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29 Jul 2016
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Hey there
Name is Matt. Leaving Vancouver November 1st for central america. Have a sailing January 31ist from Panama to Cartegena. Would be able to link up at some point . Lets talk more
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Hi just PM you. It is great to read this!
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29 Jul 2016
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Hi guys,
Heading down to Mexico ( aiming Cancun on August 20th ) from Bryce Canyon today on a GS 1200. :-)
Extremely flexible on the route.
Anybody in the area going in the same direction?
Cheers.....
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30 Jul 2016
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Traveling south...would like a travel companion
Hey Stewacide,
I don't know if you have been routinely reviewing your post, but I thought I would give it a try.
I am a single lady, hoping to meet up with others traveling south.
This is my first motorcycle trip and was hoping to not have to do it entirely solo. I noticed there were several riders expressing an interest and wanting to travel in the same general direction around the same time frame, was hoping I may be able to connect up with atleast one of you to see if we may be a good fit.
About me: I'm a novice rider on a dr650.
Would like to leave October ...primarily for weather concerns...I live in Tucson...and right now it's HOT! October the weather is much more comfortable.
I don't have an exact route, or timeframe...and I am extremely flexible.
I would like to travel comfortably...taking it a bit slow as to enjoy the sights. Don't mind camping or hostels or hotels. I tend to travel a bit conservatively.
If it doesn't strike fear in you to travel with a novice female...send me a text and maybe we could chat further.
Cynthia
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31 Jul 2016
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Been moving around a lot the last two weeks (Korea to Ontario to Alberta) so haven't been keeping up, sorry.
I think my timeline here is slipping. Fingers-crossed should be ready to head out end of August. Even accounting for time to travel through the states, I should be ahead of you at least into Mexico.
Maybe the best thing is to start a "North-to-South Pan-American" super-thread for people to find each other? Maybe someone with the savvy could set up a map to show where people are so help them find each other? (maybe this already exists somewhere on the internet?)
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1 Aug 2016
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Wrap up !
Hi guys, I made a quick wrap up of this thread, putting in all available infos of each riders. Here we go :
 Stewacide 32 yo DR350 Leave from Calgary End of August No time frame, no planning
koots_root Leave from BC End of August
Olaf Heinecke 57 yo Late september Ushuaia on Dec. 10th.
Gordito Canadian Leave from Alberta July
Riel Husky 701 !!! (i am jealous) Leave from Nakusp End of August
noahknowsbest 24 yo KLR Leave from Northern California October
Nanoo790 C50T 800cc Leave from Edmonton End of August Want to reach Cancun on Sept. 20th.
Bonus125 28 yo DR650 Leave from Montreal Mid/end september No time frame, no planning
mattsproule Leave from Vancouver November Want to be in Panama on Jan 31st
vicreuter GS1200 Leave from Bryce Canyon NOW Want to reach Cancun on August. 20th.
AZBarnacle DR650 Leave from Tucson October No time frame, no planning
I hope it helps each of us to meet anyone on the road.
Cheers.
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1 Aug 2016
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I too am headed south to Baja around second week of October for 5 weeks of meandering about. KTM 640 Adventure and I am in my late 50's and have been riding forever. First trip to Baja, but been to Mexico many times.
Last edited by bubba zanetti; 18 Aug 2016 at 17:22.
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5 Aug 2016
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I to will be leaving nov 1 there about from texas or cali looking for travelers no set plans open on time frame
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6 Aug 2016
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Originally Posted by Bonus125
Hi guys, I made a quick wrap up of this thread, putting in all available infos of each riders. Here we go :
Stewacide 32 yo DR350 Leave from Calgary End of August No time frame, no planning
koots_root Leave from BC End of August
Olaf Heinecke 57 yo Late september Ushuaia on Dec. 10th.
Gordito Canadian Leave from Alberta July
Riel Husky 701 !!! (i am jealous) Leave from Nakusp End of August
noahknowsbest 24 yo KLR Leave from Northern California October
Nanoo790 C50T 800cc Leave from Edmonton End of August Want to reach Cancun on Sept. 20th.
Bonus125 28 yo DR650 Leave from Montreal Mid/end september No time frame, no planning
mattsproule Leave from Vancouver November Want to be in Panama on Jan 31st
vicreuter GS1200 Leave from Bryce Canyon NOW Want to reach Cancun on August. 20th.
AZBarnacle DR650 Leave from Tucson October No time frame, no planning
I hope it helps each of us to meet anyone on the road.
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I will be at the North Carolina meeting in October, then I will go down to Panama. I expect to cross the border at Matamoros, then no fixed plan. I hope to find one other rider to share this experience! Contact me if it can fits.
Charles!
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8 Aug 2016
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bonus125
Hi guys, I made a quick wrap up of this thread, putting in all available infos of each riders. Here we go :
Stewacide 32 yo DR350 Leave from Calgary End of August No time frame, no planning
koots_root Leave from BC End of August
Olaf Heinecke 57 yo Late september Ushuaia on Dec. 10th.
Gordito Canadian Leave from Alberta July
Riel Husky 701 !!! (i am jealous) Leave from Nakusp End of August
noahknowsbest 24 yo KLR Leave from Northern California October
Nanoo790 C50T 800cc Leave from Edmonton End of August Want to reach Cancun on Sept. 20th.
Bonus125 28 yo DR650 Leave from Montreal Mid/end september No time frame, no planning
mattsproule Leave from Vancouver November Want to be in Panama on Jan 31st
vicreuter GS1200 Leave from Bryce Canyon NOW Want to reach Cancun on August. 20th.
AZBarnacle DR650 Leave from Tucson October No time frame, no planning
infinityjellyD 38 yr DR650 Leave NYC last week of September, hitting Austin City Limits Oct 2-3 and then crossing into Mexico first week of October. No time frame but want to hit Copper Canyon.
I hope it helps each of us to meet anyone on the road.
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Added myself to the growing list.
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10 Aug 2016
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Update on departure...still in Canada for now.
Through no fault of my own.... life happened again! I now have tentative departure date of Sept6/16. May turn out to be Oct.6/16 if i can rely on Murphys law 
For any possible travel companions- I am 40, ride a KTM 950 Adventure ( beautiful orange) nicknamed "Dream Liner". I am an experienced rider, partial mechanic and chronically happy. I have travelled a fair amount, but my spanish is only marginal.. I intend to travel as spirit inspires. Love to see historic sites, relax on beaches, eat anything, drink and be merry! Thinking Panama in 6-8 weeks, should be a fairly casual pace. After that, life is yet to be decided.
Safe and happy travels to all!
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16 Sep 2016
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in Mexico heading south
Hi
Im in Mexico at the moment and like you have no set plan but to finish up in Buenos Aires in late December. I would like to travel with others at some time but like all travellers who are independent like to go and do own thing. I like the idea of a fluid caravanserai
Currently in Saltillo for a few days and be in Guadalajara on 21st September. Let me know your thoughts ann anyone else out there travelling south
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22 Sep 2016
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Getting on the road tomorrow in NJ heading south. Should be in Austin Oct 2 and Mexico Oct 5.
If anyone is along that route and wants to meet up and ride, PM me.
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23 Sep 2016
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Currently in Moab figure I'll be crossing into Baja in about 2 weeks. This work for anyone?
p.s. Woke up covered in snow after thunderstorms last night, then hail on the ride here, currently in the sunny desert.
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9 Oct 2016
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Updating to say that I am near Copper Canyon. Would be nice to ride the canyon with another rider(s), while adding a bit of safety. If anyone is in the region let me know and we figure out a meet up.
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26 Oct 2016
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Crossing for Mexico around October 31st
Hi HHers,
I am currently in New Orleans and plan to cross for Mexico really soon.
Maybe on October 31st if everything is good.
Anyone else so close ?
Cheers,
Charles
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