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etkj > This dual sport ride started in South Texas, from Harlingen via Los Indios International Bridge to Reynosa, then using MX Hwy 40 to intersection between Hwy 85 & Hwy 2, just north of Montemorelos. Shown on the map is the second and part of the third day's trek from Hwy 85 & 2 to Rayones, then Cienega del Toro, Cerro Potosi, Galeana & back to Rayones.
etkj > Shown here is Day 2 trail ride, March 31 2007, from Laguna del Sanchez to Rayones and then to Galeana, State of Nuevo Leon, South of Monterrey, Mexico. About 85 miles on terracerias or dirt roads. We added 25 miles of paved roads to get from where we spent the night Friday March 30 1 from Allende (off Mx 85), to Laguna del Sanchez on Mx 20. We added another 100 miles on paved roads from Galeana to Linares via Mx 31 and then to Montemorelos and back to Allende via Mx 85. Ride started in South Texas, Harlingen Fri Mar 30 mid afternoon. We crossed to Mexico at the Los Indios International Bridge, took Toll Road Mx 2 to Reynosa and then Mx 40 towards Monterrey, exited at Cadereyta, took Mx 9 to Allende. About 210 miles miles mostly cruising at 80-90 MPH on MX 2 & 40.
etkj > Follow the red line: Harlingen-McAllen (South Texas) top right, to Montemorelos & Rayones Day 1; Rayones to Galeana-Cerro Potosí to Linares and back to Harlingen Day 2. You can buy pesos on either side of the border, but I found it easier to do it on the Texas side. There a are several drive-thru exchange houses just before you cross. In most places along the highway you can use credit cards, but once you start exploring, you're going to need cash for gas, food, hotels, etc. Crossing the border is not that big of a deal: bring passport, title and credit card (only way to pay). After crossing and paying a few bucks on the US side and the Mexican side, stop by the Módulo CITEV to get permits for vehicle and visa for yourself (about $20 each). Process is a pain in the ass; plan to waste about an hour. Make sure you return the vehicle permit on the way back. Following link has pictures of the whole process: http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/18716967.cfm. You will also be stopped one time on Highway 40 about 10 miles from the border. They randomly select every fifth car or so to be searched. Everyone is very friendly unless you are bringing a gun (don't). I could not use my US cell phone despite supposedly activating it for roaming in Mexico. I found the best deal is to buy a prepaid telephone card at any Mexican convenience store. 100 pesos ($11) buys you about 30 international minutes. Every town has several public phones, blue, you can't miss them. You simply insert the card, wait for the dial tone, and dial 001 to access the US, then dial area code and phone.
This dual sport ride started in South Texas, from Harlingen via Los Indios International Bridge to Reynosa, then using MX Hwy 40 to intersection between Hwy 85 & Hwy 2, just north of Montemorelos. Shown on the map is the second and part of the third day's trek from Hwy 85 & 2 to Rayones, then Cienega del Toro, Cerro Potosi, Galeana & back to Rayones.
etkj > This dual sport ride started in South Texas, from Harlingen via Los Indios International Bridge to Reynosa, then using MX Hwy 40 to intersection between Hwy 85 & Hwy 2, just north of Montemorelos. Shown on the map is the second and part of the third day's trek from Hwy 85 & 2 to Rayones, then Cienega del Toro, Cerro Potosi, Galeana & back to Rayones.
This dual sport ride started in South Texas, from Harlingen via Los Indios International Bridge to Reynosa, then using MX Hwy 40 to intersection between Hwy 85 & Hwy 2, just north of Montemorelos. Shown on the map is the second and part of the third day's trek from Hwy 85 & 2 to Rayones, then Cienega del Toro, Cerro Potosi, Galeana & back to Rayones.
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