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Comment on Copper Canyon Marathon Pictures by Randy Webb

Randy Webb — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 23:37:47 +0000

A great tribute to a great people,the Tarahumara. I felt as though I was there.To only have that awesome opportunity to first hand experience being with and running with the greatest runners on the planet, as well as the priviledge of first hand living by the side of the Tarahumara and Caballo Blanco.

Sensational! I’ve already told numerous people about the book- the adventure!

Comment on Copper Canyon Marathon Pictures by Randy Webb

Randy Webb — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 23:27:53 +0000

Such a great exposure to a great people, the Tarahumara, and such an adventure by Chris McDougall, a tremendously accomplished writer and story teller. Thanks for a very memorial read.

Comment on Oregon Adventure Video by vagabiker

vagabiker — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 18:17:30 +0000

You should do it this summer. It’s close to home and super fun!

Comment on Oregon Adventure Video by Red

Red — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 04:02:13 +0000

Just saw the video again. I want to do this! Well, everything except the river crossing. :)

Comment on Yikes! Rotten Tire by Red

Red — Fri, 28 May 2010 17:17:16 +0000

Holy smokes! You should keep that as a trophy. Or at least a cross-section of it!

Comment on The Bonehead Enduro by Chris

Chris — Tue, 25 May 2010 15:50:38 +0000

Here are some pics I took of the 2010 Bonehead
http://theknucklebuster.com/?p=114

Comment on Oregon Backcountry Discovery Route by Gary

Gary — Thu, 20 May 2010 17:00:54 +0000

Nicely done! I like your site too. Thanks.

-Gary

Comment on GlobeRiders - Live Journals by Red

Red — Wed, 19 May 2010 23:58:48 +0000

“a veritable warehouse of”
You meant “a veritable treasurehouse of”, right? ;)

Comment on Leaving Baja by Mario

Mario — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 11:23:06 +0000

Nice version of a CaseTop. :-)

Comment on Caballo Blanco - 2009 Copper Canyon Ultra Marathon by yolanda

yolanda — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:02:05 +0000

hola, participe en el ultramaratón, una experiencia inolvidable y la disfrute mucho…muy buenas fotos..felicidades por la pagina..

saludos de parral,chihuahua.

Comment on Caballo Blanco - 2009 Copper Canyon Ultra Marathon by Mind Scraps: The Legendary Tarahumara | Giramonda.com

Mind Scraps: The Legendary Tarahumara | Giramonda.com — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 23:19:02 +0000

[...] I couldn’t tell who was in the lead for most of the day. What really inspired me however, was noticing that there were several Raramuri women in the race. They were wearing their traditional pleated skirts, even in the marathon. Many of the Raramuri were also wearing huraches, sandals made out of recycled rubber tire treads with leather fastenings. Not surprisingly, most of the gringos favored their expensive, high-tech, running shoes. (Vegabiker: Caballo Blanco – 2009 Copper Canyon Ultra Marathon) [...]

Comment on It’s all downhill from here… by Mind Scraps: The Legendary Tarahumara | Giramonda.com

Mind Scraps: The Legendary Tarahumara | Giramonda.com — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 23:17:14 +0000

[...] Micah invited me to stay and film the race which would be held the following weekend. He told me about the Tarahumara Indians who come to participate in the race. They call themselves “Raramuri” which means “fast runner” in their language. They are known as being some of the best long distance runners in the world and he organized the race as a way of encouraging them to keep their tradition of running alive. I told Micah that I would consider returning to Urique to film the race, but first I had some exploring to do in the canyons. (Vagabiker: It’s all downhill from here…) [...]

Comment on Creel, The “Hub” of the Copper Canyon by Mind Scraps: The Legendary Tarahumara | Giramonda.com

Mind Scraps: The Legendary Tarahumara | Giramonda.com — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 23:16:53 +0000

[...] I left Urique a day later than I anticipated. Riding back up the spectacular cliff edge road, the temperature gradually dropped until once again I was at 6,000 feet of elevation in the cool and refreshing pine forests. I went back through Cerocaui, and found roads that took me to San Rafael, where the pavement began again. A short while later I stopped in Divisidero, where the Chihuahaua Pacifico (called the “Chepe”) train stops so that the visitors can get off the train and see a view of the canyon below. The train ride itself is supposed to be quite spectacular as it traverses the canyon country across a number of bridges and through many tunnels. Ironically, the stop at Divisidero is the only place where the train riders can actually see the canyon itself. It only stops for twenty minutes and I witnessed the parade of tourists get off the train, run through the gauntlet of Tarahumara Indians selling their crafts, take a few pictures of the canyon and then get back on the train and leave. I felt like my own experience was the inverse of theirs. While they had been spending all of their time onboard the train, with just twenty minutes to see the actual canyon itself, I had been spending all of my time in the canyon, and had just twenty minutes to see the train.(Vagabiker: Creel, The “Hub” of the Copper Canyon) [...]

Comment on More Race Pictures by DIANA

DIANA — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:11:38 +0000

THIS IS AMAZING! IM SO INSPIRED. THANK YOU

Comment on In the Beginning by Greg Lawson

Greg Lawson — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:18:43 +0000

Sterling, I just wanted to tell you that I have just discovered your website while doing a google search for the OBDR. I guess I am a little late to the adventure motorcycling lifestyle but I am fascinated by those who have the opportunity to travel by motorcycle. In my own little way I suppose I do get to adventurebike as I ride a KLR 650 100+ miles round trip to work everyday, and I have commited myself to ride as far into winter as I can. Living in NW Alabama, winters are not that bad, but hey, cold is still cold. One day when the boys are grown I hope to take my wife and do the TAT, OBDR, and just riding around finding whatever there is left to find. Anyway you have a new fan in AL. May God bless you and keep you safe on all your travels.
Greg Lawson

Comment on Copper Canyon Marathon Pictures by vagabiker

vagabiker — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:30:19 +0000

I too just finished the book and really enjoyed it. It made me realize again what a privilege it was to be at the race in Urique and meet Caballo Blanco.

I am almost finished with my documentary about the motorcycle ride to the canyons. The race was the final chapter of a great ride and a great experience. I’ll update as soon as the movie is done and share the trailer soon!

Comment on Copper Canyon Marathon Pictures by Heather

Heather — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:02:33 +0000

I just finished Born to Run. It made me remember why I started running in the first place; I love to just run. I couldnt put the book down, it was so amazing to learn about every person that was spoke about, and it makes you want to run down to those canyons. We need more people in the world like Caballo… to help us not forget that we can run free… :)

Comment on Copper Canyon Marathon Pictures by to old but can admire

to old but can admire — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:08:28 +0000

So very refreshing to read about people that are indeed REAL people. What a great group of people that are so focused on what is, or can be, good in life. Ohhhh,,,,,, to only be 40 years younger!!!

Comment on Oregon Backcountry Discovery Route by Red

Red — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:34:09 +0000

Kickass photos!! You make *me* want to go off-road. :)

Comment on Whew… by sandra407

sandra407 — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:48:27 +0000

Hi! I was surfing and found your blog post… nice! I love your blog. :) Cheers! Sandra. R.

Comment on What’s Up by JamesD

JamesD — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:31:56 +0000

Thanks for the useful info. It’s so interesting

Comment on Copper Canyon Marathon Pictures by Caballo Blanco

Caballo Blanco — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:40:56 +0000

Truth is beauty
Beauty is Truth.
That is all we really know in life
And ALL we need to know.
May the Raramuri and ALL of us
Continue to Run Free…..

__Keats and Caballo Blanco

Comment on Caballo Blanco - 2009 Copper Canyon Ultra Marathon by Marathon Effort

Marathon Effort — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:33:48 +0000

You have a great blog here and it is Nice to read some well written posts that have some relevancy…keep up the good work ;)

Comment on Copper Canyon Marathon Pictures by Marathon Effort

Marathon Effort — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:12:59 +0000

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Comment on Copper Canyon Marathon Pictures by Angela Rockett Kirwin

Angela Rockett Kirwin — Mon, 11 May 2009 17:17:37 +0000

Thanks for helping the Tarahumara keep their culture and way of life intact. I just finished “Born to Run”by Chris McDougall. Thanks for making a difference and helping other Caballo Blanco! Maybe some day I will come down for a trail run. I will email you first though. And, don’t worry. I don’t need babysitting. Been trail running since I was 17. :) A

Comment on The Battle of Batopilas by vagabiker

vagabiker — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:23:05 +0000

Thanks for the comment. We made it about 20 miles out of Batopilas on the Mineral Palenque road before we turned around. I felt like I could have went further but it turns out that it was in the “wrong direction” anyways and would not have gotten me to Tubares anyways. The correct road to Tubares from Batopilas was not *that* difficult as it turned out, on my F650.

Comment on The Battle of Batopilas by Jud

Jud — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:20:09 +0000

Wow. You guys tried to take BMWs on the Mineral Polanco Road. There is a loop ride - Yoquivo, jesus Maria Mineral Polanco, Satevo - that begins and ends in Batopilas. It is about 75 miles and takes all day. It has some of the most difficult stretches that I have encountered. I am impressed that you attempted it on those bikes, and impressed as well that you made it from Batopilas to the Urique river and out to Tubares solo on a boxer GS. It has been done on big bikes, but no one has ever reported anything but a lot of difficulty. I tip my hat.

Comment on Caballo Blanco - 2009 Copper Canyon Ultra Marathon by Caballo Blanco

Caballo Blanco — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 21:32:38 +0000

Truth is Beauty
Beauty is Truth
This is all we really know in life
And all we need to know.
May the Raramuri and all of us
Continue to run FREE…..

__Keats y Caballo Blanco

Comment on Video Number One is Now Up by vagabiker

vagabiker — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 02:16:30 +0000

Hi Jessie,

Thanks for checking out my blog. I’m glad that you enjoy it and I’ll continue to add new material to it as time progresses. I have a lot more footage from Part 2 (The Copper Canyon) of my trip. Feel free to add a link to it on your own site.

Comment on Video Number One is Now Up by Jesse Norton

Jesse Norton — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 20:12:14 +0000

Hey Vagabiker I actually stumbled onto your blog from Google Images. I was doing a little research on some tires. I also have wanted to do something very similar to what your doing. My first bike was actually a Suzuki 1992 DR650. Just wanted to say awesome blog so far I’ll keep reading though no worries! Was wondering if you minded me dropping your link on my page listed in my info. Let me know! -Jesse

Comment on More Race Pictures by Kevin Peterson

Kevin Peterson — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:12:27 +0000

Sterling,

Glad your home safe and sound. Nice job finding your way to Urique looks like it was a good day and well worth it.

Kevin

Comment on Angels and Demons by David W

David W — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:20:02 +0000

Hey glad you made it out of Batopilas safely. Hope the rest of your trip is going well and that you’re cruising down mas tranquilo hwys. Buen Viaje

Comment on Angels and Demons by Andy Noren

Andy Noren — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:28:41 +0000

Awesome Cuz glad to hear the Vagabiker is still rolling along

Comment on Angels and Demons by Mariana Noren

Mariana Noren — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 20:18:48 +0000

GOD!!!!!! what an adventure! the pictures are “espectaculares” it blew my mind away!!!!! and those roads are unbelievable scary, Im happy you made it through.
Stay safe.
besos y abrazos.
Mari.

Comment on The Battle of Batopilas by Jon

Jon — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 19:26:28 +0000

Sterling–Have been eagerly awaiting your most recent posts especially your account of your solo ride from Bato. to Urique. And, thank you for the charitable words regarding my riding skills-the heat, the seat, and the surprise of 37# of pressure in the tires were all contributing factors. However, the clear overriding factor is that I suffer from “El sindrome de Bolanos, la bola de anos que llevo encima.” BTW, only the windscreen and the turn signal were victims of my acrobatics. Also, the bags which are toast but did a great job of protecting more essential parts of the bike. My take-away on the day’s adventure is “Aunque existe mil maneras de matar la mosca, solo hay una manera de llegar a Tubares.”

After safely arriving home via Cd. Guerrero, Madera, Gomez Farias, Buenaventura, Nvo. Casas Grandes, Agua Prieta,…Kevin is off on another trek (pedestrian) down the South Rim, up the North Rim, and then ski out 45 m. All this Grd. Canyon.

Thank you for your companionship and help. Keep the excellent reports coming.

Comment on Riding Across Sinaloa by admin

admin — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 15:53:10 +0000

Hey Mary y John,I haven’t posted anything in the last weeks but I am alive and well! I’ve started to get some new stuff up about my journey through the Copper Canyon. I’m back at the Rawhyde Ranch now. have fun and safe travels on your journeys. Let me know if you need any more info.

Comment on Riding Across Sinaloa by Mary y John

Mary y John — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:46:10 +0000

Hey Sterling we are two weeks behind you. Sounds like you are having quite the adventure. We are in Cabo Pulmo and heading south tomorrow,then around then back up to La Paz and the ferry, Hope everything is going okay. We miss your posts. What’s up?
Mary y John

Comment on La Paz final pictures by Red

Red — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 22:12:07 +0000

Oh and it’s kinda cool to see that motorcycle cops the world over don’t wear protective gear. :P

Comment on Riding Across Sinaloa by Mariana Noren

Mariana Noren — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:40:22 +0000

Under the surface, Sinaloa has the oldest Mexican drug cartel, which a few days ago received a heavy blow by the U.S. ha ha ha …(Debbie downer) No,I’m really enjoying your journals Sterl! keep us entertained and be safe!

Besos y abrazos
Mari

Comment on La Paz final pictures by Red

Red — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:22:34 +0000

Aww… you’re such a cutie. :)

Comment on Arrival in Topolobompo - Mainland Mexico, Sinaloa by Red

Red — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:21:56 +0000

So - catch any good movies lately?

Comment on Leaving Baja by Red

Red — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 01:35:53 +0000

*kiss*

Comment on Baja Route by Laura

Laura — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 01:14:37 +0000

Sterling,
I’m glad to see you’ve been wandering. It’s great to see that you’ve found some of the special places and have taken your time. Baja’s not a place to rush! I’m looking forward to hearing of your mainland adventures.

-Laura

Comment on Downloading Manuals by vagabiker

vagabiker — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 22:45:33 +0000

Not sure what you mean by a plan for the video. I just wanted to document my trip as an experiment in creating a bunch of web episodes that were all produced along the way, from the road. In the end I might be able to make some presentations or make a DVD out of it. I’ve done that before.

Comment on Downloading Manuals by shayne

shayne — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:43:30 +0000

Just checked out the first vid, very nice. Do you have a plan for the video? Also, thanks for the link for the manuals. Should come in handy.

Comment on To La Paz by Martin

Martin — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:31:57 +0000

He you “VAGABIKER”,

I´d like your report very much. Get your link from Finn (ADV-RIDER).
Wish I could be in the “BAJA” too. So I´m sitting here in the cold-rainy-snowy-Sauerland!

Ride safe

Martin

Comment on The Road that Beat Me by Jess

Jess — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 17:58:37 +0000

Tomorrow is a new day! Thanks for keeping up the website, it’s great to see your adventure.

Comment on Mourning the Passing of an Old Friend by Red

Red — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 23:32:19 +0000

Comment on The Road that Beat Me by Red

Red — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 23:30:48 +0000

Awwww… you look like you need a big hug. *kiss*

Comment on To La Paz by Todd Baker

Todd Baker — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 18:11:50 +0000

Hey Sterling,
Glad to hear your ride is going well…enjoyed your posts on your website.
I met you at Cafe Ole in Loreto and we chatted about bikes & your trip…we have a family home there in Loreto. We flew back to Denver yesterday. I’m working on getting our bikes prepped for a May trip to Canyonlands N.P. and an August trip to ride the Northern half of the Continental Divide Trail.
Let’s keep in touch…I’d like to get your perspective on riding Baja when your done with your trip. It sounds like you have done some very interesting motorcycle trips in the past.
My wife and I plan to transition out of our fire dept. jobs in a few years and one option is to run a seasonal business in Baja out of the Loreto or Todos Santos areas. A business catering to the adventure motorcycle crowd would be a fun group of people to work with. After your trip you should have some pretty good insight into riding on the Baja.
I’ve spent time in Baja since I was a kid and have surfed & sea kayaked all over the peninsula. My concern for setting up a business that caters to motorcyclers is that the roads were possibly too difficult, but that is starting to change and asphalt roads are being added to many points of interest along the peninsula and as you know there are tons of dirt road options. Anyway I’d look forward to chatting with you about your impressions of Baja and the highlights and lows of your trip. Talk to you later and bien suerte con sus viajes. Salud, -Todd