Members of the National Guard (GN) and motorcyclists clashed this Sunday, March 22, during the “Tijuana Stunt Ride” (TSR) 2026, an acrobatic event and ride that brought together a thousand bikers in the municipality of Playas de Rosarito, Baja California.
The incident was captured in videos that circulated on social media, which also featured other images showing the motorcyclists fighting, including one in front of a gas station.
According to citizen videos shared with media outlets such as AFN Noticias, Fuerte Noticias, and Canal 66, an operation was underway on the Tijuana-Ensenada Scenic Highway because the large group of motorcyclists was slowing traffic.
A guard stopped a motorcyclist for a check, while two other individuals on an ATV tried to pass through the checkpoint; because of this, the officer tried to stop them and, apparently, grazed one of their faces.
The first motorcyclist tries to move forward, but the guard stops him. Behind him, the other couple gets off their motorcycle, runs, and pushes forward, while a young man wearing a red long-sleeved shirt manages to punch him.
The guard reacts and, with his right hand, draws his weapon, but then puts it back in its holster, though he doesn’t take his eyes off the motorcyclists. This action sparks protests from the dozens of witnesses watching the confrontation.
“Hey, no gun, asshole, no gun, fuck it!” “No gun, no gun!” they shout, referring to him not using his weapon.
Another officer, with an assault rifle in his hand, approaches his partner. Other bikers intervene, and although the shouting continues, the fight doesn’t escalate further, as seen in the images.
In the other video, a crowd can be seen in front of a gas station in the area. Suddenly, a man walks away from the group, visibly disoriented, only to be caught and kicked even after he has fallen to the ground.
The other motorcyclists intervene and separate the man who remains standing, while surrounding the biker lying on the road.
Due to criticism regarding the fights and the slow traffic, the organizing committee issued a statement clarifying that “these acts of friction do not represent the spirit or values of TSR.”
“While we understand that passion and the road sometimes present us with complex situations, we firmly believe that violence or direct confrontation with institutions will never be the way to resolve differences,” they emphasized.
As part of their message, they reiterated that “True biker culture is a brotherhood that transcends the roads,” defining themselves as a community “that organizes to support noble causes, providing aid and support to the most vulnerable sectors when the community needs it.”
“That is our true impact: solidarity and service,” according to the shared statement.
Source: proceso
