(May 27 - written by Nancy) Last night was the coldest night we have had yet. It was all right if you didn’t move from the warm spot you had made in the sleeping bags because everywhere else was very cold! We even layered some coats on top of us early this morning to try … Continue reading Tetlin Express – Tok to Northway/Naabia Niign campsite (81k/428k)
Alaska
Rest day musings in Tok
26 May 2017 (written by Dave) Some random thoughts on our first rest day... All the basic jobs were done without issue. Everyone is happy and healthy. Basic Chores Laundry done Bike maintenance done – only minor adjustments here and there Grocery shopping done Eating done – special mention goes out to great brekkie … Continue reading Rest day musings in Tok
Scenic Day – Dot Lake School to Tok (81k/342k)
25 May 2017 (written by Dave) Yesterday was about the people. Today was about the scenery. We were on a part of the Alcan that crosses closet to the Alaskan Mountain Range. It seemed like every corner we rounded the views got better and better. But before that, we should talk about the morning. … Continue reading Scenic Day – Dot Lake School to Tok (81k/342k)
Dot Lake Fun – Snowed Inn RV Park to Dot Lake School (99k/261k)
24 May 2017 (written by Dave) Wow what a day we’ve had today. It all started with a nice brekkie and fresh coffee. The later supplied by Mary, the owner of Snowed Inn. We were a few minutes faster getting started in the morning – perhaps not finely tuned machine just yet, but a little … Continue reading Dot Lake Fun – Snowed Inn RV Park to Dot Lake School (99k/261k)
Lazy Moose RV Park to Snowed Inn RV Park (81k/162k)
23 May 2017 (written by Dave) Day two completed. No issues or dramas. The first night in the tents went well. Chris is a big time snorer and according to Mark, so am I. It seems that Mark was up at midnight and he noted that the volume from our tent was actually higher … Continue reading Lazy Moose RV Park to Snowed Inn RV Park (81k/162k)
We’re off! Fairbanks to Lazy Moose RV Park (81k/81k)
21 May 2017 (written by Nancy) Well, we had a successful first day of riding – no bear attacks (so far), no mechanicals or crashes, enormous amounts of food, and a hot shower at the end of the day so that’s pretty good! I think there were a few nerves this morning as we ate … Continue reading We’re off! Fairbanks to Lazy Moose RV Park (81k/81k)
Fairbanks 64.8N it’s all down from here…
21 May 2017 (written by Dave) The day has come, tomorrow we ride. We are currently at 64.8 degrees north and that’s as far as we’ll go – it’s all south from down here. Someone said it’s all downhill but I’ve checked the profile and it looks uphill to me, if only gently. Forecast for … Continue reading Fairbanks 64.8N it’s all down from here…
Fairbanks
19 May 2017 (written by Dave) We made it to the start – we are in Fairbanks, safe and sound. It was a fun day, mostly. That is, as fun as any day flying with two bikes and three 50-pound bags. We had a bit of an issue with the lovely TSA crew at the … Continue reading Fairbanks
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