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Those considering a motorcycle tour through the Mexico’s scenic back country usually ask questions about safety. We’ve all heard stories about bad water, banditos and roadside burros. But clients of Steel Thunder Outfitters need not be concerned.

The leader of this pack is ‘The Man’ in Mexico. And for those who know Billy Chapman, Jr., his name is more than enough to address any concerns you might have.

Track records speak volumes. And Billy Chapman’s record in Mexico is currently matched by none in the thriving sport fishing and tourism industry ‘South of the Border’ and beyond.

Billy’s entry in the outfitting business began in the mid-1970s when he moved to Mexico and began laying the foundations for what has become a Dream Destination for every avid bass fisherman in the world today – Anglers Inn Resort.

But Anglers Inn didn’t happen overnight. Billy’s exploratory entry into the sport fishing and tourism business began with peacock bass in South America. Recognizing the potential of an untapped resource, Billy helped pioneer fishing trips into the jungles of Venezuela in the 1980s. While there, he built two state-of-the-art fishing facilities to accommodate anglers from around the world.

Other soon followed after Billy had blazed the trail, testimony to his success, his emphasis on service and the ability to recognize opportunity. If mimicry is indeed the sincerest form of flattery, Billy is the most flattered businessman is the outdoor travel industry in the world today.

Even with his venture into South America, Mexico remained Billy’s home base of operations. And for good reason. Like other U.S. citizens, Billy quickly recognized the beauty and potential of Mexico as a travel destination and he wanted to share that beauty and love with the outside world. That eventually became the driving force behind Anglers Inn at Lake El Salto, which today has become the crown jewel of the modern outdoor outfitting business.

Illustrating Billy’s visionary force and dynamic drive is the fact that it was the Chapman family now credited for the introduction of Florida bass genetics into El Salto long before the possibility of Anglers Inn became a reality. In truth, one would not exist without the other – world class fishing and a world class resort.

And that’s always been the trademark of Billy Chapman. Make it better than the rest and people will come, which is exactly what he’s done with Steel Thunder Outfitters (STO), the ultimate in ‘Fly & Ride’ motorcycle tours.

Safety begins with the equipment, a fact that Billy understood at a very young age when he first began riding motorcycles. And he’s carried that same appreciation into STO’s new fleet of Harley Davidson motorcycles, a fleet surpassed by none and envied by all. To insure every piece of equipment is fine-tuned and in perfect working order, STO employs a full-time mechanic and service center for each and every mile of your journey into the scenic back country of Mexico, whether it’s the rugged spine of the Sierra Madres or inside the hidden treasure of the 1,400-mile long Copper Canyon.

Nothing with STO is left to chance, whether it’s safety on the road or accommodations after a good day’s ride. Billy Chapman, Jr. makes sure of that.

Your every need and your every request – within reason, of course – is considered the moment your kickstand hits the ground. That service includes personal chefs, waiters, masseuses, a warm campfire and a soft and comfortable bed at the end of each day.

The bottom line? What separates STO from other ‘Fly & Ride’ ventures around the world is Billy Chapman’s experience and expertise. If you doubt it for a second, ask his customers. Or experience yourself.

Billy Chapman, Jr., built his reputation by going the extra mile. And the miles you travel with him over the backroads of Mexico are guaranteed to be quality miles that you’ll remember for the rest of your life.