I have been working on one of the items that has been on my bucket list. My 2016 Central America Adventure Trip. I am looking for additional riders to join me. It doesn't have to be the whole trip. Meet me somewhere and ride for a week.

I would like to leave approximately Monday, February 15, 2016 from Leon, Guanajuato Mexico. The countries that I plan to visit are Guatamala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Honduras and Belize. I am looking at a 30 to 45 day trip. I am really on no set time frame but don't want to do 500 mile days. I will stay in hotels and in the tent in National Parks and on the beach. I don't want this to be a brutal trip.

I will be riding a 2016 Vstrom XT with aluminum panniers and top case. I plan on bringing a tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, hammock and cooking supplies. I also plan on having riding clothes, rain gear and 2 sets of clothes.

Some of you guys don't know this but I was diagnosed with stage 4 stomach cancer 2 1/2 years ago and by the grace of God and modern medicine I am in remission. It has been a horrible time but I am thankful that I have learned so much about myself and what is now important to me. It no longer is about the money and saying I will accomplish it someday. Things can change in the blink of an eye!! If this is something that you have always wanted to do, don't put it off. Ask the boss for the time and beg, borrow and steal to make it happen. You can't really can't take it with you and it will have you remembering for the rest of your life all of the memories.


I am a 47 year old red blooded American who resides between Mexico. Los Angeles and Phoenix. Please offer suggestions on places to see, where to stay and what to do. Everything is truly appreciated. I am scouring the boards, libraries and internet finding all the information I can. You can also contact me at lifeofanadventurer@yahoo.com. I also have the domain lifeofanadventurer.com and will be putting something up in the next few weeks.

Mark

Ever ridden the mountain ranges on the Veracruz/Puebla state line? All of them?

I just ordered the 2016 Vstrom 650 today. I plan to be riding all over mexico next month!!

Let me know when you get it broken in. I'll be happy to show you this part of the country. Congratulations on the new bike.

Mike, I am interested in doing part of your trip. I am planning to ride to Panama and then continue to South America. I have done several trips in Central and South America, but never done it all together from San Diego where I live to Tierra del Fuego. I ride a 2014 BMW GSA and I like your plan about riding less than 500 miles a day and staying in hotels. I do not plan to take a tent and other camping gears, but I will if this is what it takes to stay in National Parks. I am 61 and, so far, in good shape and health. I could meet you in Leon and could leave from there around Feb. 15 as planned.
Alberto

Hi mike, I'm planning the same trip, same timeframe. I could swing by Leon if I'm around there feb 15 or meet you somewhere else. I will contact you by email.
Vincent