Why RideMex Will Change the Way You See Mexico
By Richard Risser, RideMex
There’s a side of Mexico that few ever get to see—a raw, breathtaking, unfiltered version of the country that lives beyond the highways and resort towns. RideMex was born out of a deep love for this Mexico. It was born out of crossing Mexico first on a mountain bike, all the way from Texas to Guatemala. Then, by crisscrossing it again and again in cars and 4X4s. Until lastly I rode the length of the country on my DR650. Riding my Suzuki across the country I thought, “There needs to be a TransMexico Trail, an adventure route that goes from Mexico’s northern to southern border on mostly dirt roads, connecting its most amazing sites.” It was riding in and out of the amazing Real de Catorce mining town that the RideMex TransMexico Trail idea became a goal, a project to be realized. Mexico is a true wonder: the kind of place where volcanoes cut through the clouds, where ancient pyramids rise from the jungle, where cobblestone towns echo with history, and where, on RideMex, the road ahead is almost always dirt and less traveled.
Over the past few years, we’ve spent thousands of hours creating the most epic backcountry motorcycle route in the Americas. The RideMex route is a 22,000-kilometer loop that connects the U.S. border to the Guatemalan frontier and back again—almost entirely on dirt. It’s a rider’s dream: volcanoes, waterfalls, canyons, beaches, jungle, desert, colonial towns, and archeological wonders all linked together with one continuous, GPS-verified route.
We believe adventure should be immersive, thrilling, cultural and transformational. That’s why RideMex doesn’t just offer tracks—we offer an experience. Our weeklong segments come with everything you need: detailed GPX files, KML files (for Google Maps), route descriptions, elevation profiles, climate info, accommodations, fuel stops and advice. For those ready to dive in fully, we also offer guided tours using the most capable adventure bikes on the planet: KTM 890, KTM 1190, KTM 1290, KTM 500, Ducati Desert X, Ducati Desert X Rally, BMW F900GS, BMW 1250 GS Adventure and the venerable Suzuki DR650.
This blog is where we’ll share the stories behind the route. You’ll get behind-the-scenes updates, interviews with riders, route previews, gear reviews, and reflections from life on two wheels deep in the Sierra Madre.
RideMex isn’t just about riding—it’s about rethinking what’s possible on an adventure bike. It’s about discovering a Mexico few ever see, and doing it with skill, style, and soul.
Welcome to the ride.