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Forum: Touring
12-18-22, 09:18 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,899
Posted By denis_987

I crossed last week (december 11th)

I crossed last week (december 11th)
Forum: Touring
12-16-22, 03:56 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,899
Posted By denis_987

It is true that the ferry is very relaxing to...

It is true that the ferry is very relaxing to cross the border BUT: The customs guys on the Mexico side (3 young guys 18 to 25 years max) do not know anything about the FMM form. I even had to show...
Forum: Touring
12-02-22, 09:22 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,899
Posted By denis_987

Thank you for your advice, you are very kind for...

Thank you for your advice, you are very kind for these reminders... I am up to date with my doses. I bring with me a full box of imodium ( :thumb: ), a small first aid kits, ointment for the...
Forum: Touring
12-02-22, 09:03 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,899
Posted By denis_987

I changed the 11-34 for a 11-46... Better for...

I changed the 11-34 for a 11-46... Better for steep climbs as the bike is very heavy with all the luggage.
Years ago I was using a Radical Design Cyclone IV trailer much too heavily loaded and the...
Forum: Touring
12-01-22, 02:24 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,899
Posted By denis_987

It is a Ghost Square Trekking 4.8 at least 4 or 5...

It is a Ghost Square Trekking 4.8 at least 4 or 5 years old
Forum: Touring
12-01-22, 11:49 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,899
Posted By denis_987

Will do! :)

Will do! :)
Forum: Touring
12-01-22, 11:48 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,899
Posted By denis_987

That for sure! thanks for reminding me! I...

That for sure! thanks for reminding me!
I think "No comprendo" with my french accent will be use in those situations. Only two words instead of three! In the worst case I will speak in french!!! ...
Forum: Touring
12-01-22, 11:30 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,899
Posted By denis_987

Thanks! About the same as mine from Chihuahua,...

Thanks! About the same as mine from Chihuahua, but instead of turning right onto Patricio Perez Rd direction US-83, I will continue on the "old military road"...small road, little traffic, dirt road...
Forum: Touring
11-30-22, 07:52 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,899
Posted By denis_987

Usually, I always take small roads but this time,...

Usually, I always take small roads but this time, it is Mexico, and several government mention the danger of being there. And those small isolated roads seem a bit risky for my security (at least in...
Forum: Touring
11-30-22, 07:39 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,899
Posted By denis_987

Thank you for your suggestions...

Thank you for your suggestions...
Forum: Touring
11-29-22, 08:11 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,899
Posted By denis_987

Rear pannier for sure, and front panniers...

Rear pannier for sure, and front panniers depending if I bring camping stuff or not (still not decided :foo:). Will bring my sleeping bag (pack very small) and a sleeping bag liner just in case.
My...
Forum: Touring
11-29-22, 07:56 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,899
Posted By denis_987

After checking for the Los Ebanos ferry option, ...

After checking for the Los Ebanos ferry option, I is very tempting to go by the ferry! :)

There is a Youtube video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhjmnCBFTHU) that shows it. Seem to me at lot...
Forum: Touring
11-29-22, 12:33 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,899
Posted By denis_987

What do you think is the best point of entry:...

What do you think is the best point of entry: Anzalduas International Bridge or McAllen-Hidalgo-Reynosa International Bridge? Both of them are "mid-size". I have no information about pedestrian on...
Forum: Touring
11-29-22, 09:00 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,899
Posted By denis_987

The information on the UK site seems very...

The information on the UK site seems very complete...and even a little too alarmist. If I put what UK mentions of Canada vs Mexico into perspective, I think just common sense on safety will be the...
Forum: Touring
11-28-22, 02:30 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,899
Posted By denis_987

A day when I learned something is not a wasted...

A day when I learned something is not a wasted day...What should I have used instead?
Forum: Touring
11-27-22, 08:11 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,899
Posted By denis_987

Many solo bike experiences but always in Canada....

Many solo bike experiences but always in Canada. 100% camping (wild or commercial)
I have also been to Cancun many times (sure it is not representing to entire country)
Spanish? just enough to...
Forum: Touring
11-27-22, 12:38 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,899
Posted By denis_987

I always ride with a mirror and a Garmin Radar. I...

I always ride with a mirror and a Garmin Radar. I have read the warning for Mexico from the Canadian gorvernment. Tamaulipas and Nuevo León are some of the many many (14 of 32) states to "avoid...
Forum: Touring
11-26-22, 09:53 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,899
Posted By denis_987

thanks for the tip! After verifying, this will...

thanks for the tip! After verifying, this will lengthen my road because I'm going to the east coast... maybe next trip I will go west and enter Mexico there
Forum: Touring
11-26-22, 09:39 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,899
Posted By denis_987

At least it is easier for cyclist to turn around,...

At least it is easier for cyclist to turn around, but implied more milleage/fatigue. When I look on the satellite view, I see that those roads go somewhere... Sometimes they are shortcut, but other...
Forum: Touring
11-25-22, 08:15 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,899
Posted By denis_987

This is my planned route: ...

This is my planned route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41481974 Any advices are welcome
Forum: Touring
11-25-22, 08:08 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,899
Posted By denis_987

Yes, I am french speaking. I live in the province...

Yes, I am french speaking. I live in the province of Québec, Canada
Hybrid bike with 700x35c tires
Starting at Reynosa in december, actually my bike is already at Mission (TX) on a RV park (my...
Forum: Touring
11-24-22, 09:24 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,899
Posted By denis_987

Small country road

I am planning a trip to Mexico up to Cancun with Ride With GPS. I know that it is more preferable to use small country road with no traffic but RWG put me on very tiny road very small dirt roads so...
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