Baja Officials Stand United with Baja Love Ride

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Baja Officials Stand United with Baja Love Ride

San Felipe, Baja California, March 17 - The Baja Love Ride is a 4-day “ride for cause” fundraising bicycling event that will stretch from Rosarito Beach to San Felipe and will also include admission to the 5th Annual San Felipe Blues & Arts Fiesta. The event is designed to showcase the best of Baja, illustrate public safety and simultaneously promote tourism. This event promises to not only bring the Baja communities together, but also benefit those facets of Baja society that need help the most, the children of Baja.

Baja California Secretary of Tourism, Juan Tintos Funcke and the state have all fully supported the idea of the event from its conception. This week, officials with the Baja California Secretary of Tourism office have committed themselves further to the success of the Baja Love Ride, by approving the participation of high ranking state tourism delegates. In addition to escorts by the Mexican Federal Police, Red Cross and Green Angels, state officials Hector Higuera Aguilar, Tourist Assistance Chief, State Secretariat of Tourism and Arturo Martinez Deputy Director of Visitor Assistance and Facilitation, State Secretariat of Tourism of Baja California and other delegates of the state will be joining the riders of the Baja Love Ride for the full 4 days to share in this unique and unforgettable Baja experience.

The ride will begin on Tuesday March 22, at 10AM in front of the Rosarito Beach Hotel and will finish Friday March 25, at 3PM at the Arches of San Felipe. All riders will receive complimentary tickets to the Blues and Arts Fiesta on Saturday March 26, another charitable event to help the children of Baja that also draws a huge crowd each year.

The promoters of this event want to encourage everyone that loves Baja, whether you own a bicycle or not, to be a part of this event in one way or another. You are encouraged to ride, volunteer or donate. Proceeds raised in each community will remain in each community to support the local children's organizations that desperately need continuous help. This is the time to stand up and be counted. Baja and its residents have been taking a hit from US media, which has led to an undeserved reputation of Baja being unsafe for tourist, an industry Baja relies heavily upon. Now is the time to help dispel reports that lead people to believe Baja is anything but safe, secure and a wonderful place to visit and live. Alongside the event promoters and the
Baja California Secretary of Tourism, we all need to stand together and show the world that Baja is a welcoming destination overflowing with people that care about their communities, their children and their country.

Taking part in the Baja Love Ride is bound to be a memorable experience for those looking to be involved in improving the lives of children and also looking to take in the beauty, serenity, hospitality and luxury Baja has to offer every step of the way. Helping others and pampering your senses at the same time is what the Baja Love Ride can give to riders, spectators and volunteers all along the route. Please join us.

Media Contact:
John Pack
Baja: 686-230-9933 in Baja
US Toll Free: 877-LUVMEX1
www.bajaloveride.com
bajaloveride@gmail.com
Additional Information on the Blues & Arts: www.bluesandarts.com
For additional information on any of these fine resorts accommodating the Baja Love Ride,
please visit their websites:

March 21 - Orientation
Rosarito Beach Hotel
http://www.rosaritobeachhotel.com/
Mexico Tel: (661) 612-1111|
US Toll Free: 866 ROSARITO (767-2748)

March 22 - Day #1
Hotel / Resort Estero Beach
http://www.hotelesterobeach.com/
Mexico Tel: 646 176-6225
US Tell: 011 52 (646) 176-6230

March 23 - Day #2
Hacienda Ojos Negros
http://ojosnegroshacienda.com
Mexico Tel: 686 568 1005
Toll Free: 1 866 973 7361

March 24 - Day #3
El Oasis Orphanage
Valle de la Trinidad

March 24 - Day #4

Vista de Sol RV Park

San Felipe BC Mexico

ZAPP - BAJA LOVE RIDE Benefits Children in San Felipe (ENG)

This email is coming to you from Steven aka the "DOGMAN" of ZAPP in San Felipe BC Mexico. sent March, 10, 2011.


Several of my good friends here in San Felipe have created this amazing bicycle ride to benefit the children of Baja.

My personal interest in sending you this email, is to support CASA de FE Orphanage here in San Felipe; one of many beneficiaries of the ride's entire route. I'm doing what I can do to help fill the San Felipe portion of this event, which is Friday, March 25th, starting at the fountain at La Ventana del Mar, and ending at the Arches downtown, seven miles later. This leg of the ride is aptly called "GOOD START" and created to provide more children in San Felipe with the good start every child deserves in life. 

CASA de FE is the creation of Bill & Carol Spradlin, and the event is being produced by John & Rachel Pack, great friends and supporters of ZAPP, and the publishers of BAJA CALIFORNIA MAGAZINE.

Especially if you are in San Felipe, and especially if you are like me, and will never sit on a bicycle seat again, you can support this seven mile leg of the ride by finding someone to ride in your place, which is what I have done, in order to have as many people participate as possible, so this becomes an annual event.

Your $25 donation will not only benefit CASA de FE Orphanage here in San Felipe, but will also give you access into the

5th Annual San Felipe Blues & Arts Fiesta, on Saturday, March 26th. If you sign up before the 14th of this month, you will also get a Baja Love Ride t-shirt.

Please support these committed friends of San Felipe's stray and indigent animals in this huge endeavor, and at the same time, help out the kids of San Felipe.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER 

FOR MORE SPECIFIC INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT

the PRODUCERS of the RIDE at:

bajaloveride@gmail.com

 BAJA LOVE RIDE WEBSITE

 This email is coming to you from Steven aka the "DOGMAN", and I've elected not to share  my list, but rather to contact you directly from

   

Binational Emergency is providing Emergency Medical Support

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Binational Emergency Medical Care Committee will Provide Emergency Medical Support to the Baja Love Ride

San Felipe, Baja California - March 2, 2011 - The 225 mile charity bicycle ride from Rosarito Beach to San Felipe is being sponsored by the Binational Emergency Medical Care Committee (BEMCC), a non-profit organization that provides medical or life-threatening emergency transportation. In Addition, BEMCC will be providing the event with emergency medical support, with the aid and coordination of the Mexican Red Cross that will be escorting the event.

“The event is about having fun and an adventure, and safety is paramount” says organizer John Pack. “We will have the Red Cross of Rosarito, Ensenada, Mexicali and San Felipe as part of the event road team and BEMCC as our emergency medical team.”

The Baja Love Ride is a fundraising event for several orphanages and non-profit children’s organization in the communities the ride passes through. It is a fully supported, 4-day cycling tour with both camping and resort accommodations; a good time for all.

“From muscle soreness and scraps to Emergency evacuation, the riders well-being is a top priority,” Mr. Pack continues, already looking ahead, “we want all these riders to help cycle for the kids next year to Cabo.”  

About BEMCC - The Binational Emergency Medical Care Committee originated in California and consists of people from the United States and Mexico. The Binational Emergency committee represents the medical field, federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, social workers, consular officials and hospital personnel. With over thirty years of experience, the BEMCC will coordinate transportation back into the United States. They do this by contacting first responders such as ambulance personnel, consular officials, police, Coast Guard, or whomever that is necessary for a safe return.  Additional Info: http://binationalemergency.org

About Baja Love Ride - The Baja Love Ride is a 225 mile bicycle ride over 4 days to raise money for less fortunately children in Baja and to help showcase Baja as a welcoming, safety travel destination.  The ride begins on Tuesday March 22, 2011 at 10:00AM at the Rosarito Beach Hotel, Rosarito Beach and finishes 4 days later on March 25, at the Arches of San Felipe, Baja California.

Media Contact:
John Pack
Baja: 686-230-9933 in Baja
US Toll Free: 877-LUVMEX1
www.bajaloveride.com
bajaloveride@gmail.com

Baja Charity Bicycle Ride in the Lap of Luxury

San Felipe, Baja California - The Baja Love Ride promises to be an event that will not only bring the community together, but benefit those facets of society that need help the most, the children of Baja. Organizers, participants and those who will be cheering them on all know the first annual “ride for a cause” will make the lives of Baja children better through their hard work. However, it all doesn’t have to be all work and no play. Those who join the ride or help out are bound to see that charitable work done against the backdrop of breathtaking Baja can end up being its own reward. Participants will find themselves treated to the generosity of the Baja people and they will also have the best of the best in the way of amenities and hospitality along every stretch of the event.


The registration fee for the entire ride is $200 which includes meals. Some of the finest, safest, and most gorgeous locations along the way are opening their doors to Baja Love Ride participants. The exquisite Rosarito Beach Hotel will offer up accommodations on March 21st for $39 plus tax for riders. This includes a safe parking garage which is available for $2 for riders and available shuttle service back to the border or San Diego airport. The Rosarito Beach Hotel is legendary and has attracted the elite and famous Hollywood power players since 1925. The original owner built an incredibly ornate mansion that overlooks the ocean. The mansion, originally built for his wife and family, now houses a luxury spa, perfect for riders getting ready and gearing up. Current owner, two time mayor, Mr. Hugo Torres, still has the famous sign above the door proclaiming “Through this door pass the most beautiful women in the world.”


Other accommodations for riders include the Estero Beach Resort. This 4 star oceanfront resort has acres of private sandy beaches, perfect for relaxing after a day of riding for charity, plus pools, spa and restaurants.  There are plenty of outdoor sports opportunities for those who still feel full of adrenaline. The resort will be providing free tent camping and hotel rooms for only $50 plus tax per night. RV sites for riders and those cheering them on along the route are available for $25 a night plus tax. RV dry camping sites will only be $15 plus tax.


The Hacienda Ojos Negros, located in the beautiful Ojos Negros valley is offering free tent camping for participants and discounts on their many private cabanas. This resort encompasses 2900 acres of desert trails and creeks, perfect for anyone who appreciates the natural beauty of Baja.

In San Felipe, the Playa de Paraiso is a luxurious resort with 1000 feet of beachfront to explore. They will be providing free tent camping on the private beach; which is within walking distance to town. The resort will also offer a 50% discount on rooms for riders. Discounts on cabanas will also be available. At this resort, any rider will relish taking in the ocean views and taking advantage of the wide open spaces.

Taking part in the Baja Love Ride is bound to be a memorable experience for those looking to be involved in improving the lives of children and also looking to take in the beauty, serenity, hospitality and luxury Baja has to offer every step of the way. Helping others and pampering your senses at the same time is what the Baja Love Ride can give to riders, spectators and volunteers all along the route.

For additional information on any of these fine resorts accommodating the Baja Love Ride, please visit their websites:

Rosarito Beach Hotel
http://www.rosaritobeachhotel.com/
Mexico Tel: (661) 612-1111|
US Toll Free: 866 ROSARITO  (767-2748)

Hotel / Resort Estero Beach
http://www.hotelesterobeach.com/
Mexico Tel: 646 176-6225
US Tell: 011 52 (646) 176-6230      

Hacienda Ojos Negros
http://ojosnegroshacienda.com
Mexico Tel:  686 568 1005
Toll Free: 1 866 973 7361

Playa del Pariaso
www.playadelparaiso.com
Mexico Tel. 011 52 (686) 577 0822
US Toll Free: 1-888-MIPLAYA (647-5292)



Media Contact:
John Pack
Baja: 686-230-9933 in Baja
US Toll Free: 877-LUVMEX1
www.bajaloveride.com
bajaloveride@gmail.com

English: Biking to the Blues!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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The Baja Love Ride and 5th Annual International Blues and Arts Fiesta team up for the children of Baja.


San Felipe, Baja California, February 11, 2011 -  The Baja Love Ride “Ride for a Cause” charity bike ride will kick off in Rosarito Beach March 22 and wind 225 miles to beautiful San Felipe just in time for the kick off of the 5th Annual International Blues and Arts Fiesta. 


All money raised from the event will go to children’s charities in the communities the riders pass through. For riders who find the 225 ride too much to handle, you can still participate by registering for the 5-7 mile “Good Start Rides” that will be held at the start of the Rosarito, and Ensenada legs and in San Felipe for the final 7 miles to the finish line.  You can also register for a single day “Bike and Camp”, which includes meals and overnight camping. The main event, the 225 mile ride, cost $200 for registration, the “Bike and Camp Ride” will cost $45 and the “Good Start Ride” will cost $25 for participants. All riders will receive a FREE ticket to the 5th Annual San Felipe International Blues and Arts Fiesta. 


The Blues and Arts Fiesta, which is billed as an event that is “Changing Lives through Music and Art”, should help to keep participants of the Baja Love Ride motivated as they will be biking to the blues. March 26, 2011 will kick off the outdoor concert and extravaganza which also benefits Baja children. The wildly successful event brings folks from across the globe to the Sea of Cortez to hear some of the best blues music ever created by some of the world’s most renowned artists and groups. Because of the amount of money raised for charity by the Blues and Arts Fiesta, the organizers can attest that it truly is “Changing Lives through Music and Art.” The proceeds from both events will directly help provide a better future for the chiildren throughout the peninsula. 


The returning musical guests are crowd favorites, like guitar legend Javier Batiz, blues roots gurus Chet & The Committee, the always fabulous Queen of Steam, Michele Lundeen, and the vastly entertaining Ruta 69 of Ensenada. New musical acts include the charismatic Afro-Cuban fusion group Libre, popular power band Mosk Trio, great eclectic blues rockers Deja Blues, and of course our inimitable local musical hosts, the super talented Agave Blues. 

The San Felipe Lions Club has chosen to give free tickets to riders in the Baja Love Ride because they see these two events as a grand opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of the children of Baja. The San Felipe Lions Club, chartered in 2007, is the third largest in Mexico. They host the Blues and Arts Fiesta and they have seen it grow year after year. The fiesta is also promoted by the Baja Good Life Club, the promoters of the Baja Love Ride. The Baja Good Life Club is a travel and discount club that encompasses all of Baja. Membership comes with perks such as a monthly magazine, member card good for discounts on Mexican auto insurance, and discounts on events, dining, lodging and other activities. Visit www.bajagoodlifeclub.com for more information on membership. For more information about the Blues and Arts Fiesta visit www.blueandarts.com.

BAJA LOVE RIDE IS BIKING TO THE BLUES
March 22 - Rosarito Beach Hotel to Estero Beach Resort
March 23 - Estero Beach Resort to Hacienda Ojos Negros
March 24 - Hacienda Ojos Negros to El Oasis in Trinidad
March 25 - El Oasis to Playa del Paraiso Hotel
March 26 - San Felipe International Blues & Arts Fiesta
March 27 - Return to Rosarito Beach

CONTACT: John Pack
1-877-LUVMEX1 (588-6391)
bajaloveride@gmail.com
www.bajaloveride.com
PO Box 9019-460
Calexico, CA 92232

ENGLISH: Blues & Arts Fiesta for all riders.

All the riders of the 2011 Baja Love Ride will receive FREE tickets to the 5th Annual San Felipe International Blues and Arts Fiesta to be held in San Felipe on March 26th.

For the 5th year, the Lions Club acts as ringmaster to bring the entire community of safe and friendly Baja together to showcase world class musicians and phenomenal local artisans. The ocean cooled venue is located on the exquisite Sea of Cortez right at the base of harbor mountains. In this enchanted venue, the star studded line up of musicians and artists captures the humanitarian spirit, natural beauty, and generous community of the Baja. Come enjoy a day of fun and affordable entertainment ~ the Blues & Arts Fiesta wants YOU to be part of the experience.

"We were disappointed to change the ride date" says Baja Love Ride organizer John Pack, "but with the ride ending with the Blues & Arts Fiesta, this is instead something very special. Combining these two great events this year is good for everyone."

The the last five years, the Blues & Arts Fiesta has been provided much needed support or funds to local orphanages, eye care clinics and medical procedures for children, elderly and less fortunate.

The Baja Love Ride will begin on Tuesday March 22 in Playas de Tijuana and ends Friday March 25 in San Felipe, the Blues and Arts Fiesta is Saturday March 26. 

www.bajaloveride.com

www.bluesandarts.com

ENGLISH: Meeting of Unity and Cooperation

NOTE: The Baja Love Ride is proud to be on the agenda for cooperation in Baja. 


AGENDA: How to fight the violence/danger perception in the United States and how and with whom to make alliances in the U.S. with friends of Baja; what is crisis management and how to go about it; and how start a commitment campaign with our allies.

SCHEDULE:
8:00 to 9:00:
Breakfast. Welcome words and agenda proposals

9:00 to 9.20
Presentation of U.S. perception by Consul Kashkett

9.20 to 9.40
Baja Love Ride. How to help and or participate.

9.40 to 10:00
Let us all businessmen/women work together among ourselves, with secture and other authorities.

10:00 to 10:30
A presentation of support in the US radio shows by Philip Friedman

10.30 to 11:00
Summary of agreements and proposals and future agenda including proposal for alliances.

Invited guests will be local business men/women in the tourist and real estate areas of Tijuana, Rosarito, Ensenada and San Felipe. Juan Tintos, Secretary of Tourism, Presidents of Cotuco or equivalent organizations of the 4 cities.  City directors of economic/tourist development of the same 4 cities, and/or the heads of the trust money from room tax.

LOCATION:

Rosarito Beach Hotel

Rosarito Beach

DATE & TIME:

Friday 28^th, January 2011
8AM to 11AM

ENGLISH: View the 2011 Baja Love Route

Due to circumstances out of the control of the Baja Love Ride, the 2011 Love Route has been shortened 217 and Baja California only. Please review the route on the page below. 


VIEW THE ROUTE  |  VER LA RUTE
http://www.bajaloveride.com/AbouttheRide/2011RideRoute.aspx

ENGLISH: Baja Love Ride Course and Date Change

San Felipe, BC, Mexico - January 17, 2011 -

The Baja Love Ride, a “ride for a cause”, is forced to change the start date and ride route. The date is being changed from February 14 to March 22. Originally set to begin in Rosarito Beach, the ride will now begin at Monumental Plaza in Tijuana.

Due to unforeseen events, the organizers have had to modify the original planned event. The previously promoted 1000 mile course from Rosarito to Cabo San Lucas has had be shortened considerably. The 2011 ride will now be a 217 mile (349 km) course from Monumental Plaza in Playas de Tijuana to the Aches of San Felipe. The “Good Start Rides” and the single day “Ride and Camp” legs of the ride are both slated to take place as planned.

Organizers have recently been told by the government that road damage south of Puertecitos and construction south of the new Highway 5 will make the roads impassable for buses and other large event vehicles.

Authorities contend Federal Highway 5 construction south to Bahia San Luis Gonzaga and west to Transpeninsular Highway 1 will indeed be completed by the time Baja Love Ride 2012 is slated to begin.

Those participating in the race are encouraged to involve or solicit donations from friends, family and co-workers from Baja and beyond. Riders can participate in the 217-mile ride for only $200, which includes transport back to Rosarito, meals, camping. The single day ride and overnight camping portion cost $45 to enter. The community “Good Start Rides” set to place in each community will cost $25 to enter.

As a bonus gift, all Baja Love Ride riders will receive a FREE ticket to the San Felipe Blues & Arts Fiesta on March 26th, Baja’s biggest charity music and art festival (www.bluesandarts.com).

The Baja Love Ride still hopes to draw a huge number of participants and donations. The donations will go to the local children’s orphanages and charities along the route. Organizers also hope the ride will become an annual event that paints Baja in a positive light.

The Baja Love Ride
www.bajaloveride.com

ENGLISH: Parking and Shuttle Service

The Rosarito Beach Hotel is the 2nd Pit Stop of the Baja Love Ride. The hotel is going to offer event cyclists transportation and parking services. Hotel to Border only $20 per person or Hotel to San Diego Airport only $30 per person and cyclists can park their cars in the secure parking garage for the duration of the Baja Love Ride at a special rate of only $2 dollars per day.

Show your Love: RIDE - DONATE - SPONSOR

More info go to www.bajaloveride.com

ENGLISH: Rider Safety

We've received emails from people concerned about rider safety, and we want to thank you for the concerns, they are all valid and they are all being considered and we completely agree: Safety is numero uno.

We are working with the cooperation of the state, Secretary of Tourism, Green Angels, the various local municipalities and local medical support, as well as our own forward and rear safety vehicles. In addition to the safety measures, we are keeping the daily rides short; most under 60 miles and plan to educate the riders about the dangers.

However, that being said. This year the focus is on the small 5-mile community rides. Our goal is to get as many people riding through their own communities, more so than the long peninsula ride. The peninsula ride is beyond the reach of many, but is a great way to get attention to the Baja Love Ride, which will help us increase the number of local riders and achieve our goal of raising money for the children in each respective community.

ENGLISH: Join the Ride

You don't have to ride a 1000 miles to participate in the Baja Love Ride. You can ride 5-miles, a single day, or the complete Baja Love Ride. There is a ride for everyone. If you don't own a bicycle but want to be involved, you can become a volunteer, join the road crew, or cheers the riders on...it's time to show the Baja love!

ENGLISH: Baja Love Ride - A Charity Event for Baja Kids

The first of hopefully many Baja Loves Rides is being planned. Baja Love Ride will be a bike ride for charity that will hopefully improve the lives of countless children who need support from the entire peninsula.


The ride will be approx. 1000 miles long through 12 communities down Baja. It is slated to last 15 days, starting on February 14th in Rosarito Beach and finishing on February 28th in Cabo San Lucas.  


Riders are encouraged to get the word out and bring in as many participants as they can. They are also being encouraged to seek donors to support the cause. This ride is perfect for athletes, seasoned cyclists or anyone who wishes to engage in the personal challenge of completing the course. It will also be an amazing way to experience the breath-taking landscape that is Baja.

Riders can join the Baja Love Ride as a team. Teams can be made up of two to four riders. 

With a team in place, the ride can be completed in a relay fashion, allowing individual riders to sit out some of the course and basically share the load. There will be sponsors and supporters all along the ride route to assist or guide any rider. There will be ample rest stops, designated hotels and meals for participants along the way.  


If a 15-day peninsula long ride is outside the scope of your participation, like it would be for many...no worries, the ride is design for everyone. Symbolic of the need for a child to have a good start on life, the ride will begin each morning with a “Good Start” ride. The Good Start ride will be approx. 5 miles long from the starting point to a sponsor restaurant, where a presentation will be given about the ride, the charity and children.    


John and Rachel Pack, of Baja Good Life Club, are the creators behind Baja Love Ride and see the idea as a win-win for them and everyone in Baja. They are extremely passionate about promoting the best about the land they love and call home. They see the ride as a way to help better the lives of innocent children who have no control over their circumstances and also a creative way to promote Baja both culturally and socially. Plus, for them and others in the area who strive to be the best they can be, it is an awesome way to stay or get in shape.

They personally encourage anyone interested to join and begin seeking donors to ensure this ride is a success and hopefully something the needy children of Baja will come to know as an annual helping hand. Find out how you can help at www.bajaloveride.com.