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Anchorage to Tierra del Fuego and Beyond? July 2009
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After 30 years as a UK Firefighter I need some excitement, my wife Sue, will be taking a break from psychiatric nursing (or maybe not!) and we are planning to travel from Alaska to BA via TDF. Leaving July 2009 we hope to be on the road for around 6-8 months, we wan't to see as much as possible and meet as many like minded folk as we can. We have a rough idea of a route but nothing set in stone, the trouble is every time I start to plan or investigate one area of the trip using the HUBB I kinda get sidetracked by all the superb information. This site and the people who subscribe are amazing, so where was I? yeh, sorry, anyone on the road next year going down or up we hope to see you on our travels. Graham & Sue p.s. Any help/advice greatly appreciated! |
Welcome Graham and Sue. I will be traveling to Alaska in July of 2009 from western Kentucky. I'm still in the planning stages as of now, but keep checking in from time to time. I'm sure there will be lot of folks heading that way next summer.
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Hi there...
Doing the same trip except coming over via Toronto and nova scotia.... expect to be in alaska by early August.... and then down the whole way to Terra del fuego...
Myself and a welsh lad are going to be on the road... stay in touch! Oisin |
1200?
Graham and Sue,
Will you be on the 1200? That may limit your options somewhat, but I still recommend getting off the Panamericana when you can. Lots to see, but not much of it is on the PA. Especially from southern Ecuador to northern Chile (booooooring.......:(). Any way I can help. I've lived MANY years in Mexico and Peru.... In fact I will be leading a group on a 5,000 km loop within Peru summer of 2009... :scooter::scooter::scooter: |
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Looks like I need 8 posts before I can PM anyone, just to say thanks for the welcome and advice.
Graham & Sue |
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Hi Im Oscar Im 32 Year Old From Mexico I Will Start My Trip Arround The World On October 2009 Heading South To Buenos Aires I Can Ride With Yours Please Contact Me.
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Playing catchup?
Hi Oscar
Looks like you've got some way to go! we will leave Anchorage some time in July heading south and planned to do a similar west coast route to yours, now all of a sudden we've got people inviting us here, there and everywhere so we will be detouring a bit (Bill and Julie look forward to meeting you both). We figured on just seeing where things take us, so the chances are we will meet up somewhere on the road. Will keep you updated, Stay upright! Graham & Sue |
If you can get off a little early you can do D2D. Here is some info from 08 ride I dint go. Good way to start off a long trip.
The Official D2D '08 - ADVrider |
my email is oam76@hotmail.com pls contact me thxs.
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Florida-Deadhorse-Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego) Jun/2009
Hi Graham, Hi Sue!
I'm planning to do this trip on June of 2009...2 GSA1200, probably a couple of more folks...who knows what will happen in one year from now, right? Question: Are you planning go down to Tierra del Fuego on winter (South) season? ..or, WHEN are you thinking to get down there? So, let's stay in touch...it'll be a lot fun for all of us! carpe diem:thumbup1: tuziriXXpeditions - Home |
my email address is Oisin_Hughes@hotmail.com
we'll be on the road at the same time...
stay in touch! |
Calling Tuzirix/Oisin
Hi Tuzirix, Oisin,
We are planning to leave Anchorage in July 09, haven't decided whether to go up to deadhorse just to come back down unless someone can convince me otherwise? figure on getting down to TDF for December/January all we know is we don't want to have to rush, but then how long have we got after Dec/Jan before the weather gets rough down south? Would really like to meet up and share some miles at some point, in terms of experience Sue and I are true novices with a capital N in bold and underlined! our first experience of anything like long distance will be in 3 weeks time when we do Switzerland/Italy we'll let you know how it goes. We can't believe how friendly everyone on the HUBB is, just hope we can be as helpful in the future. Just out of interest Oisin where are you shipping to? Stay Upright! Graham & Sue |
You need to do it
My vote is to go to Deadhorse when you are in Alaska. At some point you will kick yourself and say now I need to do that last part and it will be very expensive to go back to do that part. It is a day to Fairbanks, a long day to Deadhorse and a 2 days back. Trust me they are long days but it does not get dark so you can do it. I am 59 and I did it about 2 years ago. I met a guy in Deadhorse that rode his GS up from Fairbanks in one day and back in one day and he was 65. It also rained quite a bit of both of those days. He inspired me to do it as I was pretty shot and I thought if he can do it I should be able to do it. He was riding a GS and I was riding a Honda XR650L. I am just now sitting in my hotel room in Miami after flying back from Medellin Colombia today after finishing my Deadhorse to TDF trip in 4 different sections. Larry
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Calgary-Inuvik-TDF
Hello all,
I am also planning a trip! I will be leaving Calgary, Alberta and heading up to the Canadian Arctic (Inuvik) and than back down through British Columbia, Vancouver Island and the West Coast of the USA, from there I have no plan except to head south! Sounds like there will be a few of us on the same route. Hopefully we can all keep in contact with planning etc. Cheers. |
The more the merrier!
:welcome: Hi Mitchel
Looks like there's going to be a few of us in that neck of the woods come 09', ssa2 (Larry) has convinced us not to miss Deadhorse (we knew we would come round eventually) so we'll be taking that route after leaving Anchorage,thanks Larry, and congratulations on finishing the trip!. because of the new route we may arrive earlier (June) and do the D2D although we don't have any dates on it. Given Sue and I are fairly new to biking our main aim is to meet as many fellow riders as possible (no better source of information and advice) so our itinery will need to be fairly flexible. Keep in touch, and we'll see you on the road. Stay Upright! Graham & Sue |
No advice yet as I don't start my ride to TDF until October, from Seattle, but I can help if you are passing next year. Just bring PG tips and HP sauce and I'll be happy to provide accommodation and anything I have learned.
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Deadhorse or not to Deadhorse...
I just got home (Bellingham, Washington State, USA) from a ride up to Deadhorse and more. I'm 66 and ride an F650GS. I made it up to Deadhorse and back down to Fairbanks in 2 long days - in the rain all the way up and half way back down. There is no reason to do it, except to say you did. But, it ain't impossible, just hard on equipment in the mud -- I spent $27 at the car wash in Fairbanks trying (unsucessfully) to get all the caked on muck off me and the bike. Heading to Usuhaia in October of this year; plan to be there for Christmas.
"Ride fast before you're too old and can't!" Quote:
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Graham, don't worry..it's going to be ok! I've drive down south in 1995 from Los Angeles to south of Brazil (tha's where I'm from) in a SOLO trip and I've had lot's of fun (at begining I was myself worried)...It turned to be a trip of my life! and as I'm still very alive, now I have another "trip of my lifetime" adventure!!! :mchappy:
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Me too
Hey Graham and Sue
Just to add to the list, I will be in the vicinity in August 09. Heading to Anchorage and then across Canada and into the US. Probably a little later than you guys but still, the wonder of travel, is that paths do cross! It will be me on a DR350 and Baron Bolton on his XR650L See you around, and keep us updated! Cheers Char P.S Good luck with all the prep work |
Cheers Guys
Hi Tom
Congratulations on the speed trip, hope everything goes smooth on your way down south! will keep in touch if that's OK, you've probably got answers to some of our questions? Hi Char I'm sure we'll meet up somewhere along the road. Would love to get to the meeting you and Baron Bolton are organising hopefully we'll be back from our trip to Switzerland/Italy by then so if we can we will if not we'll keep you posted on our progress Hi Tuzirix From your website it looks like there's an environmental agenda tied in with your next trip, good look with that (a support vehicle as well - I wish!) like you say Carpe Diem. Stay Upright Graham & Sue |
Hi G&S2up
I live in Homer, AK and am considering and planning a trip simalar to yours in 2009. I am only 4 hours from Anchorage and would love to meet up with you before you head south and maybe travel with you. Let me know your thoughts. Charlie |
Still on track
Hi Charlie
The planning for the trip from AK to TDF is still going well, we are taking two weeks out on Thusday to try an experimental run to Switzeland/Italy. If we are still talking to each other when we get back I will let you know how we got on! Have you any idea of your proposedroute or time frame? I'm sure we can arrange to meet somewhere on the road, and if you know the top end well we would appreciate any help or advice. Stay Upright Graham & Sue |
Upper E
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Still in planning stage with several options. I live here in AK but am not yet familar with Upper end. Hope to travel there very soon. Mabe within a month. This would be a prepatory trip for longer trips. Just recently got my bike back and doing final maintence, repairs, mods etc. Do you know your time frame yet for AK ???. Let's keep in touch. I may be able to head to Prudhoe Bay in a week or two. I have some commitments to clear up and see how things go. Charlie |
Hi Graham and Sue, I just got back from the Alaska part of my trip, and plan to leave Edmonton in August 2009, with a goal of TDF by Christmas, then a slow trip back - another year or so. Anyway, my plan was to ride the Pacific coast down to Mexico, then?. Might just be about the time you are heading south too.
regards, John B. |
should be in prudhoe bay in 8 days...
currently in bannf just west of calgary... heading north for prudhoe.... and then its 4 months of south!
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How does anyone get any work done?
I am along with a few other people in the middle of planning a trip, and i am more the certain that a few of us will meet up on the road!
But how is anyone concentrating on their work? I am baffeled, because I jsut cant get anything done at work without thinking of my bike and looking at places to go! And there is still 11 months till I even start! LOL! On a side note ... to cut down on costs, North of Mexico, I would guess that camping would be the most appropriate, any thoughts? Mitch |
once i get back to the states next september i plan on starting my trip down to TDF around October or so. it'll be nice to meet up with some others that are on their way as well.
to those who are starting to plan now, do you just have an end point or are you starting to plan much in between?? |
Great Trip!
Hi Graham and Sue,
I´m currently making the trip solo and I´m currently in the Galapogos Islands - no, not on the bike! I would take three days extra and go to Prudhoe Bay. You´ll get your bike/s messed up but at least you will have done the entire trip to the two furthest points. Make sure you book into the Prudhoe Bay hotel, it´s the best place to stay. Use off road tyres for the Dalton Highway, you´ll need them if it´s been raining. You can use the jet wash in Fairbanks to get cleaned up!! You´ll have a fantastic time and meet some great people! Mike |
Back from the Alps
Just to say we are back from our mini trip round Europe (France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Germany) 3000 miles in 12 days, I know that's probably small fry to some of you pan continentals but as we are complete novices to touring we needed to see if we could do some serious mileage without killing each other! Glad to say we loved every minute despite some minor problems, the bike (1200GS) was a dream, so much so we went back to our dealer on Monday and swapped it for a 1200GS Adventure (bigger tank etc, or maybe me just wanting more toys!) We are now even more excited about next year's trip and I will post a progress update soon, I have posted some pics of the trip below, I hope it works unless someone can advise me of a better way.
Picasa Web Albums - gwhittington - Euro Trip 2008 Regards Graham & Sue |
Mexico Border Crossing
Hi Graham and Sue,
I live in San Diego and have crossed the border at several locations. Mainland and Baja. If you are passing this way and want a few tips, let me know. David and Jessie San Diego |
G&S2up,
I live in Anchorage Alaska. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. otternorth@hotmail.com Headed to SA in Dec 2008 for a ride north. Paul |
Hope to see some of you on the road
Hi all,
Me and the Mrs are starting our RTW in Jan 09. Riding through France and Spain, then down the West Coast of Africa from Morocco to Cape Town. Not sure when we will be leaving SA, but we want to be in Ushuaia for Christmas 09. If it's still winter down south when we leave SA we will probably fly into Northern Brazil and work our way down. We'll try to post regularly on here and on our WebSite, and hopefully be able to meet up/ride a while with some of you on the way. Kev & Lorraine |
fellow traveler?
I left Texas last June and rode to Prudhoe Bay. I rode back to Dallas then headed south. Now I'm in Campeche.
Where are you? Check out my site at The Digital Nomad |
Also looking for a riding partner or two
Hello everyone. I am also looking for a riding partner or two or three. I live in Fort Worth Texas and would like to head south in Oct 09. If anyone wants to stop by Fort Worth for some good BBQ on the way south, I'll join up with you here or I can meet up with you somewhere south. Send me a message if you'd like to start planning. It sounds like there's a bunch of us heading south at about the same time. The locals should get used to the steady stream of Gringos going by their houses. Ushuaia sure will be hopping in December. Are any of you planning to take the boat ride to Antarctica?
Wayne Life without adventure ain't life:D |
Who said that timing is everything?
The timeline for an Alaska to TDF run couldn't be better. By this time next week I will have officially taken an early retirement at 52 and will be heading somewhere warm for the winter as has become my custom for the past 3 three years. Took in the HU meeting in Chiang Mai Thailand last year. This years destination as yet unknown.
Getting back on track now my plan is to leave Ottawa at the end of June '09 and head for Alaska before turning left and meandering down to TDF. Did a 14k KM ride around North America in '06 but next year will be my first of many trips of that magnitude and I would love to meet up/travel with other riders. I'll keep an eye on this thread for sure. Looks like it's shaping up to be something. Greg |
Alaska to TDF
I'm looking for some riders to join up with, either in Alaska, or, if I do that sooner, I'll join up with them on their way south as they pass by Los Angeles where I live.
I speak Spanish, and lived in Costa Rica and Bolivia, if that's helpful to others. Chris |
hello everyone i've just registered as i get ready for my trip next year so bars open:thumbup1:.
i'm going to be heading down central and sa next year. My current plan is flying in with my bike (dr650) to toronto then doing a month across north america taking in the south and across to utah then l.a. Once there i plan to stop for a fortnight and get ready to head south, possibly baja then across to mainland mexico. I will be flying into toronto mid to end of april and will be leaving l.a heading south towards the end of july. If anyone fancies some riding or a drink when there would love that. About me 22 year old electrician from the uk mainly travelled europe and a small portion of north africa looking at a 6/7 month travel although will be very flexible. hope to at least see people on the road |
I have been following this thread. My wife and I have been planning our ride to CA & SA around October 2009. I have previously PM'd G&S2UP indicating our interest and flexibility. We completed our shake down ride to the Guatamalan border in May 2008.
I am currently reading and map planning for CA & SA. I would be willing to exchange information. We reside in Colorado and usually cross into Mexico through Texas. jjw. |
Cali to TDF
I to am planning a trip with no schedule from California to TDF (and beyond?) around the end of summer'ish 2009, I'm flexible. I would like to spend new years in TDF. I'm currently in Iraq getting some money together for the trip. I'll be riding a DR650 solo. I'll be camping or staying in cheap hotels hopefully near a beach as much as possible. Good food, good wine and beer, and easy livin'. Let me know if anyone wants to hook-up!
-Shane:Beach::palm::cool4: |
Hey Gang I wouldn't mind hearing some of your ideas on fun sites to see and routing on the way south. I'm going to start serious planning. As I uncover information, I'll post it. I'm excited about the upcoming fun. Have a safe holiday.
Today I was less than a tenth of a second from a head on colilision that would have instantly killed me. A left turner on a rural road close to my house almost took me out. I was looking into the sun and didn't see his blinker. He didn't see me until he had already turned into my lane. At the last nano second he saw me and swerved back into his lane. He was executing a high speed turn across my lane to a crossing street. The trajectory of the SUV was perfectly matched dead center with my bike. The combined closure speed was probably about 90 to 100 mph. I didn't even have time to react. Never, never stop scanning for traps. I've had lots of close calls in my life but this was the closest. I'm still trying to digest what happened. I can't figure a way that I could have avoided the crash. It makes you think about how quickly you can step into the next world. Live every moment like it's your last. Be thankful even on the tough days. Godspeed, Wayne |
Keeping the schedule clear
Flying in to Anchorage 2nd week of August '09. Have my sights set on Dalton Highway/Prudhoe Bay as the literal icing on the cake. Then 6 months solo crossing the continents to TDF and back up to BA on my '00 XL650V. The only appointment I have to keep so far is meeting up with friends in Las Vegas, and even that date still has to be set.
So, too early to start scheduling meet-ups, but I'm looking forward to perhaps meeting you and fellow travellers along the way! Vincent |
VKEMP your AK trip is a bit late in our summer for heading north to the ice blue waters in the north. You very likely will have snow..I know that is home.
There is mucho info on the AK forum of ADVRIDER. I am in BsAs now waiting for a bike shipment..then it is south and north to the north. otternorth@notmail.com |
Hello All,
Im planning a similar trip from July 2009 starting Anchorage heading for Prudhoe Bay about turn and all the way down :thumbup1: Im from Fermoy Co.Cork Ireland... looks like there will be plenty people travelling and to meet up with for the craic all going well ! My plans are in very early stages but will be in touch with some of you guys n gals closer to the off..:mchappy: Ride Safe Jonny. |
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Please get in touch if your plans are still the same - i posted on the other thread re Canada to Argentina also. Sounds like we are on the same page. Craig craig.s.wake@gmail.com |
Polar Bears to Penguins tour 2009
Hi Everyone,
Seeing as we started this thread, Sue and I thought we would do you the courtesy of providing an update, firstly, can I apologise for not replying often enough. I am now in my last 3 months before retirement, sort of strange really you do the same job for 30 years and then having had all that time to prepare for retirement your'e not ready. Sue on the other hand cannot wait! I have to be honest at some point in the future I will have to look at getting a job, not that you can't retire at 53 it's just we figure if we keep travelling we don't have to face up to it until the kids tell us to grow up! Planning wise we are now looking at shipping the GSA (air freight) to Anchorage the first week in June, (we're using James Cargo, both Roddy and Giles have been extremely helpful) and Sue and I will follow the week after. We will be using the visa waiver programme to get our 90 day visa so a return ticket is a must, and return tickets are about half the cost of a single trip. We did consider applying for a B2 tourist visa to give us more time but to be truthful 90 days should be more than enough, still trying to master Spanish but depending on timescales we would like to spend some time in CA and learn the language. Have had some great help from Steve Coleman, one of the sales staff at Alan Jeffries BMW dealership in Shipley he and his wife are seasoned travellers and he’s full of first hand knowledge (guess who’s getting a call the first time we hit trouble). I need to find some way of posting our proposed route so everyone can get some idea of which way we will be heading, but here’s a rough idea ( Anchorage-Denali-Fairbanks-Prudhoe-back down turn left Dawson- Stewart Cassier highway-Rockies-Montana-Yellowstone-ride around the NP’s for a while-turn right-need to go to San Francisco usual touristy stuff- Baja-Mexico (have a day off!) and so on, by the time we’ve gone this far we should be adept at planning ahead and got enough info from friends and you lot to tackle Central and South America. You all know of course that as soon as bike turns a wheel it’s all likely to change, but like we said in the earlier posts if we have to make a detour to have chilled one with you lot it’s time well spent. I think the bike is as ready as it needs to be, but being new to this two wheel lark at some point you may be making a detour to dig us out of the crap! Everyone to press has been spot on with advice and support, anyone who’s taken the P%*” has done so constructively! anyone who wants to ask anything just PM us. A huge hello to everyone who’s offered help or just the opportunity to say see you on the road. This thread could lead to a whole new world for Sue, either way we're in it to the land of fire. Ride Safe, as in life Stay Upright! :thumbup1: Graham and Sue |
Long trip...
Dear travellers
I did some of this journey back in 2002 - Anchorage to Mexico - brilliant ride. As for further south - not sure. I suggest you get in touch with Kevin and Julia Sanders - Globebusters.com. They run a tour for this particular trip and would be a very good source of suggestions and ideas - fantastic people :D- worth talking to. Good luck! Ian |
Hi ,is is still on ?
Hi G n S,
I too have just retired at 49 ish:innocent: . I'll be arriving in Anchorage around the 5 July 09 to travel to TDF on a 1200 GSA over a few months to a year. Any further news on your trip ? All the best , Mark. |
In that area too
I'll be moto'n around south of the boarder during that time frame too. I'm leaving Washington state in October and heading south (already spent too much time in the arctic :cool4: ).
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Trans Canada and the Americas top to bottom
Hi Graham and Sue I will be flying out to Toronto on the 7th of June,and hopefully clear the bike from customs on the 8th,the plan then is to ride to Nova Scotia on the east coast, then right across Canada to the west coast.Then up to Prudhoe bay Alaska before turning south for the long ride down to Tierra Dl Fuego,so it looks like we could meet up at some point on the journey,i will be riding a 1150 gs adventure black and yellow. John [Trooper] :D
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if all goes well in russia i should be heading that way in about september fingers crossed .lets hope the xt lastes and the pound dosent get worse:thumbup1:
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September crossing into Mexico en route to TDF
I plan to cross into Mexico at Brownsville, TX around 9-18-09 on my way to Ushuaia. Will fly to Medellin from Panama on 10-7-09. Have to fly me & the bike home (Illinois) from BA in time for Christmas with my wife & kids. Hope to find a rider to watch bikes with while crossing some CA borders, & also to cross the Bolivian salt flats with. I'll be on a red '07 KLR, solo.
Anyone feel free to contact me to exchange info or do a little riding together. Thanks. Cheers! |
North to South Americas
Hi
Thanks for the redirection Graham and Sue. I am hoping to start from Anchorage in mid August going north and then south until mid to late Jan 2010. Does anyone have tips for riding to Prudhoe Bay, is it worth the ride. I am impressed by the amount of knowledge on this site. I have read all the replies but I'm not sure what D2D is any explanations. Cheers |
The ride north is worthwhile, but looooonnnnggg (and you return the same way you came). I did some trekking in the Brooks Range, and if equipped this is the highlight: tundra mountains full of caribou, moose, wolves and grizzlies. If you're still in the subarctic by the end of august you'll begin to see the aurora late at night, but only if you're looking for it.
For an American, forever subject to political scheming and debates about the exploitation of oil reserves on the North Slope, a trip north to see what all the fuss is about (and what it looks like once developed) is fascinating. All this aside, the scenery's actually better in the Alaska range and the various coastal mountains. enjoy, Mark |
Don't forget to add some of these destinations to your plans:
(from the other site South America Top 10 Rides - ADVrider) 10 SACRED VALLEY 9 HUARAZ 8 SERRA RIO DO RASTRO 7 COROICO 6 SEVEN LAKES DRIVE 5 UYUNI TO SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA 4 COSTA VERDE 3 CAMINO AUSTRAL 2 RUTA 40 1 TORRES DEL PAINE |
anchorage to tdf
hey everyone, I also will be in the anchorage/fairbanks area the first part of July. Maybe meet up with some of you who are headed south. Riding up from Texas and then heading south.
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heading north
Hi all
We will be riding two up, heading north as you are all riding south. Would be great to meet you as we pass by. Look for middle age, Kiwi couple riding a black 990. Donald |
Vancouver to Panama
Hey, I did not ready the all the post because I am at work...but are you guy looking for travel companion? I am leaving Aug. 13 to Panama from Vancouver and I'd like to join with some other biker. I speak perfect spanish and I ride a r1200gs.
Please reply if interested VictorCanada@gmail.com :welcome: Victor |
The Americas
Guys
Have a great journey! I did it between May 2007 and February this year, and loved every minute. Not one single bad moment, no bribes,no bad cops, no bad people, no problems. A totally life changing experience. All of Latin America is fantastic: the people are just so warm and friendly and welcoming. Colombia is my favourite destination, followed by Mexico and Ecuador. Don't fret about spares/service: I found everything I needed in Mexico, Costa Rica, Colombia, Chile, Argentina. Cheers, David. Riding around the world - David Collett, a liberating journey by motorbike. |
Hi Martin (Cartagenabound)
I tried to reply to your email, but I only have 2 posts and I need 8. I will keep in touch via this thread the start date still looks like August 11. Ton everyone that has sent reccomendations thank you. Cheers Albert |
Nicaragua
Hello to all......My wife Lisa,our three kids and myself have lived in Nicaragua for 4 years now. We have about 8 fully enclosed acres just a few minutes from the beach. We have very modern and comfortable rooms, meals, internet and laundry options.
Two buddies and myself rode KLR's down from Oregon last year and it was the best adventure ever! I would love to do it again tomorrow. I have been on almost every road in Nicaragua (there aren't that many roads) and would be glad to share any info. or ridin' time here. We are two hours south of the Somotillo border on the Old Leon Highway, just south of Leon. You are welcome to look us up for a place to rest up. Michael and Lisa km. 28.5 Carreterra Vieja A Leon Los Cedros, Nicaragua mustardseedmissions@yahoo.com Safe travels |
LA to Ushuaia October 20009 to February 2010
Hello All,
i will leave in the first week of October from Los Angeles down to TDF. I plan to cross the border to mexico to the beginning of the third week in October. Would be nice to meet nice people on the way way down to Ushuaia. I am a 43 year old man from germany. My motorcycle is a Suzuki DR800 (Dr. BIG). Have a great trip! Ingo |
Final preparations for Prudhoe Bay -> TdF
Currently taking care of maintenance, bike shipping, insurance and travel arrangements from The Netherlands to Anchorage. Planning to be geared up and ready to start the run to Prudhoe Bay around August 1st. Hoping weather and bugs will be hospitable. But hey, it's an adventure ain't it? Then from the Arctic all the way down to TdF or as far as my red '00 XL650V TransAlp will take me in 6 months.
@otternorth; I pushed up my departure, I should be fine now. @G&S, I think you are about to start your ride around this time? Have heaps of fun! Hope to meet some of you guys and gals on the road. T-35 days :mchappy: |
Not a good start!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi Everyone
We have finally started our journey, arrived Anchorage June 8th and crashed outside Deadhorse June 16th! :thumbdown: Everything was going superbly, had a few days in Anchorage drove down to Homer overnight, had a day in Denali, saw some bears, on to Fairbanks and finally the Dalton. great weather bit cold going over the Attigun Pass all too good to be true. around 30 miles out of Deadhorse in strong crosswinds we hit a bad patch of gravel, which apparently is notoriously bad (now they tell us) and went down hard. Sue and I came out of it remarkably well, she has minor impact bruising and I managed to somehow punch a nice hole in my left calf which is healing well. The bike however, fared a little worse, after we fell off, the bike kept going sort of flipped and dumped itself on the tundra, couple of UK bikers we had been travelling with rendered assistance and I was driven to Deadhorse by a couple in a pickup to get my leg seen to. the bike actually started and we spent the next day straightening what we could and making it roadworthy to get it back to Fairbanks. We realise how lucky we are and are now holed up in Fairbanks for as long as it takes to get the bike sorted at best it will be the end of next week which means we could catch the D2D the same weekend we are staying at the University campus until next Wednesday so we may see you out and about. We hope that we won't have to alter our plans too much and should be back on track in a couple of weeks. Thanks to everyone who has helped so far. Ride Safe - as in life stay upright (ironic!) Graham and Sue |
Re: Not a good start!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow, major bummer. Glad you both came out relatively unscathed, although a punctured calf sounds pretty painful. I'll make a mental note; "notorious gravel, 30 miles out of Deadhorse".
Get well soon and try to enjoy your extra time in Alaska! Vincent |
Still planning on CA & SA this fall?
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Now I am just contacting other riders who might be more or less on the same schedule and route as me for possible hookups along the way. If interested in keeping in touch, let me know. Best of luck to you on your travels. Crawford |
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I'm planning on entering Mexico around the middle of July. The only thing I would like to see in Mexico is the Copper Canyon and the ruins at Palenque...if there is time. My only time constraint is to meet my son in Costa Rica around early-to-mid August (8-19).
Hope I can connect with you folks. I'm pretty fluent in Spanish, but although I've done several solo bike trips across the US, I'd rather have some company. I can ride fast or slow, with long or short hours in the saddle, but don't have much dirt experience. I'm an old fart; road raced until three years ago and have done a great deal of instructing at tracks. If you are going through Los Angeles, I have a spare bedroom and lots of floor space for sleeping bags. I also have a locked garage for bikes, access to an excellent independent bike shop, and discounts at Cycle Gear for parts, etc. I'm just North of LA in Santa Clarita. I'm on a DR650. Chris Brown, motomon at pobox dot com, 661-476-4248 |
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