To my surprise, nobody tried to stab me, rob me or hurt me in any way. Not only foreigners, also Mexicans tend to exaggerate when it comes to safety in Mexico. After two days of depressing ride, cloudy, hazy weather,… Read More »Niko’s Kantina ride: Narcos, canyons and fiesta
A learning experience is one of those things that say, “You know that thing you just did? Don’t do that.” We rolled out late in the morning. Afternoon actually, on our way to see Jay and Barbara. All the way… Read More »Niko’s Kantina Ride: Mexico, baby!
“Let us think the unthinkable, let us do the undoable, let us grapple with the ineffable itself, and see if we may not eff it after all.” – Douglas Adams We left after a few days of resting. Well, it… Read More »Niko’s Kantina Ride: Getting stuck in pretty places
Is this bike the ultimate adventure bike? Arguably, depending on your definition of adventure I’d say. BC1, or the Kawasaki KLR 650 as the rest of the world knows it, it is a peculiar bike that will never blow your… Read More »Niko’s Kantina Ride: BC1 (about my Kawasaki KLR 650)
We get to the mountain camp and meet William and Jean, the other two members of our wolf pack. We reluctantly leave Grants pass in the afternoon. Say goodbye to everyone and keep on riding. It starts raining again, so… Read More »Niko’s Kantina Ride: Team meeting