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Published: June 10th 2012North America » Canada » British Columbia » Fort Nelson
June 10th 2012

Where the real adventure begins

So we got out of Grande Prairie about 1100 this morning. Uneventful ride from there to Dawson’s Creek, other than the rain, fresh gravel repair, bird strike, and hail. What are you going to do for any of them other than press on? At DC, we meet up with about 6 other riders all headed the same way. There was 1 from NJ, TX, FL, one from Heber Springs, AR, and some others. Mike and I decided to push on to Ft Nelson. We figure the closer we are when the road opens, the better our chances of doing what we came for, and catching the ferry. Latest updates we have heard for road opening are from Monday, until days from now. We are going to play it by ear, and make a decision Monday. Tomorrow, we are going to ride up to the Northwest Territories, and anywhere else that we see.

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Riding the ALCAN, 2012

Jim W

I have wanted to ride the ALCAN highway for a long time. I turn 50 in 2012, so decided that would be my excuse for finally making the ride. With my wife's blessing and financial backing, I began to plan when and with who. I extended the offer to accompany me to a few close friends and co-workers. One committed, and then sold his bike (Sorry Mel, but you'll be missing a hell of a good time). Another, Mike S, jumped at the chance, and we will be doing a 6300+ mile, 21 days (or so) ride from St Louis, MO area to Alaska and back.... full info

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Rob.bob
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Date: 10th June 2012

I made it to kansas city today
So who got the bird strike? If it was you post the vid. hahahahaa I had a rear axle nut bad off tonight. The drive belt is too loose. Plans are to make it to auto zone or one of the part stores and fix it. Gald I know how to fix this. My you have better reliability then me. Is the ferry a locked in date or can it be slipped?

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Jim W
Riding the ALCAN, 2012

Date: 10th June 2012

Bird Strike
I got the strike, but no video. It was a glancing blow off the left side of the fairing. The ferry date is the only hard date for the whole trip. Decision will be made Monday morning.

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Denney
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Date: 10th June 2012

Watching the Trail
Remember, me and Big Brother are watching you, mostly every day. Be Safe..

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Judy
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Date: 10th June 2012

Mile Zero
How about an educational video of your trip for my 6th graders? I am sure that most of them have no idea about the road to Alaska.

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