were tent-camped for a couple days. Hah...I again had a snack with them when I offered them some baked goodies from Costco, San Diego. (Arghh..those things are deelicious, but swarming in calories...and what the French family did not eat, I gave away to another resident of the park.)

I believe they are now on their way south...Say Hi to Coyote Bay, mon amis.

p.s. Bajahoward, I can't agree with the notion that American youths are not as adventurous as European youths. Seems about the same to me...at least from my own experiences as a rambunctous youngster and a traveler today.

A friend, Randy of course, and I met many other American kids in the wild 60's , mixed in with the world's youth on the move....we went to many places on a shoestring....Spain, Italy, Mexico, Africa, Asia (Tibet, Nepal, India, Iran, and more)..met kids of all European nations and always somebody from Indiana, LA, or Colorado.. we were all the same kids, no matter your country of origin. Yes, indeed....it sure seemed like all the world's youth was on the move back then. We had a ball ...AND.....


....thank God we survived those times!

I still remember the lessons learned...eat rice and at any Mom & Pops, avoid salads. Never turn down se....welllll, nuff said bout that..






[Edited on 11-15-2011 by Pompano]

Rule number one ---- listed

Authorized Use Policy:

1. Topics within the BajaNomad.com forums will pertain the Baja California, Mexico peninsula.

So, since you just stated that you have no intention of stopping the insertion of your political crap because you can be ignored, then will you also please ignore it when people post larger pictures than you prefer and allow people to spell things the way they see fit?

Seems like a reasonable compromise. Or maybe next we should all start inserting our religious and or spiritual beliefs.

Glad you care about America and children, I think all of us do----ok, for the Canuks, it is Canada and children.

On edit---when you do a political rant, you should at least give the author of that rant credit---in this case, it was Limbaugh's rant.

[Edited on 11-15-2011 by DianaT]

I love this thread

Really great discussion. Like the original poster, Casa Manzana stated "Think about this one" and your responses reflect that suggestion.

My thoughts are varied.

First, I think I know the poster to be a very thoughtful guy. I can give you an example of his intellect, that is so obvious in his original post. Notice that he kept his distance while taking the pics, AND he is upwind. Very smart. God knows the last time these folks had a bath.

Got to be impressed with these young folks ambition. One must wonder how they are financing this adventure. But not any of my business.

Is this what Charles Darwin was talking about? If they survive will they be the "fitest" or is this natures way of managing the gene pool.

Just because something is "legal" doesn't mean it really makes any sense.

What is going thru peoples minds that think it safe, not for the bike riders, or the folks that share the road with them, that riding a bike on a two lane road with RVs. big rigs, and autos, is a prudent decision. Way beyond my comprehension. If they feel the risk is worth the reward, then god bless them. The truth is they are so short sited and selfish because they have no consideration for ohers they are putting at risk on the Hwy. Hope they are enjoying their little thrill.

We have all done stuff in our youth that seemed to be a good idea at the time, and I like to think I learned from my many bad decisions. But when one brings prodigy into the world, does that not change things a little? So, question is would these young parents, if in the USA, be charged with child endangerment?

I wish them the best of luck and pray there is no tradagy. Not something I would want to witness.

Is this "the Truth"....or just your opinion?

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April fools!

political crap removed (well, most of it)














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Originally posted by David K April fools! political crap removed (well, most of it) [Edited on 11-15-2011 by David K]

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I would like to protest your use of the word crap. Please be politically correct, use septic or feces please.

Also...what BN fools are you referring too....that were born in April?

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Originally posted by David K April fools! political crap removed (well, most of it) [Edited on 11-15-2011 by David K]

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Originally posted by DianaT Quote: Originally posted by David K April fools! political crap removed (well, most of it) [Edited on 11-15-2011 by David K] Thank you---good to see Rush Limbaugh's rant removed -- it is a good start. [Edited on 11-15-2011 by DianaT]

Bikers on Highways

These are various highway bikers (or should I say bicyclists?) I have photographed all around the North American continent.

Since the pavement went in back in 72-73, the Baja Road became open to whoever wanted to make the trip.

Personally, I have not heard of any bicycle fatalities on The Baja Road...yet. I sincerely hope that situation continues.

Review the pictures and draw your own conclusions....if any.


Most recent.




Conception Bay. Joggers and walkers using The Baja Road.


Typical hills and curves coming into Conception Bay from either direction.



Gold Beach, Oregon Coast Road.



North & South Dakota are biker, walker friendly.




Spokane area, Washington




The Baja Road


We biked all over Alaska and the Yukon….puff, puff, puff….I was re-ended by a musk-ox.


US roads have bike lanes almost everywhere these days.



Get Your Kicks..on Route 66!




Oceanside, Ca and Oregon Coast…bike lanes.





And now back to Baja....
















BELOW ARE TWO VERY SAFE AND ‘REASONABLY-SANE’ BIKERS.





MAKE VOYAGES...ATTEMPT THEM! THERE IS LITTLE ELSE.





[Edited on 11-15-2011 by Pompano]

Word!

Pompano,





Yeah....a lot of good our "relative sanity" was...

Off the highway, eh???










Walking and riding on a broken leg for 10 days before surgery....adventurous???...Yep, you betcha !!




Read all about it....(yes, David....still milking the story :biggrin:


http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=666961

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Originally posted by motoged [

I have a friend that bicycled from Cape Town to Cairo, but he was alone-------no little kids. He sure had a lot of stories to tell.

And we have a couple that are very good friends, both in their '60's, that are just completeing a bicycle trip from San Diego to Cape Hatteras--------they have 250 miles to go as of tonight. They never know where they will be, or who they will stay with each night---------I think they are nuts, but this is the third trip like this they have done------------they sure stay in shape, tho.

Barry

[Edited on 11-18-2011 by Barry A.]

That is the kind of "nuts" that allows some of us to appreciate Baja.

How about running the Baja 1000 gauntlet?



He survived with only a slight head injury.

http://www.elvigia.net/noticia/sale-vivo