Meet The Team

“Be Fierce in your Duties”

Professional Crew Biography

Ricardo Lopez

Hometown: Ensenada Baja, Mexico
Occupation: 15 years, Professional Tour Guide/Mechanic

Years Riding: 30

As a top professional in the “Adventure Motorcycle Tour Industry”, Ricardo “41” has been the number one trail guide and controller of Go Baja Ridin Desert Adventure Tours for the last 10 years. Ricardo, his wife Shelly, and their 2 daughters age 8 & 3 make their home in beautiful Ensenada. As part of an extended family of riders and racers, Ricardo started into motorcycling at the age of 12!

“I really enjoy my work!. The challenges of our journeys through Baja have been great and I have the privilege of exposing our clients “from all over the world” the beauty of my homeland and have made many life long friends through my guidance with Go Baja Ridin”.

Ricardo Lopez has been a 4 time Baja score race top competitor, along with years of desert race support and pre-run experience, you can be sure your adventure will come true with the experience and service of Go Baja Ridin Desert Adventure Tours’ top professional ride and guide. Ricardo is a very proud husband and father. Work can take him away for extended periods of time yet he has successfully completed his new custom view estate home for his family in just 3 years!
“I love my job!” he says. “I get to lead adventures in beautiful Baja, with fantastic stops like Ensenada and Cabo, surfing trips, or even racing in the Baja 1000 when we are off duty!” All the guys on our staff are over all winners/top finishers/and we work together to cut new desert trails. Sometimes we do a lay over camping trip or just ride, it’s like family.

Mike Noone

Hometown: Gunnison, Colorado
Occupation: Guide/Mechanic
Years Riding: 14

This “Expert Level Rider” is especially appreciated by the crew as well as the top level clients when the desert trail needs to be tough! Mike has a top-secret trail package to challenge even the pros! In addition to his trail experience, Noone “23” is in charge of the fleet of Go Baja Riding’s immaculately prepared Honda motorcycles. Unlike typical beat up rentals, Mike keeps up to date on all the latest products, planning and organization. Working efficiently in keeping the fleet in outstanding race condition.

Go Baja Ridin owner Bruce Anderson states “Mike has made friends with so many of our clients, our collection of thank you letters continues to grow after every trip and how well he handled every aspect of the ride and made their journey by far the most enjoyable tour ever… “Thanks Mike”

Qualifications:

  • Mike has a mechanics background, and has worked for various motorcycle shops.
  • Lead mechanic for factory-backed KTM amateur motocross team.
  • Multi-time score Baja 1000 series international race competition.
  • SRAC motocross series competitor/Enduro-Cross
  • Certified factory trained mechanic


Mike Noone is also heading up Go Baja Ridin Desert Adventure Tours “Stateside” ride and off-road training. This option takes place in the beautiful California desert and is now scheduling, 1, 2 and 3 day programs to cover all areas of motorcycle survival.

With this hand-picked and experienced Baja tour crew that truly loves their work and takes pride in creating a high level of satisfaction, you get the benefit all of their collective experience and “Baja Smarts”. Why does this matter when you are on the desert trail? Because you want the best! You get:

  • A professionally prepared Honda motorcycle, and the confidence that it inspires.
  • Experienced guides, sweep riders, and crew that know the terrain and the motorcycles.
  • Skill-balanced tour groups for thrills, safety, and a customized experience.
  • Trails and varying terrain that will amaze and challenge you like no other.
  • Support vehicles that keep the adventure rolling!
  • Tour Guide throughout your entire journey.
  • All motorcycle maintenance (including flat repair).
  • Fuel / Fueling
  • Chase Crew / Support / Mechanic
  • Baggage Handling
  • Hotel Check in
  • Freedom to roam in the evening after dinner in each town with crew accompaniment.

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Your professional, friendly Go Baja Riding Team is the best in the business. No matter what comes up, your hard working Go Baja Riding Crew will willingly meet the rugged tasks at hand. This allows you freedom and liberation to enjoy your desert adventure.