Adventures

Tales of adventure from the open road, the track and the dirt.

Mexican 1000 Update: Successful Finish!

When it comes to something as brutal as the Mexican 1000, simply finishing the race is a victory all its own. That victory was ours as the Motoworks / ICON Raiden Triumph Tiger 800XCs successfully crossed the finish line of the NORRA Mexican 1000.

MEXICAN 1000 UPDATE: First Three Days Done

Day One from Ensenada to El Rosario was uneventful, Vanscourt rode the whole stretch on the 312 machine, Ernie split riding duties with his partner Joe Bolton. Challenging terrain including a series of silt beds, deep sand, and tricky navigation was a polite introduction to the obstacles ahead.

A Baja Vespa Surf Adventure

Why would two guys ride large-frame modern Vespas through Mexico? To surf, obviously. It was Thanksgiving week 2008, and Vespas were the hottest thing on two...