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Alm
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Quote: Originally posted by David K  | | There are big 18 wheelers on the road already shortcutting to Mexicali... Those are far more damaging than high tech off road vehicles I would think.
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Probably so. And it's going to get worse. Paving the Baja brings more destruction than one might think, and in many different ways. When they will
pave the section between Gonzaga and Hwy 1, there will be more traffic yet, with quad/jetski/seadoo/boombox/weedsmoke crowds spilling to BOLA and
beyond.
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bajaguy
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And more roadside shrines
| Quote: Originally posted by Alm | | Quote: Originally posted by David K | | There are big 18 wheelers on the road already shortcutting to Mexicali... Those are far more damaging than high tech off road vehicles I would think.
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Probably so. And it's going to get worse. Paving the Baja brings more destruction than one might think, and in many different ways. When they will
pave the section between Gonzaga and Hwy 1, there will be more traffic yet, with quad/jetski/seadoo/boombox/weedsmoke crowds spilling to BOLA and
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David K
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Bad roads bring good people... and good roads bring ALL KINDS of people!
(Anita Espinoza, 1973)
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rts551
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| Quote: Originally posted by AKgringo | Cortez, I started my drive in Bahia Asuncion that morning and stopped near Puertocitos, and made a few stops along the way. I didn't pay much
attention to my time frame and distance traveled.
My impression is that six hours to Guerro Negro is not realistic. I was delayed on one of the switchbacks about halfway between Coco's Corner and
Chappalla by a load of scrap metal that was being re-loaded on to a flatbed (with bald tires).
The construction detours were well graded, but soft, so any rain would change things fast! |
To Guerrero Negro. No way. Notice I said 5-6 just to Chapala. Then Chapala to Guerrero Negro is another 3 or so.
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StuckSucks
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I drove the road south, then north, in early/mid-November. Between the end of the pavement at km154 and Laguna Chapala, there were some rockyish
sections, some smoother sections, and thru the laguna, it was often best to jump onto the paralleling road. I didn't let air out of my tires.
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Ribbonslinger
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Anyone know the cell number of the mechanic (Vincent?) at the gas station in Laguna Chapala ? He seemed like a good guy and he speaks English. I am
towing a boat this year hoping for no problems but might be good to have.
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David K
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Great photos StuckSucks! The road looks awesome... the rougher the better until it is gone forever in 2019 (at the current rate of 10 km. per year)!
Ribbonslinger, when did cell service get there? Could it be there's a government or personal satellite phone used instead?
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Ribbonslinger
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I did not check last year through there if there was cell service. I assumed there would be after Coco,s. Maybe I will be SOL.
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Ribbonslinger
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Assumed not burroumed !
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rts551
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There is no cell service... VHF radio and sat phone.
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Ribbonslinger
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I have a VHF. Know what channel the mechanic might be on?
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rts551
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No sorry I don't. same channel as Rancho Chapala if anyone has it.
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freediverbrian
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First it was the trans continental railroad then route 66 the west coast will never be the same
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David K
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Ain't that the truth!
Progress happens... At least in Mexico's California, the progress began much later, and much slower... giving some of us a chance to experience the
raw peninsula.
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rts551
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Maybe the next person through can stop and get the frequency and post it. That way it will be available to those that have a VHF radio.
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brewer
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It takes me 2 1/2 hours from Gonzaga to HWY 1 at Chapala. I air down and go slow, enjoying one of the last good dirt roads in Baja. It will be gone
soon enough. When it is, you can go 70 mph and be down to see the whales in no time.
As for the VHF channel, ask Jose at the Chapala llantera. He can air you up too. He's a real good guy.
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Marc
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Drove it in October SF to Mex 1 in 4 hours. Much construction but no delays.
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bajabrant
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3 days after the 1000 this nov in pickem up truck san felipe to mulege 9 1/2 hours
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When one door closes another opens. I have found and continue to find excellent dirt routes all over the peninsula, often overlooked by others. They
are out there waiting for you to discover.
Bruce
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| Quote: Originally posted by mcnut |
When one door closes another opens. I have found and continue to find excellent dirt routes all over the peninsula, often overlooked by others. They
are out there waiting for you to discover.
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me too.
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