Wonder how many USCA members would be interested to attending a one or two day rally down in Baja Mexico next February or March, 2023? Leave your trailers in southern California if needed and ride south.
Offering camping on the beach or motel, cook out, crystal clear lagoon waters, warm temps, inexpensive food and drinks, maybe even work in a whale watching side trip....
Entering Mexico to Baja is easy and uncomplicated, same for returning to US afterwards.
Tell me, what do you think?
If enough are interested, will try to organize the event.
CCjon
Count Aurora and I in!
Seems several years ago there was a sidecar gathering in Baja called Brass Monkey. Anyone here remember it? Did you go?
What are your suggestions to have another Brass Monkey Rally in Baja California, destination Mulegé and surrounding area. The most beautiful little bay beach area in all of Baja is near Mulegé. Also old missions and whale watching/petting in San Ignacio.
Love the idea and timeline suggestion, but school year is difficult for us. Otherwise it sounds fabulous!
Illegitemi non carborundum est!
That sounds like a good idea. We would possibly be able to make something like that. J.R. & Avanell
The Brass Monkey has been over the Presidents’ Day weekend for ( I think) 49 years . This year was at Cottonwood Cove, Nevada. Next year 2023 ,the 50th, is in Gila Bend AZ. The location for the next years rally is decided at the current year’s gathering. It has been in Mexico before and last year was going to be in Baja, but because of the COVID, it wasn’t.
Thanks George, was misinformed. Was told the group stopped going to Mexico, thought it was disbanded.
How does one get information about the Brass Monkey gatherings?
Would still like to gather down in Baja near Mulegé next February or March, for those interested. Do not wish to conflict with the Gila Bend gathering though.
socalsidecarclub.com. I will have info at the TURDSE spring fling. Some of the So Cal club are also USCA.
Thanks George, will contact Alex.
Unfortunately will not be at the TURDSE Fling, am in California getting a Russell RDL seat for the Goldwing.
Looking at the third weekend in February 2023 near Mulegé. Informal gathering of sidecarists with local interesting destination rides, whale watching for those interested, beach camping, kayaking, swimming, motel camping, group meals and campfire chatter, BYOB, que mas?
If considering trailing your rig down to Arizona/So Cal, there are RV parks where you can safely store your four wheels for weeks or months.
Highly recommended border crossing is Tecate, small town, more laid back, less traffic, little congestion.
Contact me if interested in an organized group ride down to Cabo in early February, catching Mulegé mid-month on the return trip.
For those interested in a sidecar gathering in February in Baja California, with its warm sun, sandy beach with crystal clear lagoon waters, mark your calendar....
February 17-18, 2023.
We'll meet up near Mulegé, Baja California, Bahia Concepcion beach. Google map it.
What to do there? swimming, kayaking, fishing, rides to nearby old Spanish missions, maybe tour the mine in Rosalia, whale watching in San Ignacio, picnic on beach, campfire and stories to tell, while sipping your favorite beverage.
Where to stay: tent camp on beach, small motels near by or larger motels in town, AirBnB...
Border crossing: Highly recommended to cross at Tecate, a smaller less busy crossing with little 18-wheeler traffic.
NOTE: as of 8-1-2022, crossing into Baja does not require placing a bond on your vehicle. Just get your tourist VISA on line and show up. Of course get Mexican insurance for your rig before trying to cross. Have your passport and covid vaccination card in case they ask for it.
Add your name below if interested in meeting up on a Mexican beach in February.
For those not wanting to ride in freezing snow and ice to get to the border, trailer your rig to southern California or Arizona. There are secure RV storage lots where you can leave your truck-trailer for a nominal fee ($100 a month).
I'll be riding my Goldwing/Hannigan rig down to Cabo the first week of February, then meet up with the group on the 16-17th.
Ok, ask your questions...
Jan Daub aka CCjon
(361) 813-7374
Interesting, last time I was in Mulege was in 2004, no sidecar.
Have to think hard about this one.
Time to wake this thread up... start your planning now if interested.
February 17 - 18 - 19, 2023 there will be a sidecar gathering on Bahia Concepcion, south of Mulegé, Baja California.
We are getting prices on rooms, apartments, and casas now. Or you can pitch your tent on the beach.
What to do at Bahia Concepcion?
Ride to visit several old Spanish missions in the area,
Sit on the beach, sip cold ones, and chill
Eat fresh Mexican seafood tacos with avocados and pico de gallo
Take in a whale-watching tour, or whale petting, if you are lucky
Sit on the beach, sip cold ones, and chill
Eat fresh Mexican seafood tacos with avocados and pico de gallo
Go out fishing with a guide
Sit on the beach, sip cold ones, and chill
Eat fresh Mexican seafood tacos with avocados and pico de gallo
Kayaks will be available for use.
Sit on the beach, sip cold ones, and chill
Eat fresh Mexican seafood tacos with avocados and pico de gallo
You can stop in for a few days on your way south, or on your way north.
Bring your flip flops, bathing suit, maybe a folding chair, beach towel, sunscreen, and dark shades.
Oh, did I mention...
Bask on the beach, sip cold ones and chill with a lime.
Eat fresh Mexican seafood tacos with avocados and pico de gallo
AdvRider Inmate Princess Jamaica lives there. He will clue us in on what to see, do and how to get there.
Ask your questions here or shoot me a PM.
CCjon
P.S. I'll be riding down to Cabo the first two weeks of February from Long Beach, CA with plans to be back up in Bahia Concepcion on the 16th or 17th.
Jan, it looks, that I should hire you as tourist guide... 😉
Saturday, I have to go to Tijuana for work, just 2 miles short of the border. More and more I get tempted to take in January the rig, when the installation has to be done.
By the way the rig got yesterday a kiss from a truck into the sidecar fender... just sheet metal... who cares? Seems Costarricans are nervous for todays soccer match Costa Rica : Germany.
Best wishes for your journey.
If you are still there in February, we have to get together.
Sven, Happy Holidays
