View source for Baja California Sur, Mexico Peninsula, February 2010

== Biking Cape Loop ==

http://www.moon.com/destinations/baja-cabo/essentials/getting-around/bicycle-0

<blockquote>The 230 mile '''Cape Loop''' takes you through La Paz, Todos Santos, Cabo San Lucas, San Jose del Cabo, Buena Vista/Los Barriles, San Bartolo, El Triunfo and San Pedro. Close to La Paz the traffic may be too heavy but you can ride on the parallel dirt road. The longest distance between hotels is 70 miles. Otherwise camping is available. Organized bicycle tour companies originate in Baja, the US and Canada.
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http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?355687-Baja-Mexico&s=2f5e6644f06f3b6869d496a070bee117

<blockquote>
I would fly to Cabo San Lucas to start the tour. Southern Baja is much safer with far less traffic. If you have knobby tires, nice low gearing and a sense of adventure, there are plenty of dirt roads along the Sea of Cortez up to La Paz. You can camp anywhere you like on pristine beaches with nobody in sight for miles. Beautiful.

Actually a loop from Cabo to La Paz up the east side and then from La Paz to Cabo down the west side would make a good trip. Todos Santos on the Pacific side is a quaint surf town with a growing expat community.
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(dgm) Interesting section from the Moon Cabo book. Happily we already decided on this route ourselves.

<blockquote>"While we understand the attraction of this epic cycling tour, we believe the dangers of riding along the highway have been downplayed for too long. In the early days of the paved road, when traffic was lighter, cycling may have been a safer option, but today, motorists, RVers, and truckers drive at faster speeds and in greater numbers. The problem is the width of the road. When two 18-wheelers approach from opposite directions, they pass with inches of pavement between them. If the driver must choose between colliding with an oncoming truck or pushing a cyclist off the road, the cyclist is inevitably going to lose out. Shoulders and guardrails are non-existent on many of the most dangerous stretches of road.<br />

If your dream is to ride your bike the length of Baja, consider an off-road route a la the Baja 1000. This way, you can enjoy more of the coastal and mountain scenery and avoid putting yourself in danger on the highway.<br />

In Southern Baja, the Camino Rural Costero between San Jose del Cabo and Cabo Pulmo is a fantastic route along the coast, as is the dirt road between Los Barriles and Bahia de los Muertos."
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== Maps, books and references ==

[http://www.bicycletouring101.com/PlacesBajaMexico.htm Article: Baja California - Tijuana to Cabo San Lucas]

[http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/page/?o=RrzKj&page_id=46742&v=3o Article: crazy guy on a bike]

[http://shop.lonelyplanet.com/Primary/Product/Pick_and_Mix_Chapters/Central_America_Mexico_pnm/Mexico_pnm/PRD_DIG_305243/Baja++Los+Cabos++Pick++Mix+Chapters.jsp?ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181057&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302032081&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441761661&bmUID=1264385123125&lpaffil=lpdest-shoplinks Book: Lonely Planet - Baja California and Los Cabos]

[http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/0932653049/ref=dp_olp_2/105-1822178-1662012 Book: Bicycling Baja (Paperback)]

[http://www.baja-almanac.com/ Map: excellent baja map]

[http://www.bikely.com/listpaths/country/159/region/74 Map: Bikely trails in Baja California]

[http://www.todossantos.cc/ Map and reference: Todos Santos ]

[http://dgp.sct.gob.mx/index.php?id=440 Mexico government provided maps]

Place to stay in San Jose del Cabo: (back up to Delphino Blanco)
[http://www.buzzardsbar.com/bed-and-breakfast.html La Fonda del Mar B&B]

Places to stay in Todos Santos: (on the least expensive side)<br>
http://www.casablancabb.com/index.php <br>
http://www.serendipityventures.com/ <br>
http://www.loscolibris.com/index.htm

== Flying with a bike ==

American Airlines 800-433-7300 <br>
Mexicana Airlines 800-531-7921 <br>

[[Details for checking a bicycle on American Airlines]]

[http://shuttleincabo.com/ Los Cabos Airport shuttle]

== Pre-trip preparation ==

=== To do list ===

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[http://mytouring.com/conf/200907_JFB_BagagesCyclotourisme.pdf Reference: french list of gear to bring on a bike]

[http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442631102&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302882220&bmUID=1263083739006 Trainer: Elite Fluid Alu A-Frame]

[http://www.topeak.com/products/Bags/Compact_Handlebar_Bag Bag: Handle Bar]

=== Tools and parts ===

* Leatherman Juice S2 (pliers, scissors, slot & philips screwdrivers, etc)
* General jack knife
* Tire levers
* Spare brake pads
* [[todo::spare brake pad components]]
* Spare spokes
* Brake cable
* Duct tape
* bike toolkit

=== Bike Computer ===

Garmin Edge 705
[http://garmin.blogs.com/files/edge_605_705_rebate.pdf Limited time $50 rebate for Garmin cycle computers/GPS]
** Sent March 14, 2010.

[http://www.lbmaps.com/ Map tool: Garmin specific GPS maps for Baja($20)]

Second lock

=== Racks ===
[http://www.arkel-od.com/racks/acLR/overview.asp?fl=1&site= Front Rack: AC Lowrider front rack]

[http://www.arkel-od.com/racks/sherpaR/overview.asp?fl=1&site= Back Rack: Sherpa rear rack]

=== Panniers ===

Andree:

* [http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442617967&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302693397&bmUID=1264482117979&bmLocale=fr_CA Front Pannier: 20 Litres, 1.1 Kg]
* [http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302693397&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442618243&bmUID=1264480342356 Back Pannier: 40 Litres, 1.8 Kg]

David:

* [http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302693397&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442617970&bmUID=1264471092867 Front Pannier: 30 Litres, 1.4 Kg]
* [http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302693397&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442617969&bmUID=1264474503876 Back Pannier: 43 Litres, 1.6 Kg]

=== Tent ===

* [http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442628427&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302885936&bmUID=1264864530570&bmLocale=fr_CA MSR Hubba Hubba]
* [http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442505833&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302702925&bmUID=1264869415904&bmLocale=fr_CA Footprint sheet: MSR Hubba Hubba]
* 2 x silk (very lightweight) sheets

=== Tires ===

* 2 X Spare inner tubes
* [[todo::Spare folding tire]]

=== Bike boxing ===

* [http://members.shaw.ca/boxyourbike/ Box: box your bike]
* [http://www.rideyourbike.com/boxbike.html Box: how to box a bike]
* [http://www.explorebybike.com/theartofboxing Box: the art of boxing  bike]

=== Lights ===

* [http://niterider.com/bike.shtml front and rear]

== Medical ==

* First aid kit
* Verify medical insurance

[http://technocycle.ca/02_02.php Course: Level 1 mechanic - 2 days]

== Weather ==


Wind conditions: http://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/CaboPulmo/metars/latest

== Things to do ==

* [http://www.worldwildlife.org/wildworld/profiles/terrestrial/na/na1301_full.html Desert] - hiking, camping
** http://mexfish.com/baja/baja/af011105/af011105.htm
* Cooking classes
* Kayaking

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[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=117647981926523595530.00047e7f58270c2b296b9&t=h&z=9 Full scale map with milestones]

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=== Details ===

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{{Waypoint|Place=San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico|Arrival=Feb 11, 2010|Departure=Feb 12, 2010}}

RESERVATION COMPLETE: 
Casita: [http://www.eldelfinblanco.net El Delphino Bianco] 

{{waypoint|Place=Cabo Pulmo, Baja California Sur, Mexico|Arrival=Feb 12, 2010|Departure=Feb 13, 2010}}

RESERVATION COMPLETE: 
Village Casita: [http://cabopulmo.com/home.html Cabo Pulmo] 2 bdrooms.

{{waypoint|Place=Punta Pescadero, Baja California Sur, Mexico|Arrival=Feb 13, 2010|Departure=Feb 14, 2010}}

RESERVATION COMPLETE:
Hotel: [http://www.puntapescadero.com/welcome.html Hotel Punta Pescadero]

{{waypoint|Place=La Ventana, Baja California Sur, Mexico|Arrival=Feb 14, 2010|Departure=Feb 15, 2010}}

RESERVATION in progress...
Camping and one room: [http://www.ventanakiteboarding.com/rates.html Kurt and Marina]

{{waypoint|Place=La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico|Arrival=Feb 15, 2010|Departure=Feb 17, 2010}}

RESERVATION COMPLETE:
Hotel: [http://www.posadalunasol.com/ Posada Luna Sol]

Restaurant: Papas rellenas, La Paz, México

{{waypoint|Place=Todos Santos, Baja California Sur, Mexico|Arrival=Feb 18, 2010|Departure=Feb 19, 2010}}

Hotel: [http://www.hotelcaliforniabaja.com/ Hotel California]

Casita: [http://www.loscolibris.com/index.htm Los Colibris]

[http://www.todossantos-baja.com/todos-santos/food/restaurants.htm Restaurants]

[http://todossantos.net/ Local News & Guide]

{{waypoint|Place=Pozo de Cota, Baja California Sur, Mexico|Arrival=Feb 19, 2010|Departure=Feb 20, 2010}}

Camping on the beach ?

{{waypoint|Place=Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico|Arrival=Feb 20, 2010|Departure=Feb 21, 2010}}

Inn: [http://www.loscabosguide.com/hotels/cslinn.htm Cabo San Lucas Inn]


{{waypoint|Place=San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico|Arrival=Feb 21, 2010|Departure=feb 22, 2010}}

RESERVATION COMPLETE:
Casita: [http://www.eldelfinblanco.net El Delphino Bianco] 

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== List of items to bring ==

=== Bikes ===

* David G: http://www.trekbikes.com/ca/en/bikes/bike_path/fx/72fx/
* David H: http://www.bikepedia.com/QUICKBIKE/BikeSpecs.aspx?Year=2007&Brand=Specialized&Model=TriCross%20Sport%20Triple&Type=bike
** Tires: [http://specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCEqProduct.jsp?spid=42128 Specialized Borough Armadillo CX]
* Andree: http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=45904&eid=4670
** Tires: [http://specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCEqProduct.jsp?spid=42131 Specialized Borough Armadillo Infinity]

=== Mobile devices ===

==== GSM carriers in Baja California ====

===== Pegaso PCS, S.A. de C.V. (movistar) - Coverage Map =====
http://www.gsmworld.com//covmaps/gsma/mx/pc/comb/2_2_4.png<br style="clear: both" />
http://www.gsmworld.com/cgi-bin/ni_map.pl?x=2&y=4&z=2&cc=mx&net=pc

===== Radiomovil Dipsa SA de CV (TELCEL) (TELCEL GSM) - Coverage Map=====
http://www.gsmworld.com/covmaps/gsma/mx/rm/comb/2_2_4.png<br style="clear: both" />
http://www.gsmworld.com/cgi-bin/ni_map.pl?x=2&y=4&z=2&cc=mx&net=rm 

Both seem to support roaming with Rogers/Fido, neither seems to cover the southeast tip.

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