Weekend’s distance: 198 miles (odometer) Total trip distance: 2,949 miles Mid 50s to 60s with showers and sun breaks both Saturday and Sunday. Saturday morning was spent running errands. I stopped to get some cash and took the opportunity to wash some of the grime off the bike. I passed this tiny taqueria on my way to the car wash. The grill was going and … Continue reading 2018 Ride to the Dalton – Days 11/12
Day’s distance: 202 miles Total trip distance: 2,751 miles Though a bit windy, temperatures remained in the mid 50s most of the day until reaching Fairbanks. Partly cloudy, the sun would show up now and then. It was dry all day. In Fairbanks, most folks were running around in t-shirts and shorts. With help from the campground host, I was able to secure my morning … Continue reading 2018 Ride to the Dalton – Day 10
Day’s distance: 386 miles Total trip distance: 2,549 miles The day started out with steady rain that lasted until reaching Haines Junction. It was pretty cool at 41 degrees. After that, it warmed up eventually into the mid 50s with clouds and sun breaks. In Haines Junction, I stopped at the Village Bakery and grabbed a savory scone and some beet soup, as well as … Continue reading 2018 Ride to the Dalton – Day 9
Day’s distance: 272 miles Total trip distance: 2,167 miles The day started in the mid 50s and finished in the mid 60s. It was dry all day. Clouds moved in as I approached Whitehorse but the morning was pretty sunny. I encountered the two longest stretches of gravel road so far. One patch was very dusty so I hung back until I was the last … Continue reading 2018 Ride to the Dalton – Day 8
Day’s distance: 319 miles Total trip distance: 1,895 miles Mid 50s to high 60s with sunshine and fluffy clouds. Nice day, really, for anyone on a motorcycle wearing as much gear as I do. The Gourmet Girl coffee shop was the perfect place for me to start my riding day. Thanks for the suggestion, Carson! Fresh baked cherry turnover to die for and an excellent … Continue reading 2018 Ride to the Dalton – Day 7
Day’s distance: 282 miles Total trip distance: 1,576 miles Mid 50s in both the morning and evening with a daytime high of mid 60s. Some moderate winds this morning and a few heavier showers this afternoon just during my last 50 miles or so. As mentioned in yesterday’s post, the Alaskan Highway begins in Dawson Creek. According to wikipedia, The Alaska Highway (also known as the Alaskan Highway, Alaska-Canadian … Continue reading 2018 Ride to the Dalton – Day 6
Day’s distance: 196 miles Total trip distance: 1,294 miles It was in the low 40s at 9am when I started to pack up the bike. It stayed in the 40s for a couple hours before climbing into the 50s. It was cloudy but dry today. Winds started to pick up as I approached Grande Prairie. North of Grande Cache, Hwy 40 is well-surfaced and in … Continue reading 2018 Ride to the Dalton – Day 5
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