The Southern section through BC.
North from Vancouver to Watson Lake
The Northern section through Yukon and Alaska.
West from Watson Lake through Whitehorse to Fairbanks then North to the coast at Prudeho Bay.
The route is about 5000Km each way and there are several route alternatives along the way.
Its mostly highway riding but there are also some long sections of gravel road in the northern areas.
I figure it is about 20 days of riding but it could be more. Ill choose some of the longer route options on the way North to get a more interesting ride. If there is time Ill do the other longer options on the way back South but if not then Ill take a direct line back.
The aim is to be back in Vancouver again by the 27th of August... I have other commitments after that :)))
The past two weeks here in Vancouver have been a combination of hectic and lazy, but for the most part, its been really expensive. Ive been running around trying to get things organized for my next ride. That has meant lots of spending...
Ive got a new GPS (I didnt use one last time but I figured Id get one for this trip)
Ive got a new portable computer for the trip. (Likewise - new for this trip - really small one :)) )
Ive got a new set of riding clothes (Jacket and Pants - Three layers and grey rather than black)
Ive got new riding boots (waterproof this time)
Ive got new riding gloves (the old ones were just plain worn out)
Ive got new tyres on the bike.
Ive got a new tank bag (bit bigger and more compartments)
Ive got a new seat pad (air cushioning to pad my bony but!)
Ive got a new reusable air filter on the bike (better than having to carry a spare disposable one)
Ive got a new fuel filter on the bike. (The old one was basically blocked after 60,000Km)
Ive got a bunch of new bits and pieces for camping. (USA and Canada is mostly camping for me)
Ive got a new set of tools for the bike (good set this time instead of the factory junk)
Ive got a new set of maps for the trip (North - BC, Yukon, NWT, and Alaska).
It seemed like I couldnt go out of the house for a week there without spending $500!
But I should be set now and Im hoping that expenses are about $50 per day from here on.
So, tomorrow morning I hit the highway!
Who knows when Ill find a public internet connection (they are hard to find in the developed world these days!).
Ill post when I can.
