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El Golfo ride report

Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 11:11 am
by RottenRob
First day we head to the dunes and it was amazing.
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While we are out there we see a big sand storm heading our way and we decide we should head back.
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Big wind storm hits and blows a piece of metal siding into my RV at the beach, I was not pleased but the damage is not to bad. The next day we decide to stick to the beach. First stop the light house where the kids had fun jumping. Here is a short video:
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Riding down the beach is one of my favorite things to do:
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After riding about 25 miles down the beach we find a small set of powdery dunes and the kids have fun jumping.
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Friday our final day was incredible we head back to the dunes and have the ride of our lives.
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This is from the top of a monster dune. The size and scope of these dunes is so much bigger than Glamis or Dumont. These pictures just don't do it justice.
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Here is a video of Andreas riding the ridge.
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After an epic day of riding it is always nice to ride up the beach to your favorite watering hole, Las Gaviatos or the Seagulls for the gringos.
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Now Mexico just wouldn't be Mexico without letting the kids build a gasoline trail channel to light the fire now would it :lol:
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Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 11:19 am
by nowazzu
Good stuff! I love the dunes there. Did you find any canyon washes to ride? Those are a blast too. High speed, winding canyons for miles. The best part is there is rarely anyone there.

Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 11:21 am
by wakebuddy
Beautiful! Looks like a great time!

Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 11:26 am
by Roady
Sounds and looks like a great trip Rob. Thanks for posting the pics.

Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 11:26 am
by RottenRob
Yup, total blast!!!! We did not see one person out there. Amazing and spooky at the same time. Now the beach you run into a few people but not many. We came across a cross out in the middle of nowhere and the day the guy died happened to be Andrea's birthday. That freaked the kids out. :shock:
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Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 11:38 am
by palmrider230
Muy Bueno!!!

Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 11:39 am
by palmrider230
Wow that was so cool One minute my whole world just changed...

Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 11:48 am
by 82911sc
Rob
Great pics and video. Makes me want to try Mexico again.

Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 11:54 am
by JAWS
Great stuff! I have never been there or seen anything like that.

Joe

the ride

Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 4:35 pm
by atrain40
hey rob that looked fun and we had alot of fun out at the desert next time we go you need to go out to the desert also so i can show you around and see if you can keep up :twisted: and when uncle paul posts the pics of this weekend and the videos i will take you to the hill climbs that i did. :D

Re: the ride

Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 9:18 pm
by RottenRob
atrain40 wrote:hey rob that looked fun and we had alot of fun out at the desert next time we go you need to go out to the desert also so i can show you around and see if you can keep up :twisted: and when uncle paul posts the pics of this weekend and the videos i will take you to the hill climbs that i did. :D
Hey Anthony I'm just an OFG, I can't keep up with young punks like you.

Re: the ride

Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 9:36 pm
by Mr Smith
RottenRob wrote:
atrain40 wrote:hey rob that looked fun and we had alot of fun out at the desert next time we go you need to go out to the desert also so i can show you around and see if you can keep up :twisted: and when uncle paul posts the pics of this weekend and the videos i will take you to the hill climbs that i did. :D
Hey Anthony I'm just an OFG, I can't keep up with young punks like you.


He can climb for sure!


Awesome pics Rob! Hope to do it some day.

Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 12:18 am
by tkrrox
one tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor!!!

i gotta check out that place...how far of a drive from castaic?

Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 11:00 am
by RottenRob
tkrrox wrote:one tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor!!!

i gotta check out that place...how far of a drive from castaic?
About 8 hours with no traffic or border hassles. Once you get to Yuma AZ you have another 80-90 miles to go. It is an equivalant drive, time wise, to San Felipe if you have ever done that one. We are going next year the week after Christmas, mark your calendars you will not be disappointed.

Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 11:45 am
by Skoot22
Great pics,vids and report. I hope someday i can make it across the border to ride. ~ Scott