Ultimate Ride-Alaska
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Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Wisconsin
Probably better later in summer, but my ride there was several years ago in late June/Early July. There was not a single mosquito in Alaska! They were all married with very large families!
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Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Michigan
I rode the Al-Can up and returned by the ferry back in 2000.
Depending on when you left home, you may have made the right decision.
We left on June 5th and had a lot rain.
Had we left any earlier we would have had snow in some locations.
My bike was almost new (1800 miles) when I left home and it took a pretty good beating but I still have it so it wasn't a "fatal" trip for the bike.
We threw in an inner passage cruise from Vancouver up to Alaska so it was great trip and memories that will last a lifetime.
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 242
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From: Southwest Arizona & Europe
Congratulations on a trip of a lifetime! How 'bout posting some pics and some insights into your trip, such as: pre-packing, tools you took, any special sights or places you visited, lessons learned, what would you change if you did it again, etc.? Many of us are looking at doing the same type of trip and would benefit form your recent experience. Cheers!
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 867
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From: Bridgewater, NJ
My buddies and I are planning on going in 2014. One says 3 weeks is all we need there and back. Others say 4 weeeks minimum. You did it in 3. So did you feel rushed? I don't want to feel like we just get there and have to turn around to head home.
I'm jealous you've done the ultimate ride...
I'm jealous you've done the ultimate ride...
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