Baja: The ideal group size

[Steve G.]

I guess everyone would like to have all the people they know come along on a neat place like Baja or Copper Canyon. Group size can be an issue when we are talking about a potential of 8-10 bikes, with varying riding styles/speeds, different ideas on routes, stop times, camp vs hostel/hotel. Or whether a hotel in one of these little towns could take on 10 people rolling in. Issues with different bike capabilities, fuel/ mileage differences. It could be like hearding cats.
Is there a perfect group size?
Ciao, Steve G.

[markjenn]

Varys with trip, I suppose, but I'd vote four. Fewer generally better, but one is too lonely, two you get on each other's nerves, three makes hotels ackward. More than four just gets cumbersome.

- Mark

[dtop1]

Originally Posted by markjenn

Varys with trip, I suppose, but I'd vote four. Fewer generally better, but one is too lonely, two you get on each other's nerves, three makes hotels ackward. More than four just gets cumbersome.

- Mark

Just last night some riding buddies and I were talking about group size for a 2-week ride in Baja next Jan. We've all been there before and agreed that 4 is ideal and 6 would be the max size. If more guys than 6 want to go we will split into groups of 4 to 6 and try to get together at the end of the day. Dan

[Hltoppr]

I like riding solo much of the time, but have done Mexico with 2-4 riders. Two is a tad easier at times, but 4 provides good protection.....if one rider is hurt, one person can stay and two can go for help, but it's not a crazy time getting hotels or through checkpoints.

-H-

[free2slide]

You just diseminate the "big picture"....general time frame, route, high point destinations and dates to see or do specific things. Everyone has thier own "map" of the route/itinerary than everyone rides at their own pace. Groups naturally form up but are fluid. Ultimately everyone has a ralling point half way through the trip and back again and e-mail is a great way to communicate, even if you don't have direct access to e-mail an easy phone call and a "third party" can post an important message for you, such as an accident or loss of papers or a break down using landmarks on the "itinerary" to pinpoint riders locations. (sorry, no spell check)
JT

[FAH-Q!]

Three

[dustjunkie]

1 = Restrics the destination, can get lonely, but great for the right ride
2 = Good
3 = Perfect
4 = Great
5 = Ok
6 = 2 X (3 = Perfect) = Perfect
7 = (3 = Perfect) + (4 = Great) = No problemo
and so on

Jake