If you’re an ADV or dirt bike rider, you probably know about Baja, Mexico, and its incredible winter escape possibilities. Well, Baja just got even more enticing with The Cold Start, an Off-Road Riding Clinic and Culinary Experience organized by Kyra Sacdalan. I don’t know about you, but I can’t think of anything better than spending the first part of February riding bikes and eating gourmet food in Baja. And I can certainly vouch for the benefits of off-road training, no matter how experienced you are.
All photos courtesy of Westx1000.
The Level 1 and 2 clinics run February 4-8, and include two days off-road, with skills training and trail rides in the Valle de Guadalupe and Ojos Negros. The skills training will be covered by Donni Reddington at Skool of Moto.
On the culinary side, you’ll enjoy meals from chefs Roberto Alcocer and Chido Man.
Lodging is provided by Lost in Baja.
If this warm getaway with delicious food and the chance to improve your riding skills sounds like a plan, email Kyra at braap@westx1000.com to register.
Registration is open now and ends January 31, 2022.
When: February 4-8, 2022 (clinic February 5-6)
Where: Ensenada, Baja California
What:
- Two-day Level 1 and 2 off-road clinic
- Sub-600cc bikes suggested; rentals available
- Two days of trail riding in beautiful Valle de Guadalupe and Ojos Negros
- Pro instruction by all-star Donni Reddington, founder of Skool of Moto
- Fantastic meals with celebrated chefs
- Sampling of great local beer, wines, and mezcal
- Stays at some of Ensenada’s coolest lodging
- Optional wine tour
Prerequisites:
- Valid driver’s license
- Vehicle insurance
- Travel insurance
- GPS and Spot, Inreach, or other satellite safety device encouraged
- Signed waiver
- Tourist visa
Cost can be found out in the PDF link below, but for a quick gander:
Full send: $1800-2000—This package takes out all the pain of planning an adventure with all logistics handled and crafted to your needs, plus a two-day off-road workshop, and trail rides, bike rental, moto fuel, full motorcycle coverage, gourmet meals, snacks, and water at the clinic, wine tour, recovery assistance and more. And of course, this option comes with discounted pricing.
Counterbalance: $850-1000—Opt for this well-rounded package if you just want us to cover the essentials—clinic, rides, safety, snacks, and water on the trail and moto fuel—while you cherry-pick the add-ons or secure your own logistics, transport, and insurances.
Coasting: $600-750—The no-fuss, a la carte option. Our most basic package will handle your two-day clinic and trail ride with snacks, and water, all safety measures in place.
Click here for The Cold Start PDF brochure.
Additional highlights in Ensenada:
- Centro Cultural Riviera
- Incredible sunsets
- Valle pizza
- Mercado Negro and Boardwalk
For more info, email Kyra at braap@westx1000.com.
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