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JoeBarker

Adventurer. Racer. Traveler. Family Man.

Life is experiences, one must breathe— Dave Rochlen
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About Joe

A Life
Fully Lived

Welcome — Hola, Bonjour, Ciao! I'm Joe Barker, and this is the story of a life spent chasing experience. My love of people, travel, motorsports, language, and culture has taken me to every corner of the globe.

I had the privilege of living and working in France with KTM Racing, chasing victory at the Paris-Dakar Rally — the toughest motorized race on the planet — from Europe through Morocco, Mauritania, Mali, and Guinea to the shores of Lake Rose in Senegal. Chris Blais placed 4th overall in 2006 and followed with a podium in 2007.

My family and I spent five winters living in Mexico, immersed in the language, culture, and warmth of the people. From the Copper Canyon to the Pacific coast — Mexico gave us gifts we carry forever. These days, Kathy and I are happily settled in the red-rock country of St. George, Utah.

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5
Winters in Mexico
2+
Baja Races
4
Languages
∞
Miles Traveled
Joe
Joe Barker
Dakar
Paris–Dakar Rally
Baja
Baja · Malcolm Smith
Travels
World Travels
Adventures

Life on
the Edge

Dakar
🏍️
Paris–Dakar Rally

KTM Team Manager for Chris Blais. Europe → Morocco → Mauritania → Mali → Guinea → Senegal. 4th overall 2006, podium 2007. An experience like no other on earth.

Africa · EuropeView Photos
Baja 500
🌵
Baja 500

Ed Rosco and I drove straight to Ensenada. Flying in the R44 helicopter at 135 mph watching Cyril Depres blast the berms. KTM 690 rally bike. June 2007.

Baja California · June 2007View Photos
Baja 1000
🏜️
Baja 1000

Flying with Dr. Lin Weaver, spotting riders from the helicopter. Organized by Chris & Patty Blais. Podium 3rd overall despite 2 flats and a night crash. Nov 2007.

Baja California · Nov 2007View Photos
Malcolm Smith
⭐
7 Days with Malcolm Smith

1,500 mile ride through Baja with a bivouac on Magdalena Island. Wild horses near Mellings Ranch. Boojum cactus. Malcolm, Joe & Danny. Easter 2008 & 2009.

Baja Sur · Easter 2008 & 2009View Photos
Pink Pony
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Pink Pony Adventures

The legendary Pink Pony — home base for Baja desert adventures, late-night race prep with the crew, and stories you won't hear anywhere else.

Baja, MexicoView Photos
World Travels
🌍
My Travels of the World

Sahara bivouacs, Copper Canyon, Peru mountain villages, Morocco music, African friends and camel rides. Hola, Me llamo jose y a mi me gusta gente del mundo!

Europe · Africa · Americas · AsiaView Photos
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More Dakar Pics
KTM Racing · Africa · 2006–2007
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Captain Mike's Baja Dragster
Baja Dragster Video
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Grand Canyon Trip
4 Days · Salt Lake to North Rim · Mostly Dirt

I hope you enjoy my site and learn a little about me and my love of people, travel, motos, language and cultures of the world.— jose'

More Adventures

Road Trips
& Beyond

Idaho
Idaho Continental Divide

Dr. Corkery led us along the Continental Divide overlooking Montana and Idaho. Groomed single-track that Idaho denies to 4-wheel ATVs. Snow in August.

Idaho · Montana · USA
Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon Off-Road

4 days from Salt Lake to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, almost completely on dirt. Bart, Ed, Blaine, Joe, Lin. Incredible country, rough crew.

Arizona · Utah · Sept 2007
Canyoneering
Canyoneering Kids

Guide Rick with Excursions of Escalante taught us canyon safety. Devil's Garden, Egypt Canyon, and Zion. Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.

Escalante · Zion · Utah
Road Trips
My Road Trips

From Yellowstone to Moab, Copper Canyon to Peru — the journeys that defy a single category. Life lived from the saddle of a motorcycle.

USA · Mexico · South America
Mary Pink Pony
Mary's Pink Pony Dance

A special family memory — Mary's dance at the famous Pink Pony. The kind of moment that makes all the miles worthwhile.

Family · Baja · Mexico
YouTube
Favorite YouTube Videos

OKGo treadmill, Melissa Theuriau (sexy French news reader), KTM Baja 690 race footage, GSX-R 1300 at 255 mph. Click to play.

Video · Music · Motos
Family

The People
Who Matter Most

Every adventure is richer because of the people you share it with. Kathy has been my partner through all of it — and our four incredible kids make us prouder every single day. Visit The Barkers for the full family story.

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Kathy
Wife & Partner
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Colby
Son
JD
JD
Son
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Mary
Daughter
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Katie
Daughter
Life in St. George

Home &
Community

Las Vegas Region

Porsche Club
of America

Kathy and I are active members of the Las Vegas Region of the Porsche Club of America (LVRPCA). From track days to canyon drives, the PCA community shares our love of precision engineering and the open road.

St. George, Utah

Entrada
Country Club

Entrada is one of the most stunning golf and lifestyle communities in the Southwest — set against the dramatic red-rock formations of Southern Utah. After years of circling the globe, those red rocks never get old.

Get In Touch

Say
Hello

Whether you want to swap adventure stories, talk motos, share travel memories from Mexico, Africa, or France — or just say hi — I'd love to hear from you.

St. George, Utah
Entrada Country Club
Las Vegas Region · Porsche Club of America
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