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BMG
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Riding a bicycle down Baja
A friend of Ana's sister is riding his bicycle from Seattle to Tierra del Fuego, about 12,000 miles. Dave has made it down to San Diego and crossed
the border into Baja yesterday, the 15th. He is an interesting writer and you may enjoy following his ride south. You may see him on the highway so at
least wave. Ride South
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Bruce R Leech
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I hope he survives and nobody else dies because of his efforts. I will pray for him to have a safe trip. I wonder if they have driven the rode while
others were biking down? I think he must have a death wish.
Bruce R Leech
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BMG
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bruce R Leech
I hope he survives and nobody else dies because of his efforts. I will pray for him to have a safe trip. I wonder if they have driven the rode while
others were biking down? I think he must have a death wish.
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It's not my idea of 'fun' and I think it's very dangerous but according to Dave:
Q: Isn’t that dangerous?
A: Yes, but not as much as you might think. The biggest hazard is traffic. Quite a few people do this trip each year and I have yet to hear of a
fatality or life-changing injury. I think it’s much more dangerous to do something you don’t enjoy.
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Norm
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YES BRUCE IS RIGHT ON THE $$$$$$$$  HOPE HE WILL MOVE OUT OF THE WAY WHEN THE
NEXT SEMI CUMS AROUND THE CORNER!!! HOW MANY HAVE BEEN RAN OVER ???? I HAVE HAD TO PUSH SOME OFF THE ROAD SO AS NOT TO GET HIT BY THE NEXT TRUCK
!!!!!
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bajadedom
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A very brave man....
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Hook
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"A: Yes, but not as much as you might think. The biggest hazard is traffic."
No, really?
Is this what a lack of sun for days on end does to a person? I've always heard the suicide rate was higher in the Pacific NW. This is a novel means.
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DENNIS
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He'll be a hood ornament on a Freightliner.
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Bajabus
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Anyone riding a bike down baja has absolutely got to be nuts. It is an incredible risk.
I hope it goes well for him.
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Mexitron
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I think it would be much more interesting, as well as safer, to mountain bike the dirt roads down the peninsula...
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DanO
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Mexitron
I think it would be much more interesting, as well as safer, to mountain bike the dirt roads down the peninsula... |
Yep, no traffic.
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David K
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Very selfish to scare the Mex. 1 drivers or put them in harm's way to avoid hitting him on a road not designed for bikes (no shoulder, raised roadbed
or steep cliff just inches from the pavement). 
But that's just my opinion, based on the physical facts of that road.
[Edited on 1-16-2008 by David K]
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bajadock
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BMG, from this "idiot" and avid biker, if he's going to do it, I'll support him any way I can. Interesting journal, thanks.
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He'll be just another road hazard for drivers to deal with.
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Definitely a dangerous undertaking
But, on his way to pretty near the south pole, he will encounter worse, most likely.
So, this will be a trial part for him.
Let's hope he'll be around for the rest of his planned journey after he gets through with Baja 
I wish him lots of good peddeling and may the Gods be kind and not take other innocents he may encounter on his way.
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BMG
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We haven't met him yet but he will spend a few nights here at the house assuming he makes it this far. I don't want to think what's going to happen
when he and 2 vehicles try to share the road all at the same time. I'm sure we'll hear some interesting stories.
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capt. mike
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Darwin award potential 
why not put the bike on the ABC bus south aand enjoy a break? after the ferry to MMZT he can putt all he wants.
we saw some marooons peddling up the grade south towards concepcion from the mesquite punte...loaded to the hilt too with front rear bags.
they were walking the bikes. not much room there.
greasy skid spots waiting to be created.
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Acuity
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We saw several bikers making their way across the desert when we came down in November. I don't know if the heat addled their brains, or they have a
death wish, or simply are stupid. If they wish to put themselves in danger, then I would have no problem (Darwinian selection at its best), but their
presence is a danger to all using the road.
Just what do they think would happen when the two semis or rvs have to pass each other where they happen to be riding?
[Edited on 1-16-2008 by Acuity]
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Packoderm
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I would have to actually do the bike ride before I could make any concrete judgments. In a busy city like TJ it would seem that things would happen
pretty quickly. But in the back country, I would imagine that the bike rider could hear what's coming up, take a look, and dash out of the way if need
be. The bicyclists are not invisible, and the car drivers can slow down a bit and honk to give the riders some time. I talked to some riders on
Highway 1, and they said that they didn't find anything scary at all, and that the Mexican drivers seemed to get a kick out of their type of
adventure, smile, and offer water and whatnot. I'd have to see the statistics of car drivers harmed by avoiding bike riders before I consider myself
as being an authority as to whether riding a bicycle is more dangerous than, say, an automobile driver trying to pass another driver on Highway 1.
Trying to pass a slow moving vehicle on Highway 1 might be more selfish than riding a bike - who knows? At least the bicycle tourists don't ride at
night with no lights like I've seen the Baja natives do.
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I take it he has no children. If he does he's a freakin' idiot. Otherwise he's just plain stupid.
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Viva Mulege!
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Packoderm
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Is panga fishing without a life jacket more dangerous? It's all relative - like flying in a jumbo jet. It may look really scary, but...? Again, I'd
have to see some real evidence and statistics of the odds. In the long run, living a life without adventure might be the less desirable option.
However, I would imagine that the traffic on Highway 1 would reduce the enjoyment of such a journey. I have biked from Nanning, China to Hanoi,
Vietnam, and I wouldn't have missed that for the world, but biking Baja doesn't seem that great.
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