Archive for May, 2010

Part of the fun of an ATV Quad and Motorcycle ride is getting into the grit. But you don’t want the grit getting into you–that’s where we come in. Let’s ATV has all the gear you need to avoid getting too gritty. Each tour and rental comes with an included gear set: helmets, goggles and gloves.

gear-small7 picturesMay 7, 2010

We provide hot-looking helmets to protect your gray matter. The helmets also protect the back of your neck and wrap around to protect your jaw and mouth. So you may be making the others eat your dust, but not literally. And it does matter if you wear one or not. Besides being California law, we want to protect your brain so you’re smart enough to come back and rent from us again for your next exciting trip.

Now we get to goggles. We’ll give you a pair. Not only do they cut down on glare, you will need them to block dust and small rocks. You’ll also need them to see the trail as you’re passing your buddies or negotiating the uneven terrain.

Gloves–you’ll be happy to wear them. They help you grip the throttle and keep you from getting blisters from all of the riding and revving that you will do. Also, just in case you decide to push the limit a little and end up tipping over, they keep your hands protected from sharp rocks and abrasions.

Going with this included gear set means that you should also wear long jeans, closed-toed shoes (preferably ankle-height), and an extra set of socks. Oh, and make sure you shake all of your clothes and socks outside of the house before going in–you don’t want to leave a trail in there.

To complete your road-warrior look (and to keep you in one piece), our full gear upgrade includes matching pants and jerseys, chest protectors and elbow pads for your upper body. We protect your lower body from rocks, ruts and roots (or the occasional spill) with kneepads and boots. Besides the extra protection, you’ll look cooler completely decked out in all of your pictures that you may want to put on our Facebook page. Plus you can turn all of the gear in at the end of the adventour and leave the dust with us.

Of course all of the gear is called protective gear not safety gear, you need to use the brain inside your helmet to make good decisions and stay safe enough to ride another day.

Who used the gear last? We scrub all of the gear and wash it inside and out. The only thing you’ll get from us is clean gear–any dust will be provided by you. |Written by: DL Hall

Come Ride with Us on Memorial Day
Break out! Do something to remember! Bring your posse and break a sweat on our Half-Day San Diego or Full-Day Baja ATV/Motorcycle tours in Southern California or even Mexico (after you’ve paid your respects to our veterans of course).

Mexico Riding12 picturesMay 8, 2010

Don’t fall for the same ‘ol tourist traps. I mean the Pacific Beach boardwalk is nice, but it’s, well, boring compared to revving your engines and riding the off-road trails in San Diego’s nearby mountains. Yes, the weather is nice this time of year but it’s not hot enough for sunbathing or swimming in the big blue. It’s better to do something you’ll remember forever with your family or friends on our quads or motorcycles. If you can’t get the beach off your brain, then this half-day trip is for you. Ride in the morning, and you can be at the beach by around 2pm. Or motor in the afternoon, and you can be at the beach for the sunset, fire pits and brews.

Stay away from the stale and motor with Let’s ATV in Mexico for a day. See and experience new cultures. Our private ranch, with 2 racetracks, gets your heart pumping before you head out on the trails where it will really pound. We’ll leave the beach and head toward the mountains. Then break for lunch, I mean REAL Mexican food, not the watered-down version we have here. A native of this beautiful country makes fresh tortillas and tacos for us.

After lunch, it’s decision time. Head up into the rugged mountains or go to the sand dunes. They each have their appeal. The expert guides will help you decide based on your age and skill level. The sevrice and guides are great. They make sure you don’t worry about the details before you take off for your 6+ hours of riding. They will meet you at the border or even pick you up at your hotel to get on our vans. All of the gear you need is provided–helmets, goggles and gloves. If you want to be fully decked out, then pants and jersey are available for rent. Oh yeah, they provide water too.

Oh well, there is one detail you need to deal with. Remember your passport. You will need it to get across the international border between the United States and Mexico. If you don’t have your passport yet, go to your main post office or contact the where to get my passport site for more information.

Let’s ATV, that’s the place to be on Memorial Day. |Written by: DLHall