Ride of my lifetime

[joediver1943]

Saturday morning my friend and I leave on our ride to Alaska with the Artic Circle being our most Northern destination. I expect around 12,000 miles depending on the route we take back. I'm 72 but am as excited as a 8



year old the night before Christmas. Can't wait to get on the road.

 

[dirtdobber]

That's awesome.

 

[DK Custom Products]

Very cool!

Looking forward to the pics, and reading of your experiences!

Kevin

 

[Sunman]

I worked in Alaska back in the 70s, wonderful place. I would love to go back on my trike! About 10 years ago I planned a fly and ride trip there but my wife broke her ankle and we never did go. You will love it. Have a great trip and ride safe!

Sunman

 

[Keystone]

Lucky you! It's on my bucket list.

 

[Lucky]

Sounds like a great trip. Send pictures if you can. RIDE SAFE

 

[WindyOne]

Sounds really great. looking forward to pictures when you can send them.

 

[FuzzyWuzHe]

Lucky you! It's on my bucket list.

Mine to ... looking forward to "seeing" and hearing about your trip

 

[Zammy]

What a wonderful trip you've got planned, good luck and good riding, looking forward to pics.

 

[TouringOn2]

Artic Circle

I've ridden to Alaska twice. Once in 2012 and again in 2014.The first trip we rode up the Hull road to the Artic Circle. It was a ride I will never forget. Both trips were from Ohio and 11,000 miles. Enjoy your ride, you will never forget it. Be safe and enjoy the ride. Larry

 

[joediver1943]

Pictures

Well we are well on our way. Crossed into Canada today. We are staying about 80 miles South of Calvary. Plan to do Banff to Jasper tomorrow.
Already hace done the South Dakota Badlands, MT Rushmore, Crazyhorse, The Iron Mountain trail, Needlrs highway, Spearfisf Canyon, Devils Tower, Battle of the Little Bighorn, Beartooth, Northern Yellowstone and The Ride to the Sun in Glacier. It has been wonderful.

I bought a Apple Laptop to stay in contact with work and to download pictues to this thread but hven't got it figured out yet. I'm not familiar with the Apple operating system.Maybe I should have stayed with a PC.

 

[consitter]

Well we are well on our way. Crossed into Canada today. We are staying about 80 miles South of Calvary. Plan to do Banff to Jasper tomorrow.
Already hace done the South Dakota Badlands, MT Rushmore, Crazyhorse, The Iron Mountain trail, Needlrs highway, Spearfisf Canyon, Devils Tower, Battle of the Little Bighorn, Beartooth, Northern Yellowstone and The Ride to the Sun in Glacier. It has been wonderful.
I bought a Apple Laptop to stay in contact with work and to download pictues to this thread but hven't got it figured out yet. I'm not familiar with the Apple operating system.Maybe I should have stayed with a PC.

Heck, an ipad would have done a lot of what you want.

This is looking to be one of the best trips ever. Maybe one day, our family will be able to do the same. I've got a few years before that can happen though.

Nine and counting...

 

[DK Custom Products]

Well we are well on our way. Crossed into Canada today. We are staying about 80 miles South of Calvary. Plan to do Banff to Jasper tomorrow.
Already hace done the South Dakota Badlands, MT Rushmore, Crazyhorse, The Iron Mountain trail, Needlrs highway, Spearfisf Canyon, Devils Tower, Battle of the Little Bighorn, Beartooth, Northern Yellowstone and The Ride to the Sun in Glacier. It has been wonderful.
I bought a Apple Laptop to stay in contact with work and to download pictues to this thread but hven't got it figured out yet. I'm not familiar with the Apple operating system.Maybe I should have stayed with a PC.

Wow, you've already hit some of the best riding there is! Know you gotta be having a blast.

Banff to Jasper is amazing. Have fun, and take lots of pics!

Kevin

 

[RcSuD]

Shoot me a PM when you get to PG, I'll buy you a coffee, or beer, or................

 

[joediver1943]

Meeting

Shoot me a PM when you get to PG, I'll buy you a coffee, or beer, or................

We got into Prince George late last night and didn't get your invite until then. No Wifi the night before. We are planning on having the local Harley shop do service on the way back through. I will contact you then. Thanks again.

 

[joediver1943]

Icefield Highway

When we pulled into Missoula Friday afternoon it was 100 degrees. When we left Fort McCloud Sunday morning it was misting and 55 degrees. Both are out of my comfort range.
Sunday morning we visited the Smashing Heads Buffalo Jump. Indians before they had horses would herd the Buffalo near the cliff then scare them creating a stampede. The Buffalo would end up falling over the cliff and the Indians would use the meat to sustain them through the winter. Very intersting and very well run by the Blackfoot Indian Tribe.
Didn't get to start through Banff and Jasper until Monday. Absolutely stunning.I think this is to this point the most scenic ride I have ever been on.
It's been 49 years since I have been in Canada. Can not say how impressed I am with how clean it is. People here put there trash in trash containers instead of just throwing it out the window. The people have been very helpful and friendly. If I was younger I would think about living here.

This picure was taken on the Beartooth. I think I am getting picture posting figured out.

 

[DK Custom Products]

Joe,

Good to read your update. The parkway is amazing! I agree, most scenic stretch I've ever ridden also!

Looking forward to more pics!

Kevin

 

[Gorilla]

Glad you are having a good time. I agree about Canada. This is my 3rd trip to the country and I agre they keep it clean. They are super friendly and they even return their shopping carts to the corral or store. Been in 5 store lots no carts left around.

 

[trikermary]

Looks like you are having a great time, on my Bucket List too......hope to go next year on my 2009 Tri Glide........safe travels and keep posting....

 

[joediver1943]

Arctic Circle

We are having a great time. A little over 5500 miles on the bikes. We are in Fairbanks and had both bikes serviced. Tomorrow we plan to make the run to the Arctic Circle.
I had hoped to post often with pictures but still haven't figured out how to reduce the size of the picture on this Apple computer. Maybe I should have stayed with a PC. Also Wifi was not available in some of the Motels we stayed in.
If anyone is using some photo editing for an Apple would like to here from you.