Pacific Coast Canada to Mexico

[gravelbiker]

I have an opportunity with my work schedule to take time off starting mid October 2020. Any thoughts on whether that's to late to start a Canada to Mexico trip down the coast?

[John Nettles]

First, welcome to the ACA Forums. 

The answer is it depends.  A lot of the campgrounds (and some stores) may be closed due to Covid, the fires, or the end of the season. The weather is a little cool but OK.  Check out WeatherSpark.com for a really good climate almanac to see if the climate is fine for you.

On the plus side, you should have a tailwind and less traffic.

Hope you have a great ride if you decide to go.

Tailwinds, John

[staehpj1]

What John said, but I'll add that I think at some point the winds tend to reverse and may favor the other direction of travel.  Check on that while looking into the weather.  I know they tend to do that in bad weather.

Also, right now the smoke would be impossible.  It can be a problem even when it is barely visible.  I have had tours and backpacking trips that became pretty miserable due to forest fire smoke.  Maybe it will be better when you are ready to go.