I set off with the intent to cut through the mountains from Todos Santos over to the airport, SJD.
Tools, extra gas, a snack and some water. Good to go! I even pre scouted and setup a route on Gaia.
True to history, I botched the map, got distracted when I should have turned and over tightened my chain causing a knocking sound…
By the time I realized my navigation error I was on the other side of a tricky arroyo and chose not to backtrack. Down towards Cabo I headed!
Beautiful narrow farm tracks wound through the mountains which eventually spit me out onto the big river down near Cabo. I cut across to San Jose for a snack and shot of espresso. I also sent word back to my trackers on the beach. Change of plans!
That knocking noise was getting louder but of course, I have all the tools EXCEPT the 12mm wrench needed. Sigh.
Side note, my best moto investment was to put mousse into the new tires. No worry of flats or this would be a different story.
Past the aeropuerta and both I went. I made the turn back west and headed into the mountains. Spectacular! I had a couple of shart moments descending in first gear but managed to pull back from the edge. At one point there were trail repair guys in a dirt loaded Tacoma paving for me. Mucho Gracias!
All in all, an adventurous 7 hour day on the bike!
