Central plaza, Manuel Benvides, Chihuahua, Mexico.
Tag Archives: Mexico
Drinking in Mexico
I don’t often go out drinking when I’m in Mexico but every now and then… The cantinas in the little pueblos we frequent aren’t much to write home about. You can usually get a cold beer, a shot of tequila, or … Continue reading →
Locked gates
There are lots of great dirt roads in Mexico. Unfortunately, some of them have locked gates. … Continue reading →
The steepest hill I’ve ever ridden
While exploring some new-to-us dirt roads north of Manuel Benvides, Mexico, JT and I rode over the steepest hill I’ve ever ridden. I think this hill was even steeper than the infamous Godzilla Hill. After (finally) making it to the … Continue reading →
This old house v2
Another view of the abandoned house on the Mexico side of the Rio Grande … Continue reading →
This old house
JT and I were exploring the dirt roads on the Mexico side of Big Bend when we encountered this old “house” on the banks of the Rio Grande, miles and miles from any town or village. Long since abandoned, this … Continue reading →
The road is calling me…
This is one of the scenes my buddy JT and I encountered while exploring the Mexico desert across the border from the Big Bend region of Texas. … Continue reading →
Lajitas, Texas
This is a view of Lajitas, TX from the Mexico side of the Rio Grande. Nice, huh? … Continue reading →
The deserts of Mexico
You can find some fun riding and beautiful desert scenery in Mexico, just across the border from the Big Bend region of Texas. … Continue reading →
Another view of the missing bridge
This picture puts in perspective just how much of the bridge was washed away during a storm. … Continue reading →
Where is the rest of the bridge
This is one piece of the bridge that was washed away in the storm but it’s only one piece of the bridge. The rest of the bridge was gone. Imagine the power required to wash away a massive piece of … Continue reading →
Where is the bridge?
My buddy JT and I were headed into the Mexico desert in search of some new roads when we encountered a small problem. The bridge was gone. It must have been a heck-of-a-storm to completely wash it away. … Continue reading →
Buying gas in Mexico
Years ago Mexico nationalized gasoline production and sales. Pemex is the official gas company in Mexico and is the only authorized gas station in the entire country. Accordingly, many smaller towns and villages don’t have a gas station. However, the free … Continue reading →
Peguis Canyon
Peguis Canyon is a beautiful and scenic canyon located in Mexico about 20 miles south of Presidio, TX and is a highly recommend destination for all motorcyclists. The ride there is straightforward – cross the international bridge from Presidio, TX into Ojinaga, Mexico … Continue reading →
The long wait
The worst part of any trip to Mexico is getting back into the United States. First, you have to clear your bike out of Mexico, which usually isn’t a big deal. It might take 30 minutes to an hour. Then, … Continue reading →