Monday, June 26, 2017

UnWrapped.

My time flys! yes we hear it, we live it and can't do shit about it! Ok maybe cheat it via life style here in Baja Sur.


Sunrise on the Sea Of Cortez



Full Moon on the Pacific 


I know repeating myself is irritating but in regards to this blog I really can only sit down with nothing else on my plate and this season has felt like a full blown Chuck Wagon complete with flan.


The Harrison familia always welcome back. 



And so it goes a review of this season is in order and owed to all the patrons that put life and limb in our hands in what we call Captain Baja adventure.




New friends with old ones is a great combo and they can ride hard!




Telling a story about this season would intale a novel so in reading fashion I keep the stories short But starting in Oct brought old friends that love that nasty blood letting local trails that command a lot of my time but as they say its a labor of love, machete's, beers lets roll this year.



These guys hated Baja so much they booked next season before leaving!

Maryland crew always a steady laugh and fun to ride with.


I cant seem to loose Brady he's always on my ass!


All the stories, so many highs and the lows are hard to find. Of course a season full of riding dirt bikes has its moments like Micky and Bill. They make email contact about their age and speed not being what it used to be but hey most racers can say the same thing right! When we pick them up from the airport they are 74 and 75 and the last bikes they rode were IT 490's yes the first blue Yamageters yep 1978 era. I gotta give credit they maned up and had a few bruises to show and its safe to say maybe the last off road adventure but smiles and stories to tell the grand kids, so when I hear people say well I am just to old for those mean dirt bikes I call BS get off the easy chair and keep on riding! what else you going to chat with the grand kids about.


Always refuse to grow up Always.


Mr Tube Saddle and crew over looking my tech skills 


At least I had an awesome bike stand



Of course we have plenty of adventures that lead into friendships and returning groups that seem to let there hair down with our budding relationships. As we say I ain't yo momma just stay out of jail and be ready to roll in the a:m. This is the Blas shift that my personal knowledge knows nothing about so I will just have to say lots of good times were had but nothing I can put down in words.


The Tequila Trail 


A very relaxing layover day.


Here is how they wash gear in North Bend


We all know Baja can be tuff and when it comes to taking out groups with little experience the days challenge can be long so as we grow our adventure company I really discourage beginners to learn in Baja. I love seeing guys and girls get there game on and enjoy the freedom of riding going home buying a new KTM and get hooked but the down side is the frustration and injury's that happen. So I had a group of black guys from the south that challenged each other to ride dirt bikes of course they all had 10 to 60 hours of off road Ok maybe one of them, and reason for the story is when we returned one of the linebackers shut the bike off and looked at me completely soaked in sweat and dust and I quote! Cappen' I Ain't never wanna see yo mather futten arse again! no I am not prejudice no we don't get many black guys but rest assured this makes me laugh every time I thing about it, yes, Baja kicked there butts and yes I don't believe they will ever return or for that matter or ever get on a dirt bike again. 


J-ville boyz in the house


Wow Beautiful! straight from the field

Much needed and appreciated rub a rub Oww

This poor vaca got eaten alive stuck in the mud flats.


Having fathers and sons come to join is always a great thing they may have grown up with bikes or just got into riding in the later teen years. One thing for sure no matter how much distance or time life's path has placed upon family the time together again on the bikes and around the camp fire is priceless and we are proud to be part of it. 


Clay was injured twice trying to ready for Baja we were glad to accommodate getting the family here for a safe awesome rip.


Shade is always great place to take break.
Fourteen and ripping with Bro and Pops 


We had a relatively safe season with only one collar bone a couple knees a few ribs plenty of bruises and 1 pinkie! Always trying to be proactive with choosing routes to keep under head instead of overhead riding but of course this is controlled by the right hand those little levers and pedals which only YOU get to master! I can tell you what they do and when to use them but then its up to the rider and sometimes this is just too much input and gets lost in translation. 


The Boys hungry and ready for a remote lunch


Making a few kids day is always a great feeling for all.


Safety speech and lets roll


Jae and I decided that this season would be filled with Blas and this could not have worked better for us and the riders. If you had the privilege of riding with us this year you know him and for those who didn't join us you should! He is part of our Baja Sur adventure and mucho appreciated by all!
Together this season we had what seems a life time of experiences from Blasimoto learning what moto in his name means to big ass snakes making social media high status and of course his specialty head stands, pool diving and pole dancing.


Austin Powers got nothing on Blas


Life sucks LOL



The year proved to be bountiful in regards to the effort Jae put into finding the great restaurants or eating in house with much pride and effort to please, Baja is fresh, delicious and always a surprise for our clients with just how damn good the chow is here.


Yes they turned out great along with the rest of the comida


After a one day ride Jim is back with friends and now racing this years 1000! Baja is addicting!!


From Hong Kong to Baja gets the long distance award.


Jae got to eat dust for the day and loved it!

Just as welcome as the food, the hacienda's that we stay always continues improving and adds to the experience thanks babe, you know I don't like crappy digs and hard beds.


Bondfire on the beach Thanks Dwight!
The best catering crew in BCS 




Agustine provided some great fishing days this year, man I love Sashimi!


I want to thank all of you for joining us this last season as it was certainly filled with plenty of adventures and memories to share. We never want to take our lives for granted. We feel very blessed to share a little bit of Baja Sur with all that come for a great ride but leave with much more. We continue to strive to make our adventures better, safer and of course excellent riding via routes newer KaTooMs... as being complacent or sitting idle is not our style. But for now maybe a few days to chill and enjoy before all the girls start demanding Tops, Bottoms, Shoes, Bearings and Bling.  


Another Bachelor adventure, thanks Lang for the back up!


The Scenery in Baja Sur never disappoints!

See you next season!!!