Posted
4-14-08
Racers and Ranchers, a charitable organization
aimed at preserving Baja’s off road legacy
for generations to come, will hold its second
event on Saturday, May 3rd, at Rancho El Coyote
in Northern Baja California, Mexico.
Rancho El Coyote is southeast of Ensenada and
east of San Telmo, approximately 30 miles east
of Highway 1 just off the newly paved observatory
road. Volunteers are solicited to help in repairing
several fences and gates damaged in recent Baja
races. Damaged areas have been identified by
the owners of Rancho El Coyote, Esteban and
Alfredo Meling, and a one-day working effort
is planned to repair and mend the race damage.
There is no ride or excursion associated with
this event. It is only a dedicated work day
aimed at giving back to the longtime generosity
of the Meling Family. Esteban and Alfredo of
the famed Meling heritage have been extremely
generous in allowing access to race promoters,
recreational riders and drivers traversing the
San Telmo Valley and Sierra San Pedro Martir
Mountains. Racers and Ranchers will provide
the manpower and minor materials to support
the days work and enjoy a day of giving back
to Baja outback what so many take for granted.
Volunteers are requested to meet at Rancho El
Coyote at 8AM, May 3rd, for working group assignments.
Please bring work clothes suitable for the Baja
outback, work boots, gloves and sun protection.
Racers and Ranchers members with 4x4 vehicles
will provide the transportation to the various
work sites, plus water, energy drinks, and snacks.
Mid day the Meling Family will provide a traditional
Mexican lunch at El Coyote, before working parties
return to complete the day’s work. At
the end of the day, everyone is invited to Rancho
El Coyote for a lively barbecoa, again hosted
by the Meling’s. A great evening of outstanding
food, story telling, camaraderie, and friendship
awaits our crew along with a beautiful Baja
sunset.
Accommodations-Limited bunk space is available
at Rancho El Coyote for $65 per person; lunch,
dinner and breakfast are included. First come,
first serve.
Camping- Is available onsite at El Coyote for
$45 per person; including lunch, dinner and
breakfast.
Alcoholic Beverages- Racers and Ranchers does
not advocate drinking alcohol while working.
For those that wish to drink in the evening,
Rancho El Coyote does not sell alcohol. You
must BYOB.
This event is in support of Racers and Ranchers
efforts to promote goodwill on behalf of the
Baja Off Road community. For those non-members
who will attend, R&R requires your support
thru an individual annual membership of $50
which goes towards supporting R&R efforts.
Go to www.racersandranchers.com to become a
member or sign up at the event.
MONETARY SUPPORT-If you would like to donate
towards this and other R&R efforts you can
do so by registering as a member on our website.
Our membership and sponsors are the sole source
of funding such efforts.
Additional and private rooms are also located
at Rancho San Jose (Meling Ranch), 5 miles away,
at separate cost.
For sign-up and/or more information contact:
Rudy Iribe, 619-405-2574, rudy@racersandranchers.com
Lance Kane, 310-920-8550, lance@racersandranchers.com
To reserve your space please send a check or
Pay Pal no later than April 25, 2008 to:
Rudy Iribe
3813 Via Del Bardo,
San Ysidro CA 92173-1557
or
Paypal- $67 to Rodolfoiribe@sbcglobal.net
$65 + $2 paypal service charge JANUARY 13th,
2008
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First Racers and Ranchers Baja Event is a Smashing
Success!
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VOLUNTEERS
ARE BRIEFED BY RACERS
AND RANCHERS CO-FOUNDER RUDY IRIBE
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Racers and Ranchers, a charitable organization
aimed at preserving Baja’s off road legacy
for generations to come, hosted its first organized
two day motorcycle ride and trash cleanup in
Northern Baja California, Mexico on January
12 and 13. It was an epic adventure and a resounding
success, with over 50 participants experiencing
awesome riding conditions, fantastic weather,
great camaraderie and new friendships, and being
in Baja contributing to a great cause. Coupled
with the fun ride, our goal was to conduct a
trash pick-up at Hwy 3, Km 77 - a popular race
and pit area for Baja off road racers.
48 riders plus 5 chase/pit crews with 4 support
trucks congregated at Rancho Santa Veronica
near Tecate Saturday morning. Four groups were
formed, ranging from super-fast "conejos"
to intermediate riders to those just wanting
to ride and have fun. Each group leader, a savvy
Baja veteran, conducted rider meetings and took
their groups southeast through the mine country
and high into the Sierra Juarez towards Laguna
Hanson. The heavy rains from the previous weekend
had left the ground still moist and the dark
brown roost was evident. It was sunny and clear
and started to warm up nicely. We couldn't have
asked for better riding conditions. It was comforting
to know that our ride had 1 paramedic, 4 EMT's,
and 2 nurses. Oldest rider was 61, youngest
was 15 and four first-time Baja riders. 4 gals.
One U.S. Marine recently returned from Iraq.
Some of the notable SCORE/CODE racers participating
were Rudy Iribe, Tim and Jennifer Morton, Ron
Wilson, Joe "Hauler" Desrosiers, Cameron
Corfman, Westley Garrett, Scott Bloom, Lance
Kane, Ivan Estrada, Jimmy Lopez and many others
wishing to "give back" what many have
long taken for granted.
It was an epic morning as each group headed
to the lunch stop near El Rayo, where Racers
and Ranchers was putting on a traditional BBQ
with marinated carne asada tacos and all the
fixings. Many riders had not experienced some
of the single track in the Sierra Juarez and
were in for a treat. There was still quite a
bit of standing water in the Parque Nacional
at Laguna Hanson. The first group arrived at
El Rayo shortly after Noon and you wouldn't
know it was the middle of January at 5000 ft.
- almost balmy temperatures. After lunch and
gassing the bikes, each group determined their
route to Todd Clement's Horsepower Ranch, our
evening destination.
Riders arrived at Horsepower Ranch at various
times just before sunset. Appetizers and various
beverages were broken out while all participants
gleefully discussed the day's riding. The Mad
Dog Cantina inside Horsepower Ranch was boisterous
to say the least. We were served a tasty steak
buffet for dinner, after which the participants
were treated to a free raffle from the off-road
industry: off road gear, clothing, tires, gift
certificates, etc.
Many thanks to the following for donating for
the raffle: Tim Morton (Baja Bound Motorcycle
Adventures), Joe Desrosiers (Joe Hauler Moto
Carriers), Chip Corfman (Threat Racing), One
Shot Metal Products, Dave Manriquez (Winners
Edge), Patrick Chicas (Baja.Net), Seve Bourgeois
(DP Racing), Cory Hove (Alba Action Sport),
Steve Grieb (C&D Cycles), North County Yamaha-KTM,
Del Amo Motorsports, Holder Off Road, Herbal
Wonder, Kevin and Karen Gogstetter (Kennedy
Motorcycles), Carlos Orozco (Baja Pits), Craig
Wear (Michaels Cycle Works) and Jim O’Neal
(O’Neal Racing).
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Sunday
morning saw a hearty breakfast as each group
then made it’s way to Hwy 3, Km 77. This
is a popular spot where many off-road races
come through (Score, Record) and is a popular
pit area. Our groups arrived, and each rider
armed with a huge trash bag conducted a mass
trash pick-up. According to Racers and Ranchers
co-founder Lance Kane, “We really cleaned
it up better than it’s been in a long
time. There must have been 15 forty-five gallon
trash bags by the time we finished.”
“It’s important that we give something
back to the Baja that we all love”, said
co-founder “Baja Rudy” Iribe, “We
all want to preserve this place for our future,
our kids future and theirs as well.”
“By removing the trash we made a huge
improvement in the area! We also identified
some fencing that requires repair, likely due
to one of the recent off road events.”
“Wow, what an epic weekend in Baja”,
said Mason Gillespie of San Diego, “We
got to ride some of the best terrain and ride
with some great riders. I can't even begin to
describe how tasty and good the food was that
was prepared for us in plentiful portions.”
Through acts of kindness and good deeds aimed
at the local communities in Baja where off-roaders
have had and impact, Racers and Ranchers hopes
to ease tensions between the local communities
and the off-roaders who pass through these towns
and areas.
BAJA’S
LONG OFF-ROAD HERITAGE IS PASSED ON TO GENERATIONS;
A YOUNG MS. HAULER EVEN HAD HER GLOVES ON.
After the trash pick up everyone was treated
to a pollo asado lunch, after which the groups
made their way back to Rancho Santa Veronica.
The last group arrived just after sunset. Smiles,
high-fives, photo ops, and contact exchanges
ensued. It was a fantastic Baja weekend.
VOLUNTEERS ARE SERVED
A TRADITIONAL POLLO ASADO LUNCH
UNDER THE AMERICAN AND MEXICAN FLAG
RACERS
AND RANCHERS TEAM GROUP PHOTO
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