Bike Mexico

26/10/2015

Mu***os is upon us!

10/09/2014

On a recent trip to San Cristobal...

15/11/2013

Escape the Christmas Rush - ride your bike instead

03/09/2013

We will get to try some of these right where they are made on our new Oaxaca Valley ride Oct 25 - Nov 5 2013

http://drinks.seriouseats.com/2013/08/mezcal-oaxaca-review-union-real-minero-yuu-baal-los-siete-misterios-piedre-almas-spirits-agave.html

Mezcal—that fiery, smoky spirit which I like to think of as tequila's loud, brash cousin (in the same way rye is bourbon's upstart kid brother)—is definitely on the rise. But while mezcal's outsider status is attractive to those who...

02/09/2013

Get to know the flora and the fauna of the yucatan:
www.bikemexico.com/fgc

02/09/2013

Bike Mechanics 101 apps to take on the road with you:

http://www.iphoneness.com/iphone-apps/bike-repair-ios-apps/

Riding your bike on a daily basis is good for your health and might even help you lose some weight. Even if you have a super expensive bicycle, you need to

01/09/2013

LADIES! It is not advisable to bicycle tour wearing just these while in Mexico:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cguzman/urbanist-cycling-chamois-panties

Versatile, vintage inspired cycling underwear for women. Sexy, comfortable panties with a chamois (foam insert) sewn in for riding.

31/08/2013

A beautiful time of the year to be in Oaxaca:

http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2013/mar/18/travel-celebration-life-day-dead-oaxaca-mexico/

“The word death is not pronounced in New York, in Paris, in London, because it burns the lips. The Mexican, in contrast, is familiar with death, jokes about it, caresses it, sleeps with it, celebrates it, it is one of his favorite toys and his most steadfast love." ~ Octavio Paz (native of Mexico an...

27/08/2013

Basil discovers a Mayan temple...
bikemexico.com/yucatan

http://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=plcp&v=JURy0Hi4-Fg

Walking through the wonderful woods at the Puuc Hill ruins. BikeMexico.com

26/08/2013

What a lovely place for a picnic:
bikemexico.com/yucatan/

25/08/2013

Cenote Paradise - Flamingos and the Gulf Coast Jan 18-26, 2014:

25/08/2013

Yes! A must when visiting Oaxaca:

http://www.mexconnect.com/articles/3809-market-day-in-ocotlan-oaxaca-gourmet-grazing-in-southern-mexico

Bricks of rich Mexican chocolate are flavored with coconut from Pacific shores. Aromatic herbs are displayed in beautifully arranged baskets, their scent alone whetting the appetite. Sweet local honey is offered for tasting on slices of waxy, pale yellow yams. No, this is not a high-end gourmet empo...

23/08/2013

New bike for the lead guide?

22/08/2013

The diversity of Mexico is truly breathtaking:

http://all-that-is-interesting.com/mexico-crystal-caves

If you think Cancun is the only place to catch some truly amazing Mexican sights, you've clearly not read about their crystal caves.

22/08/2013

Good article about choosing the right bags for you bike:

http://www.expeditionportal.com/expedition-gear/accessories/2308-bikepacking-choosing-a-the-right-bike-bags.html

Bikepacking: Bike Bags In our continuing series of bikepacking edifiers, we now turn our attention to what many consider the most important component to a bikepacking setup––bike bags. re are really four major bags that comprise a complete system: Frame bag, bar bag, seat bag and accessory bags ofte...

14/08/2013

Could this be a new niche for bike tours?

24/07/2013

17/12/2012

Nice Christmas gift for the dog loving cyclist in your life:
http://www.bikerumor.com/2012/12/14/dog-gone-amazing-bicycle-chain-sculptures/

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10/12/2012

We love Valladolid Yucatan and look forward to cycling there in January:
http://travel.nytimes.com/2012/12/02/travel/valladolid-mexico-a-city-of-yucatan-cool.html?emc=eta1&_r=0

Despite its proximity to destinations like Tulum and Cancún, Valladolid offers a scene of serene sophistication.

01/11/2012

Day of the Dead ideal bike:
http://www.geekologie.com/2010/03/pedaling-dem-bones-a-skeleton.php

Artist and Geekologie Reader Eric Tryon went and made himself a skeletal bicycle. It's fully functional and the arms and head move whenever you make a turn. Plus, it looks like you're hu***ng a demon skeleton, so ghosts won't...

11/10/2012

Hey Basil! Alix needs this pannier!
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1599748672/slingfin-honey-badger-backpack-and-convertible-bik?ref=live

Patent-pending backpack design, cutting-edge materials, waterproof, & supreme abrasion-resistance from an award-winning designer.

09/10/2012

Personally, I have loved my Brooks saddle since day one, but for those who have not found their saddle fit this will at least make you briefly smile:
http://geargals.com/actual-advice-on-how-to-choose-a-bike-seat/

Actual Advice On How To Choose A Bike SeatPosted byJill - Head Geargal-October 8, 2012-Geargals Blog,Head Geargal's Blog0I really hate bicycle seats, as regular readers know. So do lots of other people, if the constant discussion about how to find a comfortable bike seat is any indication. Bike seat...

08/10/2012

Save room in your panniers for the hand hammered copper bathtubs available for purchase in Santa Clara del Cobre, Michoacan:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/bob-schulman/a-paradise-for-copper-lov_b_1935453.html

If you like things made out of copper, you'll love the little village of Santa Clara del Cobre out in the boonies of the western Mexican state of Michoacan. Here, the cobbled streets are lined with hundreds of shops selling everything from copper jewelry to copper vases, pots and frying pans to huge...

06/10/2012

http://303cycling.com/What-Clothing-should-Wear-for-Winter-Cycling

If you are like me, you cant stand riding inside. I avoid riding indoors at all cost and with the winter we are having its been a challenge. I have found that if you prepare and have the right clothing you can ride in almost any weather.

06/10/2012

Meet Joel and Karin. They will be guiding our Yucatan tours this coming season.

06/10/2012

I was just remembering this fantastic video that Jochi was kind enough to make for us, so I thought I'd share.

A small video dedicated to our great Guides from Bike Mexico

05/10/2012

We don't ride at night on our tours, but these are super cool anyway:
http://cleantechnica.com/2012/10/05/stay-lit-up-on-your-bike-and-be-the-envy-of-everyone/

Riding a bike at night can be a bit of a risky proposition if you don't know what you're doing, and not everyone has had as much training as Team BMC. Ensuring that drivers can see you is paramount to your own safety and the safety of others on the road. So you may as well

05/10/2012

Homesick for the Yucatan...
http://www.latimes.com/travel/la-tr-yucatan-20120909,0,7043197.story

YUCATÁN PENINSULA, Mexico — What's the Mexican drug-war body count now? 47,000? Ever since the killings began to escalate in late 2006, I've been visiting the country less and choosing spots more carefully.

04/10/2012

For your bicycle inspired decorating needs:
http://www.good.is/posts/elegant-chandeliers-made-from-reclaimed-bicycle-chains

Elegant chandeliers Made From Reclaimed Bicycle Chains

18/09/2012

Available in paperback or in kindle edition. Written and edited by our good friends Jane and John Grimsrud.

http://www.amazon.com/Yucat%C3%A1ns-Magic-M%C3%A9rida-Side-Trips-Treasures/dp/1466371684/ref=la_B0038FZBJO_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1347834405&sr=1-1

Yucatán’s Magic–Mérida Side Trips: Treasures of Mayab, looks beyond the obvious popular tourist attractions, the luxury coastal resorts, and the modern conveniences of big cities, to discover the unique Yucatán. From the Puuc hills to the extensive coast of Yucat& ...