Day 1: San Diego to Tecate - Baja 2014 - CycleBlaze

Day 1: San Diego to Tecate - Baja 2014 - CycleBlaze

By David Chavez

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November 28, 2014

Day 1: San Diego to Tecate

It was too dark for a starting photo when I left my house a little after 5 am. This was taken a few hours into the ride, just before starting down the hill into Santee.

Santee street art?

A nice bike path takes you from Santee to El Cajon

Heading east on Highway 94 after a lunch break in Jamul

Some boulders that caught my eye

I walked down to the fence to take the boulder picture, and on the way back I saw this really nice bike that caught my eye as well.

Dulzura, California. I had hoped to take a break here, but this was the only establishment that was open.

Immigration checkpoint for north bound travelers.

I did not expect to see this!

Descending into Barrett Junction. The last climb of the day is visible snaking up the other side.

I stopped here for iced tea and right wing conversation.

Barrett Junction Cafe

Yes, please.

First view of Mexico!

I popped in at the cousin's to change some dollars before going across.

I paid 306 pesos (about $22) for a 6 month visa, ran my bags through the X-ray machine and found myself on the streets of Tecate.

There is a very steep hill leading from the border crossing down to Tecate proper. I didn't want to ride down it without knowing where I was headed, so I looked around for a hotel on the border. The Okakopa at $32 will do just fine. Hot shower, firm mattress and wifi.

I had hoped to spend some time people watching in the plaza. However, it is all boarded up and undergoing massive renovation.

Peeking through the fence. This place used to be charming, I'll have to come back after the renovations are complete.

Extensive research has revealed that the best carne asada street tacos in Mexico are to be had right here. I headed over for dinner.

This is one reason why I'm doing this trip!

Today's ride: 61 miles (98 km)
Total: 61 miles (98 km)

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