Entry Fee

• Early Registration before 11/1/24 • $2,725

• Regular Registration 11/1/24 to 12/15/24 • $2,975

• Late Registration After 12/15/24 • $3,225

  We prefer you pay by check, to do so please use NW25 discount code at checkout. Make check payable to: Malcolm Smith Adventures, 7599 Indiana Ave, Riverside, CA, 92504. If you chose to pay with a check, the check must be postmarked PRIOR to the expiration of any early or normal entry deadlines to take advantage of the discount.

What is included?

• 6 Epic days of riding, about 700 miles

• 6 nights double occupancy lodging

• Use of GPS and mount with marked course, or bring your own GPS

• Welcome Dinner, and trail lunch provided every day.

• Private remote fuels stops.

• Luggage transport - 50 lb limit, overweight luggage charged at $20 per lb

• 30 years’ experience satisfying riders with an EPIC Baja dirt bike adventure

• 50+ years of riding and exploring trails, both Malcolm and Alexander, to give you the best ride

• Expert experienced support team both on the course and on the highway

• A commemorative ride shirt

• A RIDE TO REMEMBER!

Frequently Asked Questions

Location / Route

• Where does the ride start? Ensenada, Baja Mexico

• Where does the ride end? Ensenada, Baja Mexico

• What is the route / overnight stops? We do not disclose this until the day before the event starts.

• How good of a rider do I need to be? This ride is intended for A level and very strong B level riders only!

• What is the average mileage each day? Depends on the day, some days we only do 90 miles, some days we do 200! After 6 days of riding you should have covered approx. 700 miles.

Schedule

• What is the schedule? Riders should arrive in Ensenada January 26th, ride dirt bikes January 27th to February 1st, drive home evening of the 1st or morning of the 2nd. Lodging on the night of the 1st is not included in the entry fee but can be arranged by us.

• When do I need to arrive at the start? Please arrive on the 26th of January between the hours of 12pm and 3pm. Signups close at 3pm sharp!

Logistics

• How do I get to the start? You can either drive yourself or we can assist with arranging a carpool with other riders. We will send out directions to the start after registration.

• How does my bike get to the start? You can either drive yourself and your bike to the start or we can assist with arranging a carpool with other riders.

• How do I get home? You can either drive yourself and your bike home or we can assist with arranging a carpool with other riders (see above).

• How does my bike get home? Same way you do.

• How does my luggage get from night stop to night stop? Our chase truck and trailer transport your luggage everyday. Limit one bag at 50 pounds per rider, $20 per pound for overweight bags.

• Will my truck / trailer be safe parked at the start while I’m on the ride? Yes, the parking lot is secure and monitored. We have never had a problem.

• Do I need to bring cash? Yes, you need to bring at minimum $600 USD with you for incidental expenses. A lot of places in Baja now take credit card payments.

Lodging

• Where do we spend the nights? In the nicest hotels available in each respective town.

• Can I make special room requests, like preferred roommates or single occupancy rooms? Yes and no. You can make preferred roommate requests but we make no promises you will always get your preferred roommate. Single occupancy room requests can not be accommodated due to limited rooms at most of our night stops.

Equipment

• Do I need a GPS? Yes, we recommend the Garmin Montana 700i with the powered AMPS mount, or you can use one of our loaner Garmin Dakota 10 for no additional charge.

• What is cell / Wi-Fi coverage like in Baja? Spotty but getting better, most nights you will have some type of service or Wi-Fi but do not count on service during the day.

• Do I need a sat phone? It is not necessary but can be nice to have. All members of our support team have sat phones and can quickly respond to any needs you may have.

• Do I need a personal satellite tracking device like a Spot? Yes, personal tracking devices are mandatory for all riders. We will be working with each rider prior to the event to ensure setup is correct.

• What gear should I pack? We will send out a packing list to all registered riders.

Motorcycle

• What kind of bikes are normally on this ride? 350cc to 500cc modern four strokes, 90% are KTM/Husqvarna.

• Are rental bikes available? No.

• What kind of fuel range does my bike need? At least 110 miles on a tank, or carry enough fuel to make this range. Mileage is important! You must be able to do 110 SINGLE TRACK miles between fill ups.

• What kind of tires / tubes should I use for this ride? Dunlop has been one of the ride's longest running sponsors and we offer AT81 tires to our riders at a significant discount prior to the ride. Tubes are not supported on this ride, we strongly recommend using Nitro Mousse foam inserts, we will also offer these to our riders at a significant discount prior to the ride.

• What should I do to my bike prior to the ride? You should start the ride with new tires, mousses, chain, sprockets, oil and a freshly serviced bike. Anything broken, non-functional or leaking should be fixed prior to the ride. Call Malcolm Smith Motorsports at 951-687-1300 and ask to schedule a 'Baja Prep'.

• Does Malcolm Smith Adventures carry spare parts for my bike? If you are riding a 2013 to current KTM or Husqvarna 350cc to 500cc four-stroke the answer is probably yes. We also carry oil, chemicals and tools for working on your bike at night.

• Do I need insurance on my bike? Yes, for the entire time your bike is in Baja. Purchase policies through Baja Bound or Discover Baja.

We strongly recommend purchasing medical evacuation insurance prior to your trip. To purchase a policy, click here: Global Rescue, or call +1-617-459-4200.

Cancellation Policy:

• Prior to Dec 1st, 2024 • $200 cancellation fee

• Dec 1st, 2024 - Dec 31st, 2024 • 50% cancellation fee

• Jan 1st - Jan 15th, 2025 • 75% cancellation fee

• After Jan 15th 2025 • 100% cancellation fee