Mexico Motorcycle Travel: What Riders Need to Know
3/26/202648 min
Mexico is one of the easiest international adventures for riders from the U.S. and Canada—close enough to reach without a major expedition, yet different enough to feel like true travel. From Baja desert tracks to mountain twisties, high country, and coastal roads, the riding is as varied as the culture, food, and landscapes. Spencer Conway has spent the past several years living in Mexico and riding more than 66,000 kilometres through 24 states. Speaking from his home in Oaxaca, he shares what makes Mexico such a compelling destination for motorcycle travel, why he stayed, what many riders miss about traveling there, and why the country offers far more depth and variety than most riders realize.
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First 90 secondsJim Martin· Host0:00
[upbeat music] For riders in the USA and Canada, Mexico is one of the easiest places to reach for a true international adventure. The language changes, the culture changes, the food changes, the roads change, and the riding can take you from Baja desert tracks to mountain curves, high country coasts, and everything in between. It's close enough to get to without a massive expedition, but different enough to push you out of your comfort zone and into something genuinely different. After living in Mexico for several years and riding 66,000 kilometers through 24 states, Spencer Conway has gotten to know the country in a way that few foreign riders ever get the chance to. And on this episode, he's gonna talk about what makes Mexico such a compelling place to ride, why he stayed there, what most riders miss, and why Mexico offers far more depth and variety than many riders realize. I'm Jim Martin. This is Adventure Rider Radio. Stay with us. We got a good one for you.
Spencer Conway· Guest0:57
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