Mexico says round-the-world cyclists were murdered - BBC News
My dream is to ride Africa Twin down the African continent to Cape Town, ship the bike to South America, then a final ride home to Red Lodge.
But, I won't do it.
*Everyone* I've spoken to says that my bike and stuff won't make it through South and Central America. Everything will be stolen. Or worse.
This is really, really sad. I feel so badly for these guys' families.
The various North American drug addictions create most of this mess. The Cartels are very active these days. They're supplying the new meth market of California's homeless population, which is booming.
Why would anyone go to Mexico? Even to Cancun to sit on the beach at a nice resort? The entire country is a violent cesspool.