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Cruiser
Joined: May 2010
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From: Ottawa, ON, Canada
Make sure to get in touch when you're passing through this area as well and I'll try and meet up with you ... I'll PM you my contact info
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,926
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From: Utah
I'm sure a lot depends on where the friends are you want to visit. This sounds like such a great ride. Have fun!
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 200
Likes: 2
From: manitoba canada
we live in manitoba and we did the alaska trek last year.all we could say was awesome.we pull a trailer and i had taken 2 1/2 extra gallons of fuel and only used it once in bc.we only traveled up to about 8 oclock,so all gas station were still open.as long as you ain't pushing it you should always have gas until the next station.the highway in northern bc is rough but not as bad as the yukon.still alot of gravel sections and some pot holes.go slow and when you do see a red sign along the road,slow down.yes i agree the milepost book is a must.helped us find some of hidden treasures along the road.watch out for the wildlife.the buffalo and grizzleys are awesome to see from afar..hell i could write on here for days about our trip.if you have any questions let me know.let me know where you are and if all works out i could buy you and your wife a coffee..have a good one..
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Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 644
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From: Central Texas
I thought it might be something like that. Considering the miles you ride, I'm guessing you've been just about everywhere once or twice. Have your ridden Highway 50 across Nevada? If you haven't done that yet, I would definitely consider it. Then you can drop down through Vegas and catch part of Route 66 and the south rim of the Grand Canyon on your way to Phoenix. Or you can spend some time in Utah -- Highway 12, Bryce Canyon, Zion National Park -- all definitely worth the day or two it would take to see them.
I'm sure a lot depends on where the friends are you want to visit. This sounds like such a great ride. Have fun!
I'm sure a lot depends on where the friends are you want to visit. This sounds like such a great ride. Have fun!
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Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 644
Likes: 31
From: Central Texas
we live in manitoba and we did the alaska trek last year.all we could say was awesome.we pull a trailer and i had taken 2 1/2 extra gallons of fuel and only used it once in bc.we only traveled up to about 8 oclock,so all gas station were still open.as long as you ain't pushing it you should always have gas until the next station.the highway in northern bc is rough but not as bad as the yukon.still alot of gravel sections and some pot holes.go slow and when you do see a red sign along the road,slow down.yes i agree the milepost book is a must.helped us find some of hidden treasures along the road.watch out for the wildlife.the buffalo and grizzleys are awesome to see from afar..hell i could write on here for days about our trip.if you have any questions let me know.let me know where you are and if all works out i could buy you and your wife a coffee..have a good one..
So you think no fuel problems at the route at all esp if no trailer dragging me down?
Yukon claimed fork seals on 3 of 4 bikes last time we rode through it hoping for better luck this time.
Animals are close to if not our favorite part but at the same time I hate the constant worry about them. Definitely keep our eyes peeled, wife just retired from riding (she says) so she makes an excellent observer, she spots animals like its a job.
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Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Illinois
Wow! Good route. The same as was said for keeping filled up in Az and Tx. applies once you are in B.C. and Alaska.
I carried one gallon and never had to use it by keeping the top half full. In the western Provence's carry a list of motel numbers with you for the destination towns and call in the morning as they are filled up by the time you would reach them.
If you are using a credit card be sure they know that you are going. Many will cut off after three purchases in a day.
Have the required insurance certificate from your carrier which they will provide for free just like the one they give you for your state.
I did the trip to Alaska in 09 and the roads were all in good shape with the dramatic drop in semi and motor home traffic since 08.
Gas in the Canadian Rockies was $1.50/liter in 09. It could be beyond $2/liter now. That is about $8/gallon. Food is expensive also. No $1 menu at McDonalds. It is more like $7.
If you tent camp. DO NOT have food with your. Really big bears will find it.
Good luck on your great adventure. Take pictures and post when you return.
I carried one gallon and never had to use it by keeping the top half full. In the western Provence's carry a list of motel numbers with you for the destination towns and call in the morning as they are filled up by the time you would reach them.
If you are using a credit card be sure they know that you are going. Many will cut off after three purchases in a day.
Have the required insurance certificate from your carrier which they will provide for free just like the one they give you for your state.
I did the trip to Alaska in 09 and the roads were all in good shape with the dramatic drop in semi and motor home traffic since 08.
Gas in the Canadian Rockies was $1.50/liter in 09. It could be beyond $2/liter now. That is about $8/gallon. Food is expensive also. No $1 menu at McDonalds. It is more like $7.
If you tent camp. DO NOT have food with your. Really big bears will find it.
Good luck on your great adventure. Take pictures and post when you return.
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Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 644
Likes: 31
From: Central Texas
Wow! Good route. The same as was said for keeping filled up in Az and Tx. applies once you are in B.C. and Alaska.
I carried one gallon and never had to use it by keeping the top half full. In the western Provence's carry a list of motel numbers with you for the destination towns and call in the morning as they are filled up by the time you would reach them.
If you are using a credit card be sure they know that you are going. Many will cut off after three purchases in a day.
Have the required insurance certificate from your carrier which they will provide for free just like the one they give you for your state.
I did the trip to Alaska in 09 and the roads were all in good shape with the dramatic drop in semi and motor home traffic since 08.
Gas in the Canadian Rockies was $1.50/liter in 09. It could be beyond $2/liter now. That is about $8/gallon. Food is expensive also. No $1 menu at McDonalds. It is more like $7.
If you tent camp. DO NOT have food with your. Really big bears will find it.
Good luck on your great adventure. Take pictures and post when you return.
I carried one gallon and never had to use it by keeping the top half full. In the western Provence's carry a list of motel numbers with you for the destination towns and call in the morning as they are filled up by the time you would reach them.
If you are using a credit card be sure they know that you are going. Many will cut off after three purchases in a day.
Have the required insurance certificate from your carrier which they will provide for free just like the one they give you for your state.
I did the trip to Alaska in 09 and the roads were all in good shape with the dramatic drop in semi and motor home traffic since 08.
Gas in the Canadian Rockies was $1.50/liter in 09. It could be beyond $2/liter now. That is about $8/gallon. Food is expensive also. No $1 menu at McDonalds. It is more like $7.
If you tent camp. DO NOT have food with your. Really big bears will find it.
Good luck on your great adventure. Take pictures and post when you return.
Thanks
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Tourer
Joined: May 2011
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From: Alberta
I see you are going on # 16 hwy through Saskatchewan & up to Edmonton. There is not a lot to see along this route but assume you are trying to make some time.
I don't know if you've been through the Rockies before or if you plan on coming back this way in the future, but if you stayed on # 1 Hwy , through Regina & onto Calgary. Head west to Banff, up past the Columbia Icefields to Jasper. Jasper is west of Edmonton. If you have a look at a map you'll see the route. Do a search or two and you'll find lots of info.
# 1 Hwy from Winnipeg to Calgary is boring, all 4 lane so you can make time if you want. # 16 Hwy from the Sask border to Edmonton is also fairly boring, some 4 lane some 2 lane.
Just thought I'd pass it on. I currently live in Southern Alberta
I don't know if you've been through the Rockies before or if you plan on coming back this way in the future, but if you stayed on # 1 Hwy , through Regina & onto Calgary. Head west to Banff, up past the Columbia Icefields to Jasper. Jasper is west of Edmonton. If you have a look at a map you'll see the route. Do a search or two and you'll find lots of info.
# 1 Hwy from Winnipeg to Calgary is boring, all 4 lane so you can make time if you want. # 16 Hwy from the Sask border to Edmonton is also fairly boring, some 4 lane some 2 lane.
Just thought I'd pass it on. I currently live in Southern Alberta
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Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: Central Texas
I see you are going on # 16 hwy through Saskatchewan & up to Edmonton. There is not a lot to see along this route but assume you are trying to make some time.
I don't know if you've been through the Rockies before or if you plan on coming back this way in the future, but if you stayed on # 1 Hwy , through Regina & onto Calgary. Head west to Banff, up past the Columbia Icefields to Jasper. Jasper is west of Edmonton. If you have a look at a map you'll see the route. Do a search or two and you'll find lots of info.
# 1 Hwy from Winnipeg to Calgary is boring, all 4 lane so you can make time if you want. # 16 Hwy from the Sask border to Edmonton is also fairly boring, some 4 lane some 2 lane.
Just thought I'd pass it on. I currently live in Southern Alberta
I don't know if you've been through the Rockies before or if you plan on coming back this way in the future, but if you stayed on # 1 Hwy , through Regina & onto Calgary. Head west to Banff, up past the Columbia Icefields to Jasper. Jasper is west of Edmonton. If you have a look at a map you'll see the route. Do a search or two and you'll find lots of info.
# 1 Hwy from Winnipeg to Calgary is boring, all 4 lane so you can make time if you want. # 16 Hwy from the Sask border to Edmonton is also fairly boring, some 4 lane some 2 lane.
Just thought I'd pass it on. I currently live in Southern Alberta
We have ridden those ares before and they are truly awesome, cannot imagine skipping them this trip and will not if we have the time.
Thanks